Two-year smart detection trial on plant equipment hailed a success

FINNING UK & Ireland has teamed up with Flannery Plant Hire to trial a smart detection system capable of alerting operators if someone is too...

SMT GB appointed distributor for Unicontrol 3D machine control system

SMT GB has been appointed as a Unicontrol distributor in Britain, with the 3D machine control system said to be capable of being retrofitted...

Scottish social housing developer makes major investment in machine technology

SOCIAL housing developer First Endeavour LLP has invested in a range of machine technology from SITECH UK & Ireland to optimise time and productivity. The...

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...

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...

Spreading the news about machine safety

SPREADER plate and crane mat firm Outriggerpads has introduced a new calculator for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), designed to promote the safe...
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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...

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...
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...
AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield S.T.R.E.A.M_App

‘Revolutionary’ safety app targets People Plant Interface risk

A partnership between AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield Global has resulted in the launch of an AI-powered app, described as a 'game-changer' in the quest...
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...
Bart Vingerhoets

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,...

Balfour Beatty mandates human recognition cameras on certain machinery

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery...

New ‘van stock’ feature aims to transform visibility of rental parts for hire firms

RENTAL software supplier MCS has developed a new feature which allows hire companies to keep track of stock availability and quantities held in vans. By...

Bobcat Machine IQ systems now available as subscription service

BOBCAT has launched its new Machine IQ telematics subscription service in Europe and Israel. Designed to connect customers to machine information anytime and anywhere, the...
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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...
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...

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...
Jennings BCE invests in Cat VisionLink technology

Fleet management investment pays dividends for Jennings BCE

FINNING has revealed how it used Cat VisionLink technology to deliver 'significant' reductions in idle time and increased profitability for Jennings BCE. VisionLink is a...

Leading the charge: battery technology highlighted at A-Plant event

THE growing role of electrification in the construction machinery sector was highlighted this week as A-Plant hosted its inaugural Battery Power Seminar. The London event...
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....

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...
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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...
Liebherr automation

Liebherr scoops innovation award for autonomous operations system

LIEBHERR has won a bauma innovation award in the Digitalisation category for its Autonomous Operations solution. Liebherr Autonomous Operations is an autonomous system for wheel...

A suit that’s tailored for construction sites

An exoskeleton suit could revolutionise the construction industry in America when it is released next year, and its developers ‘absolutely’ expect the technology to reach Europe.

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...

MEWP operator app a ‘game-changer’ for industry

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Denmark-based member firm Trackunit has agreed a partnership to create a new digital operator app called ePAL,...
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Plantforce invests over £1 million in advanced machine control technology

PLANTFORCE has invested in over £1 million worth of advanced machine control technology from SITECH, equipping its new Wigan depot with Trimble Earthworks. The investment...
Windcrane Wind Report

New wind data system aids site planning

A Glasgow-based firm has launched a ‘new and improved’ wind speed data system for construction sites. Windcrane said its mobile app is designed to improve...
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Sunbelt Rentals ramps up digital transformation journey

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Europe has teamed up with digital consultancy iMMERSIVE to deliver a multi-cloud Salesforce implementation programme. The initiative is currently live in...