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Electrifying industry: The road to diesel-free construction sites

Daniel Marsh, programme manager of the Centre for Low Emission Construction at Imperial College London, examines the efficiency measures needed in construction to allow for the transition to diesel-free, fully electric plant in the near future.

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Mick George Ltd gunning for vehicle leasing success

Mick George Ltd explains why it has taken on the challenge of adding vehicle leasing to its portfolio of services

The diesel debate: A challenge for the construction equipment industry

The construction equipment industry has retained its faith in the trusty diesel engine according to CEA consultant Alex Woodrow

Good practice guide released on hydraulic pressurising activities

The CPA has launched a good practice guide on the safety aspects of pressurising hydraulic systems using an external energy source for diagnostic purposes.

New guidance released on reducing unintended movement of plant

The SFPSG has released a new publication on plant safety entitled ‘Reducing Unintended Movement of Plant - Managing Exposure to Consequential Risks.’

What does the construction industry want from timber product suppliers?

Sustainability expert Charlie Law shares how timber product suppliers can help the industry meet sustainability goals through responsible sourcing and education The UK consumes circa...

Safety and the quality of buildings will be the focus of the Timber Expo

This year’s Timber Expo will cover all the latest developments from the industry, bringing together leading experts in the built environment

New construction products must be carefully regulated and monitored

New construction products left untested can result in serious problems. The British Board of Agrément explains why they should be monitored for safety

Plant hire firm adds to accommodation fleet with £1m order

UK plant hire firm A-Plant has added 50 Boss Cabins to their accommodation fleet as part of a £1m expansion

Mechanic apprentices receive recognition at CPA Stars of the Future Event

The CPA has recognised a number of mechanic apprentices during its annual event to identify the industry’s brightest talent

Plant hire firm opens new site creating up to 10 new roles

A number of new roles have been created as one of Scotland’s largest plant hire firms invests more than £1m opening a new site

Drone technology can make plant theft recovery safer and more efficient

Recovering stolen plant equipment and machinery could be made easier, safer and achieved more efficiently with new drone technology, says AMI Group

Construction equipment exports see highest level of growth since Q2 2015

New data has revealed construction equipment exports remain buoyant, as the first quarter of the year sees figures reach a new high

Construction Supplier of the Year named as Seddons Plant & Engineering

Hire Association Europe’s Hire Awards of Excellence 2017 have named Seddons Plant & Engineering as construction Supplier of the Year

Plantworx construction equipment machinery event will be the largest to-date

The third biennial Plantworx event is coming to Leicestershire in June, bringing together a range of construction equipment machinery experts

SME contractors see annual turnover hit by late payments

A new survey has revealed many SME contractors have a substantial amount of annual turnover tied up in late payments

Mixed start to the year as construction costs rise but output grows

A new survey suggests 2017 saw a strong start to the first quarter, despite construction costs continuing to rise

Construction Plant Conference date and venue revealed

The Construction Plant-hire Association will host the 2017 Construction Plant Conference on 31 October, bringing together experts from the industry

PLANTWORX 2017 confirms over 100 new exhibitors for the event

The PLANTWORX 2017 Construction Machinery Exhibition, set to be hosted in June, will showcase the latest innovation in plant equipment

Hyundai launches two new plant equipment machines

Plant equipment manufacturer Hyundai has added two new construction machines with the launch of a new wheeled loader and mini excavator

Building supplies sales are up since the UK voted to leave the EU

Kingspan says the sales of building supplies in the UK has improved since the Brexit vote was made, with no evidence yet that leaving will be bad for the sector

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