Liebherr dozer with machine control system

Liebherr expands digital integration with Unicontrol on G8 dozers

LIEBHERR has announced that its Generation 8 crawler dozers can now be connected to Unicontrol machine control systems via Liebherr Unicontrol Easy Link. This enables...

On the right track: growing firm looks for Scottish dealers

PLANT and machinery tracking, telematics and immobilisation specialist, R&R Direct, is on the lookout for new dealers – including in Scotland - following a...

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...

Software specialist offers help to hire firms during Covid-19 outbreak

POINT of Rental Software has announced it is making its electronic signature product, Rental eSign, available for free for 90 days for hire business...
Gareth McGuinness, GAP

GAP appoints chief technology officer to advance digital capability

GARETH McGuinness has been appointed chief technology officer (CTO) at GAP Hire Solutions. GAP said Gareth has extensive experience in shaping and delivering digital strategies, driving...
Telematics software highlighting machine data

Finning credits VisionLink with driving major idle time reductions

FINNING has revealed that customers across the UK and Ireland have seen gains on fuel efficiency of up to 47% and a reduction in...

Keepmoat to utilise JCB’s LiveLink across all sites

KEEPMOAT has adopted a JCB digital tool to cut carbon emissions across all of its live construction sites nationwide. The housebuilder will deploy JCB's LiveLink...

Software innovation helps site managers plan ahead

WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has revealed that Trimble software supplied by SITECH has provided major benefits to site managers in...
Construction machine on haulage vehicle

Inverness firm sees efficiency gains after implementing Podfather software

INVERNESS-based UBCivils has implemented Podfather software in an attempt to streamline the management of its haulage operations. Supporting infrastructure, energy, and construction projects, UBCivils completes...
Laptop showing Nixon Hire customer portal

Sustainable site specialist has finger on the Pulse with new customer portal

NIXON Hire has announced the launch of Pulse, an online portal that offers customers insight into energy use, carbon impact, and cost performance linked to...
Bart Kulej, George Burns and David Owens of GBSS Civil Engineering

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...

Trimble Ready option available for new line of Hyundai dozers

TRIMBLE and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of a Trimble Ready 3D option for the new line of Hyundai HD130A bulldozers for customers...

Groundworks contractor deploys Podfather technology for highways works

GROUNDWORK and drainage specialist C P Dynes has implemented Edinburgh-based Podfather fleet logistics software to help manage the movement of hundreds of cubic tonnes...

JCB adds new features to telematics portal

JCB has announced the launch of some new features in its LiveLink telematics portal. Launched in 2011 and now with over 300,000 machines monitored by...

SANY becomes latest manufacturer to embrace CESAR ECV initiative

SANY has been confirmed as the latest distributor in the UK to fit CESAR and Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) as standard to its machines. The firm...
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...

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...

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 &...
Wheel loader belonging to Stevens Equipment Rental

Safety first: SER invests in collision warning system

STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has announced it has become the first Finning UK & Ireland customer to purchase a Cat 972 wheel loader with...

Mecalac launches new transmission for crawler skid excavators

MECALAC has announced that its 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR tracked skid excavators are now equipped with ‘Speed Control’ travel management system as standard. This new...
3D machine control system on excavator

Develon and Leica Geosystems extend 3D machine control solution to all 9 Series crawlers

DEVELON and Leica Geosystems have announced that the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution is now available as an aftermarket kit for all Develon...
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...

‘Field to finish’ solutions to be demonstrated by tech specialist at Hillhead 2022

TRIMBLE technology partner SITECH UK and Ireland is bringing a simulator to Hillhead 2022 to give visitors the chance to experience the Trimble Earthworks...
SITECH UK & Ireland and Flannery Plant Hire

SITECH and Flannery Plant Hire team up for Remembrance Day tribute

SITECH UK & Ireland and Flannery Plant Hire joined forces to commemorate Remembrance Day in a special event for the Corps of Royal Engineers. The...
Podfather and Aggregate Industries

Logistics software brings sustainability and performance gains for Aggregate Industries

EDINBURGH-based tech company Podfather has revealed that Aggregate Industries has rolled out new logistics software to support sustainable working and improve operational performance. The concrete...
DJI Dock 2

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...
Komatsu Smart Construction Edge solution

AI integration helps give Komatsu Smart Construction the Edge

KOMATSU has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with tech giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain...

Tech upgrade aims to help customers get more out of Cat machines

FINNING has upgraded Cat customers to a new software solution that delivers insights into fuel use and operational efficiency. A new version of VisionLink is now...

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...
Carlisle Southern Link Road

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...