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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,...
WSP Global is making bold moves again, this time with a headline-grabbing acquisition of the UK-based engineering consultancy Ricardo. The £363 million deal is turning he...
As the freshly unveiled Renfrew Bridge rises across the River Clyde, connecting Renfrew with Clydebank and Yoker, it’s more than just a feat of infrastructure. It’s a sig...
In a world where millions still lose their lives to preventable accidents, the quiet heroes of workplace safety were given a well-deserved standing ovation. The Royal Soc...
The United Kingdom has taken a bold step into the future of unmanned flight. In a landmark decision, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Operational Author...
Heidelberg Materials UK has turned the ignition on a major leap towards greener, more efficient road construction with the purchase of three Cat® AP400 wheeled asphalt pa...
Eurovia Surfacing has just drawn a firm line in the tarmac when it comes to jobsite safety. In a landmark move, the company has become the first contractor in the UK, and...
Holcim UK has set its sights firmly on the future with the acquisition of an asphalt plant in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. A calculated play that bolsters its regional inf...
In a strategic move that underscores its growing footprint in the UK’s renewable energy sector, TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of a significant pipeline of s...
The Operator Challenge is roaring back into the spotlight at PlantWorx 2025, promising to be bigger, bolder, and even more exhilarating. Set to take place from 24-26 June...
Just off one of the UK’s busiest stretches of motorway, where the hum of engines on the M6 barely pauses, a remarkable transformation has quietly unfolded. A barren openc...
The countdown has begun for PlantWorx 2025, the UK’s largest live construction exhibition, and Cat® Simulators are set to make a splash. From 23rd to 25th September at th...
There’s something stirring in the heart of the East Midlands. From 23 to 25 September 2025, Newark Showground will be transformed into a hub of innovation, teamwork and y...
In an era where sustainability is no longer a luxury but a necessity, UK-based PMG and wet processing technology pioneer CDE are leading the charge in transforming waste...
With a splash of colour and a bucketload of charm, the Cones Children’s Educational Books series is back with a cracking new release: Cones and the New Stadium. This late...
Cenex Expo 2025 to Drive the Future of Mobility and Net Zero Innovation With the race to Net Zero picking up pace across every corner of the transport and energy s...
London Build 2025 is gearing up for a milestone celebration as it returns to Olympia London on 19-20 November for its 10th anniversary. The UK’s premier construction and...
Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 just got a high-tech facelift, and it’s hard to miss. Towering over World Way Road, a mammoth new Variable Messaging Sign (VMS) has taken...
From a sustainable Formula One helmet to an eco-conscious water filter and a robotic pill dispenser, this year’s Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Compet...
The UK and Ireland are standing at a watershed moment, quite literally. With infrastructure investment in water and energy markets poised to exceed £250 billion over the...
In a move set to send ripples across the infrastructure landscape, M Group has announced the acquisition of Telent, a pivotal force in operational technology and digital...
When the heavyweights of road transport make a leap towards net zero, the world sits up and takes notice. In a landmark transaction that’s poised to reshape the UK’s low-...
GEO Business 2025 is gearing up to take over ExCeL London from 4–5 June with a dynamic showcase of geospatial innovation, and the first wave of speakers has already set t...
In a significant leap towards the UK’s net-zero ambitions, Speedy Hire, the UK’s top provider of tools, equipment, and plant hire, has unveiled an innovative...
For businesses trading with the European Union, finding affordable and efficient shipping options is a top priority. With the complexities of post-Brexit regulations and...
Potholes are the bane of any driver’s existence in the UK, and it can seem as though the problem is only getting worse on UK roads. According to RAC data, pothole-related...
UK drivers, one thing is clear: you navigate seriously varied roads. One minute, you’re juddering down a cobbled street. The next, you’re jumping out of your...
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