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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Hire giant embarks on CESAR ECV upgrade programme
SUNBELT Rentals has become the first plant hire company to upgrade its existing fleet with the CESAR ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) Scheme.
The CESAR ECV...
Quarry Fly Day event showcases benefits of drone technology
SITECH and Collins Earthworks recently hosted an event to highlight the benefits of drone technology for site mapping and data analytics.
Held at Collins Earthworks'...
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...
Xwatch launches ‘most advanced’ telematics and safety platform yet
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced the launch of its 'most advanced and fully integrated' telematics and safety platform to date.
Developed with mixed-fleet technology specialist...
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...
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...
Getting to know…Ian Barnes
IAN Barnes, head of business at SITECH UK and Ireland, fell into the plant industry through his self-proclaimed product geekiness and detail.
Starting as a...
Leica RTC series ‘sets new benchmark’ in scanning accuracy
LEICA Geosystems has launched the new RTC series of terrestrial laser scanners.
The Leica RTC300, 500, and 700 series is said to combine the 'speed,...
Digital marketplace for machinery hire tipped to help speed up builds
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Liebherr and Leica form partnership over machine control solutions
LIEBHERR and Leica Geosystems have entered into a strategic partnership, which will see Liebherr wheeled and crawler excavators of generations 6 and 8 optionally...
Extra Edge: Komatsu Smart Construction integrates AI in latest product
KOMATSU has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with tech giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain...
Safety-grade system aims to make zero-strike vision a reality
XWATCH Safety Solutions and RodRadar, developer of the Live Dig Radar (LDR), have announced what is being described as the industry’s first safety-grade solution...
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...
Komatsu Smart Construction to offer ‘industry-first’ bespoke solutions
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has revealed plans to enhance the manufacturing process of the excavator range to offer the first ‘bespoke’...
Machine control tech speeds up sustainable drainage project near Glasgow
SITECH UK and Ireland has revealed that Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) has been able to complete a sustainable drainage pond for Scottish Water in...
Digital technology benefits highlighted at new SITECH academy
SITECH UK & Ireland, authorised dealer of Trimble civil construction field systems, recently invited customers interested in adopting digital tools to a specialist technology...
Detection capability innovations to take centre stage at Futureworx 2022
ORGANISERS of Futureworx 2022 have revealed that a number of exhibitors will be showcasing new technologies designed to improve detection capabilities.
Advancements in sensors and...
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...
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....
Bobcat launches new Machine IQ telematics system
BOBCAT has announced the launch of the company’s new Machine IQ telematics system, which the manufacturer revealed connects customers to information about their machine ...
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...
ABAX to demonstrate latest digital innovations at ScotPlant 2026
FOLLOWING a successful launch at the Executive Hire Show in February, ABAX will be demonstrating its ABAX Site Operations solution at ScotPlant 2026.
The system provides a...
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...
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...
SITECH to launch ‘all-in-one’ system at Plantworx 2023
SITECH UK and Ireland will be launching the Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module at Plantworx 2023 from June 13-15.
The product provides grade control, construction surveying...
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...
