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Andy Wright: A lack of infrastructure is preventing decarbonisation in the construction industry from charging ahead
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IRN columnist Andy Wright discusses energy transition barriers, and reveals the final piece of the puzzle that could make it a reality
Hydrogen diggers permitted to drive on UK roads after law change
JCB drives hydrogen-fuelled backhoe loader past Palace of Westminster to mark legislative change
Campaign group to rally in London against tool theft on Feb 3
A study shows that one tool theft occurs every 12 minutes
Q&A with AGGCON on India’s new budget
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What impact will the July budget have on rental?
UK construction sector responds to the Spring Budget
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Skills shortage and plant investment addressed in budget
World’s first hydrogen backhoe gets permission to drive on UK roads
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Government approves use of JCB loader powered by hydrogen combustion
What was Covid’s impact on construction equipment sales?
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What impact did the Covid pandemic have on the global construction equipment market in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?
How to find the right employees for a rental business
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International Rental News talks rental recruitment with Sunbelt Rentals UK’s Tracy Edwards and Sam Arnold
Major UK contractors agree pre-qualification standard
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Build UK’s Common Assessment Standard system will make pre-qualification for tenders cheaper and faster
Hillhead postponed to 2022
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The QMJ Group has made the decision to postpone Hillhead by 12 months
Job cuts threat at JCB
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JCB has announced up to 950 jobs are at risk at its UK plants after demand for its machines halved
ERA TCO and CO2 calculators
ERA TCO Calc
Calculate the total cost of ownership and CO2 output of construction machinery using the European Rental Association’s online, free-to-use calculators.