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...
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....
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...
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...
Balfour Beatty goes all-electric at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
Jo Gilroy, group sustainability director at Balfour Beatty, shares an update on the company’s ongoing journey towards the zero carbon construction site of the...
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...
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.
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,...
Construction industry is crucial to UK’s economic recovery
Guy Wilson, global sales director at Terex Trucks, discusses the UK construction market and tells Project Plant why there’s still cause for optimism despite...
Don’t get caught out by emissions law
The new Euro 6 emissions legislation makes it essential for firms to consider the environmental impact of their fleet. Northgate Vehicle Hire’s UK Technical...
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...
Certified Rebuilds: the machines that are forever young
David Carter, product manager for engine & drivetrain at Caterpillar dealer Finning UK & Ireland, reflects on the rise of rebuilds and explains why...
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...
How to maintain dump trucks during winter
Scotland has been gripped by icy weather in recent weeks, with parts of the country experiencing its most significant snowfall in years. Terex Trucks...
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...
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...
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...
Governments must be ready to help construction sector go green
By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Bros, a resource management business which specialises in recycling construction waste and creating high quality recycled aggregates based...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
