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Latest Industry News

All change on quick hitch recommendations

(from Contract Journal - News)

Excavator operators should leave their cab to check the coupling each time they change attachment - even if using the latest generation of automatic couplers, according to the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group's re-drafted 'Ten steps that contractors, plant owners and other duty holders should be taking now.'


Olympic Park progress from the air - PHOTOS

(from Contract Journal - News)

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released new aerial images of construction work on the Olympic Park showing, as the project enters its toughest year.


May Gurney wins £75m waste contract

(from Contract Journal - News)

May Gurney has won a £75m contract to provide environmental services to Bridgent County Borough Council.


Lavendon issues new shares as revenues fall

(from Contract Journal - News)

Access specialist Lavendon will raise £80m in new shares amid a fall in revenues across Europe


Kier appoints successor to John Dodds

(from Contract Journal - News)

Kier has appointed construction managing director Paul Sheffield as its new group chief executive. Sheffield will take over the helm from John Dodds when he retires next March after nearly 40 years with the firm.


Latest Sports News

Fulham earn famous win over Juventus

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Fulham produce a stunning second-leg comeback against nine-man Juventus to make the Europa League quarter-finals.


Torres fires Reds to Europa win

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Fernando Torres scores twice to help Liverpool keep their season alive with victory over Lille and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.


English clubs await European fate

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Manchester United and Arsenal will find out their Champions League quarter-final opponents when the draw is held at 1100 GMT on Friday, followed by the Europa League draw.


Pietersen wary of Hawk-Eye effect

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Kevin Pietersen believes the increasing use of technology in cricket will force batsmen to adjust their techniques.


Clarke ton puts Australia on top

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Michael Clarke brushes aside his off-field issues to put Australia in a strong position after day one of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington.