Leaked: how to save money on your fourth utility
By Andy Batey, head of engineering, Brammer Buck & Hickman
ON average 10% of all industrial electricity consumption can be attributed to the production of...
Sand depletion: the global crisis not being talked about
Eunan Kelly, head of Reco at CDE, shares his views on the topic of the global sand crisis in the context of the Covid-19...
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...
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...
Tackling the skills gap
With the industry skills gap still widening, many companies are looking to find a suitable and sustainable solution to the skills shortfall, says Philip...
You wouldn’t buy a £250k digger online!
Simon Frere-Cook, PlantWorx director of operations, explains why trade shows still matter in an era where you can buy almost anything online
FRESH from the...
Protecting your construction technology
Lisa Cheshire, inside sales specialist from Trimble provider, SITECH UK & Ireland, explains the importance of investing in a comprehensive protection plan for construction...
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...
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...
Route to net zero starts with cost-saving tech
Construction has always been a balancing act, but for smaller firms, the pressures feel heavier than ever. Rising material prices, soaring fuel costs, and...
A guide to Super Deduction Tax in construction
Earlier this year, UK chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new ‘Super Deduction’ to provide an incentive for businesses to invest in new plant, machinery...
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...
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...
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....
Addressing net zero
Ross Hayward, head of assets and commercial at Chepstow Plant International (CPI), discusses how the quarrying and aggregates sector can address the climate emergency,...
Prioritise accommodation standards to reap the rewards
Luke Rothwell, MD at welfare unit specialist Bunkabin, explains how accommodation design can impact workplace efficiency and retention
WORKFORCE accommodation directly affects productivity, morale, and...
Optimum bearing selection for mines and quarries
Mining and quarrying are among the toughest of industrial environments, with dust contamination posing a real threat to plant and machinery. David Oliver, channel...
Investment in technology helping to drive productivity for Akela
With demand for quality housing growing, the construction sector is having to adapt and think differently about how it can deliver against the backdrop...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
The key to enhanced security
Neil Winfield, Kubota Business Development Manager – Construction, discusses the much-debated issue of machine security, outlining what Kubota is doing to help safeguard against...
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...
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,...
