Plant Related News
Speedy’s fleet expansion plan underway
Speedy has invested in 130 new electric lifts as it begins a multi-million-pound equipment expansion plan for 2021.
Henry Boot shakes up senior management team
Simon Carr of Henry Boot Construction and Giles Boot of Banner Plant will be retiring from their roles as managing director on 30 June 2021.
Dyer & Butler to enhance excavation safety procedures
Dyer & Butler, a part of the M Group Services Transport Division, has introduced a fleet of remote-controlled, miniature vacuum excavators to its plant and fleet portfolio, enhancing its excavation safety procedures.
Select Plant Hire doubles workforce thanks to HS2
Select Plant Hire has almost doubled the size of its Cheshire depot and workforce after winning a contract to supply eco-cabins at HS2 construction sites.
Flannery and Balfour Beatty launch operator skills hub
Balfour Beatty Flannery, a partnership between Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire, has launched the Operator Skills Hub, offering training programmes to inspire young people and upskill current plant operators.
M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions invest in solar pods
M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, a part of M Group Services, has invested in a number of solar pods that will reduce carbon emissions, noise and fuel use on operational sites.
LEVC and Speedy team up to test new electric van
Tools and equipment hirer, Speedy is trialling converted electric van to introduce innovative, sustainable solutions that can reduce carbon emissions.
Plant hire companies stay open behind closed doors
Many plant hire firms are staying open during the COVID-19 outbreak to deliver their services to "keep the UK going", including Speedy, Lynch and A-Plant.
Support sought for plant-based sector representative organisation
A number of employer associations and federations are working collaboratively to establish a new construction plant-based sector representative organisation.
CPA’s TOPIC group defines framework for developing skills for the future
The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Training on Plant in Construction (TOPIC) Group has successfully hosted an industry forum to help formulate a framework for the future direction of skills and training for those involved with construction plant and equipment
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
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.’
JCB secures £5.5m order for nearly 100 new machines
Nearly 100 new machines have been purchased by Lomond Plant from equipment manufacturer JCB as part of £5.5m order for the firm
Lomond Plant has...
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
PBC Today July 2016
Welcome to the July 2016 Edition of PBC Today.
As I write this, we are just one week on from a referendum result that has...
Annual competition recognises young plant mechanics
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...