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...
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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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...
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...
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...
Groundbreaking developments in earthmoving technology
Earlier this year, when the Construction News Award for Commercial Innovation of the Year went to Miller UK, the company's hydraulic breaker was thrust...
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...
Can the Scottish plant industry flourish under PM Burnham?
SPOA (Scottish Plant Owners Association) president David Jarvie considers the first few weeks of Andy Burnham's premiership and explores what impact his plans might...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
‘Climate is at the heart of everything we do’
Christian Spence, head of clean energy at Sunbelt Rentals, explains why the business is leading the ‘green revolution’ in construction plant hire with its...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Addressing the skills gap: why growing your own talent pipeline is key
Julie Harpley, early careers & social impact academy manager, and Jenny Parry, head of talent at Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland discuss the growing...
State of the Nation: Merlo’s role in wake of new government
Helen Selkin, marketing manager at Merlo UK, explains how the manufacturer aims to play its part in helping to achieve the new UK Government’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tool theft: the hidden losses hitting UK firms
Paul Worsley, chief services officer, Kingdom Systems, explains why tool theft on UK construction sites is forcing a rethink on security
TRADITIONALLY low-level crime, especially...
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...
