Charity to launch online wellbeing workshops
A series of free online workshops for those in the construction industry are to be held, following a 25% increase in calls to the...
Software specialist offers help to hire firms during Covid-19 outbreak
POINT of Rental Software has announced it is making its electronic signature product, Rental eSign, available for free for 90 days for hire business...
Volvo adds high-speed driveline option to loaders
VOLVO has introduced a new high-speed driveline option for its L45H and L50H wheel loaders.
Said to offer speeds of up to 50km per hour...
JCB to help communities with food parcels
JCB has said its catering staff are to prepare more than 37,000 meals a week for distribution around towns and villages located close to...
MPA welcomes acknowledgement of industry’s ‘essential’ contribution
MPA has welcomed a statement from Alok Sharma MP, secretary of state for BEIS, which acknowledges the contribution the mineral products industry is making...
Construction industry charity launches crisis fund
A charity dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to the construction industry has launched a crisis fund in a bid to help those...
Terex Trucks appoints new dealer in US
Motherwell-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in North America to meet demand for its TA300 and TA400 dump trucks
CPA proceeds with Stars of the Future programme
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced its Stars of the Future 2020 awards programme for plant apprentices and trainees is still going ahead,...
New tower crane safety advice issued
The CPA’s Tower Crane Interest Group has issued guidance to tower crane users in relation to how the equipment should be left out of service for potentially lengthy periods of time
Temporary works specialist receives BIM certification
Mabey Hire has revealed it has become one of the first companies in its sector to have achieved the BSI Kitemark for BIM
CITB to suspend industry levy collection
The CITB has announced it will suspend the issue of its levy bills for at least three months to help firms deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak
Doosan celebrates double award joy
Doosan Infracore Europe's crawler excavators have won awards in the 2020 EquipmentWatch Lowest Cost of Ownership and Highest Retained Value Awards
Hyundai launches ‘game changer’ excavator
HYUNDAI has introduced its new A-series HX220AL Stage V-ready excavator
New guide offers advice on managing cash flow
A free guide to help small businesses manage cash flow during the Covid-19 crisis has been published by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management...
On the Case: new loaders prove their worth at composting facility
Case wheel loaders helping local council's environmental efforts by eliminating waste being sent to landfill
JCB extends shutdown period till end of April
JCB has announced it is extending the suspension of UK production until at least the end of April due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The...
Construction industry urged to donate PPE to NHS
The COIB has urged the construction industry to donate personal protective equipment to their local healthcare communities amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
£1 billion Business Support Fund opens in Scotland
The Scottish Government has opened its £1 billion business support fund to help companies impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak
Cat unveils new backhoe loader line
Caterpillar has unveiled four new backhoe loader models that are said to build on the Cat F2 Series
Builders merchants temporarily close as UK Government clarification sought
SOME of Britain’s largest builders merchants have temporarily shut because of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
JEWSON announced that their stores will close for 24 hours...
Webinars aimed at helping businesses through Covid-19 pandemic to be hosted
A series of webinars are set to be hosted to help brief businesses on how best to handle the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic
Charity vows to support construction sector during Coronavirus pandemic
The Lighthouse Club has reassured the sector that it is still fully operational, despite the impact caused by the Coronavirus pandemic
Topcon and Hitachi partner for new machine control system
TOPCON has partnered with Hitachi (HCMUK) to provide an ‘innovative’ and ‘sophisticated’ machine control promised to allow for more efficient workflow
Hillhead postponed by 12 months
THIS year's Hillhead exhibition has been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The move means Plantworx, which had previously been scheduled for...
Kubota unveils next generation wheel loaders
KUBOTA has introduced its R070 and R090 next generation wheel loaders
JCB halts production until March 30
JCB has announced plans to halt production at its UK manufacturing plants due to the coronavirus situation.
The firm said disruption from the pandemic has...
IPAF publishes latest findings on MEWP safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released its latest report into Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) accidents.
Andrew Briggs to lead Speedy’s powered access offering
SPEEDY has announced the appointment of Andrew Briggs as managing director to lead its powered access business
Doosan Bobcat marks ‘record’ year in EMEA
DOOSAN Bobcat EMEA has announced record financial results for 2019.
Ritchie Bros. encourages customers to embrace online bidding
RITCHIE Bros. is encouraging customers to participate in its construction equipment auctions online or via its mobile application
