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28/05/2020 19:12 | SHE

LafargeHolcim ranked first in ESG Risk Ratings

Company comes top in Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Rating in the construction materials sector
28/05/2020 12:13 | Quarrying

CPA assesses impact of COVID-19 on construction output

Even under the most optimistic scenario, construction output is set to see sharpest fall on record, says CPA
28/05/2020 11:58 | Education & Training

Five new recruits at Bradley surface mine

Local lads secure permanent jobs at Bradley after completing apprenticeships with Banks Mining
27/05/2020 14:43 | Plant & Equipment

Thieves break into Geith warehouse

Hydraulic hitches, tilt hitches, buckets and other excavator attachments stolen from warehouse near Liverpool
27/05/2020 14:40 | Plant & Equipment

COVID-19: Triple accreditation for two Bunting sites

Berkhamsted and Redditch manufacturing facilities achieve full certification via online audits
27/05/2020 14:35 | SHE

COVID-19: Banks Mining arrange big tribute to the NHS

Staff at Shotton surface mine in Northumberland organize massive tribute to National Health Service heroes
26/05/2020 09:25 | SHE

COVID-19: Supporting a safe return to work

British Safety Council launches new COVID-19 Assurance Assessment Service to support the return to work
26/05/2020 09:22 | SHE

Casella continue extensive OSH training schedule

Company providing free webinars on dust monitoring and vapour sampling during June and July
25/05/2020 15:13 | Concrete

No U-turn on combustibles ban, urges MPA UK Concrete

Group representing UK concrete sector says combustibles ban should not come with any exemptions or further testing
25/05/2020 15:10 | SHE

Major Irish honour for BGS geoscientist

British Geological Survey’s Dr Marie Cowan honoured by Royal Irish Academy for contribution to society
25/05/2020 06:02 | SHE

RoSPA Gold Award for Total Bitumen

Total UK Ltd – Bitumen Division receives top accolade for outstanding health and safety performance
24/05/2020 08:16 | Concrete

COVID-19: Rapid concrete solution for Cardiff field hospital

Effective collaboration sees Hanson deliver high-strength concrete within tight time frame
24/05/2020 08:12 | Plant & Equipment

HELMA appointed as new Hitachi dealer in Greece

Athens-based company now providing sales and service for full range of Hitachi products
23/05/2020 18:09 | Plant & Equipment

HS2 project adopts CESAR ECV scheme

UK’s largest infrastructure project leads the way with clean-air measures by adopting new plant emissions scheme
23/05/2020 06:02 | SHE

Tarmac in new corporate volunteering initiative

Ten-year ‘People and the Planet’ commitment made by Tarmac and Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
22/05/2020 15:31 | Plant & Equipment

Komatsu Europe launch HD785-8 rigid dumptruck

New 90-tonne dumptruck designed for safety, performance, operator comfort and productivity
22/05/2020 14:09 | Plant & Equipment

Torsus Praetorian wins 2020 Red Dot Award

World’s first heavy-duty 4x4 off-road bus receives prestigious award for outstanding design quality
22/05/2020 14:05 | Plant & Equipment

Ritchie Bros. help ease cash flow for equipment owners

Heavy equipment auctioneer offers advance payment and several other flexible selling options
21/05/2020 18:01 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Aggregate Industries complete A14 ahead of schedule

Major works on Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme completed eight months ahead of planned opening date
21/05/2020 16:35 | Plant & Equipment

Reduced hole deviation with new Sandvik Guide Adapter

New adapter said to reduce hole deviation by up to 50 per cent in top-hammer bench drilling
21/05/2020 16:13 | Concrete

LafargeHolcim ramp up CO2-reduction partnership

Collaboration with Solidia Technologies to capture CO2 in building materials agreed until 2025
21/05/2020 15:37 | Plant & Equipment

COVID-19: JCB reach agreement with GMB union

Employees set to vote on new working arrangements to safeguard more than 900 shop-floor jobs
20/05/2020 23:03 | SHE

COVID-19: MPA launches additional guidance resources

New operational guidance document and posters launched to help members adapt to COVID-19
20/05/2020 16:26 | Quarrying

New MD at Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd

Richard Clemmey to bring wealth of experience in mining, quarrying and recycling to new role

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