as Industry’s Rising Stars Recognised The winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2026 have been announced following the most competitive awards programme in the event’s history. Held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre near Coventry, this year’s apprentice and trainee awards achieved a record-breaking milestone, attracting […]

VUE Group has announced that its Human Form Recognition (HFR) Camera System has been officially approved for use across Balfour Beatty sites, following a rigorous assessment and compliance process. The approval was granted by Balfour Beatty’s New Product Approval Working Group after VUE submitted the system for review in May this year. It builds on […]

The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) will host the CECE Congress 2026 in London from 27 to 29 October, bringing together senior figures from across the European construction equipment sector. Held at IET Savoy Place on the banks of the River Thames, the Congress will provide a forum for industry leaders to come together and discuss […]

Sunbelt Rentals, the UK and Ireland’s largest equipment rental provider, has made a further €1 million investment in utility equipment for its Irish business. This significant reinvestment in its established utilities business supports Ireland’s National Development Plan and expands the next-generation utility solutions available across the island. The investment centres on a carefully selected fleet […]

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern region is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by highlighting a new partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern region is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by highlighting a new partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) designed to help more small […]

Following the Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today, Steve Mulholland, Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said:  “Today’s Budget, and the Chancellor’s refusal to reverse the damaging changes to Business Property Relief (BPR), has intensified the cliff edge facing family firms next April. Our industry needed a Budget that backed builders. […]

Viki Bell, Chief Executive said: “While today’s Budget maintains investment in some key areas, it offers little direct reassurance for the construction equipment industry. The sector was barely referenced in the Chancellor’s speech, despite its central role in supporting growth, infrastructure delivery and UK manufacturing. Rising costs remain a major concern. The increase in the National Minimum […]

The organisers of the Executive Hire Show are pleased to confirm that the 19th edition of the event is now completely sold out. With just over three months to go, every space has been taken for what promises to be one of the most significant years in the Show’s history. The event will take place […]

By Paul Louwe, technical senior support engineer, Atmus Filtration Technologies Proper filter maintenance can help any engine or system run more reliably by reducing unplanned failures. But the type of maintenance also has a significant impact on performance. Practices that seem cost-effective up front may have hidden costs that can return to haunt you later. […]

Bravi Platforms, the Italian company and leading manufacturer of low-level access platforms, proudly introduces a major innovation: the new Residential 170, the first platform specifically tailored for the residential construction sector. Residential 170: the revolution of residential jobsites “The first platform for the residential sector. Designed to replace everything else.” Residential 170 is the ultimate […]