‘Concern’ after UK Government scraps HS2 rail leg to Leeds
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said the decision to axe the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds 'clouds' the original vision of the...
Caterpillar launches two new mini excavator models
CATERPILLAR has unveiled the new four-tonne Cat 304 and five-tonne Cat 305 CR next generation mini hydraulic excavators.
The manufacturer said the machines deliver more...
IPAF issues safety warning over use of MEWPs to erect festive lights
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has highlighted the dangers of untrained people using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to erect and remove festive...
Blackwood looks to lift safety to new heights with Xwatch investment
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has joined the Xwatch 'safety revolution'.
The XW series is said to offer height and slew control, rated capacity indicator (RCI),...
New HSE campaign targets good mental health in construction
CONSTRUCTION is one of five sectors to be targeted in a new campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at helping businesses...
Low carbon innovation hire centre officially opens
SPEEDY has opened a new innovation centre in Milton Keynes, described as an 'industry first' low carbon facility that will showcase net zero equipment...
Doosan launches three new 21-tonne crawler excavators
DOOSAN has announced the launch of the manufacturer's first 21-tonne crawler excavators.
The new DX210-7 short track model is described as 'ideal' for use on...
Emerging trends and technologies to take centre stage at Executive Hire Show 2022
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show (EHS) have confirmed that the event will return in February 9 and 10 at the Coventry Building Society...
ScotPlant 2022 shaping up as largest one ever
A plethora of new additions to the ScotPlant 2022 line-up means the event is well on course to be the largest ever, with close...
Climate change issues are hotting up for plant sector
“YOU don’t want to be the first in, but you certainly don’t want to be the last out.”
Those are the words of Mark Anderson,...
Time to deliver on skills gap
THE Road Haulage Association’s (RHA) regional operations manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland has called for careers in sectors such as construction and logistics...
Specialist excavators bring tough sites within reach
WM Plant Hire has revealed the firm’s range of specialist long reach excavators have proved ‘invaluable’ for numerous projects in Scotland over the past...
Island stay provides a welcome antidote
ORGANISERS of FINROCK 2021, a live virtual exhibition for plant operators, construction professionals and heavy equipment enthusiasts, have hailed the event a roaring success.
Hosted...
New dealers aim to make Rototilt the ‘brand of choice’
ROTOTILT’S expansion plans in Scotland have gathered pace with the appointment of two new dealers.
Dumfries and Galloway-based Solway Machinery Sales and Crowmec, located in...
Hire specialist commits to net zero carbon future
SPEEDY has committed to adopting science-based targets (SBT) to achieve net zero carbon emissions before 2050.
The hire specialist plans to reduce the carbon output of...
Tillicoultry Quarries completes purchase of four new sites from CEMEX
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has confirmed it has finalised the purchase of four new concrete plant site locations from CEMEX, located at Perth, Dundee, Cardenden and...
Trade association appoints new chairman
TRADE body Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has appointed Neil Bravery, MD of SHC Hire Centres, as chairman of the main...
CASE machines used to create site for unique historical game
TWO CASE machines have been utilised on a unique project in Florence, which involved the creation of a playing field in the heart of...
Advance Construction Scotland switches to biofuel
ADVANCE Construction Scotland has announced that its entire haulage fleet is now powered by green biofuel.
It comes as part of the Bellshill-based civil engineering...
Speedy extends partnership with home improvement retailer
SPEEDY has extended its partnership with home improvement retailer B&Q.
The move builds on an initial trial and will allow customers across the UK to...
Operators to gain machine insight via new Yanmar app
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has launched a new app to provide operators with in-depth, practical and technical information about its latest machines.
Yanmar Scan will...
Housebuilder celebrates 75th anniversary by going green
A housebuilder is celebrating its 75th anniversary by going green - literally - with its latest machine purchase.
The new fully electric JCB Loadall 525-60E...
First elephant arrives at Hitachi-backed sanctuary
AN elephant sanctuary supported by Hitachi Construction Machinery has welcomed its first resident.
Elephant Haven is the first facility of its kind in Europe, with...
Firm launches ‘first of its kind’ zero emissions dust suppression system
A 'first of its kind' zero emissions dust suppression misting system has been launched in the UK.
The battery powered Rotary Atomiser (RA) system comes...
Engcon founder given the royal treatment
ENGCON'S founder and owner Stig Engström has been presented with a medal by the King of Sweden for his contribution to industry.
His Majesty The...
Livingston construction waste recycling specialist earns environmental accolade
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros has been honoured at the Scottish Environment Business Awards for the firm's work in recycling construction, excavation and demolition waste.
Working with...
Doosan extends firm’s reach with new demolition excavator
DOOSAN has launched the third model in the manufacturer's new high reach demolition excavator range.
The DX380DM-7 joins the DX235DM and DX530DM machines, which were...
SANY unveils new Stage V excavator
SANY has officially unveiled the company's new 22-24 tonne class SY215C Stage V excavator.
The machine is the follow up model to the SANY SY215C...
Volvo remains at ‘peak performance’ despite dip in Chinese market
A dip in sales in China has been 'more than offset' by good development in Europe, North America and other parts of the world...
Success of CICV Forum recognised in Scottish parliamentary motion
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has received praise from MSPs for its role in supporting the recovery of the nation's construction sector.
Politicians from...
