Civils contractor snaps up latest TRACTO HDD machine
MCFADDEN Civils is a family-run civil engineering business that undertakes water contracts, road-service works, industrial-estate developments, and major earth-moving projects across Ireland and Scotland.
Founded...
Specialist training helps Scottish officers recover stolen plant
SPECIALIST police training funded by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) through revenues generated by the CESAR Scheme has reportedly helped officers in Scotland identify...
Soaring cost of diesel is ‘hammer blow’ for Scottish plant industry
THE President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has urged the UK Government to take 'swift and decisive' action to address the soaring...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026 winners announced
A project to upgrade three remote harbours to accommodate the next generation of ferries, peatland restoration work surrounding Loch Katrine, and a city campus...
Develon adds fifth model to Series 9 smart excavator portfolio
DEVELON has announced the launch of the new DX300LC-9 32-tonne crawler excavator.
The model joins the Series 9 smart excavator range and offers the same...
Hyundai completes B-X electric forklift range
HYUNDAI Material Handling has completed its B-X electric forklift range with the launch of the 10-13 tonne and 16-18 tonne models.
The manufacturer now offers...
Orkney business transitions to latest generation of Cat pavers
ORKNEY-based surfacing and contracting company BDS Plant Hire (Orkney) has transitioned to the latest generation of large Cat pavers in a bid to enhance...
Powerscreen anniversary event celebrates the people behind 60 years of progress
AN event has been held at Powerscreen's manufacturing centre of excellence in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, as the brand's 60th anniversary celebrations continued.
Named 'PowerFest', employees,...
Speedy Hire invests in 25,000 Hilti assets under ‘landmark’ agreement
SPEEDY Hire has announced a multi-million-pound investment in new Hilti technology, acquiring 25,000 assets as part of a rolling five-year agreement.
Described as one of...
Tributes paid to Scottish plant industry leader Gordon Bow
TRIBUTES have been paid to Scottish plant industry stalwart Gordon Bow, who has sadly passed away.
Gordon was the founder of Broxburn-based Gordon Bow Plant...
Sunbelt Rentals teams up with Primary Engineer to inspire next generation
SUNBELT Rentals has announced a new partnership with Primary Engineer, designed to inspire the next generation of workers.
Through the partnership, Sunbelt Rentals will support...
George Bamford to become joint chairman of JCB
JCB has announced that George Bamford is to become joint chairman alongside his father, Lord Bamford, in the first change at the top of...
