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 […]

Dublin, Ireland – 25th November, 2025 – McHale Plant Sales, one of Ireland’s leading distributors of construction, quarrying, recycling, forestry and agricultural equipment, is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd., the current distributor of Komatsu construction and utility equipment across the United Kingdom. To support the transition, Komatsu Europe will […]

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 […]

· Aggregate rateable values are set to rise by 11.4% in England · Retail sector is set to be the biggest winner, with prime offices offsetting discounts · Logistics & Industrial premises facing the biggest shock to existing values Cushman & Wakefield has released its latest modelling ahead of the 2026 business rates revaluation, revealing […]

With just over two weeks to go, the Construction Plant-hire Association’s Gala Dinner – being held at the stunning St George’s Hall in Liverpool on Thursday 6th November 2025 – is shaping up to be the construction plant-hire industry social and networking event of the year. The CPA Gala Dinner is a brand-new highlight on […]

Increases production capacity by 12% and improves the durability of the boom, arm, and upper body frame Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6305; “Hitachi Construction Machinery”) announces the global release starting today of the EX5600-7P ultra-large hydraulic excavator (operating weight of 558t) backhoe specification model, which, compared to the current EX5600-7 model, increases production […]