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This compaction roller is in good working order and is sold in an 'as is' condition.
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This compaction roller is in good working order and is sold in an 'as is' condition.
Make my day people, pick up the phone and let me tell you all about this piece of plant equipment I have for sale
This compaction roller is in good working order and is sold in an 'as is' condition.
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This compaction roller is in good working order and is sold in an 'as is' condition.
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The number of homes sold rose to its highest level for three months in June, a survey found.
The monthly national housing survey from property research firm Hometrack said the volume of sales agreed by agents had risen to 10.6%, the highest since 12.6% in March.
The recovery in sales followed subdued sales in May but the researchers said the bounce was also due to lower prices, which fell 0.1% in June on average.
There are strong regional variations in the market with homes spending six weeks on the market in London but 14 weeks in Wales. Supply has grown across all regions but demand is far stronger, and more in line with supply, in London, the south east and West Midlands than in other regions.
Richard Donnell, director of research at Hometrack, said: “The first six months of 2011 have seen the housing market holding up better than many had expected. Low transaction volumes, low mortgage rates and forbearance by lenders limiting the number of forced sales have all played their part. While average prices have slipped back by 1%, sales volumes have increased off the back of higher demand and greater realism over achievable prices on behalf of sellers.”
He added that subdued demand in the second half of the year was expected to push prices down, with prices falling by 2% over 2011.
This article was taken from the building.co.uk website
sara LBS' new range of scissor lift tables conform to the highest safety standards in a wide range of applications. Constructed from steel for strength, the lifts have a maximum load of up to 12 tonnes as standard and include a number of safety features including a 'dead-man' safety switch and safety trip edge.
sara Raises the Bar for Safety with its Scissor LiftsThe sara LBS scissor lift is an ideal solution in wide range of applications requiring load transfer between different levels such as: Vehicle Loading, Car Parking, Work Stations, Loading Bays and Disabled Access for public buildings. The lifts, which are all designed to exceed the BS EN 1570:1998 + A2 2009 safety requirements for lifting tables, can be easily custom designed by sara engineers to provide unique solutions for specific requirements.
One of the many features included is the safety trip edge; designed to detect any possible obstructions and stop the lift immediately during descent, the safety edge is just one of the many features designed to prevent damage to the lifts and, more importantly, ensure personnel safety. Other features include a ‘dead-man’ fail safe which stops the lift in the event of the control button being released and the option of a smooth or non-skid platform top.
Ed Wilks, Operations Manager for sara LBS, comments: “The new scissor lifts are ideal for a number of applications as they require very little space and are easy to install while still carrying a high load. They are designed to be operated with complete safety and built to last without the need of extensive maintenance. The design is also flexible and so we always try to develop a good working relationship with our customers to ensure that every solution meets their specific requirements.”
All scissor lifts are constructed using steel for the frames and scissor arms to maximise strength. The steel is treated with rust inhibiting, industrial strength paint finish; red as standard but other colours are available upon request. A remote power pack and cover is available and particularly useful for application where flooding or hosing down is likely to occur.
This article was taken from Engineering Specifier website
Growing demand for construction machinery in BRIC countries pushed JCB’s 2010 revenues grow 50% to £2bn, up from £1.35bn in 2009.
JCB sold 51,600 machines during the year, up from 36,000 machines the year before. Although this indicates a strong bounce back, the number of units shifted was still well short of the 72,000 sold in 2007 or even the 57,000 sold in 2008 when the global downturn began.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) more than doubled to £235m in 2010, compared to £94.5m in 2009.
Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford said: “We started 2010 cautiously optimistic about trading prospects and I’m delighted that our optimism was rewarded with a very strong result for the year. The pace and strength of the recovery varied by market.
"Growth was strongest in the ‘BRIC’ countries and other developing economies, but some established markets, notably the UK and Germany, also performed satisfactorily.
“2011 has also started well for the JCB Group but we are still mindful of economic concerns which could hold back the recovery. We continue to invest in our manufacturing facilities, notably this year in India and Brazil and, of course, in new products, with 13 new machines launched so far in 2011.”
This year JCB is investing more than £20m in modernising and increasing capacity at its 11 UK plants. It is also building a new 350,000 sq ft factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for production of backhoe loaders and tracked excavators.
This article has been taken from The Construction Index
The project manager of the Shard, Bernard Ainsworth, is to advise EDF on the construction of its fleet of nuclear power stations, as the French energy giant ramps up its procurement plans.
EDF confirmed that Ainsworth, who has already cut back his hours working on the £425m tower, will take a non-executive directorship on the board of its nuclear new build project.
The move comes as EDF moves on its plans for the £4.5bn first reactor in Hinkley, Somerset, after energy minister Charles Hendry confirmed this week that the government would publish a list of confirmed nuclear new build sites before the summer.
EDF is negotiating with contractor consortiums over the £1bn main civils job on the site. Alan Cumming, its director of procurement for new nuclear, said the firm was examining whether parts of the job could be let early next year.
EDF is unlikely to be able to let the main contract until planning permission is given towards the end of 2012, but Cumming said contracts to train the future workforce, build batching plants and some detailed engineering design work might be let early.
He said: “There’s strong likelihood we’ll put an advance contract in place, to start this [supply chain] engagement. We don’t want to spend big money until we’re certain the planning’s in place. [But] there’s a huge amount to be getting on with.”
He declined to comment on rumours that the joint ventures involving Skanska and Carillion are no longer bidding for the job, leaving just Balfour Beatty with Vinci; Costain with Sir Robert McAlpine; and Laing O’Rourke with Bouygues in the running.
The progress of the UK nuclear programme is despite continued uncertainty over this form of power, following the Fukushima disaster in Japan. This week Italy became the latest country to abandon nuclear power, following Germany’s decision in May.
The International Atomic Energy Authority has organised a meeting of ministers from countries with existing or planned stations next week in Vienna, to provide a consistent global approach.
Analysis by EC Harris revealed that following Fukushima nuclear power station construction costs could increase by up to 15%, as regulators raise safety standards, with the biggest cost increases in seismically active areas.
Paul Stapleton, head of energy at the firm, said: “These changes have potentially serious design implications which change the business case.”
Ainsworth will remain project managing director of London Bridge Quarter, the development vehicle building the Shard.
A source close to Ainsworth said: “His role on the Shard has been designed to accommodate this sort of additional workload.”
This article has been taken from the Building.co.uk Website
An official opening ceremony has taken place for the new Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) European Parts Depot. The celebration was held at the Oosterhout facility in the south of The Netherlands and the guest of honour was Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) President Michijiro Kikawa.
Mr Kikawa gave a speech to the other distinguished guests who attended the ceremony, among them Mitsuhiro Tabei, President of HCME. He then presented representatives from the Parts Depot with a special Japanese maple tree, which was planted in front of the building.
In his address, Mr Kikawa emphasised the importance of the new facility, saying: “It is a great honour to officially open this new Parts Depot, and to have the opportunity to join my colleagues from HCME at such an important event in our history.
“The aim of the company investing in this larger, improved facility is to provide the best possible service to our dealers and customers. Parts availability has further increased due to the new facility’s greater capacity and efficiency. This will help Hitachi to boost parts sales and meet the demands of our expanding customer base.”
The 53,000m² depot, which cost €12million, has a covered stock area that is three times the size of the previous Parts Distribution Centre, which was also situated in Oosterhout. It has the capacity to stock up to 90,000 individual parts lines at any one time and will be responsible for distributing them throughout Europe, Middle East, Russia/CIS and Africa. In addition to a special chemical storage area, it includes a 14-metre high storage area for larger items.
Efficiency will be ensured by a dedicated Warehouse Management System, which will guide operatives in unpacking and storing received parts, as well as picking, packing and shipping ordered items. It will employ a total of 70 people, who will have the potential to handle up to 800 packages each day and 70,000 parts items every month.
This article has been taken from the Contractors World website
