Urgent Appeal – A Lifeline Under Pressure: £200,000 needed by Lighthouse Charity to Support Construction Workers in Crisis
For 70 years the Lighthouse Charity has been delivering life changing and life saving support to the construction community, but they are now facing one of the toughest years in their history as demand for their services reaches record levels. As we approach the busiest and most challenging quarter of the year, the charity is launching […]
UKCW Birmingham puts innovation in the spotlight with new Futurebuild showcase
Ahead of its return to the NEC later this month, UKCW Birmingham has unveiled a brand new show section in partnership with Futurebuild, bringing its innovation-first approach to the three-day event for the first time. New for 2026, the Futurebuild Innovation Showcase will feature a selection of curated exhibitors spotlighting the most innovative products, technologies […]
Classic Builders Nominate Lighthouse Charity as Plymouth Argyle’s Front of Shirt Sponsor
The Lighthouse Charity has been nominated as the front of shirt sponsor for Plymouth Argyle’s men’s third kit and they will adorn the front of the shirt for the duration of the 2026/27 Sky Bet League One season. Classic Builders, front of shirt sponsors and long term supporters of both Argyle and the Lighthouse Charity, […]
Ashbrook Selects Euro Auctions as ‘Disposal Partner’ during Major Fleet Refresh Following £18m JCB Order
35 low-hour machines from Cheshire-based Ashbrook feature in Euro Auctions Leeds sale, 19–22 August Cheshire-based family business Ashbrook has selected Euro Auctions as its disposal partner as it undertakes a major fleet refresh following a record £18 million order for new equipment from JCB. The first 35 machines will go under the hammer at the […]
How Nuremberg is setting a new standard for zero-emission municipal construction
The city of Nuremberg in Germany is providing a blueprint for municipalities looking to cut emissions from construction projects. Through Bavaria’s first public tender for a zero-emission demolition project, Nuremberg is demonstrating how cities can integrate climate ambitions into public procurement and deliver practical results on site. At a former nursery site in the Westpark […]
NFDC Launches 60 Free Demolition Training Pathways
Industry initiative will help individuals gain recognised accreditation and begin or progress a career in demolition The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC), in partnership with the National Demolition Training Group (NDTG), is offering 60 fully funded CCDO Labourer Card pathway places to eligible individuals seeking to start or progress a career in the demolition […]
Family-owned demolition company crashes into administration – 23 years in business
A long-established family business has entered administration after more than two decades of trading. A family-run demolition company with more than two decades in business has entered administration after serving customers across the UK. Forshaw Demolition, which has operated for 23 years and boasts more than 80 years of combined industry experience, officially entered administration on July 24. The […]
THE REAL SECRET TO GREAT TRAILS LIES BENEATH THE TIRES
Behind every berm and every roller, there’s more than skilled trail builders, there’s an MB Crusher attachment at work. Carbon frame. Race suspension. High-performance tires. Every mountain biker searches for the perfect set-up. Yet the most important element isn’t the bike at all – it’s the ground beneath it. Comfort, traction, and flow all depend […]
Demolition works to begin at 62-70 Victoria Street in Paignton
We are preparing to begin the demolition of the building at 62–70 Victoria Street, Paignton. Site mobilisation works start on Friday 10 July ahead of demolition works commencing on Tuesday 14 July. Contractors Gilpin Demolition, who previously carried out emergency safety works at the site have been appointed to undertake the full demolition. Their team […]
Ulrich Attachments launches new-look dedicated hire fleet
New hire fleet of attachments now available from Ulrich. Leading UK manufacturer Ulrich Attachments has expanded its hire offer of front-end mobile plant attachments. In addition, as part of its total site solutions philosophy, the company is also now selling ex-hire buckets that have been refurbished at its factory in Hull and come complete with […]