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JCB to unveil its smallest ever Loadall at the Executive Hire Show
JCB to unveil its smallest ever Loadall at the Executive Hire Show JCB will unveil its smallest ever Loadall telescopic handler at the Executive Hire Show – where it will star alongside a series of pr...
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Rokbak celebrated 2022 at Associated Equipment Distributors Summit
Rokbak celebrated 2022 at Associated Equipment Distributors Summit Motherwell-based Rokbak swapped one windy city in Scotland for the United States’ Windy City to meet with equipment distributors and...
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Tadano CC 38.650-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane the perfect choice for Hareket
Tadano CC 38.650-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane the perfect choice for Hareket When it comes to erecting large wind turbines, the Tadano CC 38.650-1 is frequently the crane of choice. This should come a...
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New Electric Excavator and Portable Compressor set for Executive Hire Show
New Electric Excavator and Portable Compressor set for Executive Hire Show Doosan Bobcat will be showing the company’s new E19e two-tonne electric mini-excavator for the first time in the UK on Stand...
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VolvoCE to feature “Change Starts Here” theme at Conexpo 2023
VolvoCE to feature “Change Starts Here” theme at Conexpo 2023 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is building a one-of-a-kind booth experience at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 tradeshow to...
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Circular use of Aggregates could reduce emissions and save Europe €6B per year
Circular use of Aggregates could reduce emissions and save Europe €6B per year A new report by Sweco found it possible to reduce costs for raw material by approximately EUR 6 billion per year in Europ...
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Unicontrol 3D Machine Control now available from SMT GB
Unicontrol 3D Machine Control now available from SMT GB The Unicontrol 3D machine control system can now be retrofitted to the majority of construction equipment products in Great Britain. Created by...
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EIB supports Sustainable Development of Public Transport in Krakow
EIB supports Sustainable Development of Public Transport in Krakow The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the City of Krakow are expanding their long-term cooperation, this time with a public-private...
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Kilmac expands with small and mighty Hyundai HX85A Excavators
Kilmac expands with small and mighty Hyundai HX85A Excavators “These will be the first three Hyundais of many” says Bert Hope of Tayside-based Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor, Kilmac Ltd,...
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Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology
Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Ness Czech, a leading Czech system integrator and supplier of IT...
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Tell Bau puts Doosan DX255NLC Excavator to work on Norderney Island
Tell Bau puts Doosan DX255NLC Excavator to work on Norderney Island Norderney is one of the most popular islands on the German North Sea coast with tourists. To keep it that way, it is necessary to ca...
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CHAS acquired by Veriforce
CHAS acquired by Veriforce CHAS 2013 Limited based in London has announced receipt of all customary regulatory approvals that confirms that its acquisition by Thoma Bravo-backed Veriforce, LLC, the su...
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RSK Group acquires WysePower Construction Site Solutions Company
RSK Group acquires WysePower Construction Site Solutions Company The market-leading temporary site service company WysePower, which emphasises the use of carbon-neutral building solutions, has been ac...
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Major changes in UK Building Safety for 2023
Major changes in UK Building Safety for 2023 The construction industry will see major changes this year as the new building safety regime comes into play. The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has laid t...
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Technisches Hilfswerk supports emergencies with ATLAS Excavator
Technisches Hilfswerk supports emergencies with ATLAS Excavator Quick support in emergencies – flexible and extremely agile ATLAS 140W blue mobile excavator – 15 t power and effectiveness in operation...
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HS2 Box Bridge Slide installed over the M42 by Balfour Beatty VINCI
HS2 Box Bridge Slide installed over the M42 by Balfour Beatty VINCI Balfour Beatty VINCI has celebrated a world-first as around 450 of its people slid a 12,600 tonne bridge required for HS2, a record...
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The seven issues affecting Supply Chains in the UK in 2023
The seven issues affecting Supply Chains in the UK in 2023 The last year has been challenging for supply chains, with 2023 set for similar pressures and a raft of new legislation to boot. But forewarn...
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Newcastle and Gateshead support businesses to achieve Clean Air Compliance
Newcastle and Gateshead support businesses to achieve Clean Air Compliance Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Newcastle City, and Gateshead Council to deliver the financial assista...
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Spanish Ceramic Floor Tile expands with new Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader
Spanish Ceramic Floor Tile expands with new Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader Trans-Tomaco is a family company based in Castellón in Spain, founded in 1950 by professionals from the world of transport, logi...
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Former CEA Construction Equipment Association CEO awarded MBE
Former CEA Construction Equipment Association CEO awarded MBE Rob Oliver, who retired as the Chief Executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) in 2021, has been awarded an MBE in the Kin...
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Ferrovial completes sale of Amey for £400 million
Ferrovial completes sale of Amey for £400 million Ferrovial has completed the sale of 100% of Amey Group to a UK company controlled by funds managed by One Equity Partners, in partnership with Bucktho...
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Digital Construction Sites and Sustainability on show at SaMoTer 2023
Digital Construction Sites and Sustainability on show at SaMoTer 2023 With just under five months to go, the 31st edition of SaMoTer is to be held in Verona, 3-7 May 2023, with a focus on innovation....
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Kastle Crushers future-proofs quarry operations with Hyundai HX220AL Excavator
Kastle Crushers future-proofs quarry operations with Hyundai HX220AL Excavator Crushing. Digging. Munching. Pecking. Feeding. Screening – Independent crushing and screening contractors, Kastle C...
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Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany
Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany Komatsu today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH, a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineerin...
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Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways
Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Jacobs, and PwC have been appointed by National Highways to help develop t...
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Rokbak expands into France and Germany
Rokbak expands into France and Germany Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has its eyes set on growth in key territories – two of which are France and Germany. Following the company’s succ...
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VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK
VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by National Highways to deliver improvement works to junction 9 of the M3, a key motorway junction, which co...
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Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support
Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support Liebherr Distribution et Services France SAS has combines theirs existing sales and service activities in France into a new c...
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National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK
National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK More than £1 billion-worth of contracts to maintain road surfaces on motorways and major A-roads in England have been confirmed today....
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Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products
Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products Bespoke powder blending solution provider, Cemblend, today announced it has struck a collaboration agreement with OCL Regenera...
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A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition
A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition With van prices at an all-time high this year, A-Plan is inviting tradespeople and van drivers to enter their van competition – the lucky winne...
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Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators
Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators Carlisle-based Lloyd Ltd, the Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Northern England and Southern Scotland, has won an order for 50 Bobcat E17 mini-excavators...
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Humanitarian Innovative Technologies bringing 3D Printed Schools to Ukraine
Humanitarian Innovative Technologies bringing 3D Printed Schools to Ukraine Envision a world where we could build refugee homes in 48 hours. Imagine a world where we could 3D print a children’s...
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5 reasons to Invest in the Cardiff Commercial Property Market
5 reasons to Invest in the Cardiff Commercial Property Market If you are looking for a sound investment, you may have considered buying a property and renting it out. After all, there is a vibrant stu...
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Shell and Connect Plus accelerate Decarbonisation of Road Construction
Shell and Connect Plus accelerate Decarbonisation of Road Construction Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Connect Plus – a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings L...
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Causeway celebrates winning National Highways Approved Supplier status in the UK
Causeway celebrates winning National Highways Approved Supplier status in the UK Construction technology provider Causeway Technologies has been selected by National Highways as part of its new £1bn I...
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Scotland based Munro announces all-electric 4×4 Vehicle
Scotland based Munro announces all-electric 4×4 Vehicle Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has unveiled its first vehicle, the...
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Powerhouse Energy Management acquired by Radius
Powerhouse Energy Management acquired by Radius Radius, a global mobility and connectivity leader headquartered in Crewe, has today announced the purchase of a majority stake in Powerhouse Energy Mana...
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Largest Timber Campus in Europe takes shape with ten Liebherr Tower Cranes
Largest Timber Campus in Europe takes shape with ten Liebherr Tower Cranes Birds singing, a park with 1,000 planted trees and modern workplaces surrounded by an abundance of wood: this is the vision f...
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Construction of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 accelerated by PERI Customised formwork
Construction of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 accelerated by PERI Customised formwork At the south end of Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 3, with its futuristic design, is currently one of Europe’s largest...
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To Arbitrate or Litigate?
To Arbitrate or Litigate? When preparing a construction contract, it’s easy to give little thought to its dispute resolution provisions. You might use the unamended wording of the published cont...
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Manitou adds Emissions Compliance Verification to CESAR security marking scheme
Manitou adds Emissions Compliance Verification to CESAR security marking scheme Manitou, one of the earliest adopters of the industry’s own security marking scheme CESAR, is one of the latest companie...
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Plantworx to inspire Engineers of the Future with Primary Engineer
Plantworx to inspire Engineers of the Future with Primary Engineer The biennial Plantworx Construction Equipment Exhibition and the CEA have once again teamed up with the educational organisation, Pri...
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JCB Hydradig wins high praise for manoeuvrability by Scottish Waste Firm
JCB Hydradig wins high praise for manoeuvrability by Scottish Waste Firm Motherwell-based Newtown Waste Solutions has purchased two new JCB Hydradig wheeled excavator models to work at its waste proce...
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Stonecutter Court transformed with a Biotecture Living hoarding
Stonecutter Court transformed with a Biotecture Living hoarding Biotecture has designed and installed a green hoarding for repeat client Mace on the construction hoarding of the new Stonecutter Court...
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ATLAS celebrates successful events at their Testing Ground in Ganderkesee
ATLAS celebrates successful events at their Testing Ground in Ganderkesee Several hundred participants have participated in ATLAS GmbH events throughout the year, to familiarize themselves with ATLAS...
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Gallagher Group and Hitachi Construction Machinery UK approach 50th anniversary
Gallagher Group and Hitachi Construction Machinery UK approach 50th anniversary As Hitachi Construction Machinery UK celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, one of its loyal UK customers will soon...
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Safety and Transporting Dangerous Goods
Safety and Transporting Dangerous Goods Hauliers carrying dangerous goods or chemicals are usually very aware of their legal requirements – but it’s surprising how easily the basics can be missed. The...
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Bradfords and Tarmac trial pioneering LOOP sustainable pallet scheme
Bradfords and Tarmac trial pioneering LOOP sustainable pallet scheme Bradfords Building Supplies has taken its first delivery of Tarmac bagged cement loaded on green Pallet LOOP pallets into its Glast...
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CHAS acquired by Veriforce
CHAS acquired by Veriforce Veriforce, the supply chain risk, and compliance management industry’s fastest-growing solution provider, today announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acqui...
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