Develon’s Series 9 diggers now fully compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D systems
DEVELON has announced that its next-generation Series 9 range of crawler excavators are now fully compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D systems.
This allows operators to...
New MCS features aim to make delivering rental equipment easier
MCS Rental Software has released two new features designed to help rental firms efficiently get equipment out to customers.
Without the check-out process, MCS said...
App provides Speedy solution to cutting costs
EQUIPMENT provider Speedy revealed it has teamed up with Siemens to reduce the engineering firm's hire costs with the help of a new app.
The...
Human detection system tipped to help eliminate false alerts
A new innovation has been tipped to make false alerts caused by object detection sensors a thing of the past.
Spillard Safety Systems will be...
No messing with de-dusting system
A self-contained personnel de-dusting unit, described as ideal for construction sites as well as the quarry and mining industries, has been introduced by Air...
NRCN Action Week highlights success of CESAR and Datatag in fight against rural crime
THE success of CESAR and Datatag in the fight against rural crime is set to be highlighted during National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) Action...
Fleet management investment pays dividends for Jennings BCE
FINNING has revealed how it used Cat VisionLink technology to deliver 'significant' reductions in idle time and increased profitability for Jennings BCE.
VisionLink is a...
UTS tech delivers ‘huge’ savings on link road project
TRIMBLE technology is said to be delivering 'huge' cost savings on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project in Cumbria.
SITECH UK & Ireland supplied...
Develon looks to raise site safety with intelligent technologies
DEVELON has announced that its Series 9 smart crawler excavators will now be equipped with advanced intelligent safety technologies designed to reduce accidents and...
Machine control brings benefits for Whitburn ground specialist
WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has spoken of its experience of using machine control technology.
Eleven years ago, SITECH UK and Ireland,...
Inverclyde construction site security business rebrands amid ‘substantial growth’
PORT Glasgow-based site security firm Safer Scotland has secured its first international partnership deal amid 'substantial' growth, and rebranded as Safer Group.
Founded in 2016...
GAP and SITECH form ‘unique’ partnership in survey sector
GAP Group has announced it has teamed up with SITECH UK & Ireland to form a 'unique' partnership in the survey industry.
The survey &...
Safety Shield Global launches innovation to cut levels of industrial safety data noise
SAFETY Shield Global has launched a next-generation Edge AI intelligence platform tipped to transform how industrial safety data is interpreted, prioritised, and acted upon...
High Bonnybridge contractor Chimes in a new digitised construction era
HIGH Bonnybridge-based GBSS Civil Engineering has made a major investment in its plant fleet.
The civils and groundwork contractor has purchased four new site dumpers...
Proactive tool can ‘cut costs and downtime’
PIRTEK'S Tyne and Wear franchise is pioneering Total Hydraulic Management (THM), a data-driven system whereby elements of the hydraulic system are tagged and monitored...
Landmark ‘drone in a box’ innovation demonstrated
DIGITAL solutions specialist Smart Construction, a brand from Komatsu, recently invited key professionals from a variety of sectors to witness the UK’s first demonstration...
Hitachi offers solution to meet mixed-fleet data demand
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has revealed moves to improve the 'ease and frequency' of which machine data and analysis is accessed.
The manufacturer...
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...
Leica and Xwatch launch 3D avoidance zone system for sites
LEICA Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions have announced a milestone in their partnership to enhance site safety and infrastructure protection.
Users will now be able...
Software specialist hopes to keep firms on track
SOFTWARE specialist inspHire has released new asset tracker functionality that integrates with Trackunit, JCB LiveLink and CanTrack to improve visibility of equipment.
The Asset Tracker...
JCB updates telematics system to aid mixed fleet operators
JCB has announced the launch of a new version of its LiveLink telematics system which the manufacturer said will allow mixed fleet operators to control...
Leading the charge: battery technology highlighted at A-Plant event
THE growing role of electrification in the construction machinery sector was highlighted this week as A-Plant hosted its inaugural Battery Power Seminar.
The London event...
Haulage specialist ‘transforms’ operations with Podfather software
HEAVY haulage specialist J.C. Gillespie is said to have 'transformed' the management of its operation with logistics software from Edinburgh-based Podfather.
The solution has helped...
New Point of Rental solution empowers hire consumers with digital info access
POINT of Rental has introduced a new QuikLink feature in Syrinx 365, designed to provide an easy-to-use method for consumers to access and share...
Manitou invests in software solution for managing lifecycle of products
MANITOU Group has announced it has teamed up with Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop a solution for managing the lifecycle of its products.
As...
Finning to roll out remote diagnostics initiative following trial success
FINNING has announced it is rolling out a remote diagnostics programme after a trial resulted in a 'sharp rise' in engineers’ first-time fix rates.
The...
Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control
LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...
SITECH launches machine tracking system to streamline access to data
SITECH has announced the launch of a real-time machine tracking system from partner Propeller, which is designed to streamline access to data across multiple...
Marubeni-Komatsu joins forces with Topcon
MARUBENI-Komatsu is partnering with Topcon Positioning GB and Ireland to provide machine control technology, it has been announced.
The deal means Marubeni-Komatsu customers will now...
Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines
XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week.
Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...
