CICV Forum to host free webinars to improve construction project awareness
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on...
Vintage JCB restored to former glory to mark anniversary
A long-standing JCB customer has received a vintage backhoe loader - restored to its former glory - to mark the manufacturer's upcoming 75th anniversary.
Lincolnshire-based...
Draft recovery plan for Scotland’s construction industry launched
A draft recovery plan for Scotland's construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
The blueprint, which has been created collaboratively...
CITB to withdraw Plant Additional Unit Achievement Grant
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that the Plant Additional Unit Achievement Grant is being withdrawn from October this year.
CITB chief executive...
Quarry specialist digs deep for Strathcarron Hospice
QUARRYING and construction materials specialist Tillicoultry Quarries recently surprised Strathcarron Hospice with support for the resurfacing of its road entranceway and car parking facilities.
The...
JCB unveils electric Dumpster machine
JCB has introduced an electric version of its HTD-5 Dumpster tracked carrier.
The manufacturer explained that the HTD-5e E-Dumpster is offered as a high-tip, walk-behind...
Double launch completes Bobcat’s M-series Stage V loader range
BOBCAT has completed the company’s M-series range of Stage V compliant skid-steer and compact track loaders with the introduction of the new S550 and S590...
Unite urges HSE to release initial findings into fatal crane accident in London
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been urged to end its delay in publishing its initial findings into the cause of a fatal...
110 roles could go as CITB begins consultation with employees
CITB has started a formal consultation with trade unions and employee representatives in a process which could see the reduction of 110 roles and the...
Caterpillar to host virtual waste management and recycling seminar
A range of Caterpillar machines are set to be showcased when the manufacturer hosts a virtual waste management and recycling seminar.
Machines on show have...
CDE to host virtual trade event for wet processing industry
CDE has announced plans to host a virtual trade event for the materials wet processing industry.
Continuing its 'Engineering Insights' education series, the two-day online...
Network Rail design contest looks to protect maintenance and construction personnel
NETWORK Rail has launched a design contest to create a real-time monitoring system that will help protect maintenance and construction personnel working trackside.
The public...
Spider platform ‘can’t be faulted’ on Fife biogas contract
A Hinowa spider platform has been praised for its role in providing maintenance at three biogas plants in Fife.
Access Platform Sales supplied the Hinowa...
Bobcat machines help to blaze a trail in mountain biking
A Bobcat B730 backhoe loader and E55 mini-excavator have been credited with playing a key role in helping to construct some of South Africa's best...
Heavyweight digger takes performance up a notch
THE largest excavator in the Volvo Construction Equipment range has made it to the UK after Collins Earthworks snapped up the country's first 104-tonnes...
New webinar will address health and safety updates for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is to host a health and safety webinar, designed to provide updates and the latest developments to help the...
Aggregate Industries recognised for supporting armed forces personnel with employment opportunities
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has received the Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence as a result of the...
Cat Financial unveils new deals to help customers mitigate Covid-19 impact
CAT Financial has introduced new finance deals to help construction firms get their businesses back on track following the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Finning UK &...
Milestone for harbour project as 12th caisson arrives in Aberdeen
THE 12th caisson for Aberdeen Harbour’s expansion project has arrived in Aberdeen following a 48-hour journey from storage in the Cromarty Firth.
The caisson forms...
Mammoth construction vessel arrives at site of £1.8bn wind farm
ONE of the ‘world’s largest’ offshore construction vessels has arrived at the site of the £1.8 billion Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.
The...
Civils business shows support for sector’s recovery with multi-million pound Kubota order
A family civil engineering business has splashed out on a fleet of Kubota machines as the construction sector's recovery from the Covid-19 lockdown period...
Online plant auctions experience huge rise in registered bidders
RITCHIE Bros. has set new site records for its online construction equipment auctions in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
When lockdown restrictions were put...
Machine operator builds huge online following
A social media star, known online as 'Brutal Digger', has built up a large following after posting regular videos and pictures of construction projects...
FMB calls for more investment in construction in upcoming budget
THE UK Government has been urged to use the upcoming budget to deliver more investment in the construction sector to boost jobs and activity.
The...
Powered access specialist invests in lifting range
POWERED access and tool hire specialist Source UK has invested in Genie material lifts supplied by Access Platform Sales (APS).
The firm has opted for the...
New campaign urges public to help construction workers do their jobs safely
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new social media campaign intended to remind the public to let construction workers do their...
Scottish Government announces £10m funding to support apprentices
THE Scottish Government has announced £10 million in funding for a range of measures to recruit and retrain apprentices.
Fiona Hyslop, who announced the news,...
Pandemic results in ‘steep fall’ in Q2 civils workloads
35% of Scottish firms have reported a fall in workloads compared with a year ago in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest CECA...
Union issues warning over ‘greenhouse’ crane cabs as temperatures rise
UNITE has written to construction firms to seek assurances that safety measures are in place to ensure crane drivers are not being placed at...
CICV Forum marks double milestone
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has revealed it is celebrating a double milestone. The organisation has signed up its 100th individual member and is releasing its 50th piece...
