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Construction equipment mechanic trailblazer apprenticeship approved

The development of a new Level 2 Trailblazer Apprenticeship for Construction Equipment Mechanics has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

UK brick industry production up by 6.2%

The latest statistics of Building Materials and Components shows the UK brick industry is meeting the growing demands with brick despatches up 3.3%.

Ardent places Loadall telescopic handlers order worth over £75m

JCB has secured the largest single order of Loadall telescopic handlers ever placed by a UK customer as part of a two-year deal worth more than £75m.

Flannery signs £30m deal for 230 Cat machines

Flannery Plant Hire has signed an exclusive deal with Finning UK & Ireland at this year's Plantworx exhibition to purchase 230 new Cat® machines as part of its fleet refurbishment programme.

Star Platforms continues to grow with £2m fleet investment

UK powered access hire company, Star Platforms, has continued to grow their hire fleet with a £2m investment, adding over 350 platforms to their fleet in 2019.

UK builders merchants experience sales growth in Q1 2019

UK builders merchants experienced positive sales during the first quarter of the year, according to the BMF’s latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI).

Worldwide MEWP fleet nears 1.5 million but uncertainty overshadows

The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rental market is still thriving, with the worldwide fleet nearing 1.5 million units, but uncertainty clouds longer-term outlooks.

SFPSG launches guide for safe use of dumpers

The Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a Good Practice Guide for the Safe Use of Dumpers to address injuries and fatalities associated with the use of dumpers.

Self-driving dump trucks to speed up UK roadworks

Self-driving dump trucks are being tested for the first time in England by Highways England, which could help speed up roadworks on the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon.

Britlift equipment lifts 37-tonne heat exchanger

Britlift recently worked night and day to supply custom-designed lifting equipment on an incredibly tight timescale for the removal of a 37-tonne heat exchanger.

Building product sales to rise by £400m in 2019

The 2019 Builders Merchants market report from MTW Research has revealed that building product sales will rise by £400m in 2019, despite the impact of Brexit dampening construction confidence.

Plant Hire UK buys construction machinery worth £17m

JCB has secured a major deal with Plant Hire UK for new fleets of Loadalls and compact excavators worth nearly £17m.

Why is the force in an angled sling greater?

Anthony Culshaw, Technical Director at Britlift discusses why forces in an angled sling are greater - offering expert incite without the technical jargon.

New quick-fix wrap can repair and reinforce existing structures

By protecting concrete pillars with a ready-to-stick wrap, FasRaP, developed by NTU Singapore and JTC, existing structures can be easily repaired and reinforced to extend its lifespan.

CPA on the lookout for plant sector Stars of the Future

The CPA is hosting its Stars of the Future awards ceremony on 26 June 2019 to recognise some of the industry’s brightest and most promising talent.

Mick George Ltd invests in soil stabilisation kit

Specialist contractor Mick George Ltd has invested more than £500,000 on a Wirtgen 250i ‘S Pack’ to grow its soil stabilisation division.

Britlift: Lifting modular homes

Britlift discuss being involved in 2018 in supplying lifting equipment to 12 offsite projects and securing two long term clients.

Construction equipment sales experience modest growth in 2018

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK market grew by 2% in 2018, after experiencing a fall in the last quarter of the year.

Michelmersh set for expansion with Floren acquisition

Specialist brick manufacturer Michelmersh has acquired all of the shares of Belgium-based business Floren & Cie.

TCP Ltd release portable zero-emission power pack

Taylor Construction Plant (TCP Ltd) are releasing the LGP 2500 – The portable zero-emission power pack with an output of 5kW to provide a clean air alternative to a traditional diesel generator.

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