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Three firms have been shortlisted for a £3 billion project that promises to transform Scotland’s road infrastructure, specifically focusing on the long-awaited A9 D...
With the construction sector facing mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, Reconomy, a leading circular economy specialist, has launched a new regulator...
In a bold move to put Herefordshire on the innovation map, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has launched its Innovation Programme 2024-2025....
As Plant Hire UK gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the company has made a bold move by investing £17 million in new JCB machines. This latest order, which inclu...
The AQE 2024, or Air Quality and Emissions Show, is set to make a significant impact this October at the NEC in Birmingham. Boasting the largest exhibitor turnout and the...
Digital Catapult has launched its first-ever International Supply Chain Accelerator, aiming to disrupt and revitalise global supply chains with two pioneering initiatives...
Shropshire Council has officially launched the tender process for the Severn Valley Funding and Finance Strategy, a significant component of the ambitious Severn Valley W...
The Althorp Estate, a name synonymous with British heritage and the ancestral home of the Spencer family, has recently taken significant steps to safeguard its assets ami...
Watling JCB, one of the world’s largest JCB franchises, has just stepped up its game by expanding its operations into the West Midlands through the acquisition of Midland...
Octavius, a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure firm, has been awarded the contract to deliver the first phase of a new £27 million link road in Essex. This m...
In a significant move to address the ever-evolving challenges in UK supply chains, Digital Catapult has announced a new phase in its Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Sup...
Northamptonshire-based earthworks contractor James King (Plant) has added two HD Hyundai HX220A L and two HX140A L crawler excavators to its growing fleet of equipment. T...
Lucy Electric a leader in Secondary Power Distribution and Lucy Zodion a leading British manufacturer specialising in street lighting control, smart cities, and EV infras...
Keltbray’s Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL), a key player in the UK’s energy and transport infrastructure landscape, is set to enter an exciting new phase following...
Held in London on 17th October 2024, Trimble’s exclusive Connected Construction Conference will cover every stage of the project cycle from concept to construction, showc...
London Build 2024 is doubling in size, taking over both Grand & National Halls at Olympia London. Gain access to 35,000+ attendees, 700+ incredible speakers across 12...
In 2023 the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced an £18.7 million investment in 10 fast-start projects aimed at rapidly developing automotive products with a cle...
B Jeffrey Construction, a leading civil engineering contractor based in York, has taken its first HD Hyundai HX48Az midi excavator from local dealer Taylor & Braithwa...
In a move set to transform transport infrastructure in Scotland, North Lanarkshire Council has selected AtkinsRéalis, a globally renowned professional services and projec...
When it comes to building a career in engineering, financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of talent and ambition. The New Model Institute for Technology & Engi...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a game-changer across various industries, and the transportation sector is no exception. As we stand on the brink of an A...
Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the integration of Blackburn-based Mellor Plant UK Ltd into its official dealer network. The strategic partnership significant...
On November 20th & 21st the UK’s leading and largest construction show, London Build, is back and this year it’s set for its biggest edition yet, with brand-new, exci...
Ritchie Bros. is back this summer with another Super September campaign, featuring thousands of heavy equipment assets ranging from construction and agriculture to transp...
One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplined contractors has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of JCB’s latest X Series models to be pro...
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has successfully delivered a critical piece of south-west infrastructure with a new stretch of A30 dual carriageway between...
MORE than 400 youngsters and their families attended an open day in Cleator Moor last week to see a variety of engineering projects in action – and had the opportun...
The all-new Proace Max goes on sale in the UK today, Toyota’s first heavy-duty van. Its introduction completes a comprehensive Toyota Professional line-up of light commer...
Temporary roadways by specialist access solutions supplier TPA are helping one of the UK’s first airports to guide pilots safely to land through the busy summer mon...
Building on successful programmes in previous years for West Berkshire Council, VolkerHighways, in collaboration with WJ Group, looked once again to employ road surface r...
Delkia is launching its Dragonfly programme at Farnborough 2024. This is an innovative project to develop uncrewed air-systems and advanced air mobility prototypes. This...
Attracting more than 19,500 trade visitors and featuring an impressive 598 exhibitors across three show days, Hillhead 2024 – the biggest working quarrying exhibition on...
The first ProPress high-performance filter press to be commissioned by wet processing experts CDE has exceeded processing targets and significantly reduced reliance on co...
The UK’s leading line marking and road safety specialist, WJ Group, has shared a series of images taken by its employees in celebration of the hidden perks of working in...
Leading UK intelligent transport systems provider SEA has provided 11 ROADflow Fusion systems to Nottinghamshire County Council to enforce bus lane contraventions in the...
Stately Doors & Windows, the nation’s premier manufacturer of custom products for ultra-luxury residential and commercial projects, has announced the acquisition of R...
Improved traffic flow on roads across Worcestershire will be supported by critical infrastructure specialists Telent, which is set to upgrade traffic assets including sig...
Reading Borough Council, known for its commitment to innovation and safety in traffic management, has successfully integrated the INSTABOOM Go system developed by Solar G...
When it comes to construction trade shows, Hillhead 2024 set a new benchmark. This year’s event was nothing short of phenomenal, shattering previous attendance records an...
SBM Mineral Processing took centre stage at the UK’s premier quarrying exhibition, Hillhead 2024, showcasing its cutting-edge hybrid technology. The Austrian firm b...
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