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Rushlift steps-up to charity challenge

|Date: March 23, 2022

Rushlift steps-up to charity challenge

Rushlift, the specialist materials handling and airport ground support equipment supplier and service pro ...

Rushlift, the specialist materials handling and airport ground support equipment supplier and service provider, has taken the initiative during the COVID pandemic to support three UK charities, raisin ...

March 23, 2022
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Engcon increases profitability and remains market leader

|Date: November 04, 2021

Engcon increases profitability and remains market leader

The construction and contractors sector in 2020 suffered both a loss of turnover and as a consequence, re ...

The construction and contractors sector in 2020 suffered both a loss of turnover and as a consequence, reduced profits. The world-leading tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon also had a reduction in turnov ...

November 04, 2021
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A guide to Super Deduction Tax for the Construction Industry

|Date: October 21, 2021

A guide to Super Deduction Tax for the Construction Industry

In his March budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a generous new ‘Super Deduction’ to provide an ince ...

In his March budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a generous new ‘Super Deduction’ to provide an incentive for businesses to invest in new plant, machinery and equipment. The temporary tax break w ...

October 21, 2021
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Bunkabin | The benefits of portable accommodation

|Date: October 21, 2021

Bunkabin | The benefits of portable accommodation

Benjamin Rothwell, Business Development Manager at Bunkabin, explores the health and safety benefits of p ...

Benjamin Rothwell, Business Development Manager at Bunkabin, explores the health and safety benefits of portable accommodation Ensuring you and your employers are following health and safety procedur ...

October 21, 2021
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JCB remains profitable in 2020 despite COVID-19 turbulence 

|Date: October 06, 2021

JCB remains profitable in 2020 despite COVID-19 turbulence 

Staffordshire-based JCB remained profitable in 2020 despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on ...

Staffordshire-based JCB remained profitable in 2020 despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its global manufacturing operations, the company announced. Last year sales turnover fell to £ ...

October 06, 2021
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Boost in major project starts keeps recovery on track

|Date: October 05, 2021

Boost in major project starts keeps recovery on track

Glenigan, the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence expert, releases the September edi ...

Glenigan, the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence expert, releases the September edition of its Construction Review. This monthly report provides a detailed and comprehensive ana ...

October 05, 2021
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HAE EHA wins gold for battle against virus

|Date: August 17, 2021

HAE EHA wins gold for battle against virus

The vital support that Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) provided to its membe ...

The vital support that Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) provided to its members during the Covid-19 pandemic has been recognised at the prestigious National Association Awa ...

August 17, 2021
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Health and safety at work – are construction workers drinking too much?

|Date: August 05, 2021

Health and safety at work – are construction workers drinking too much?

Suzannah Robin, an alcohol and drug safety expert at AlcoDigital, discusses the problem of alcohol misuse ...

Suzannah Robin, an alcohol and drug safety expert at AlcoDigital, discusses the problem of alcohol misuse within the construction industry, and explains how online training can promote staff safety du ...

August 05, 2021
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Solid performance in the second quarter for Volvo Construction Equipment

|Date: August 04, 2021

Solid performance in the second quarter for Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment has seen net sales increase by 13% in Q2, 2021 – owing to higher volumes in ...

Volvo Construction Equipment has seen net sales increase by 13% in Q2, 2021 – owing to higher volumes in Europe, North America and South America. Continuing its strong rebound from the challenges of l ...

August 04, 2021
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Construction Leadership Council share statement on site operating procedures from July 19th

|Date: July 15, 2021

Construction Leadership Council share statement on site operating procedures from July 19th

The Site Operating Procedures will remain available as a reference document from Monday 19 July. Whilst t ...

The Site Operating Procedures will remain available as a reference document from Monday 19 July. Whilst they will no longer reflect the latest Government guidance, businesses across the supply chain h ...

July 15, 2021
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