United Kingdom Construction News from Highways.Today
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The compact equipment rental market is going through a quiet but decisive shift. Hire fleets are under pressure to deliver more capable machines that are easier to operat...
The UK’s flagship quarrying and construction equipment exhibition is no stranger to scale, complexity or pressure. Every two years, thousands of professionals converge on...
After years of political noise, shifting plans and regional frustration, the UK Government has pushed Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) back towards the centre of national i...
The UK and Ireland plant and tool hire sector doesn’t do hype for long. If a product doesn’t earn its keep in the yard, survive the realities of transport, or stand up to...
In the world of highways and urban infrastructure, some of the most important engineering work happens quietly, out of sight, and often under live traffic. It’s rarely gl...
Machinery theft isn’t a headline-grabbing crime in the way that cash robberies or high-profile cyberattacks might be, but across construction, agriculture, and plant hire...
Ports sit at the heart of the global economy. Every container unloaded, every tanker berthed and every ferry movement connects national transport networks to internationa...
West Yorkshire’s long anticipated mass transit scheme has entered a more deliberate phase, with the UK government and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority revising the p...
When floodwaters rise and access routes disappear, the speed at which equipment and people can reach the front line often determines the scale of damage avoided. Against...
Floating offshore wind is moving from ambition to delivery, and the question facing the UK is no longer whether the sector will grow, but how quickly the supply chain can...
Heathrow’s long-debated third runway has resurfaced as one of the UK’s most consequential infrastructure proposals, promising to reshape national aviation capacity while...
The highways sector has long wrestled with a familiar challenge: finding enough well‑trained people to keep pace with the expanding and increasingly complex demands place...
Stevens Equipment Rental has strengthened its ability to support large-scale earthmoving projects across the United Kingdom by introducing the Caterpillar D7 dozer to its...
CASE Construction Equipment has confirmed a major expansion of its UK dealer network with the appointment of HRN as its official dealer for Scotland. The announcement ref...
Kent-based TPH Plant Hire has strengthened its expanding fleet with six Hyundai compact excavators, marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy. The addition comes in...
Top engineering firms are stepping forward to support one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious youth STEM competitions, helping to empower young innovators as they ex...
Egis has achieved international accreditation from the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). The endorsement confirms that the company is no...
Digital Construction North made a confident return to Manchester Central, celebrating its second edition with a strong turnout from across the architecture, engineering,...
Sumitomo Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. is preparing to introduce its latest excavator range into the United Kingdom market from 2026. The move marks the first time Sum...
Skillington Quarry near Grantham in Lincolnshire has rapidly evolved from a grass-covered field into a fully operational limestone site, thanks in no small part to the de...
London Build 2025 has wrapped up with record-breaking success, reinforcing its position as the UK’s largest and most inclusive built-environment event. The two-day show b...
Holcim UK has experienced a landmark year, demonstrating how sustainable construction can deliver measurable results for customers, communities, and the environment. Agai...
Heidelberg Materials UK has completed a demanding resurfacing scheme along the B3135 through Cheddar Gorge, strengthening one of Britain’s most celebrated scenic roads wh...
The shift towards cleaner construction methods has gathered pace in recent years, with hire customers increasingly turning to zero emission equipment for work in confined...
Construction firms across the UK are grappling with a growing need for accurate waste reporting, heightened scrutiny from clients and strengthened regulatory expectations...
Teesside University has joined forces with the Welsh resource management specialist Dauson Environmental Group to push the boundaries of low carbon construction. Their Kn...
The UK’s civil engineering and infrastructure community is preparing for a pivotal event this autumn, as the National Civils Show opens its doors at ExCeL London on 26th...
Finning UK and Ireland has marked the 100th anniversary of Caterpillar with a celebration that reaches far beyond a standard promotional campaign. The company’s ‘Win Big...
London Build Expo 2025 is gearing up for a monumental celebration. As it marks its tenth anniversary, the event returns to Olympia London from 19 to 20 November, promisin...
London’s commercial real estate sector is undergoing a quiet revolution, and at its core sits a challenge shared across the capital: how to decarbonise complex, occupied...
The North of England is gearing up for one of the most influential digital construction gatherings of the year, as Digital Construction North returns to Manchester Centra...
For over 25 years, transport infrastructure specialist Colas has been the backbone of maintenance operations on the M275, one of Hampshire’s most vital arterial routes co...
Costain, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure solutions companies, is taking a bold step in the nation’s race to net zero with the creation of its proprietary Carbon De...
As JCB celebrates its 80th birthday, the iconic British manufacturer is marking the occasion not just with cake and candles, but with a visionary £100 million investment...
AGGPRO, a long-standing leader in the UK’s aggregate processing machinery sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Terracon, a global pioneer in high-performanc...
Tiger Plant Hire, a Swindon-based success story in the UK’s competitive plant hire industry, is roaring into a new phase of expansion, driven by its latest investment in...
Finning customers across the UK and Ireland are reaping the benefits of smarter fleet management thanks to VisionLink®, a Caterpillar-developed platform that has helped c...
Planning to ride on the motorway in the UK for the first time? Follow the advice in this guide to ensure you’re appropriately prepared and know what to do to keep yoursel...
Kubota is reshaping its dealer landscape in the South-East of England, expanding the territories of Shellplant and Boss Plant Sales from January 1, 2026. The move comes a...
Innovation in rail isn’t a new concept, it’s woven into the fabric of the industry’s long and storied past. Yet, as Richard Carr, Technical and Innovation Director at the...
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