Conveying the right message on fuel efficiency
Paul Thorne, used machinery and new plant director at SCG Supplies, explains why he believes firms in the quarrying and recycling sectors are being...
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
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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 challenges and opportunities facing the construction sector
Geoff Smith, dealer manager at Kubota UK, discusses what the construction industry is likely to face in the coming months, with changes to legislation...
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...
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...
Creative thinking helps operators thrive on peatland restoration projects
Andrew McBride, Peatland ACTION project manager explains why the Scottish Government is pledging £250 million for peatland restoration over the next 10 years, and...
The components that make the wheels turn
Graham Bow, committee member of the Scottish Plant Owners Association, takes a look at some of the changes within the plant industry in recent...
Driving carbon reduction in construction works
By Andrew Askew, owner of MINORE, which specialises in sustainable solutions within the minerals sector
A number of reforms and policy updates in relation to...
Can portable cabins support safer working in the Covid-19 era?
By Benjamin Rothwell, business development manager at Bunkabin
THE Covid-19 pandemic has created major challenges for the entire construction sector. Not only have supply chains...
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...
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...
Aggregates Levy must be a springboard for the resource management sector
By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers
ONE of the aims of the Scottish Government’s proposed Aggregates Levy is that the new tax should support the...
Don’t let HAVS take hold of tool operators
By Martin O’Boyle, technical compliance manager at VJ Technology, suppliers of fasteners, tools, fixings and associated products to the UK’s construction and civil engineering...
Domestic success and an international reach
Callum Mackintosh, MD of Rototilt dealer HHH Equipment, shares his highlights of 2019 and looks forward to 2020
2019 has been a great year for...
Deep collaboration can encourage greater tiltrotator adoption in the UK
James Venerus, general manager product marketing at Komatsu Europe, discusses how Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) can accelerate tiltrotator adoption through deeper collaboration with manufacturers...
Are you really ready for winter?
Brendan Aherne, GRITIT’s regional director for Scotland, explains that taking on adverse weather conditions in increasingly litigious times takes careful planning and meticulous execution.
It’s...
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,...
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...
Reducing emissions from NRMM with alternative fuels
It is an uncomfortable truth that there is no single fuel solution to the air quality problem for the construction sector.
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...
Chasing the correct revenue
All businesses want to grow, but is the most suitable measurement of success increased revenue? Mark Anderson, committee member of the Scottish Plant Owners...
The race to develop electric-powered machinery
Jeff Keeling, VP sales and marketing at Brokk Inc, discusses the race to develop electric-powered equipment and how demolition machine manufacturers got ahead of...
Staying safe while working at height in poor weather
Matthew Bailey, divisional manager for inspection and certification at HCL Safety, explores what those working at height, and those responsible for their safety, need...
The silent killer: how Finning is making mental health a priority
In the UK construction industry, physical health is of paramount importance. It is common to see prominent reminders about physical safety, and yet there...
JCB takes next step on electric journey
JCB has expanded its E-Tech battery electric range, with the launch of the 403E compact wheeled loader. Dan Gilkes recently visited JCB’s HQ to...
Engineering a solution for remote working
By Andrew Richardson, a copywriter for Mobile Mini
LIKE many other industries, the construction and engineering sector has been hit by coronavirus restrictions aimed...
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...
Telehandler hazards: tackling blind spots in mobile plant
Telehandlers are powerful machines that offer invaluable service to industries across the world, from construction and agriculture to logistics, mines and quarries. Here, Emily...
Paving the way to sustainability
In May 2020, the government announced a £2 billion investment package to establish cycling and walking lanes on the streets of our busy towns...
