Construction Equipment Association

In this member insight, Siemens Financial Services looks at how finance can support construction equipment sales, customer confidence and investment decisions, particularly when it is introduced earlier in the buying conversation. With cost pressures still shaping buying decisions across construction equipment, Siemens Financial Services says vendors and OEMs may be missing a valuable opportunity if finance is left until the end of the conversation.

The CEA invites interested parties to register their interest in being considered for the tender process to operate the CESAR Scheme in the future. In May, the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) announced that the CESAR Scheme would go out to tender as part of a review of its future operations and long-term delivery arrangements.

New forecast highlights the skills needed to meet future industry demand The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30. The annual report sets out expected construction demand over the next five years and the implications for the construction workforce.

CEA (Construction Equipment Association) was represented at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul last week, as the international construction equipment exhibition brought together manufacturers, associations and industry leaders from across Europe and beyond. Viki Bell, CEO of the CEA, attended the event as part of the CECE meetings programme, which included the CECE Board Meeting and General Assembly.

AMPS has announced the appointment of Neil Smith as its new Director General, marking an important step for the association as it continues to represent and support the UK’s power generation sector.

The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) was pleased to contribute to a new documentary from Safety Shield, produced by SJH Group as part of the 100 Years of Monarchy and Democracy commemorative book. Safety Shield, a CEA member, was invited to feature in the prestigious publication following its receipt of the King’s Award for Enterprise in 2024.

The programme follows CITB establishing strategic relationships with mayoral and local authorities The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched a new Accelerated Apprenticeships programme to help deliver the Government’s homebuilding goal to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 while addressing regional skills shortages across the construction industry.

CECE Congress 2026 is gathering momentum, with the CEA preparing to welcome delegates from across the UK and Europe to London this October. Taking place from 27–29 October 2026 at The IET, Savoy Place, the Congress will bring together more than 150 senior figures, manufacturers, industry leaders, policy specialists and colleagues from across the construction equipment sector.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Conference brought together plant-hirers, suppliers, operators, communications strategists and politicians to discuss why UK construction has under-performed, and to suggest ideas to get Britain back building. Under the theme of‘Unlocking the Nation’s Growth Plans’, the event was held at the historic One Great George Street building in Westminster, Central London, the headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Danfoss Scotland, part of global hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, today announced the results of its Dextreme Max system validation in a 30-tonne battery-electric excavator. Undertaken with a £4.29 million grant from the UK Government, Danfoss demonstrated that its Dextreme digital hydraulic architecture reduced excavator power consumption by 35% across a representative duty cycle mix, corresponding to 53% longer runtime on a single charge.