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Building materials provider Hanson UK has joined The 5% Club scheme, which aims to drive ‘earn and learn’ training opportunities and address the UK's skills shortage and youth unemployment.

The Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention has welcomed Hanson Aggregates into a programme in which members pledge to implement environmental initiatives at their facility.

Researchers led by University College London (UCL) have been given funding to tackle waste in the use of minerals and construction materials.

There is now more certainty about post-Brexit trading rules, but construction and other industries are still learning new rules and regulations. This was one of the key themes outlined by Construction Equipment Association chief executive Rob Oliver in his New Year message to members.

The organisers of Hillhead Digital have announced the event is being moved back three weeks to allow for the longer lead times that are anticipated as a result of the new national lockdown.

Mikko Keto has officially taken up his position as Mining President and member of Group Executive Management at FLSmidth. The appointment, first announced in 2019, follows Manfred Schaffer’s decision to retire after more than six years as Mining President.

Eave, a tech startup which has developed a uniquely effective hearing protection system for construction workers, has partnered with VINCI through the Group's prestigious Catalyst programme.

Atlas Copco has acquired the German compressed air distributor and service provider Kawalek Kompressoren for an undisclosed sum.

Command Alkon has acquired Ruckit, a Texas-based transportation logistics platform for the heavy materials and construction industries.

RGB Building Supplies has been holding a series of activities to mark the 30th anniversary of its Launceston branch in Cornwall, UK.

Excavator manufacturer SANY has announced its first-ever attendance at the UK Executive Hire Show, to be held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 28-29 April 2021.

Staff at excavator attachment manufacturer Miller UK have been providing a cash boost to the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal in the North East.