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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
EARLIER...
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....
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...
370X marks ‘huge step forward’ for JCB
The new JCB 370X - the largest model in the X Series range of tracked excavators – was shown for the first time in...
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...
Five ways Rokbak haulers help to save you money
With the current economic situation, it’s more important than ever to reduce costs and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership possible. Rokbak’s senior...
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,...
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...
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...
