From 24th September 2020 it is compulsory for staff working in retail outlets to wear face coverings.  HAE EHA confirms hire premises are defined as 'retail outlets'.

Following on from their 2018 award for the water-saving X-Splash wash bay system, Trime UK, the leading supplier of environmentally centred lighting towers have now had the sustainable qualities of their X-Solar lighting tower formally recognised by the international, independent, non-political, environment group - The Green Organisation.

Point of Rental's International Conference will take place virtually for the first time from 2nd to 5th November. This includes local sessions streamed from the company's UK offices.

JCB, the world’s number one backhoe loader manufacturer, has launched a new 55kW 3CX backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant engine. The machine delivers improved operator comfort and ease of use, increased productivity and performance, combined with reduced total cost of ownership.

Wembley Scaffolding Services Limited has been fined following an incident where a worker fell five metres and suffered a fatal head injury.

Finland-based Consti Construction chooses the Niftylift HR28 Hybrid from Ramirent for Summer Build.

CITB is currently looking to recruit employers and other experienced members of the Construction Industry community to join the newly formed Levy Strategy Committee (LSC).

Speedy, the UK's leading tools, equipment and plant hire services company, has partnered with The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) to trial the first electric taxi delivery van to be used in the construction industry.

The government recently announced details of this UK-wide initiative to support young people aged 16-24. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.

Dundalk based IPS Ireland is the leading supplier of all Access Platform & Material Handling Parts throughout Ireland & are proud to announce the launch of their newly redesigned website.

A specialist industrial services company has been fined after a worker suffered a fatal injury whilst cleaning waste-water pipes.

The four-page letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak makes the case in some detail for special measures across six themes.

Plant and tool hire chain Speedy has extended the number of products covered by its four-hour delivery promise.

The Protocol means that UK authorities apply EU customs rules to goods entering Northern Ireland.

A plant hirer has invested in a brand new JCB 140X with features which take its productivity to new levels.

Paul Gaze has been appointed CEO Designate of Hire Association Europe (HAE) and Event Hire Association (EHA), following Graham Arundell’s decision in January to step down as the Chief Executive Officer after 13 demanding years at the helm.

Registration is now open for the online Virtual Hire Awards of Excellence 2020 taking place on Wednesday 16th September at 16.00.

The European Rental Association (ERA) has launched the Sustainable Supplier Framework to set the industry best practice guidelines and raise common practices for sustainability assessments across the industry.

JCB has introduced an electric version of the popular HTD-5 Dumpster tracked carrier, adding to its growing range of innovative fully electric E-Tech models.

HSC has successfully now merged all their products from across the group into One Website, this falls in line with their 2020 catalogue which features all the products from HSC and HSC MSC (formerly Midland Power).

Eagle Plant Hire has grown from humble beginnings to become the plant and tool hire company of choice for many in Scotland and Northern England.

Although negotiations are continuing between the UK and EU, businesses need to be ready for a no deal exit from the current transition phase on 31st December 2020. As the government has ruled out a transition extension, no deal remains a real possibility.

The £2 billion Green Homes Grant will part fund improvements of over 600,000 homes, supporting over 100,000 jobs in green construction.

A further reminder that we must respond to the government’s proposals by 1st October. HAE will hold a short survey of members to gauge the impact of red diesel being withdrawn from April 2022.

Brian Parker has been announced as the Head of Safety & Technical for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). He joins from AFI-Uplift Ltd and takes up post on 2nd October, reporting to Peter Douglas, IPAF CEO and Managing Director.

Construction industry experts, including team members from Willmott Dixon, Colas Group, Innovate UK and NCC unanimously call for a ‘clean recovery’ from COVID-19, according to a new report published today by Hyperdrive Innovation, a UK designer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery technology.

The British Chambers of Commerce Business Tracker reveals that business conditions improved only moderately in the weeks since the UK economy suffered an historic contraction in Q2 2020, with firms still reporting high levels of reliance on government support schemes to help stem cash flow issues.

One of the UK's leading construction firms has purchased two JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavators.

Make your views heard as Red diesel will not be permitted for use in construction beyond 1st April 2022 unless government proposals alter.