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Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency
Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency Achieving high quality at low costs and a reliable assistant at hand – for milling machine operators the new Wirtgen large milling mach...
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Greener Composting continues the Volvo Equipment family tradition
Greener Composting continues the Volvo Equipment family tradition Since this family-run business purchased a Volvo BM4200 for its farming activities back in 1983, Greener Composting Ltd carries on a t...
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Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs
Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs Exchange, a revolutionary new digital and technology programme, has opened applications for its first cohort, a...
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WM Donald goes digital with GKD Technologies
WM Donald goes digital with GKD Technologies Based in Netherley, Scotland, civil engineering and construction contractor, WM Donald, runs a comprehensive fleet of high-specification machines. The comp...
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Tax is always the focus for election manifestos
Tax is always the focus for election manifestos For the Construction industry tax has been something that has been discussed a lot over the last few months – even before the UK General Election...
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New Development Bank in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects
New Development Bank in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects On December 2, 2019, the 22nd Meeting of the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) was held in Sha...
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Acclaim Handling awarded Health and Safety ISO 45001 accreditation
Acclaim Handling awarded Health & Safety ISO 45001 accreditation Award-winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in E...
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Rental’R digs in with the first Liebherr R 924 G8 crawler excavator in the Île-de-France region
Rental’R digs in with the first Liebherr R 924 G8 crawler excavator in the Île-de-France region In April, Liebherr presented the new 8th generation of crawler excavators at the bauma trade fair...
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S and S Plant takes delivery of first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader with Active Drive
S and S Plant takes delivery of first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader with Active Drive S & S Plant has taken delivery of the very first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader featuring next-generation Activ...
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Hitachi Premium Used ZX130LCN-5 Excavator heads to the Czech Republic
Hitachi Premium Used ZX130LCN-5 Excavator heads to the Czech Republic Brabec & Brabec Stavební s.r.o. has purchased a Hitachi Premium Used ZX130LCN-5 from the authorised dealer for the Czech Repub...
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Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020
Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020 The past year has seen considerable change across the UK’s transport industry, from the arrival of the first driverless ta...
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British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour
British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour Ringway Jacobs is delighted to have won the prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council. We now join the small number o...
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A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire
A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire A tailor-made traffic solution from SWARCO Traffic Ltd, the traffic technology specialist, is helping to keep cyclists protected on...
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JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award
JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award A JCB Design Engineer is the toast of the UK today after winning a national apprentice award. Louise Meredith, 21, scooped the ti...
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The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge
The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge Artefacts thought to date back 2000 years were discovered at the site where a new bridge is being built. A Roman ear cleaner and tweezers were f...
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KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London
KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London KfW IPEX-Bank has joined forces with numerous other international banks and institutional investors to finance the Silvertow...
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ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining
ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining The premier UK event for the mining supply chain, the ABMEC Conference was held in Nottingham on 21 November 2019, and brought together over 200...
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Electricity North West invests in new JCB Electric Diggers
Electricity North West invests in new JCB Electric Diggers Electricity North West – providers of power to five million people – has invested in two brand new JCB electric mini excavators....
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Liebherr mobile construction crane vital part of the Dresden Zwinger renovation
Liebherr mobile construction crane vital part of the Dresden Zwinger renovation In the summer of this year, the MK 88 Plus Liebherr mobile construction crane, supplied by Krandienst Kunze e.K., was us...
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Hyundai reliability earns long-term commitment from RA Swann
Hyundai reliability earns long-term commitment from RA Swann Hertfordshire based Robert Swann first set up on his own in 1989, initially as a self-drive plant hire business. His very first machine was...
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Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique Metsä Pavilion
Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique Metsä Pavilion The structural design of the Metsä Pavilion has been optimised to be as simple as possible so this unique structure could be create...
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Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition
Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition Ron Hull Demolition Ltd of Rotherham South Yorkshire has opted for a Volvo EC480E rigged with both High Reach and in...
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Final section of new M11 motorway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg opened
Final section of new M11 motorway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg opened The final section (Section 8) of the new Moscow – Saint Petersburg (M11) motorway was officially opened on 27 November 2019...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery appoints new dealer for Latvia and Lithuania
Hitachi Construction Machinery appoints new dealer for Latvia and Lithuania Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has announced the appointment of Alwark SIA in Latvia and Alwark UAB in Li...
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Mecalac Construction Equipment commended in Plant and Civil Engineer Awards
Mecalac Construction Equipment commended in Plant and Civil Engineer Awards Mecalac Construction Equipment UK (CEUK) was commended as a finalist in the ‘Innovation of the Year’ category at this year’s...
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Siltbuster deploys large temporary Modular Water Treatment Systems for Welsh Water
Siltbuster deploys large temporary Modular Water Treatment Systems for Welsh Water Siltbuster has designed and mobilised one of the UK’s largest ever temporary modular water treatment solutions, in ju...
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British-made 100000 hour LED technology putting the spotlight on Rail and Construction
British-made 100,000 hour LED technology putting the spotlight on Rail and Construction World class technology manufactured by Marl International, which has helped keep the UK rail industry on track i...
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The Executive Hire Show 2020 booking up really fast
The Executive Hire Show 2020 booking up really fast Over 150 exhibitors, including 15 new companies, have committed to the 2020 Executive Hire Show, which is taking place at the Ricoh Arena Coventry f...
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The World Bank and City of Paris partner to promote Sustainable Cities across the globe
The World Bank and City of Paris partner to promote Sustainable Cities across the globe The World Bank and the city of Paris, France, are joining forces to support sustainable cities across the globe,...
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EIB supporting €450m Ukraine road infrastructure upgrade
EIB supporting €450m Ukraine road infrastructure upgrade The EIB (European Investment Bank) has agreed to provide a loan of €450m to finance new road construction and road network rehabilitation along...
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Skanska experiments with innovative materials to drive green and durable roads
Skanska experiments with innovative materials to drive green and durable roads Last week Skanska laid fully recyclable, graphene-enhanced asphalt on a busy main road in Curbridge for Oxfordshire Count...
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G A Henderson Plant Contractors bags a VolvoCE EC60E Excavator
G A Henderson Plant Contractors bags a VolvoCE EC60E Excavator G A Henderson Plant Contractors of Aberfeldy, Perth & Kinross, has bagged the very first Volvo EC60E to be sold in Great Britain. The...
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Saint-Gobain Pam UK’s Install Plus wins Highways UK Innovation Award
Saint-Gobain Pam UK’s Install Plus wins Highways UK Innovation Award Leading access cover and grating manufacturer Saint-Gobain PAM UK have received an award for innovation in the Asset Manageme...
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EBRD commits support for Ukraine road infrastructure
EBRD commits support for Ukraine road infrastructure The EBRD and the government of Ukraine intend to deepen their cooperation in the development of the country’s road infrastructure. More and better...
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UK Construction and real estate industry deals total $4.09 bn in Q3
UK Construction and real estate industry deals total $4.09 bn in Q3 Total construction & real estate industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 worth $4.09bn were announced in the UK, according to GlobalDa...
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SIKA acquires Adeplast – Romania’s leading manufacturer of construction materials
SIKA acquires Adeplast – Romania’s leading manufacturer of construction materials Sika has agreed to acquire Adeplast SA, a major manufacturer of mortars and thermal insulation solutions i...
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Loxam Group in France opts for the friendly little JCB Electric Mini-Excavator
Loxam Group in France opts for the friendly little JCB Electric Mini-Excavator The JCB 19C-1E – the world’s first electric mini excavator to go into full production – was delivered to LOXA...
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Silvertown Tunnel passes another major milestone with contract signing in London
Silvertown Tunnel passes another major milestone with contract signing in London Transport for London (TfL) and the RiverLinx consortium – comprising Macquarie Capital, Cintra, Aberdeen Standard Inves...
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Griset Materiel signs up Terex Trucks newest dealer in France
Griset Materiel signs up Terex Trucks newest dealer in France To meet the growing demand of the strong French articulated hauler market and better serve their customers, Terex Trucks has signed Griset...
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Wrekin first to offer 10 year guarantee on manhole and gully covers
Wrekin first to offer 10 year guarantee on manhole and gully covers Engineered for a long life and assured performance, the Unite series of manhole covers and gully tops from Wrekin Products now come...
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Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance
Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance Yotta has won a major contract with Northumberland County Council for the delivery and implementation of Yotta’s fla...
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Tirana Airport releases Consultancy tender for airfield rehab and Terminal expansion
Tirana Airport releases Consultancy tender for airfield rehabilitation and terminal expansion Tirana International Airport (TIA) is preparing for anticipating future growth with a commitment to undert...
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Hessle Fork Trucks and Hyundai deliver the potatoes at Braegate Produce
Hessle Fork Trucks and Hyundai deliver the potatoes at Braegate Produce Braegate has updated its machinery and improved logistics. Instrumental in supporting Braegate’s growth is Yorkshire based Hyund...
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JCB digging deep to the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre
JCB digging deep to support Armed Forces Rehab Centre JCB is proving a driving force in supporting the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre Programme on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Esta...
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North Somerset street lighting to be transformed by Yotta Alloy
North Somerset street lighting to be transformed by Yotta Alloy Technology company, Yotta has won a major contract working with North Somerset Council through their IT and Business Services provider,...
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Some UK Councils begin charging for garden waste in the name of environmental responsibility
Some UK Councils begin charging for garden waste in the name of environmental responsibility More than a third (36%) of environmental services managers in councils, local authorities, government or in...
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Magway revolutionary subterranean delivery network opens up for Crowdfunding investment
Magway revolutionary subterranean delivery network opens up for Crowdfunding investment Magway, the British start-up that has developed a ground-breaking, sustainable delivery utility designed to tran...
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Quick service from Tyre Boss helps secure rental deal
Quick service from Tyre Boss helps secure rental deal When Gareth Blythin from Liebherr Rental Contracts Division needed a quick turnaround of new tyres for a repeat customer, he immediately picked up...
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EIB funding Helsinki Airport €150 million expansion plans
EIB funding Helsinki Airport €150 million expansion plans Finavia Corporation, a Finnish airport company, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a loan agreement of €150 million in Helsink...
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Air pollution to exceed limits at four out of five Breathe London sites
Air pollution to exceed limits at four out of five Breathe London sites Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) together with Mayor Sadiq Khan have released the second wave of data from Breathe Londo...
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