Harris launches Hino 300 light truck series
Posted: 13 May 2008Harris Commercials, based in Dublin and the UK distributor for Hino trucks, used SED to launch the Hino 300 series of forward control light truck.
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Vauxhall Astravan gets higher specification
Posted: 13 May 2008Vauxhall used SED to show off a new sporty concept vehicle called the Astravan Black Edition.
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Nissan pickup now compliant with Euro emissions regulations
Posted: 13 May 2008NP300 is the name given to Nissan’s successor to the D22 pickup – and while powered by the same 133hp, 2.5-litre dCi engine, the technicians have brought the power unit up to current Euro 4 emissions regulations, so it can continue to be sold through the UK.
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RDS introduces weight-check system for forklifts
Posted: 13 May 2008Forklift manufacturer RDS has introduced a system designed to inform operators of the weight they have on the forks and whether they are exceeding safe load limits.
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Allu unveils new power mixer and pressure feeder
Posted: 13 May 2008Soil stabilisation equipment specialist Allu had a double debut on its SED stand with the UK’s first Power Mix PM600 and PF 7+7 Pressure Feeder - both destined for Staffordshire-based Eco Basements and Foundations.
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Indeco launches compaction plate attachments
Posted: 13 May 2008Indeco officially launching its range of US-built compaction plate attachments at SED 2008. Ranging from 30cm wide IHC 30 to the IHC200 at 89cm wide, the four-model range fits carriers from 1.4t to 45t.
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New Be-Ge DPS 3000 seat tackles ergonomics
Posted: 13 May 2008Swedish manufacturer Be-Ge has now launched the DPS 3000 seat for both the OEM and replacement market, and aims to have the most comfortable and ergonomically acceptable seat on the market.
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Two contractors fined nearly £200,000 after worker death
Posted: 12 May 2008A court has fined two contractors and two individuals nearly £200,000 after a German worker died at a depot in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
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Task force tells government: Zero carbon definition must change
Posted: 12 May 2008The government must change the definition of zero carbon to allow off-site renewable energy if it is to meet its own housing targets, new research has found.
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£142m to boost building and jobs in east England
Posted: 12 May 2008More than £142m in government money will be given to east England towns to boost housing, jobs and infrastructure.
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Builder cuts car in half in clamping protest
Posted: 12 May 2008A builder has cut his car in half after being clamped.
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Design can lower costs of sustainable schools
Posted: 12 May 2008An environmentally-friendly BREEAM rating can be achieved at little or no extra cost to schools, a new report claims.
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Bid-rigging: local authorities may launch action against accused companies
Posted: 12 May 2008Local authorities are reviewing whether to launch action against companies’ accused of bid-rigging by the Office of Fair Trading.
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World Architecture Festival launches all-encompassing award
Posted: 12 May 2008A new architecture award is set to provide bus stops and dentist surgeries with the chance to be recognised as great buildings.
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Scottish First Minister Salmond attacked over re-hashed PPP policy
Posted: 12 May 2008Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has had to admit that his idea for paying for major projects, known as the Scottish Futures Trust, was simply a similar watered down policy of the public-private partnerships that is already in force.
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CIOB: Skills shortage will only get worse
Posted: 12 May 2008The Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) has warned that construction still faces a shortage of skills, despite the relatively high availability of migrant labour.
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Murray Construction and Development fined £10,000 over injured worker
Posted: 12 May 2008A Sunderland building firm has been fined £10,000 after one of its employees fell 2.8m from rafters onto a concrete floor.
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Chris Smith becomes new Environment Agency chairman
Posted: 09 May 2008Former MP Chris Smith has been appointed as the new chairman of the Environment Agency.
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Ardmore wins £35m London waterfront deal
Posted: 09 May 2008Ardmore Construction has nabbed a £35m mixed developemnt deal on London's waterfront.
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£60m Ardmore scheme delayed due to economic slowdown
Posted: 09 May 2008A £60m mixed-use development in Greenwich which was won by Ardmore has been delayed indefinitely.
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