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...
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...
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...
Five ways to guarantee hauler performance in winter
ROKBAK says the RA30 and RA40 machines can be relied upon to operate effectively and efficiently in cold weather, with even slippery surfaces and...
Removing the risks: top tips for buying pre-loved machines
Buying machine equipment is a big investment at any time. As companies emerge from the lockdown and attempt to get back to pre-pandemic work...
Trained fork truck operators lift safety standards and lower business costs
Improved forklift safety, lower running costs and reduced downtime are among the many benefits that lift truck operator training will bring to a business,...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What the super deduction means for you
In the 2021 Spring Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an investment incentive, referred to as the superdeduction. From April 1, 2021 to March 31,...
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,...
Accelerating home building in Scotland
By David Jarvie, president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA)
I have reused this headline from the Scottish Government’s consultation which sought views on...
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.
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Why construction site tracks corrugate and vehicle choice is cure
By Russell Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Munro Vehicles
IT was talking to one of our customers that created a lightbulb moment for me: ‘when...
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...
Safe Digging Week: safety on site is the national priority
To mark National Safe Digging Week, Mark Royse, head of sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, discusses the importance of responsible digging and explains...
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 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...
