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...
Preparing to be prepared: Finning helps customers bear the brunt of Brexit
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has added to the uncertainty for businesses operating in the construction industry. Here, Steve Smith, general...
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...
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 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....
More support needed for construction workforce
By Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
IN an industry where two construction workers take their own life every single working day...
Getting under your undercarriage
Undercarriage damage can be costly for machine owners and fleet managers at any time of the year. However, during the winter months, there can...
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...
Equipment advances can help to address housing challenges
There is no silver bullet to the shortage of affordable housing across the UK. Debate over the barriers to meeting targets is complex; not...
The cost of over digging
It is sometimes necessary to dig beyond the depth required for the formation of below-ground structures if the ground conditions are not stable. For...
Leveraging IoT to unlock the next generation of asset tracking
By Derek Bryan, VP EMEA, Verizon Connect
THERE is a thin line between asset tracking and the Internet of Things (IoT). From simply keeping track...
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...
Why innovation is driving the future of the construction industry
Mark Royse, head of sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, discusses the latest industry growth figures and explains why the future of compact equipment...
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,...
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...
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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It shouldn’t happen to a sales rep!
Paul Thorne, director of crushing and screening specialist SCG Supplies, reminisces about his early days in the industry and explains why, even in the...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
