Construction Plant-hire Association

23/10/2026

Employment Rights Act: Forthcoming Changes

The Government has updated its guidance on the implementation of the Employment Rights Act, outlining forthcoming changes that employers need to be aware of.

Key areas include:

🔹 Unfair dismissal

🔹 Trade union reforms

🔹 Employment Tribunal time limits

🔹 Harassment protections

Further details and links can be found on the CPA website👉

22/10/2026

🚨 JUST TWO WEEKS TO GO - FINAL CALL FOR TICKETS FOR THE CPA GALA DINNER 2026 🚨

Join us at the magnificent St George's Hall Liverpool on Thursday 5 November as we celebrate 85 years of the Construction Plant-hire Association.

With entertainment from England Rugby World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson, comedian Mick Miller and MC Peter Haddock Content With Media, it promises to be an evening to remember.

🎟️ A very limited number of tickets and tables are still available, but time is running out!

Book now: https://cpa.uk.net/cpa-gala-dinner-2026/

Or contact Lisa Collins on 07968 840390 or [email protected]

Thank you to our Headline Sponsor Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)/ Group, Media Partner Plant Planet and Gold Sponsors Compass Business Finance Ltd, JCB Insurance Services Ltd, RSP UK, Safety Shield Global, SmartEquip, Merlo UK & Ireland and UK Plant Expo 2027.

Don’t miss out - book your place today!

21/10/2026

CPA Member Briefing - West Midlands Police - Schedule 5 Load Descriptions

The Construction Plant-hire Association - together with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Heavy Transport Association (HTA) - has been engaged in constructive discussions with West Midlands Police regarding the information required within Schedule 5 notifications under the Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 (STGO).

Read the full story on the CPA website 👇

https://cpa.uk.net/member-briefing/

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) together with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Heavy Transport Association (HTA), has been engaged in constructive discussions with West Midlands Police (WMP) regarding the information required within Schedule 5 notifications under the Road Vehicle...

16/10/2026

🤝 CPA Welcomes GB Lubricants as a Platinum Corporate Member!

We’re delighted to welcome GB Lubricants to our Platinum Corporate Package.

🎁 Exclusive offer for Construction Plant-hire Association members: GB Lubricants is offering a FREE Fleet Survey Report to health-check your entire fleet of off-highway equipment, regardless of age, brand or model.

👉 Find out more via the Members Benefits page on the CPA website.
https://cpa.uk.net/exclusive-membership-benefits/

With more than 145 years of experience manufacturing oils and lubricants, GB Lubricants combines technical expertise and product innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability.

Since its establishment in 1877, the company has built a reputation for reliability, excellent customer support, technical expertise and exceptional product quality. Today, this heritage is supported by continuous investment in innovation, research, and modern production methods.

📞 0191 490 4312
📧 [email protected]

16/10/2026

👷 As European Rental Week draws to a close, we’re celebrating the people and skills that make our industry great!

A huge thank you to the European Rental Association (ERA), our members and everyone who has helped shine a spotlight on the fantastic work taking place across our industry.

🌟 Today, we hear from more of our outstanding Construction Plant-hire Association Stars of the Future Awards 2026 winners, celebrating the next generation of talent and the people helping shape our industry’s future.

Hear from some of our winners from Ainscough Crane Hire, L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage, Flannery Plant Hire, WOLFFKRAN, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland and Finning UK and Ireland.

🏆 Nominations for the 2027 Stars of the Future Awards open in January – keep an eye on the CPA website for details.

👏 Thank you to everyone who has taken part in European Rental Week 2026!

15/10/2026

🎉 JUST THREE WEEKS TO GO! CPA GALA DINNER 2026

Have you booked your place? 🥂

Join us on Thursday 5 November at the magnificent St George's Hall Liverpool, as we celebrate 85 years of the Construction Plant-hire Association supporting the construction plant-hire industry.

Expect a fantastic evening with:

🎤 Martin Johnson - England Rugby World Cup-winning captain
😍 Mick Miller - Comedian and entertainer
🎙️ Peter Haddock Content With Media - Master of Ceremonies

🎟️ A limited number of tickets and tables are still available.

Table of 10: £2,750 + VAT
Half table of 5: £1,375 + VAT
Individual ticket: £300 + VAT

👉 Book now: https://cpa.uk.net/cpa-gala-dinner-2026/

Or contact Lisa Collins on 07968 840390 or email: [email protected]

With huge thanks to our sponsors:
Headline Sponsor: CPCS NOCN
Media Partner: Plant Planet
Gold Sponsors: Compass Business Finance, JCB Insurance Services, RSP UK Suction Excavators, Safety Shield Global, SmartEquip, Merlo UK and UK Plant Expo UK Plant Operators Magazine.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

14/10/2026

🚧 EUROPEAN RENTAL WEEK - WE’RE MIDWAY THERE! 🙌

There’s still time to get involved and showcase what makes our industry great.

📸 Share a photo or video of your people, equipment, projects or initiatives.

🌱 Get involved in the campaign and show what rental makes possible.

📲 Find tools, resources and inspiration at https://europeanrentalweek.eu/

Remember to use and tag the ERA - European Rental Association and Construction Plant-hire Association so we can like or share your posts.

💪 Let’s put plant-hire in the spotlight!

13/10/2026

🤝 CPA Welcomes Motormax as a Platinum Corporate Member

The Construction Plant-hire Association is pleased to showcase Motormax, who have recently taken our Platinum Corporate Package.

🚛 An exclusive offer for CPA members!

Motormax Group is offering CPA members six months’ free MaxConnex connectivity when purchasing qualifying Motormax hardware and associated installation. Terms and conditions apply.

Motormax Group is a leading provider of fleet safety and vehicle technology solutions, helping many of the UK’s largest fleet operators improve road safety, driver welfare and operational efficiency.

With over 25 years of industry experience, Motormax Group designs, manufactures and installs innovative vehicle safety systems, including AI-powered driver monitoring, vehicle CCTV, telematics integration and bespoke fleet solutions.

📩 Find out more about this exclusive member benefit on the CPA Members Benefits Page.

https://cpa.uk.net/exclusive-membership-benefits/

For further information, contact Matthew Page, Marketing Manager, at [email protected]



13/10/2026

👷 It’s Day Two of ERA (European Rental Association) European Rental Week, and today we’re celebrating People & Skills!

We’re shining a spotlight on some of the talented people helping shape the future of our industry.

🌟 Stars of the Future is the Construction Plant-hire Association's annual Apprentice and Trainee Awards scheme, recognising the outstanding achievements of the next generation of plant-hire professionals.

Hear from some of our brilliant winners from the 2026 awards and discover why the future of our industry is in great hands! 🙌

Hear from winners from J P Dunn Construction, Finning UK and Ireland, L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage and Flannery Plant Hire.

🏆 Nominations for the 2027 Stars of the Future Awards open in January - keep an eye out on the CPA website for details!

12/10/2026