Merchant takings down 5.6% in August
Britain’s builders’ merchants saw their takings fall 5.6% in August 2024, compared to August 2023. Read Full Article:…
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Missing telehandler pin leads to fractured skull
A Glasgow company has been fined £80,000 after an employee was struck by a telehandler bucket. Read Full…
HSE issues MEWP safety protocol
There is new guidance for the isolating platform controls on mobile elevating work platforms. Read Full Article: The…
Plant-hire association hires decarbonisation manager
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has recruited Luis Bassett for the newly created role of decarbonisation and sustainability…
Red books £35m of Bristol work
Red Construction Group has been appointed on two projects in Bristol, together valued at £35m. Read Full Article:…
Scrapyard fined £650k for dangerous movements
A metal recycling firm has been hit with a £650,000 fine following a routine visit by Health &…
Speedy loads up on JCB generators
Speedy Hire has invested £4m in a consignment of JCB generators. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Second Transmix truck supports ATS growth plans
Fife-based flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has taken delivery of its second Putzmeister Transmix truck. Read Full…
McTaggart fined £215k after MEWP collision
A construction company has been fined £215,000 after a worker was seriously injured when a boom lift was…
Vermeer launches pile driver for solar fields
Vermeer has developed a pile driver designed specifically to meet the evolving demands of the growing solar power…