Construction Plant Hire Association (CPA)

The Construction Plant Hire Association (CPA) is the leading UK trade association for companies that hire plant and equipment to the construction industry.

Established in 1942, the CPA represents around 1,900 members—from small owner-operators with a single machine to large firms with extensive hire fleets—and supplies over 85% of all hired plant in the UK construction sector. Headquartered in London and governed by a Council of Members drawn from across the country, the association acts as the primary liaison between the plant-hire industry and government bodies, helping to shape regulations and standards.

Key Member Services

• Model Conditions: Development and promotion of industry-standard hire agreement conditions.
• Best Practice Guides: Publications on health, safety, and legal requirements, endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
• Expert Advice: Support on business strategy, insurance, finance, and regulatory compliance.
• Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group: Coordination of stakeholder working groups to produce safety publications.
• Networking & Specialist Groups: Sector-focused forums, such as those for mobile cranes.

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