The road to autonomous plant
In July 2020, Elon Musk announced his plans for Tesla to achieve 'level five' autonomy by 2021. This gives the company little time 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...
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...
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...
Reducing waste is vital for business efficiency
As efforts to combat climate change intensify, an emphasis on tackling the impact of waste on our environment has become a crucial factor. Here,...
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,...
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...
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...
How digital tools are revolutionising the European construction sector
Digital tools are transforming European construction, influencing project activity and management from initial design processes to delivery of completed structures. A mixed fleet of...
Boosting plant productivity with contract hire
As the UK construction industry faces challenging labour shortages, Paul Beddows, sales director at Dawsongroup emc, explains how flexible contract hire of the latest...
How to define digital twins
A virtual model of a physical building, digital twins pair the digital and physical worlds so real-time data can be stored, accessed and shared...
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...
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...
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...
How to avoid common operating errors that are costing you money
Garry Moore, Rokbak customer support manager APAC, EMEA & UK, shares five tips that can help to avoid expensive operating errors and drive profits...
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...
Five benefits of going green on-site
SITES in the construction sector are turning green in order to combat the challenges climate change presents to our society. Alongside the environmental concerns...
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...
Funding the green construction pipeline
Following a global survey that revealed 70% of construction projects now incorporate sustainability targets, it’s clear the industry is committed to reducing carbon emissions....
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,...
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...
Knowledge holds the key to ‘the Metso experience’
Denis McGrath, sales director at Metso’s UK and Ireland distributor McHale Plant Sales, explains the benefits of close customer collaboration
KNOWLEDGE (they say) is no...
Why the future looks bright for plant hire
Dave Irons of Embark Recruitment, who specialise in recruiting for the tool and plant hire sector, evaluates the industry’s prospects for the next 12...
Firms must consider a future of sustainable construction
David Kinloch, business development executive at CDE Global, discusses new ways to approach construction waste and recycling restrictions
COUNCILS all over the UK are becoming...
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...
Qualified operator shortage leaves plant owners suffering
By Fraser Dykes, Vice President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association and Director at AMD Contract Services Ltd, who says action must be taken...
Hybrid shredders help give rise to a sustainable future
Rob Symons, operations director of recycling/waste management machinery company CRJ Services, discusses the crucial role of the hybrid shredder in the future of the...
Hydrogen journey underpins commitment to brighter, greener future
Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, provides an update on the company’s journey with hydrogen
The topic of hydrogen as a sustainable...
Diversity in construction: how far have we come?
In a recent survey of construction professionals nearly half of the respondents (46%) said they felt their career progression has been limited due to their background.
Construction boom: supporting worksite safety
With UK construction in the UK going from strength to strength and 50,000 new homes being built this year, the economic outlook for the...
