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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.

Steel beams arrive at HS2’s low-carbon Wendover Dean Viaduct  

Treharne Homes enjoys the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero

A third tunnel boring machine has been launched by HS2 in London

Laing O’Rourke switch to low-carbon concrete

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Payment delays cause small construction firms cash flow problems

Small construction firms are suffering severe cash flow problems due to delays in payments from property developers

600 jobs could be lost at major builders merchant Travis Perkins

Builders merchant Travis Perkins has revealed branch closures could put up to 600 jobs at risk as it scrabbles to make savings

Caterpillar chief executive announces retirement after 41 years

The chief executive of plant equipment manufacturer firm Caterpillar has announced he is to retire in the New Year after 41 years with the...

JCB quits CBI over referendum differences

Construction plant equipment manufacturer JCB has reportedly quit business group CBI over difference relating to the EU referendum campaign…

Construction product manufacturers see growth

Sales of building products have grown, according to the latest survey examining the sector…

Scot JCB achieves record sales

Construction and farm machinery supplier Scot JCB has revealed it achieved record sales in the latest year.

CPA conference to examine the future of plant hire

In November the CPA will host a conference looking into the factors that will impact the future of construction plant hire.

Voluntary vehicle check launched for cranes

Crane hire firms have agreed to undertake a voluntary MoT-style test to ensure the safety of these vehicles.

Answering the challenge in the site office

OKI’s Smart MFP can answer more than one challenge for construction companies says Andrew Hall of OKI Systems UK.

Ardent Hire Solutions places £40m JCB order

Plant hire firm Ardent has placed an order worth £40m to secure 700 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers and forklift trucks.

Build UK gets first construction clients

Supply chain representative Build UK has gained its first construction clients, it has emerged.

Almost eight in 10 electrical contractors see growth in Q2

New figures from the Electrical Contractors’ Association have revealed a significant number of electrical and building services specialists saw growth in turnover during Q2 2016.

Saving space, time and money with new SMART OKI Multifunction Printers

Award-winning construction company SDC uses the new SMART OKI Multifunction Printers. The benefits are outlined here.

Five per cent growth in global construction equipment sales by 2017

Forecasts suggest the global construction equipment market will see five per cent growth next year.

Hewden purchases JCB excavators

Hire firm Hewden is set to target tradespeople and small building firms with the purchase of 120 compact excavators.

Brick shortage damaging house building

A new report has revealed the shortage of bricks is having a detrimental impact on the ability of the construction sector to build new homes.

Construction equipment exports show modest growth

The second quarter of 2016 has seen growth in the export and import of construction and earthmoving equipment.

Scottish builders’ merchants report strong sales

Data reveals sales in June were up 12.4 per cent when compared to the same time last year, despite Brexit concerns.

Builders’ merchants perform strongly

The Builders Merchants Federation has said sales are strong, with the industry performing well after supplier Travis Perkins said it had been hit by...

Material costs are being pushed up by the plummeting pound

The Federation of Master Builders has raised concerns about the fall of the pound pushing up the costs of construction materials… A weakening currency following...
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