New images aim to inspire next generation of waterways engineers
WATERWAYS engineering specialist The Rothen Group has shared a number of employee images in celebration of the hidden benefits of working on the waterways network,...
JCB secures $45 million deal to supply machines to US military
JCB has secured a $45 million contract to supply 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States armed forces.
The order placed by the U.S. Marine...
Meet the Buyer event to highlight construction opportunities on Netherton Hub project
A Meet the Buyer event is set to take place in Aberdeen where construction businesses can learn about opportunities to get involved in the...
Cask dealership raises a glass to electric forklift truck
FIFE-based cask dealership firm Spiritfilled has upgraded its warehouse machinery - including the firm's first electric forklift truck - as it continues to enhance...
Collins Earthworks marks landmark year with X Series investment
COLLINS Earthworks is investing in the firm's first ever fleet of JCB X Series excavators.
Supplied by TC Harrison JCB, the haul includes eight 220X...
Komatsu Smart Construction to offer ‘industry-first’ bespoke solutions
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has revealed plans to enhance the manufacturing process of the excavator range to offer the first ‘bespoke’...
‘Revolutionary’ safety app targets People Plant Interface risk
A partnership between AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield Global has resulted in the launch of an AI-powered app, described as a 'game-changer' in the quest...
CITB launches Training Provider Network to help drive change
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Training Provider Network (TPN) – which will be a single network of approved, quality assured...
Quarry Fly Day event showcases benefits of drone technology
SITECH and Collins Earthworks recently hosted an event to highlight the benefits of drone technology for site mapping and data analytics.
Held at Collins Earthworks'...
Historic Campbeltown firm makes landmark tracked excavator purchase
ONE of the first new JCB 370X tracked excavators in Scotland has been snapped up by long-standing Campbeltown-based civil engineering specialist McFadyens Contractors.
The model...
Finning customers offered ‘first-of-its-kind’ opportunity to win Cat machine
TO mark Caterpillar's 100th anniversary, Finning has launched its biggest ever competition, giving customers the chance to win prizes including a Cat machine or...
New partnerships support Evans Engineering expansion plans
EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions is targeting further growth this year after embarking on new partnerships and moving into a new facility with bespoke...
Fraserburgh firm shines on £4.3 billion Eastern Green Link 2 project
THE whole team at David Smith Contractors has been praised by SSEN Transmission and BAM Nuttall after the Fraserburgh-based firm delivered crucial civil engineering...
‘Reaching out for support isn’t weakness, it’s strength’
THE message that ‘it’s okay not to be okay’ is one which is becoming increasingly normalised within the UK construction industry - but there’s...
Sibbald open event offers a flavour of training innovations
SCORES of attendees had the opportunity to explore the facilities and witness live demonstrations at the recent Sibbald Training open day event, held at...
Hard work pays off as Steelwrist marks milestone birthday
From humble beginnings, tiltrotator manufacturer Steelwrist has grown into a global powerhouse. To celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, CEO Stefan Stockhaus answered Project Plant's...
Plant operators rise to Scotland’s peatland challenge
SCOTLAND’S plant operators have been praised for their role in the ongoing initiative to restore the nation’s degraded peatlands – with calls going out...
The technology needs of excavator users will naturally evolve
INTERNET connected hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly important in the construction and earthmoving industry, particularly site management. With advancements in technology,...
Customers can get hands-on at LCF’s new Kilmarnock base
LCF Engineering has embarked on an ambitious new chapter after opening a dedicated base in Kilmarnock for its larger construction machines.
The firm has grown...
The bar is set high ahead of ScotPlant 2026
SCOTPLANT 2026 is on course to be a record show after a flurry of new and returning exhibitors confirmed their presence at the most...
Liebherr has a handle on Fife double trouble
TWO Liebherr telehandlers have been proving their worth for Purvis Group at the firm’s recycling park close to its headquarters in Lochgelly, Fife.
Purvis recycles...
Transparent Bucket 2.0 offers ‘next level’ safety
DEVELON has launched the Transparent Bucket 2.0 system, designed to eliminate blind spots when operating the company’s wheel loaders.
The manufacturer said traditional wheel loaders...
Holeside Training helps to shore up operator skillsets
SCOTTISH Water, Burnside Plant, and several local authorities are among the organisations to have benefited from Holeside Training’s first-of-its-kind IOSH-approved Safe Use of Shoring...
The Lighthouse Charity marks six decades with special event
THE Lighthouse Charity's Scotland West Region marked a major milestone and celebrated six decades of charitable giving and support to the construction community at...
Merlo S.p.A acquires shares of Merlo Deutschland GmbH
MERLO S.p.A. has acquired the shares in Merlo Deutschland GmbH, which were previously owned by the Clewing family, the owners of Heinrichs Holding GmbH.
The...
Hitachi confirms increase in research and development spend
HITACHI Construction Machinery (HCM) has revealed an increase in spend on research and development.
The manufacturer revealed the growing demands for digitalisation and decarbonisation, among...
Malcolm Group buys two of Scotland’s first JCB 145XR tracked excavators
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.
The reduced tailswing excavator is the latest addition to...
SANY to give UK debuts to new machines at Plantworx 2025
SANY UK is gearing up for Plantworx 2025 with a 20-strong machine line-up that includes the company’s first micro-digger.
The SY10U, with a one-tonne operating...
Jarvie Plant leads the way in sustainable plant hire with fully electric rotating telehandler
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INNOVATIVE plant hire company, Jarvie Plant, is helping contractors reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on capability, by introducing the first fully electric rotating...
CDE strengthens business development team in Scotland
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has appointed Christopher Devlin to its business development team in Scotland.
The move is designed to strengthen the firm's footprint...
