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...
Hitachi machines at ScotPlant 2024

New Hitachi development aims to ‘transform’ fleet management

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has launched a new 'all-in-one' fleet management system, designed to empower its dealer network and customers by streamlining their...

Hitachi offers solution to meet mixed-fleet data demand

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has revealed moves to improve the 'ease and frequency' of which machine data and analysis is accessed. The manufacturer...
Bobcat loader remote-control system

Bobcat to launch loader remote-control system

BOBCAT is to launch a new system for its range of compact loaders, which will allow for the operator to control their machine remotely. The...
Leica Geosystems and DEVELON partnership

DEVELON and Leica Geosystems launch integrated 3D machine guidance system for excavators

LEICA Geosystems and DEVELON have launched the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the latest excavator models. The system is...
Ball Eye Quarry in Matlock, Derbyshire

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'...
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner to release 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators

LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner on 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators

LEICA Geosystems and LiuGong have announced a collaboration to offer a new kit designed to streamline the installation of Leica’s MC1 3D system on...

Doosan to showcase ‘All-in-One Platform’ for smart construction

DOOSAN is set to unveil the new generation XiteCloud ‘All-in-One Platform’ for smart construction at bauma 2022. In 2019 in South Korea, the manufacturer introduced...
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...
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...

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 ...
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...
Dynapac and Leica Geosystems launch automated steering and screed edge control for asphalt pavers

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...
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....

Positive VIBES for Scots construction sector firms

Two companies working in the Scottish construction sector have had their green credentials recognised after being named as finalists in VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.
Hire Awards of Excellence trophy

Award recognition for JCB’s machine safety innovation

JCB has won an award for a machine safety aid on its Loadall telehandlers. The ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ for JCB INTELLISENSE was...

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...

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...
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...

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...

Safety tech specialist launches recruitment drive after investing in new HQ

SPILLARD Safety Systems, which supplies equipment including cameras and human detection systems, has invested more than £200,000 into a new HQ in Four Ashes. The...
Gareth McGuinness, GAP

GAP appoints chief technology officer to advance digital capability

GARETH McGuinness has been appointed chief technology officer (CTO) at GAP Hire Solutions. GAP said Gareth has extensive experience in shaping and delivering digital strategies, driving...

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...

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...

New partnership has R&R on the right track

FAMILY-run tracking specialist R&R Direct has become the sole UK deployment partner of telematics giant Trackunit. The business will install, manage and provide aftercare services...
Bobcat's Machine IQ telematics platform

New Bobcat telematics feature takes security ‘to the next level’

BOBCAT has added a new Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature on the company’s Machine IQ telematics platform. This new feature allows customers in Europe to remotely...

ABAX unveils ‘first of its kind’ inventory management solution

TELEMATICS specialist ABAX has announced the launch of ABAX Smart Inventory, described as a 'unique' van store inventory solution. ABAX Smart Inventory provides real-time oversight...
Police using phone to check status of equipment

Datatag shortlisted for British Security Awards 2026

DATATAG has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Technology Project of the Year category at the British Security Awards 2026 for RAPID, which...
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...
Mark Watters founder of Shareplant

Fair Share: machine rental app launched

Shareplant has now been in operation for eleven months. The application allows users to list operated or self-drive equipment priced per day or hour.