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Mill fire affects local tool hire 131
A massive mill blaze recently swept through this unique structure in Bradford has been deemed unsafe for an investigation to begin. Unfortunately this also hampers the efforts of local business and...
New on-board weighing instrumentation launched 131
Industry stalwarts RDS Technology have announced that they have launched a brand new generation of on-board weighing instrumentation. The company has launched the Loadmaster i and Loadlog 500+...
Mainland Construction saved 131
Mainland Construction Group's plant hire division has been saved only a week after Bridge Business Recovery (administrators for the company) set out to find a buyer. The Mainland Construction Group...
Semi-automatic quick-hitch ban? 131
It has been revealed that main contractors are considering banning semi automatic quick hitches after manufacturers stop supplying them. The supply officially stops on the 1st of October when semi...
Plant machinery to feature in Hollywood production 131
Hollywood is abuzz with rumours of the forthcoming Michael Bay production "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". One of these of particular interest to the plant hire industry is that...
New landfill for South London 131
Provian Construction - formerly Brett Construction - is creating a new landfill cell for South London. The firm's earthworks division has secured a £400,000 contract to undertake bulk ...
GLA argue their policies have not changed 131
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has argued against claims that it has "moved the goalposts" by insisting that machines exempt from the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) are covered by the...
CPRE claims windfarm developers are bribing communities 131
 The Campaign for the Protection of Rural England has claimed that developers of wind farms are bribing local communities with amenities such as playgrounds and treats such as lunch clubs to get...
Hydro site accident 131
A worker has been seriously injured at Hochtief Glendoe's Scottish hydro-electric scheme. The incident follows revelations that just weeks ago another man was killed on the same site. The employee...
Bringing stability to finances 131
A co-ordinated effort from the Government and the Bank of England to help address the current economic climate and give consumers increased confidence has been welcomed by the Home Builders...
Company may have bribed top crane inspector 131
More construction and plant related news from the other side of the Atlantic, this time revealing startling news that companies may have bribed crane inspectors. It has been revealed that a passing...
Bitumen prices soar 131
Bitumen prices have risen 45% in the past four months causing the cost of road construction to spiral out of control. A quarter of the cost of a new road is accounted for by bitumen and many...
Plant Hire Companies Update! 131
Check out the latest update from the Plant Hire Companies website. Here at Plant Hire Companies we've changed the way that you find your plant hire machinery, making it easier and quicker you you....
More job fears at JCB 131
The union has commented that JCB is currently holding talks discussing possible further redundancies and even shorter working hours. It is understood that meetings have been held with union...
£60 million canal framework up for grabs 131
A major framework contract has been announced, the aim of which is to refurbish the canals that criss-cross the UK. Five firms are currently battling it out to tender for the work. Kier, Nuttall,...
New delivery for Kubota 131
Kubota issued a press release recently describing how a pair of new 8 tonne class-leading machines were delivered to their Peterborough depot recently: This milestone figure was reached when two...
Biggest house price fall in 25 years 131
HBOS latest Halifax house price index reports that house prices fell more quickly in September than they have in the past 25 years. The index began in 1983 and September saw a 13.4% drop, and in the...
Hewden scoops environment award 131
The UK's largest plant hirer, Hewden, are celebrating after receiving the first ever European Environmental Award. The awards were held at the Okura Hotel Amsterdam and aim to recognise and promote ...
Blasthole drills from Caterpillar 131
Caterpillar have recently released a press article that details the development of an autonomous system for blasthole drills to be used in mining operations and activities. Gwenne Henricks stated...
Wacker Neuson looking for new acquisitions 131
Dr. Georg Sick, president and chief executive officer of Wacker Neuson has reported that  Wacker Neuson is on the lookout for possible acquisitions to expand its product portfolio. He...
PDS Aros launches Stikk-i 131
PDS Aros, the vibration management specialists, have launched a new device that monitors the hand-arm vibration dose received by workers operating power tools. The device has been dubbed...
Tractor drivers crushed 131
A worker at the Labasa Sugar Mill was crushed to death by a tractor loaded with sugar cane. 55 year old Hari Narayan, had just left his home at Tovata and was driving the tractor down a slope when he...
Factory in Geith to close 131
Geith's manufacturing facility situated in Tredegar in Wales will be closed by the end of 2008, resulting in a loss of 47 jobs. Doosan Infracore have announced the closure due to their bucket and...
Plant thieves set up fake construction sites 131
Plant hirers have been warned to be sure to complete thorough credit checking after a number of fake construction sites have been set up by criminals who wish to steal plant equipment. One source...
Bobcan continue to innovate 131
Bobcan have rolled out their new all-steel Roller Suspension Undercarriage that they promise will improve operator comfort. The new more comfortable ride will be available as an option for the T190,...
Missing crane will delay U2 tower 131
The Dublin Docklands Authority is looking to remove an old maritime crane from the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) to facilitate the development of the U2 Tower, a local environment group has...
DG Steel and Cladding enter administration 131
DGT Steel and Cladding has become the latest plant and construction company to end up going into administration. DGT are based in Norfolk and up to 150 jobs are said to be on the line unless a...
Regeneration schemes face cutbacks 131
The Conservatives have warned that regeneration schemes that are taking place up and down the United Kingdom may face cutbacks as the Government prepares to pay a fine of some £230 million...
Ground zero project running behind schedule 131
It has been revealed that it is planned to increase working time on the Ground Zero project by up to one quarter in an effort to reduce the late running scheme. Construction News has revealed that...
Hybrid technology the future for plant equipment 131
The world is facing another crisis; with the peak flow of oil expected to run until 2012 at the latest plant developers are being urged to investigate hybrid technology to power their equipment and...
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