CDE recruits for two new senior roles
WET processing specialist CDE has announced it is recruiting for two new senior roles.
The head of business development and head of operations positions represent...
Rokbak haulers prove their worth on landmark pipeline task
TWO Rokbak RA30 haulers are playing an important role in the largest ever pipe installation of its kind in Utah, America.
Contractor BHI has been tasked...
New SANY electric excavator catches the eye at Executive Hire Show
SANY UK & Ireland has hailed the level of interest shown in the firm's new electric mini-excavator, which was unveiled for the first time...
Sunbelt Rentals makes significant solar-powered lighting towers investment
SUNBELT Rentals has snapped up 300 solar-powered lighting towers manufactured by Trime.
The company made the move in response to growing demand for emission-free equipment....
Finning looks to help drive diversity and inclusion in construction sector
FINNING UK & Ireland has signed up as a partner for the 2023 Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering programme.
A collaboration with Construction News...
Komatsu boom change system offers ‘new level’ of demolition efficiency
KOMATSU has revealed that its K100 boom change system for the PC490HRD-11 has demonstrated a 'new level of demolition project efficiency' for customers.
The system...
Construction charity launches free e-learning modules
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching a new e-learning programme on Valentine's Day to help spread some love and support within the sector.
The...
Genie platform looks to boost site productivity
THE Genie 13ft four-metre platform for boom lifts is now available for use on three Genie XC boom lifts.
The manufacturer explained that the platform...
JCB marks ‘giant leap forward’ in hydrogen ambitions
JCB has announced it has made a 'major breakthrough' in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its hydrogen...
New analysis highlights ‘growing confidence’ in recycled aggregates in Scotland
NEW research by Livingston-based resource management specialist Brewster Brothers has highlighted evidence of the 'growing confidence' in recycled aggregates.
An analysis of the principal housebuilders...
‘Very strong’ Q4 growth sees equipment sales exceed 2021 levels
SALES of construction equipment in 2022 finished above 2021 levels, new analysis has revealed.
Following 'very strong growth' in the final quarter of the year...
New Hyundai heavy line forklifts aim to put operators in control
HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched a new range of heavy line diesel forklift trucks, comprising ten models with lift capacities of 7-30 tonnes.
The manufacturer...
CQIC initiative tipped to help transform Scotland’s construction industry
THE transformation of Scotland's construction industry has been ramped up with the formation of the new Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC).
Launched under the remit...
UK Government gives green light for JCB to test hydrogen-powered backhoe on UK roads
THE UK Government has approved the use of the world’s first digger powered by a hydrogen combustion engine on UK roads.
Special dispensation, under a...
Next generation Cat loaders aim to enhance operator efficiency
CAT has announced that the new 950 and 962 next generation wheel loaders boast technologies that 'boost efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors, and...
SPOA crowns annual apprentice award winners
DEKLYN Feather and Andrew Manson have been crowned Apprentices of the Year 2022/2023 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
Deklyn, who works for EMN...
Specially branded Hitachi digger to raise cash for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has teamed up with Synergy Hire to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, started by the late...
Doosan Bobcat to provide equipment to earthquake-hit areas of Turkey
DOOSAN Bobcat has confirmed plans to provide equipment worth around $1 million for relief and recovery activities in the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey.
The plant...
Five ways Rokbak haulers help to save you money
With the current economic situation, it’s more important than ever to reduce costs and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership possible. Rokbak’s senior...
Sector challenges in the spotlight at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that this year's CPA conference will be hosted on Thursday 9th November around the theme of ‘Facing...
New research reveals Scottish construction firms still ‘blighted’ by payment and cash flow issues
SCOTLAND'S construction businesses are still suffering the 'scourge' of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, new research has revealed.
A survey by the Construction...
Low carbon solutions included in latest Travis Perkins hire guide
TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced the launch of its latest Hire Product Guide, which now includes a range of battery, electric plant and solar...
Landmark retrofit project tipped to extend useful life of heavy equipment models
MANITOU Group has announced it is teaming up with Kiloutou Group to start the first heavy equipment retrofit project involving a manufacturer and a...
Boss Cabins unveils generator-free towable welfare unit range
BOSS Cabins has launched a new range of generator-free welfare units.
The patent-pending GenFree range is based on the company’s solar-powered rain-harvesting Deep Green range...
Updated MEWP guidance aims to help reduce entrapment incidents
AN updated safety publication which provides guidance on how to reduce the risks of trapping and crushing hazards when using MEWPs has been launched.
Published...
Access platform specialist appoints UK key accounts director
ACCESS Platform Sales (APS) has promoted Linda Betts to the role of UK key accounts director.
Linda joined APS in 2019 as major accounts manager....
Green light for landmark machine rebuild on Cat 836 compactor
A recycling and waste management specialist has given Finning the go-ahead to complete what has been described as the UK’s first Certified Machine Rebuild...
Growing firm looks to clean up with solar PV battery storage system
LIFOS is set to launch a new solar PV battery storage system designed to help the hire and construction industries transition to a low-carbon...
Speedy becomes Youth Verified Business and vows commitment to nurturing next generation of workers
SPEEDY has become an official Youth Verified Business by Youth Group, a large community of young people, after completing the youth verification challenge.
The move...
AMPS appoints new director general with mission to ‘raise profile and broaden scope’
AMPS (the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems) has appointed David Oates as director general.
The trade association for the UK’s diesel and...
