Hitachi to offer factory-fitted machine control solutions for Zaxis-7 excavators

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed it is now offering its Zaxis-7 excavators from 10 to 50-tonnes with factory-fitted 2D and 3D machine control...
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Putting gas-to-liquid fuel to the test

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) and Shell have joined forces to test the suitability of Shell GTL (gas-to-liquids) fuel in construction operations. The latest range...

Partnership looks to generate better data collection

THE MHM Group has announced it has stepped up its collaboration with Trackunit to address a 'significant gap' in the collection of data in...
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...

Software solutions help firms meet GDPR duties

SOFTWARE specialist inspHire is helping companies meet their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obligations by upgrading customers with the latest versions of its software. The...

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...
Surveying equipment

Wills Bros invests in advanced survey tech for A9 Dualling scheme

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has invested in advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the A9 dualling project. The landmark...
Liebherr excavator on construction site

Leica and Liebherr expand factory-integrated machine control collaboration

LEICA Geosystems and Liebherr have announced an expansion of their collaboration with the default factory integration of Leica’s sensor chain across Liebherr’s Generation 8...
J.C. Gillespie has 'transformed' the management of its operation with logistics software from Podfather

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...
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...
Leica and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X

Develon and Leica Geosystems develop 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X

LEICA Geosystems and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X smart crawler excavator. The DX225LC-7X features Full Electric Hydraulic...

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 &...

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...
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 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...

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...

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 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...
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...

Protecting your construction technology

Lisa Cheshire, inside sales specialist from Trimble provider, SITECH UK & Ireland, explains the importance of investing in a comprehensive protection plan for construction...

Online shopping made easy with Case Construction

A new online tool from Case Construction Equipment allows customers to configure their own machines with just a few simple clicks. Providing detailed information and...
Komatsu Smart Construction

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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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...
Leica Geosystems and Hyundai Construction Equipment collaborate on 3D machine guidance system

Hyundai and Leica launch 3D machine guidance system for Next Gen excavators

LEICA Geosystems and Hyundai Construction Equipment have confirmed the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the...

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...

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...
Safety-grade system for utility strike prevention

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...

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...

Hitachi and Xwatch Safety Solutions strengthen partnership

XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced that its partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) continues to grow. The company has supplied HCMUK with more than...
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...