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...
Conveying the right message on fuel efficiency
Paul Thorne, used machinery and new plant director at SCG Supplies, explains why he believes firms in the quarrying and recycling sectors are being...
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...
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...
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...
A call to arms on zero emission construction
JCB’s chief innovation & growth officer Tim Burnhope issues a rallying cry for a unified drive to reduce emissions
HAVING led JCB for 45 years,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
How Scottish projects are shaping rental trends for heavy kit
As large-scale infrastructure and energy projects gather pace across Scotland, contractors are rethinking how they source and deploy heavy equipment. Mark Need, Stevens Equipment...
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...
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,...
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...
Adding value through aesthetics
The aesthetic appearance of construction machinery is immediately recognisable, but to a casual observer the technical thought-process that influences their designs can be overlooked....
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...
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...
All round technology-based safety features for excavators
Safety is one of the most talked about topics today. Almost every phone call, skype or email is signed off with the words, stay...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
The challenges and opportunities facing the construction sector
Geoff Smith, dealer manager at Kubota UK, discusses what the construction industry is likely to face in the coming months, with changes to legislation...
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...
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...
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...
