New machine control solution launched for compact excavators

LEICA Geosystems has unveiled the new Leica iCON site excavator, described as a machine control solution that enables compact diggers to carry out designs...
Andy Sabin General Sales Manager Thwaites & Kevin Howells CEO Datatag ID

Support grows for CESAR security and registration scheme

DUMPER manufacturer Thwaites confirmed at Hillhead 2024 that it has become the latest firm to commit to the CESAR security and registration scheme powered...
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...

JCB and Leica Geosystems team up on new factory-fitted machine control solutions

JCB and Leica Geosystems are teaming up to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions. The solutions - known as INTELLIGRADE - will...

Covert system helps keep plant security on track

A tracking firm has revealed that plant thieves will face huge difficulties in disabling its covert security system – even in isolated sites that...

‘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...
Leica DS4000

New utility detection system helps reveal underground assets

LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica DS4000, a utility detection system said to be capable of identifying underground assets up to 60% deeper than...

Plantworx 2019 to feature dedicated Simulation Zone

PLANTWORX 2019 will feature an interactive Simulation Zone highlighting the latest technology in the construction sector, organisers have revealed. The area will feature six simulators, said...

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...
AMPS adopts CESAR ECV

AMPS adopts CESAR ECV to help address equipment theft

AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) will adopt CESAR ECV, making it available to its members to help tackle...

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...

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...
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...

AI and predictive collision warning systems set for Plantworx outing

BRIGADE Electronics has announced plans to showcase its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) range and predictive collision warning systems at Plantworx 2023 next month. Brigade’s AI...

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...

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...

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...
Develon excavator with Trimble 3D System

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...
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...

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...

Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis

LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology. GKD Technologies has...

Takeuchi adds emissions verification system to machines

TAKEUCHI Mfg UK Ltd has joined the CESAR green revolution after confirming it will include the enhanced CESAR ECV (Emission Compliance Verification) system as...

Shared intelligence tipped to help defeat plant thieves in Scotland

CONSTRUCTION and plant firms have been urged to join the newly launched Construction Watch Scotland, an alert platform designed to help fight crime including...

Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency

KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...

New app tipped to increase construction site safety

A-PLANT is launching a smartphone application designed to increase site safety and give customers full control of their equipment hire. In a bid to reduce...

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...
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...

Electric digger scoops top engineering innovation prize

JCB'S electric mini excavator has won a prestigious prize for engineering innovation. The UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering announced the manufacturer's low noise, zero emissions...
AR

Sunbelt Rentals launches free augmented reality app

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has launched a free augmented reality (AR) app in what it has said is an industry first. The free Sunbelt...