Billy Kirkwood, Scottish Building Federation

Construction’s apprenticeship concerns: rising costs threaten skills pipeline

Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the effect on craft apprentices EARLIER...

Have you got the edge?

Construction businesses are more likely to win bids if they can guarantee high-quality work, while sticking to a budget and a deadline. Meeting all...

Groundbreaking developments in earthmoving technology

Earlier this year, when the Construction News Award for Commercial Innovation of the Year went to Miller UK, the company's hydraulic breaker was thrust...

Suicide – we’re in it together

By Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity  World Suicide Prevention Day is just around the corner and we will see a huge...

Ten tips for maintaining hauler productivity when the cold creeps in

Safeguarding hauler productivity is vital when operating in low temperatures. Here, Motherwell-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak addresses the challenges posed by winter weather conditions,...
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Why construction site tracks corrugate and vehicle choice is cure

By Russell Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Munro Vehicles IT was talking to one of our customers that created a lightbulb moment for me: ‘when...
TOYOTA operator training

Trained fork truck operators lift safety standards and lower business costs

Improved forklift safety, lower running costs and reduced downtime are among the many benefits that lift truck operator training will bring to a business,...

A call to arms on zero emission construction

JCB’s chief innovation & growth officer Tim Burnhope issues a rallying cry for a unified drive to reduce emissions HAVING led JCB for 45 years,...
Dominique Stone

You only get one set of ears, so look after them

Dominique Stone, lead audiologist at The Hearing Clinic UK, explains why hearing protection in construction cannot be overlooked CONSTRUCTION can create an incredibly noisy working environment,...

Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer

By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...
Garry Moore, Rokbak

Seven ways Rokbak Haul Track telematics promote better fuel efficiency

ROKBAK customer support manager Garry Moore has been working with articulated haulers for nearly two decades. Here, he shares his top tips for leveraging...

A powerful partnership

Kubota UK joined forces with engine and transmission specialist Mitchell Powersystems (MPS) in 2016 in a strategic partnership that established MPS as the official...

Why cybersecurity is important for the construction equipment business

As construction companies digitise more of their operations and take advantage of the many benefits this brings, cybersecurity becomes an increasingly effective support. Guy...

The benefits of asset finance for plant funding

By Anton Nebbe, head of PR and communications at Close Brothers Asset Finance ASSET finance is, for many firms in the plant and wider construction...

How temporary accommodation can make sites more sustainable

Benjamin Rothwell, business development manager at Bunkabin, tells Project Plant how temporary accommodation can help to make construction sites more sustainable AS the construction industry...

How drones are changing construction

  The PwC’s membership network report, Skies without Limits, recently revealed that drone technology is expected to uplift the UK’s construction industry by £8.6 billion...

Why communication breakthroughs will be crucial to a healthy post-pandemic sector

By Lesley McLeod, CEO of The Association for Project Safety, and Shachar Harari, chief business officer & head of Cardo Crew COMMUNICATION technology has always...
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Asset disposal strategy can help unlock value

The construction industry faced an unsettled 2024. High inflation, rising borrowing costs and NI hikes have squeezed margins. And yet, optimism remains for 2025....
The 370X on the Scot JCB stand at ScotPlant

370X marks ‘huge step forward’ for JCB

The new JCB 370X - the largest model in the X Series range of tracked excavators – was shown for the first time in...

Why we need to use electric to build electric

By Gustav Boberg, segment leader at Volvo Construction Equipment SALES of electric cars are soaring and charging points are popping up like mushrooms to accommodate...

The million tonne crusher

McCloskey Equipment’s Tim Watson tells Project Plant of the impact the firm’s J50 has had at a quarry in Cowdenbeath, Fife. THAT isn’t a typo....
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Opportunities abound for hydrogen fuel cell

Gareth Holden, Scotland’s depot manager for Taylor Construction Plant Ltd (TCP), gives an update on how the industry in Scotland is embracing hydrogen fuel...

Going green in a demanding location

McCloskey Equipment’s Tim Watson explains how one London company is  ‘pushing the envelope’ on sustainable aggregates ACCORDING to the British Marine Aggregate Producers Association, every...

Keeping construction connected

Whether it’s viewing architectural plans or enabling Internet of Things (IoT) devices, access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection is increasingly becoming a priority...

Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime

Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...
Eliot Bassett

How geopolitical uncertainty is impacting FX risk in manufacturing

By Eliot Bassett, MD at Lumon Pay, corporate division, a foreign exchange and currency risk management service MANUFACTURING is one of the first sectors to...

The sound of success

Mark Williamson, sales and marketing director at PH Media Group, looks at how plant hire firms can harness the power of on-hold marketing to...

New blood vital to the SPOA

Jim Houstoun, Past President of  the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), currently involved with training for members, explains why the organisation remains in robust...
Sarah Bolton, CEO Lighthouse Charity

World Mental Health Day: bearing the emotional weight

By Sarah Bolton, CEO Lighthouse Charity World Mental Health Day always brings a focus on what more could or should be done to support our...

The age-old question: salary or dividends?

By Roger Campbell, a manager and tax specialist at Scott-Moncrieff, accountants and business advisers based in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness AS a matter of course,...