CITB vows to support training and address key challenges in Scotland
THE CITB has revealed that supporting construction businesses while ensuring new recruits are welcomed into the industry are the key goals of the organisation's...
Hire giant embarks on CESAR ECV upgrade programme
SUNBELT Rentals has become the first plant hire company to upgrade its existing fleet with the CESAR ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) Scheme.
The CESAR ECV...
Kubota in double tracked dumper launch
KUBOTA has added to its tracked dumper range with two new Stage V-compliant models.
The KC300HR-5 and KC300H-5 are described by the manufacturer as 'compact...
Highway infrastructure business goes electric with new mini
EUROVIA Contracting, a national highway infrastructure company, has taken delivery of the UK’s first 100% electric-powered Volvo ECR25 mini excavator.
The battery operated digger has...
Construction sector urged to step up action on workplace-related stress
MENTAL health charity Mates in Mind is marking Stress Awareness Month by asking construction businesses to commit to installing long-term change within their organisations...
Kubota earns award for five-tonne mini excavator range
KUBOTA'S five-tonne mini excavator range has won an award for product design excellence.
The manufacturer has been awarded a Red Dot Award, which celebrates...
CITB business plan prioritises ‘core’ training and skills needs
CITB has published its 2021/22 business plan and revealed it is underpinned by supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and...
Patented vandal guards to be officially launched at Hillhead digital event
A new range of protective guards developed for Hitachi Construction Machinery UK is being officially launched at Hillhead Show Digital.
Plastics manufacturer Norplast developed the...
Bell finds online solution for promoting pre-owned equipment globally
BELL has announced that pre-owned equipment from the manufacturer can now be shopped for online via a dedicated website, www.pre-owned.bellequipment.com.
The website groups machinery according...
Liebherr launches new spare parts site for UK-based customers
LIEBHERR-Great Britain has launched a new spare parts website exclusive to UK customers.
The site – www.liebherr-parts.co.uk – features a range of surplus and spare...
Malcolm adds to excavator fleet
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up six new Volvo excavators as part of the firm's annual fleet renewal programme.
The machines - ranging from 22...
Sunbelt Rentals in new telematics investment
SUNBELT Rentals UK has teamed up with ZTR to launch a new telematics programme.
The access management software will be applied to all of Sunbelt’s...
Virtual conference to address mental health issues in construction
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced that moves to improve mental health in the construction sector will be highlighted during a one-day conference...
New model completes Mecalac backhoe loader range
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has added to its backhoe loader offering with the all-new TLB880.
The model completes the manufacturer's range, which already comprised the...
GAP plans to grow technical and environmental services
GAP Hire Solutions has announced that the firm's lifting & TIC, survey & safety, trenching & shoring, event services and tanker services divisions have...
TV star deploys JCB mini digger for new show
TV presenter Matt Baker has deployed a JCB mini excavator during a fly-on-the wall special about the rescue of his family’s organic sheep farm.
Countryfile...
CDE confirms return of virtual conference for wet processing sector
WET processing equipment specialist CDE has announced its global virtual conference will return for 2021 to bring industry leaders together to share their experience on...
Barclays issues scams warning to construction SMEs
BARCLAYS has issued a warning to the construction and property sector after new data revealed that scams targeting businesses increased by almost a third...
Waste management specialist announces rebrand
FIFE-based waste management specialist Resource Efficient Solutions has rebranded to become Cireco.
With fresh investment in processing capabilities and facilities, the business said it is...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum seeks views on training and skills issues
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum has announced it is engaging with every part of the industry to seek its views on training provision and skills shortages.
The Forum,...
‘Perfect storm’ of events fuels demand for used plant equipment
DEMAND for used construction machinery continues to gather pace, according to Ritchie Bros.
The firm revealed that with many businesses wary of making big investments...
CPA Stars of the Future Awards ceremony rescheduled to September
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has moved this year's Stars of the Future Apprentice and Trainee Awards 2021 ceremony from July to September due to...
JCB signs first council deal for new pothole solution
JCB has signed its first deal for the firm's new pothole fixer with a council which helped develop the machine.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has invested...
New SPOA president outlines key areas of focus
CALLUM Mackintosh has become the youngest president in the SPOA's 70-year history - and has set his sights on helping to provide more opportunities...
Merlo to go digital at Hillhead virtual event
MERLO UK has revealed details of its line-up for Hillhead Digital, set to be held at the end of March.
The firm said virtual visitors...
CICV Forum calls for appointment of a dedicated Scottish construction minister
SCOTLAND'S CICV Forum has called for the appointment of a Scottish minister for construction in its first ever manifesto, published ahead of the Scottish elections...
First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off the production line
BOBCAT has confirmed the company's first new L85 compact wheel loader is now in full production.
The machine, which is being produced at Bobcat's plant in...
Equipment manufacturer makes RNLI donation
MCCLOSKEY Equipment has made a £500 donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) following a competition on its Facebook page.
On Friday 11 December...
Stage V haulers set for digital exhibition
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has revealed it is bringing its new Stage V TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers to the Hillhead Digital exhibition at the...
Hitachi debuts Stage V wheel loader
HITACHI has announced the launch of its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader.
The ZW220-7 has been described as boasting 'industry-leading safety features' and 'unrivalled comfort'...
