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The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), the UK’s foremost trade body for the safety sector, has stepped forward with a compelling new awareness drive. Dubbed...
Digital Construction North (DCN) is set to make its highly anticipated return for its second year on 19 November at Manchester Central. The event is quickly becoming the...
Custom Kubota Powers Low-Ground-Pressure Success for Joe Allan & Sons In the heart of rural Scotland, where terrain can quickly turn from solid ground to deep, soft p...
A notable shift is underway in the marine construction scene as Ashleigh Contracts, the highly respected marine civil engineering specialist, launches a high-profile auct...
Choosing your first car is an exciting milestone. With so many options to choose from, it’s important to make an informed decision. Always start by checking the MOT histo...
With the countdown now in its final weeks, anticipation for PlantWorx 2025 is reaching fever pitch. From 23–25 September, Newark Showground will transform into the UK’s l...
It’s not every day that something genuinely disruptive takes centre stage at a construction event, but when the Gaia Group bring both DataMate and AutoMate® to PlantWorx...
Tadano’s presence at Vertikal Days has always been a highlight for lifting equipment professionals, but this year marks a turning point. For the first time, the company i...
Grid Smarter Cities, a UK-based leader in kerbside and freight logistics innovation, has secured two high-profile nominations at the British Parking Awards. Their flagshi...
GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, is ramping up its capabilities with a bold fleet expansion. The company has announced the purchase of 723 b...
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has rolled out a fresh call for a visionary strategic partner to steer the Metrolink system into its next era. Slated to replace t...
In a bid to reshape how Britain builds, Balfour Beatty has committed a substantial £7.2 million to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot into its operations—an investment widel...
JCB has clinched a $45 million contract to supply its 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps (USMC), cementing its position as a trusted partner in global...
Britain’s railway network has long faced the challenge of maintaining operational efficiency during extreme weather. Hot summers can wreak havoc on critical signalling in...
From 23–25 September 2025, Newark Showground will transform into a hub of machinery, technology, and live demonstrations as PlantWorx returns for its biggest event yet. W...
EV Infrastructure & Energy Summit to Drive UK’s Charging Revolution The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) transition is no longer on the horizon—it’s happening now, an...
The CESAR Scheme, the UK’s foremost security and registration initiative for construction and agricultural machinery, is set to hit a remarkable milestone – the 700...
With long stretches of near-constant motion, driver complacency poses a significant risk when driving on UK motorways, particularly during routine journeys. Sudden conges...
The countdown is on for one of the most eagerly awaited events in the UK construction calendar. PlantWorx 2025 returns to Newark Showground from 23 to 25 September, promi...
Red Stag Materials has chalked up a significant milestone in public procurement, securing a place across all four Lots in the highly competitive Scotland Excel Framework...
In an industry that rarely slows down, longevity is a badge of honour, and Stevens Equipment Rental wears it with pride. What began as a one-man operation in 1975 has gro...
In a sector where innovation is often tied to the flash of new tech, one veteran method is making a strong return. Pipebursting, a trenchless pipe replacement technique t...
In a move set to reshape the digital rail landscape, Balfour Beatty has agreed to sell Omnicom, its specialist in rail measurement hardware and intelligent software, to H...
In a major shake-up that signals a bold leap forward in the UK and Ireland’s infrastructure and digital transformation landscape, M Group has finalised its acquisit...
In the world of road maintenance, where time is money and disruption is a constant nuisance, one Blackburn based business is cutting a bold path forward. AJ Bretherton, a...
In a move set to shake up the road construction world, WJ Group has pulled the wraps off what it hails as the globe’s first fully electric thermoplastic road markin...
All eyes will be on UTAC Millbrook this 3–4 September as Cenex Expo 2025 roars into action, once again cementing its reputation as the UK’s go-to event for transpor...
After a spectacular debut last year, Digital Construction North (DCN) is making a much-anticipated return to Manchester Central on 19 November 2025. Designed for built en...
Move over fashion week and fintech expos. This December, it’s mining that takes centre stage as London gears up to host the inaugural London Mining Week. An initiative by...
Kubota (UK) Ltd has taken a bold leap forward with the launch of Terrako, a powerful new digital marketplace designed to transform how customers source and purchase genui...
This pilot project forms part of the UK Government’s £200 million push to make zero-emission HGVs a commercial reality. Delivered through Innovate UK, the Electric Freigh...
WJ Group, the UK’s leading road safety and marking specialist, has taken the spotlight at the recent LCRIG Innovation Festival with the launch of a pioneering produ...
With the dust barely settled on 2024’s industry events, eyes are already turning to the rugged limestone landscape of Derbyshire. Hillhead 2026, the UK’s most prominent e...
In a strategic move to enhance its marine dredged materials processing, Brett Aggregates has teamed up once again with CDE to launch a compact yet powerful 400tph sand wa...
When it comes to building sewer systems that last, the construction industry has long grappled with the balance between initial investment and lifecycle cost. But a growi...
Selling heavy equipment isn’t always a walk in the park. For many businesses, it’s fraught with logistical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and a labyrinth of...
Digital Construction Week 2025 didn’t just raise the bar—it hurled it into the stratosphere. As the UK’s flagship event for digital innovation in the built environment, D...
Cenex Expo 2025 is gearing up to be more than just an event—it’s set to become the driving force behind the UK’s transition to sustainable, intelligent transport. H...
The world of electric vehicles (EVs) just got a whole lot more exciting with the announcement of the UK’s first-ever vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle, set to transform...
In the quiet countryside near Henley-on-Thames, a stretch of roadside has become a battleground for survival. But thanks to an innovative solution from ACO Technologies,...
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