JCB has unveiled its latest product offerings, with a nod towards off-site construction and a commitment to both diesel and electric power. Margo Cole reports

JCB has won the biggest single order for its Loadall telescopic handlers ever placed by a UK customer.

The Plant & Agricultural National Intelligence Unit has been 'suspended' after negotiations between the construction industry, insurers and the Metropolitan Police broke down.

Chinese manufacturer LiuGong Machinery has completed the acquisition of its UK dealer, Portsmouth-based Construction Plant & Machinery Sales (South East) Ltd.

A market study commissioned by the UK government and UK manufacturers has determined that the UK is the largest producer of construction equipment in Europe and the 5th largest in the world.

JKR Contractors is now Scotland’s largest operator of Trimble machine-controlled plant and credits the technology with helping the business expand and attract talent.