CEA welcomes Con Mech Engineers MD as trade advocate
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has welcomed David Waine as trade advocate, a voluntary role that will support the association’s work around international trade,...
Powered access provider launches mental health initiative
POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms marked Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging employees to take part in 'One Small Thing', an initiative that aims...
Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs
NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
CEA launches tender process for CESAR Scheme contract
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced it has started the formal process to re-tender the delivery contract for the CESAR Scheme, which is...
Suicide prevention training programme created for Scottish construction industry
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland, and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) have collaborated on a...
Black and grey minis stand out in Kubota forestry fleet
EXSEL Plant and Tool Hire has adopted a black and grey colour scheme across its forestry fleet of Kubota KX030-4 mini-excavators.
The machines are equipped...
Finlay to showcase new impactors and prototypes at Hillhead 2026
FINLAY has announced that its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include prototype previews and the first public sightings of new impactors.
A key focus will be...
Latest IPAF campaign promotes powered access safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled 'Check It!', aimed at promoting the importance of pre-use inspections,...
CITB’s NEST supports over 5,900 apprenticeships starts
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).
The data shows that, between the 2025–26 financial...
Finning invests in advanced engine testing technology
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is investing more than £200,000 in advanced engine testing technology.
Dynamometer engine testing solutions are being upgraded across...
Groundforce Shorco unveils latest evolution in trench sheet handling
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has marked the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the firm's trench sheet handling system by offering even greater versatility.
SheetMaster 2.0, with...
Powerscreen to celebrate mobile screening heritage at Hillhead 2026
POWERSCREEN has confirmed plans to mark its 60th anniversary at Hillhead 2026 alongside UK distributor Blue Group, bringing together the ideas that established mobile...
Mental Health Awareness Week: going beyond the default
The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 free and confidential holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community in the UK and Ireland....
Safety Shield Global launches innovation to cut levels of industrial safety data noise
SAFETY Shield Global has launched a next-generation Edge AI intelligence platform tipped to transform how industrial safety data is interpreted, prioritised, and acted upon...
National Pile Croppers hails successful ScotPlant showing
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has hailed a successful showing at ScotPlant 2026 amid the increasing use of its pile croppers on major infrastructure and...
Construction partners join forces to support children’s charity
CASE Construction Equipment, Newstreet Groundwork Services and EMH Plant have teamed up to support Children North East, a charity that delivers services, support and...
QMS to showcase crusher innovation at Hillhead 2026
QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has announced plans to display a selection of minerals processing equipment and a variety of spare and wear parts...
Sunbelt Rentals event focuses on ideas shaping the future
SUNBELT Rentals brought together customers, partners, suppliers and industry voices for a one-day event in Liverpool that centred on the ideas, technologies and partnerships...
European construction equipment sector leaders to discuss hot topics at London conference
LEADERS from across the European construction equipment sector will discuss key issues impacting the industry at the CECE Congress 2026 in London from October...
IPAF launches new guidance pack on MEWP battery safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has announced the release of a new guidance pack focused on the safe use and maintenance of batteries...
Xwatch strengthens training team with two promotions
XWATCH Safety Solutions has promoted two of its installation engineers as the business strengthens its training capability.
Adam Guilfoyle has been appointed senior product support...
Merlo’s Hillhead line-up focuses on comfort, safety and sustainability
MERLO has announced plans to showcase six machines from its construction portfolio at Hillhead 2026.
Covering multiple applications and site requirements, Merlo said the range...
Wacker Neuson reports ‘strong’ start to 2026 with revenue up 19.8%
WACKER Neuson has reported a successful start to 2026, with Q1 delivering 19.8% revenue growth compared with the same period last year to 591.4...
EvoQuip to mark decade of progress at Hillhead 2026
COMPACT crushing, screening, shredding and conveying equipment specialist EvoQuip will mark the brand's tenth anniversary at Hillhead 2026.
EvoQuip made its debut at Hillhead back in 2016...
‘Urgent’ alert issued following rise in traffic management breaches across UK sites
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has issued an 'urgent' alert following the identification of a 21% rise in traffic management breaches across UK construction...
Tracto unveils GRUNDOMAT 45 Extra Short mole
TRACTO UK has unveiled the new GRUNDOMAT 45 Extra Short mole, which is set to benefit customers that have restricted access sites and compact...
Hammerglass and Cabcare announce strategic partnership
HAMMERGLASS and Cabcare Products Ltd have entered a strategic partnership with Cabcare becoming the official partner for Hammerglass in the UK.
The collaboration is said...
Hillhouse Quarry Group confirms raft of appointments
HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has confirmed a raft of appointments and role changes designed to strengthen its commercial capability and improve service delivery for customers.
Mark...
Stoddart and Liebherr celebrate landmark crane handover at ScotPlant 2026
STODDART Crane Hire and Liebherr celebrated the handover of the UK’s first LTM 1055-3.3 all-terrain crane at ScotPlant 2026.
The new 55-tonne model was showcased...
Ecotec debuts refreshed identity at IFAT 2026
ECOTEC, a specialist in wood processing, biomass and recycling equipment, has launched a new brand identity at IFAT 2026.
The new branding was visible across...
