Skene Group in triple loading shovel purchase
SKENE Group Construction Services has purchased three Volvo L220H loading shovels for use at its Soutra Mains and Lomond quarries.
STEM event helps to engineer careers in construction
On the final day of Plantworx 2019, 9 Primary schools from Peterborough took part in the challenge hosted by Plantworx & supported by the CEA & Perkins Engines.
GAP bags top family award at national ceremony
GAP Hire Solutions won the ‘Property & Construction Family Business of the Year’ category at the Family Business of the Year Awards 2019.
The firm's...
Volvo sales up by 10% in Q2 2019
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 10% rise in net sales in Q2 2019, following 'improvements' in the European and North American markets.
The manufacturer also...
Hillhead exhibition to create extra stand space
ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have revealed next year's offering will expand following the 'record-breaking' show in 2018.
546 exhibitors and almost 20,000 visitors attended...
Latest bid for trailblazer apprenticeship approved
A new construction equipment mechanic 'trailblazer' apprenticeship has been given the green light.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has given approval for...
JCB targets further growth in Brazil with $25m investment
JCB is investing $25 million in its Brazilian operations, which will see the launch of new products for the South American markets.
The move was...
HAE expects industry standards to improve after reshuffle
HIRE Association Europe's (HAE) restructuring of business operations is expected to improve the specialised tools, plant and event hire sector as a whole, according...
Record low deaths in British construction industry
LATEST Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual figures on work-related fatal injuries have revealed 30 deaths in the British construction industry this year.
The figure...
Award success for JCB Finance
JCB Finance was named UK and Europe Captive Finance Lessor of the Year at the International Asset Finance Network Awards 2019.
The in-house financier for equipment...
Plant stars of the future honoured at awards ceremony
THE country's top plant apprentices and trainees have been honoured at the annual Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards.
Over 700 apprentices...
Hire giant on the right track with RISQS award
A-PLANT has announced it has passed RSSB's Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) following an 'extensive' audit.
The hire giant's Nottingham-based performance standards office received...
Johnston Plant named Yanmar compact dealer
JOHNSTON Plant Sales has been appointed a Yanmar compact equipment dealer for Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Joining the network with immediate effect, the firm will...
JCB Fastrac sets new British speed record
JCB has announced it has set a new British speed record for tractors with its Fastrac machine.
The tractor clocked 103.6mph at Elvington Airfield, near...
New apprenticeship aims to attract fresh blood into plant sector
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the official launch of the new Hire Controller (plant, tools and equipment) Trailblazer Apprenticeship Programme.
Following approval by...
Construction sector helps boost Scottish economic growth
MANUFACTURING and construction sectors have ensured Scotland’s economy has grown for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to official Scottish Government statistics.
Latest Gross Domestic Product...
Tillicoultry Quarries adds to fleet with Volvo package
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has added to its fleet with three new Volvo loading shovels and another A30G articulated hauler.
The package includes two L120H loading shovels...
Mecalac demos set gold standard at Plantworx 2019
MECALAC won the 'best live demonstration' accolade at this year’s Plantworx exhibition.
The firm's 11MWR, 6MDX, TLB990 and 6MCR machines were put through their paces...
New welfare units pass airport test with flying colours
GAP Hire Solutions has announced it has become the UK’s first hire company to invest in the Ecosmart ZERO, a new solar and hydrogen...
Scots construction employment at lowest level since June 2017
SCOTTISH construction employment has hit a two-year low, according to figures highlighted by the Scottish Building Federation.
Overall performance of the industry north of the...
Research reveals ‘sobering’ reminder of construction gender gap
NEW research has revealed it will take almost 200 years to achieve gender equality in the construction industry at the current rate of growth.
The...
New app tipped to increase construction site safety
A-PLANT is launching a smartphone application designed to increase site safety and give customers full control of their equipment hire.
In a bid to reduce...
Double award success for GAP’s joint MD
GAP'S joint MD Iain Anderson won two prizes at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Awards.
He was honoured at the Glasgow ceremony in the...
Thurso firm makes it a double
GOW Groundworks has purchased its second specially converted Volvo EC140E LM excavator.
The Thurso-headquartered company takes on general ground works, housing and commercial building projects across...
Perfectly Able: firm buys first Hyundai HX900 L in Europe
TAYLOR & Braithwaite has sold the first Hyundai HX900 L crawler excavator in Europe to demolition and decommissioning specialist ABLE UK.
The 90 tonne machine...
Going underground: Cat unveils new R2900
CATERPILLAR has launched its new R2900 underground loader, which is said to deliver the 'high performance' and 17.2-tonne payload of its predecessor as well...
Terex Trucks achieves engineering award recognition
TEREX Trucks is celebrating after picking up a vice president award for outstanding achievement at the Scottish Engineering Awards.
Paul Douglas, MD of the Motherwell-based...
New study to explore worker fatigue within construction sector
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new survey to explore the issue of worker fatigue within the industry.
CCS said worker fatigue is...
Marriot joins executive committee of Aggregate Industries
SIMON Marriott has been appointed MD of concrete products at Aggregate Industries in a move the firm described as a ‘strategic decision’ to bring...
GAP Group ‘beyond thrilled’ at exceeding charity milestone
GAP Group has announced that its charitable foundation, GAP Giving, has passed the £300,000 donation milestone.
Since being set up in 2015, the foundation has...
