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A specialist course for plant skills

A specialist course for plant skills

The National Construction College's new centre on the London Olympic site expects to train 200 plant operators this year.

Plant

Highlights from the SED exhibition

Highlights from the SED exhibition

With more than 450 exhibitors to choose from planning your SED visit is essential. Dan Selinger highlights what to look out for

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Mark Gudgeon, associate, Nabarro

Preventing disputes over plant

Proper management of the process of hiring will help ensure that you reduce liability for claims for lost or stolen construction plant. By Mark Gudgeon

Video Story: JCB reveals its new HiViz Loadall

JCB will be showing its new HiViz Loadall range at SED 2008 next week, together with a number of new additions to its range of products.
Emissions deal closer for London

Emissions deal closer for London

An agreement has been reached on diesel particulate filters – but it will cost. By John Varcoe
Panther Platforms aims for clarity

Panther Platforms aims for clarity

Lavendon is merging four firms into one in a bid to improve equipment supply and end customer confusion. By Paul Howard
Working to cut falls for access staff

Working to cut falls for access staff

With attention being given to safety at height, why is scaffold erection ignored? By Barney Green

JCB’s all new JS290LC proves to be anything but a stop-gap

JCB's all new JS290LC proves to be anything but a stop-gap

Manufacturer's new 29 tonne tracked excavator is smooth, comfortable and fills out the company's range
Nano-particles for a lasting finish

Nano-particles for a lasting finish

Nanotechnology has been used to create a masonry paint which is claimed to last longer and be self-cleaning. By James McLachlan
Paul Ross is a member of the Construction Equipment Association’s management council

Time to stop the use of illegal plant

Insurers should insist on CE-compliant kit. By Paul Ross
New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions

Andrew Gaved considers the year ahead and offers some resolutions for the industry
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