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Sarah Stuart, construction law partner at Thorntons, highlights the risks of project overruns and shares how to structure contracts in order to deal with this. As attention turns once again to Holyrood with Scottish Parliamentary elections approaching, it's worth remembering that there was a time wh

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) proudly won the Environmental/Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award at the UK Trade Association Awards 2026, hosted by the Trade Association Forum (TAF) at the London Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London last week.

Kate Macleod and Sam Griffin have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2025/2026 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). Kate MacLeod, who works for Calmax Construction in Newmarket near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, was awarded SPOA Plant Operator Apprentice of the Year, and Sam Gr

Pre-tax profits at Perthshire plant hire giant Morris Leslie Holdings more than doubled to £5.7 million for the year ending 30 April 2025, up from £2.6m the previous year, though directors cautioned that much of this increase was driven by property revaluations. The West Kinfauns-based g

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched its search for this year’s most promising apprentices and trainees in the construction plant industry. Entries are now open for the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2026, and nominating has never been easier. Nominations can be made onli

Scot JCB Group has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme. The campaign reinforces the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of skilled engineers by offering high-quality training, recognised qualifications, and real-world experience.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has invested in a state-of-the-art simulator to help inspire young people into the construction plant sector and plug the skills gap for operators.

Britain’s £530 billion construction and infrastructure pipeline is “starting to crack”, with skills shortages, falling investment and delivery delays threatening to derail government growth plans, a major new report has warned.

Jarvie Plant Ltd. has made a significant investment in 168 brand-new JCB machines supplied by its long-term partner, Scot JCB.

A small plant hire business on the Isle of Skye is the first in Scotland to invest in the next generation Cat TRS12 Tiltrotator.

Glasgow-based plant machinery specialist Scot JCB (Holdings) has reported a near 30% fall in pre-tax profits to £3.64 million for the year ending 31 December 2024.

Blackwood Plant Hire has added 51 JCB machines to its fleet in a move that highlights the company’s continued growth and its long-standing relationship with Scot JCB.

A bookkeeper has been jailed after stealing from her employers for a fifth time. Natalie Taylor, 42, was given a four and a half year sentence when she admitted embezzling £90,000 from a machinery supplies firm.

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has taken delivery of a new order for 16 machines from Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has unveiled a brand-new highlight on the CPA calendar - the CPA Gala Dinner 2025 - a prestigious black-tie event set to take place in one of the UK’s most iconic venues. The CPA Gala Dinner is being hosted at the stunning St George’s Hall in