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CPA and CIOB launch coalition

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:13:00 +0000

The Construction Plant-hire Association has joined with the Chartered Institute of Building and other industry groups to form the Construction Growth Coalition, aiming to give a louder voice to the sector, and its SMEs.

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Kobelco sets out its plans for CNH integration

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:16:00 +0000

Kobelco Construction Machinery has detailed the strategic rationale behind its major global partnership with CNH, aiming to expand worldwide dealer reach, combine digital technologies, and grow aftermarket revenues.

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Volvo Co-Pilot wins Red Dot design award

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:51:00 +0000

Volvo Construction Equipment has secured a Red Dot Design Award for its Integrated Volvo Co-Pilot operating platform, which centralises machine controls, digital services, and safety systems within a single in-cab ecosystem.

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A2Dominion completes West Drayton remediation

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:47:00 +0000

Housing association A2Dominion, with AD Construction Group and Bellrock, have completed cladding remediation and improvement on 38 homes at Union Wharf in West Drayton, supported by Homes England's Cladding Safety Scheme.

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Sisk tops out at Edgbaston

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:41:00 +0000

Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Sisk have marked the topping out of a new hotel and stand at Edgbaston stadium.

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Swisspearl buys James Hardie inventory, eyes UK growth

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:36:00 +0000

Swisspearl has agreed to acquire remaining stocks of cladding from James Hardie, and its Eastleigh facility. The deal will see it sell off the materials, supported by their existing warranties, and introducing its own cladding to the market.

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Trimble's all-in-one solution

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:28:00 +0000

Trimble has launched its MP1087 all-in-one machine positioning solution to boost Earthworks platform uptime by up to 15 per cent.

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ECITB, BES ease armed forces career transitions

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:23:00 +0000

British Engineering Services Group (BES) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) have launched a 28-day training programme to support veterans entering the construction sector.

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The road to electric paving

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:10:00 +0000

Ammann’s eABG 4820 battery-electric asphalt paver, powered by a 270 kWh Volvo Penta electric driveline, delivers zero direct exhaust emissions.

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Red Group grows in tenth year

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:57:00 +0000

Contractor Red Group, marking its tenth anniversary in 2026, reported turnover up 11% in the year to March to £190m from £171m, with expected margins of 3%.

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Premier Modular eases Warrington Hospital refurbishment

The Construction Index — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:44:00 +0000

A new building from Premier Modular will make space for refurbishment of Warrington Hospital, and was delivered under tight time and space constraints.

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Sunward raises the bar

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Sunward Europe has expanded its telescopic handler line-up with the launch of the 4-tonne capacity SWTH 4014 and SWTH 4018 models.

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Komatsu flexes 3D muscles

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:50:00 +0000

Komatsu Europe has extended its 3D Machine Guidance Flex in-cab guidance system to encompass dozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, and mixed-fleet earthmoving equipment.

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The evolution of Aquajet

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Hydrodemolition equipment manufacturer Aquajet has launched a suite of product updates, including the Evolution 3.1 control system, three dedicated Aqua Cutter 450 attachments, and the 400 hp Ecosilence pump.

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CNH to sell 70% stake to Kobelco

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:38:00 +0000

CNH Industrial’s decision to sell a 70 per cent controlling stake in its Construction Equipment arm to Kobelco for $700m shifts the global construction equipment landscape.

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Chicago Pneumatic blows into Europe

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a six-model range of portable air compressors designed specifically for European construction, utility, agricultural, and mining applications.

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Bargate plans Dorset homes

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:55:00 +0000

Bargate has submitted plans for 100 new homes, with 50% designated for affordable housing, in Burton, near Christchurch, Devon.

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McBains appoints Manchester project director

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:50:00 +0000

Consultancy McBains has appointed Sarah Seasman as project director in its Manchester office, as it seeks to strengthen its North West operations.

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New road connects station lost to Beeching cuts

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:42:00 +0000

Bloor Homes has welcomed Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos to site as it completes a new road, giving access to a new station, replacing one lost to the 1960s Beeching closures.

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Jones Bros starts Old Colwyn coastal defences

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:36:00 +0000

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has begun work on shoreline improvements for Conwy County Borough Council at Old Colwyn to mitigate the damage caused by extreme weather to the promenade and critical infrastructure

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British Antarctic Survey announces construction plans

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:18:00 +0000

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and partners including BAM and Ramboll have shared their construction plans for the south pole's summer construction season.

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Orbit takes repairs in house

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Announcing new repairs contracts with Ian Williams, TCL Group, Cardo South, Burton Build and Hardyman Group, not-for-profit housing provider Orbit has said it will take some repair jobs in house, with support from Fortem.

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Liebherr mobile tower cuts weight, power demands

The Construction Index — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:45:00 +0000

Liebherr's latest electric lifting mobile tower crane, the MK 88-4.2E, offers lower axles loads and can work, if needed, off of a 16A power source.

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Eastern Demolition enters voluntary liquidation

The Construction Index — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:04:00 +0000

Anglia Square demolition sub-contractor Eastern Demolition appoints liquidators.

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Volvo charges ahead

The Construction Index — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:38:00 +0000

Volvo Construction Equipment has taken top spot in an independent global OEM electrification benchmark, leading competitors across battery sales, portfolio breadth, and charging infrastructure.

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Molson files for administration

The Construction Index — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:03:00 +0000

Molson Group and its subsidiary Molson Equipment Services have filed high court notices of intention to appoint administrators following recent financial losses and rising operational costs.

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Liebherr begins hydrogen tests

The Construction Index — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:36:00 +0000

Liebherr has commenced real-world field trials of its prototype L 566 H hydrogen-powered wheel loader.

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JCB boosts Poppy Appeal

The Construction Index — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:40:00 +0000

JCB employees raise £12,500 for Royal British Legion with backhoe loader poppy badges

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The business of buying buckets

The Construction Index — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:36:00 +0000

Excavator buckets are the construction sector’s most versatile and ubiquitous tool. Yet they are often treated as an afterthought.

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Dalcour MacLaren, CSS join up telecoms delivery

The Construction Index — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:38:00 +0000

Dalcour MacLaren and Construction Site Services have formed a strategic partnership to deliver telecoms infrastructure from site selection to construction completion.

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