Further support announced for small businesses in Scotland
SMALL businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of...
JCB reaches milestone in initiative to provide food to those in need
JCB'S 'food for our communities' initiative has served up the 25,000th meal for those in need in Staffordshire.
Catering staff at the firm's World HQ...
Survey to establish what stakeholders want for construction industry post-pandemic
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) has launched a consultation to establish what stakeholders want for the industry after Covid-19 and how it can...
Reverse charge VAT delay welcomed
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called the five-month delay of the implementation of reverse charge VAT a ‘step in the right direction’.
The...
Guidance issued for construction employers on ‘unfurloughing’ workers
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued guidance for firms preparing to 'unfurlough' staff and get them back to work.
With the Scottish Government...
New buckets launched for Doosan wheel loaders
DOOSAN has unveiled a new range of general purpose performance buckets for the manufacturer's wheel loader range.
The buckets are said to represent the first...
Award win makes it a healthy start for Doosan Bobcat premises
DOOSAN Bobcat's new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) HQ in Dobris, Czech Republic, has won a prestigious award.
The manufacturer has revealed the recently...
Safety guide published for apprentices returning to college
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe in Scotland's colleges...
Webinar to focus on cash flow and contracts in construction
FOLLOWING the success of its first webinar, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is immediately staging a follow-up event and may...
A-Plant rebrand to Sunbelt Rentals complete
TODAY (June 1) marks the official launch of A-Plant's rebranding to Sunbelt Rentals in the UK and Ireland.
The rental giant said the move is...
New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued expanded health and safety guidance as the sector begins its road back to work following the lockdown...
Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Garic unveils new wash stations to boost site hygiene
GARIC has introduced new wash stations to help construction businesses comply with guidelines to ensure the safety of employees.
Three different options are available. The Standalone...
Hyundai and KT to combine technologies to supply smart logistics solutions
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is teaming up with Korea Telecom (KT) to progress smart logistics solutions.
The manufacturer will use KT's 5G communication...
Hitachi CME plans to close production in Oosterhout
HITACHI Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) has announced its intention to concentrate customised production in its Amsterdam factory.
115 jobs may be lost next year as...
Scottish construction sector gets green light to begin restart plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry can begin phase one of its restart plan on May 29.
Speaking today (May 28), Scotland's first...
Spider platforms rise to fresh challenges
TRACKED spider platforms have been available for many years – yet there are clear signs they are coming into their own for new building...
Fleet investment pays off for essential worker
WHILE much of Scotland’s construction industry has been grounded during the Covid-19 lockdown period, Kelso-based groundwork specialist Owen Gillard has been carrying out a ...
Takeuchi goes back to the future with 7-tonner
TAKEUCHI has tipped its new 7-tonne TB370 to be a big hit with plant firms and contractors.
The manufacturer highlighted the popularity of the firm’s...
Launch of Liberty: welfare unit specialist opens first Scottish base
WELFARE unit specialist Liberty Guard has launched a new depot in Dunfermline as part of its UK-wide expansion strategy.
The Yorkshire-headquartered business revealed the first...
Quarry boss outlines challenges for SMEs once lockdown ends
A quarry boss has spoken of the challenges of managing cash flow once the lockdown period ends in Scotland.
Marcus Paine, who has spent 26...
HS2 project adopts advanced plant emissions scheme
HS2 has become the first infrastructure project to adopt CESAR ECV - a new advanced emissions identification scheme.
The Emissions Compliance Verification (ECV) scheme is...
JCB employees to vote on new working arrangements to protect jobs
JCB has announced it has reached agreement with the GMB union on a new working pattern designed to safeguard up to 915 hourly-paid shop...
Current challenges could bring about ‘positive change’ for construction sector
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new industry report has claimed.
Arcadis, the...
Sunbelt invests in solar lighting for rail projects
SUNBELT Rentals Rail has invested £400,000 in new solar lighting towers.
An initial investment of 25 Prolectric ProLight Solar Lighting Towers have been purchased, which...
First Metso Truck Bodies put to work in central Europe
THE first two Komatsu HD605-8 dump trucks equipped with Metso Truck Bodies have been delivered to a porphyry quarry in Brabant Wallon, Belgium, by...
CPA conference to focus on ‘progress, recovery and rebuilding for the future’
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the next CPA Conference will be held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre...
JCB to cut jobs after decline in demand for machines
JCB has announced that up to 950 jobs are at risk of redundancy in the UK after demand for its machines fell by half as...
Industry encouraged to recognise outstanding apprentices
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is encouraging employers to nominate their outstanding apprentices and trainees for the CPA Stars of the Future 2020 Awards.
There...
Auctioneer reveals measures to support equipment sellers through Covid-19
AUCTIONEER Ritchie Bros. has revealed it is supporting customers during the Covid-19 crisis by offering flexible disposition options to improve cash flow, including advance...
