CPA conference postponed to October 2021
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the 2021 CPA Conference has been rescheduled for Thursday 14 October 2021 at the Heart of England...
JCB gives staff extra day’s holiday to mark anniversary
JCB has announced that its employees around the world will receive an extra day's holiday to mark the firm's 75th birthday.
The news was conveyed...
VR simulators approved for use in advanced MEWP training
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) council has approved the use of virtual reality (VR) simulators as part of the assessment process of advanced operator...
Executive Hire Show rescheduled to April
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show have rescheduled next year's event from February to April 28 and 29 due the ongoing uncertainty caused by the...
Hydrema to introduce latest version of 912G dump truck
HYDREMA has announced that its new 912G dump truck features the latest Cummins 147hp Stage 5 engine.
The manufacturer revealed that its R&D department has...
Yanmar unveils latest finance offers
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced two limited-time finance offers for the purchase of its latest range of plant equipment.
For all excavators, carriers and...
Case appoints new head of Europe for construction equipment businesses
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Federico Bullo as the new head of Europe for construction equipment businesses.
He has held various positions in the company,...
Liebherr welcomes latest apprentice intake
LIEBHERR has welcomed its latest intake of five apprentices, ranging from school leavers to ex-servicemen.
Ordinarily, the manufacturer revealed it would have been a 'significant...
GAP invests in more eco-friendly welfare units
GAP Hire Solutions has confirmed an order of an additional 240 EasyCabins from supplier AJC.
This investment will extend GAP’s fleet to over 1,700 towable...
GKD appoints new internal account manager
GKD Technologies has appointed Ted Bignell as internal account manager, with responsibility for supplying machine control systems for construction and road-rail machinery.
His background lies...
Industry specialists to advise on employment issues and job support scheme
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other other urgent employment...
Edinburgh firm opens £2.5m recycling plant
AN Edinburgh waste management firm has opened its new £2.5 million recycling plant in a move which is promised to save 20,000 tonnes of...
JCB unveils out-of-this-world birthday artwork to mark anniversary
A huge '75' artwork visible from outer space has been carved into a Staffordshire stubble field to mark JCB's impending 75th birthday.
The giant logo...
Construction charity adds financial support system to free app
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has upgraded its free app to include nudge, in response to feedback from the sector.
The charity, which provides emotional...
Case webcast to highlight new features for landscape contractors
CASE Construction Equipment is to host an online webcast on October 28 to highlight skid steer and compact track loader optimisation for landscaping operations.
The webcast will...
Kobelco relaunches mini excavator with new features
KOBELCO has relaunched its SK17SR-3E mini excavator with a number of new design features.
The machine's working environment has been upgraded with a Grammar-branded reclining...
Manufacturer launches telematics offer for excavators
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced a new telematics promotion across its portfolio of MCR, MWR, MTX and 15MC excavators.
Until 17 October this year, construction...
Joystick steering trialled at recycling depot
FINNING UK & Ireland and Veolia, a provider of water, waste and energy management, are trialling two Cat 950M wheel loaders with joystick steering at...
Network Rail to utilise software which cut project cost by £30m during trial run
NETWORK Rail has said that it could potentially transform the way its major rail projects are delivered across Britain thanks to a new technology...
Double triumph for GAP at Hire Awards of Excellence 2020
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating a double triumph at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020.
The business won both the Hire Industry Product of the...
First CEA CESAR Champion announced
DETECTIVE Constable Chris Piggott has been announced as the first recipient of the CEA CESAR Champion Award for police officers.
Earlier this year the CEA...
Speedy solution helps keeps major trainline on track
SPEEDY has teamed up with technology company Telent to deliver a low-carbon solution to help keep a major trainline running on the West Midlands...
New study provides ‘cautious note of optimism’ for construction
A new study has found that the construction industry is rallying from the aftermath of the lockdown period as builders report 'steady' workflow and...
Yanmar launches next generation tracked carrier
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has added the C50R-5A tracked carrier to its portfolio.
The next generation machine is said to feature a 'unique' undercarriage that excels...
Perth business uses new digger to boost Covid Urgent Appeal funds
PERTH-based civil engineering contractor I & H Brown has added a 30-tonne Volvo EC300E to its fleet, with the machine now helping to raise...
Month-long HSE inspections to focus on respiratory risks
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that it will be targeting construction firms in inspections which will look at the measures businesses...
CITB’s Strategic Plan aims to help attract thousands more people into Scottish construction sector
SUPPORTING training and retraining, improving productivity, and making it easier to help employers bring in new recruits to the Scottish construction industry have been...
Hire Awards of Excellence 2020 winners announced at virtual ceremony
WINNERS of this year's Hire Awards of Excellence have been announced at a virtual awards ceremony, live streamed to more than 50 companies.
Outgoing HAE...
Pandemic causes Scottish construction employers to rethink apprentice plans
THE Covid-19 crisis has caused 55% of Scottish employers who had planned to recruit an apprentice this year to change their plans, according to...
Top plant apprentices and trainees honoured during online awards ceremony
THE UK’s top plant apprentices and trainees have been announced at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future 2020 online awards event.
Over 70...
