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.
Guidance on lifting suspended loads with excavators is set to undergo revision, it has emerged…
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is to update guidance on...
An Aberdeenshire timber systems manufacturer has revealed plans to expand its operations into the north west of England and central Scotland, following a record...
The ‘Stars of the Future’ event, held earlier this week, recognised the achievements of young plant mechanics across the country…
The fourth annual ‘Stars of...
A new report has revealed UK exports of components and parts for construction and earthmoving equipment shows no sign of stabilising, while imports have...
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation has launched a new biennial award, recognising the most innovative developments in the sector…
A new scaffolding award has...
Imports and exports of construction machinery in the UK have declined over the past few years, it has emerged…
According to the UK’s Construction Equipment...
Scotland-based timber manufacturer Sturrocks Joinery has appointed a new managing director, hinting at its long term plans for the future…
Angus-based firm Sturrocks Joinery has...
A new trade survey has revealed uncertainty in the construction sector ahead of the EU referendum, with a mixed year ahead forecast…
The latest Construction...
Jarvie Plant Group goes on a recruitment drive following a number of new contracts…
One of Scotland’s largest plant hire businesses is recruiting new staff...
Build UK has given support to the British steel industry, calling upon its members to use home-produced steel….
The British steel industry has faced monumental...
The Construction Products Association has announced its three strategic objectives for this year…
Speaking at the Construction Products Association’s (CPA) Spring Lunch, chair John Sinfield...
European manufacturers of construction equipment are expected to see growth until 2020, according to a new survey…
A survey of more than 75 OEMs has...
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) is leading on an Innovate UK study: Circular Economy Business Models; Reuse of structural steel within construction.
We’re...
Plant equipment manufacturer JCB has launched a new compact wheeled excavator…
UK-based JCB has revealed a new compact wheeled excavator. The machine, which will be...
New figures have revealed an increase in construction equipment manufacturer sales in Germany…
Last year saw a boost in the German construction machinery sector, with...
