CITB confirms revised Consensus start date
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced new dates for its Consensus process, with the procedure now set to start on March 17...
Bobcat to showcase expanded rental range at Executive Hire Show
BOBCAT has announced plans to present the firm's expanded range of products for the rental industry at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) 2025 in...
RodRadar and engcon collaboration to ‘transform’ excavation safety and efficiency
ENGCON has announced a strategic global collaboration with RodRadar, developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), a patented technology for real-time underground utility strike avoidance.
The...
Finning team surpasses Christmas gift target for local charity
THE team at Finning UK & Ireland’s HQ has donated more than 500 gifts to a local family centre this Christmas.
The recipient of the...
Olympic medallist helps wrap up JCB Christmas Toy Appeal
OLYMPIC hero Adam Burgess has helped to unload the gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal ready for delivery.
Employees at the manufacturer's plants...
Double award success for tiltrotator manufacturer
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Versaffix is celebrating a double triumph at the Machinery Movers Awards 2024.
The firm picked up the Engineering and Manufacturing Award, while founder...
Caterpillar introduces next generation D8 dozer
CATERPILLAR is launching the new D8 dozer with next generation technology designed to provide faster and more accurate results.
The design aims to make it...
New Komatsu demolition simulator offers ‘unparalleled’ training possibilities
KOMATSU is expanding its simulator offering with the new K100 High Reach Demolition (HRD) excavator simulator.
The simulator add-on module is based on the Komatsu...
Founder’s Pledge apprentices celebrate completion of year-long mentorship
TWELVE apprentices who have spent the past year being mentored by senior leaders from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain as part of the...
Liebherr hosts groundbreaking ceremony at new logistics site in Mississippi
LIEBHERR has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new logistics facility in Tupelo, Mississippi.
The first phase involves an...
Three more Volvo sites achieve landfill-free certification
VOLVO CE has announced further progress on its sustainability journey, with three more sites achieving landfill-free status.
The facilities in Belley, France, and Shanghai and...
Mecalac appoints new dealer in south east of UK
MECALAC UK has appointed Rygor Plant as its new official dealer in the south east of the UK.
Rygor Plant will offer Mecalac's full product...
CEA shortlisted for Best Association Transformation at UK Trade Association Awards
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Association Transformation category at the UK Trade Association Awards 2025.
Organised...
Sarens crane gives heat pump innovation a huge lift in Leith
A Sarens crane has been used to help install a heat pump on the roof of Warmworks' office in Leith.
The lift formed part of...
Lighthouse Charity Christmas lunch raises record-breaking amount
THE Lighthouse Charity's annual Christmas lunch raised almost £290,000 for the construction community - a new record.
950 guests attended the event at The Westminster...
Merlo Scottish dealers honoured with long-service awards
SCOTTISH-headquartered businesses Wm W.M. Rose & Sons and Ramsay & Jackson received long-service awards at the recent Merlo UK dealer conference.
Construction and agricultural dealer...
Develon adds new features to award-winning wheel loader range
DEVELON has announced several new features and options for its award-winning DL-7 wheel loader range.
Comprising eleven models from the smallest DL200-7 through to the...
Latest Combilift award win ‘reflects bold vision and relentless drive’
MATERIAL handling solutions specialist Combilift has been named Company of the Year at the Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association with KPMG Ireland.
The...
Caterpillar launches third Global Operator Challenge
OPERATORS around the world are being invited to put their skills to the test by competing in Caterpillar's third Global Operator Challenge.
Thousands of machine...
Hitachi to debut new innovations at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has announced that several developments will make their global debut at bauma 2025 in April.
More than 30 machines ranging from...
JCB Christmas Toy Appeal sets new record
JCB has announced that its third annual Christmas Toy Appeal has delivered a record number of gifts.
Kind-hearted employees have donated more than 1,700 presents...
Further milestone for A9 dualling programme
THE publication of made orders marks another important milestone in delivering the dualling of the 15-mile section of the A9 between Dalraddy and Slochd,...
Manitou Group recognised for global impact strategy
MANITOU Group has won the 'Grand Prix Impact Entreprise 2024', which recognises the firm's local roots, international expansion, and commitment to environmental and social...
CITB grants to support IA transition until March 2026
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a one-year extension of funding to support the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) in transitioning all...
MDS launches heavy-duty scalping screen that aims to ‘set new benchmark’
MDS has unveiled the M300, a heavy-duty scalping screen designed to meet the 'most demanding' applications.
Representing a major shift for MDS, which historically has...
Finning to deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies at London event
FINNING UK & Ireland will deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies and genset sizing at PowerEx Live.
Clint Noble, senior sales manager – large electric...
Choir hits the right note to boost JCB’s NSPCC Appeal
THE internationally renowned Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir has helped raise £15,095 for JCB’s NSPCC Appeal.
The choir - known affectionately as ‘The Fron’ - performed...
Doosan Bobcat completes revamp of material handling facility in Belgium
THE renovation and rebranding of the Doosan Bobcat facility in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has been completed.
The manufacturer announced that the office area has been completely...
Rototilt ramps up global expansion plans
ROTOTILT has stepped up its international growth plans after signing agreements with distributors in Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Romania.
The tiltrotator manufacturer's international dealership...
Wacker Neuson plays key role in build of world’s first ‘energy island’
WACKER Neuson has provided details of its role in supporting the construction of the world’s first 'energy island'.
Since the start of 2024, the energy...
