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...

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...
Plantworx

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...

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...
Daewoo 300LCV excavator

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
The 370X on the Scot JCB stand at ScotPlant

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...

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...

Opportunity knocks for Scottish plant companies

David Jarvie, committee member of the Scottish Plant Owners Association and business development director at Jarvie Plant Group, tells Project Plant that opportunities abound...
Rhomberg Sersa ITC BL4 inline ballast excavator with custom Rototilt R6

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...

Working together to attract next generation of skilled workers

By Glen Hampson, business development manager, construction, at Kubota UK WITH the construction sector hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis in recent months, it’s more...

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...

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...

Engineering a solution for remote working

By Andrew Richardson, a copywriter for Mobile Mini  LIKE many other industries, the construction and engineering sector has been hit by coronavirus restrictions aimed...
Welfare accommodation unit

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...
Digital twin

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...
Dominique Stone

You only get one set of ears, so look after them

Dominique Stone, lead audiologist at The Hearing Clinic UK, explains why hearing protection in construction cannot be overlooked CONSTRUCTION can create an incredibly noisy working environment,...

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,...
Demolition equipment on tunnelling project

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...

Emissions possible

Is regulation misalignment hindering long-term equipment development? Six months ago, Greater London construction sites dominated the national media agenda after introducing new regulations banning the...

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...
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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...
Air leak detecting

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...
Sunbelt Rentals hydrogen innovation

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...
Garry Moore, Rokbak

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...

Paving the way to sustainability

In May 2020, the government announced a £2 billion investment package to establish cycling and walking lanes on the streets of our busy towns...

Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer

By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...