Pressure eases on big contractors

11 February 2019, by Jez Abbott

Big-name contractors that felt the financial squeeze last year have started 2019 in better shape, according to a leading analyst.

• Cemex rolls out 57 trucks

• Sensors to save grit

• Hanson in £1.1m depot spend

• UK slate wins global recognition

Birmingham contingency hits recycling

11 February 2019, by Jez Abbott

Contingency plans for bin collections in a long-running and bitter dispute at Birmingham City Council have been updated.

• KFC in plastics pledge

• AI could eliminate waste

• Recycled denims a 'world first'

• Fatality leads to £1m fine