Komatsu Smart Construction highlights rising demand for software

SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has reported a 44% rise in the adoption of its software as a service (SaaS) technology from...
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Machinetech appointed UK dealer for Xwatch Safety Solutions

MACHINETECH has been appointed as an authorised Xwatch Safety Solutions dealer in the UK. The agreement was sealed on the Xwatch booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in...

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...
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...
Andrews Tipper Hire using Podfather app

Podfather software helps drive tipper specialist forward

ANDREWS Tipper Hire, a supplier of tipper haulage and aggregate deliveries, is using Edinburgh-based Podfather’s logistics software to manage the transport of materials to...
Steven Mulholland CEO CPA (Construction Plant Hire Association) and Beth Abbott Marketing and Communications Manager CEA (Construction Equipment Association) celebrates CESAR's 650,000th registration landmark.

CESAR security scheme surpasses 650,000 installations

THE CESAR security scheme has reached a major milestone after surpassing 650,000 installations. The initiative, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership...
SITECH UK & Ireland Trimble technology

SITECH to showcase latest Trimble machine control solutions at Hillhead 2024

SITECH UK & Ireland will unveil Trimble’s latest advancements in machine control and guidance technology at Hillhead 2024. New offerings will include the 10-inch Trimble...

JCB updates telematics system with global mapping solution

JCB has announced that its LiveLink telematics portal has been updated to include full integration with the what3words global location system. what3words is a system...

New Hill coupler tipped to set the standard in attachment technology

HILL Engineering has announced the launch of a new coupler that the firm said can connect any hydraulic work tool 'safely and automatically' from...

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...
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Komatsu Smart Construction sees rise in adoption of digital tools

NEW data from Komatsu Smart Construction has indicated the adoption of digital tools across the construction sector is increasing. The business has seen a 'significant'...
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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...
UK & Ireland are holding interactive workshops to showcase how digital tools can improve efficiency

Finning interactive workshops to showcase latest digital tools

WORKSHOPS designed to provide customers with the chance to sample the latest digital tools are being staged by Finning UK & Ireland. Digital Toolbox Days...
TRAC vibration analysis system on Finlay screening equipment

Terex unveils new vibration analysis system for screening equipment

TEREX has announced the launch of TRAC, a vibration analysis system developed to provide clearer insight into the performance, condition and long‑term integrity of...
Construction Industry Plant Safety Group publication

New guidance released on Human Form Recognition Systems in construction

THE Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has launched a new publication in response to increased use of human form recognition systems (HFRS) in the...
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Better late than never

Biometric technology and cloud computing offer greater insight into onsite health and safety practices and help ensure compliance, says Ollie McGovern of Simeio DESPITE a...
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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,...

Develon launches expanded digital platform

DEVELON has unveiled the latest iteration of its fleet management system - MY DEVELON: a new digital platform for managing construction equipment. “Using the MY...

Komatsu offers 3D machine guidance and payload metering across digger range

KOMATSU has announced that it will offer Smart Construction’s 3D Machine Guidance Kit as a 'simple and flexible' enhancement for a range of standard...
Excavator at work at new BMW facility

Construction tech drives efficiencies at BMW plant upgrade

NATTA Building Company has been trialling Trimble Earthworks UTS on one of its excavators for the first time at a project to construct a...
Komatsu Smart Construction

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....

Blairgowrie business sings praises of first Unicontrol system

BLAIRGOWRIE-based Bryan Contractors has taken delivery of the first Unicontrol3D machine control system supplied by SMT GB. Fitted to a Volvo EC140E excavator equipped with...
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The technology needs of excavator users will naturally evolve

INTERNET connected hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly important in the construction and earthmoving industry, particularly site management. With advancements in technology,...

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...

Point of Rental Software appoints new VP of global sales

POINT of Rental Software has announced the appointment of Preston Harris as the company’s VP of global sales. He joined the company in 2015 as...

5G technology lets Doosan remotely control excavator 8500km away

DOOSAN has claimed to be the first manufacturer at bauma 2019 to use 5G technology for worldwide ‘TeleOperation’ of construction machines. The firm is operating...
Gaia Group energy management system

Award-nominated energy management system poised for PlantWorx outing

GAIA Group will make its PlantWorx debut this year with its energy management system, AutoMate®, designed to transform the way temporary site power is...

Case launches next generation SiteWatch telematics platform

CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of the next generation of its SiteWatch telematics platform. The system features a new dashboard, 'more intuitive' navigation and...

Low carbon innovation centre to help drive reduction in machinery emissions

WORK is set to begin on a new £25 million low carbon innovation centre in Midlothian, which has been tipped to significantly improve the...

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...