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...
Yanmar launches telematics solution for UK customers
YANMAR is introducing a fleet management system to customers in the UK and Ireland. From this month (August), the manufacturer confirmed that SmartAssist Remote...
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,...
Finning invests in advance site technology
FINNING, the UK and Ireland Caterpillar dealer, has completed the acquisition of the newly formed SITECH dealership for the UK and Ireland.
Created in June...
Technology package upgrades announced for Cat medium dozers
CATERPILLAR has introduced two new technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line.
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of...
Three-year pilot highlights benefits of fleet management solution
FLEET management software provider GearJoT is entering the wider UK construction market following a three-year pilot with Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) to help test...
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...
RodRadar and engcon collaboration to ‘transform’ excavation safety and efficiency
ENGCON has announced a strategic global collaboration with RodRadar, developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), a patented technology for real-time underground utility strike avoidance.
The...
Augmented reality tech tipped to help resolve machine issues faster
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it is offering dealer field technicians across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, the option to communicate directly...
On the right track: growing firm looks for Scottish dealers
PLANT and machinery tracking, telematics and immobilisation specialist, R&R Direct, is on the lookout for new dealers – including in Scotland - following a...
App provides Speedy solution to cutting costs
EQUIPMENT provider Speedy revealed it has teamed up with Siemens to reduce the engineering firm's hire costs with the help of a new app.
The...
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...
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...
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...
Hitachi unveils new mixed-fleet telematics system
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has launched a new mixed-fleet telematics system.
CTFleet Link allows customers to access a live online portal to monitor the...
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...
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...
Software innovation helps site managers plan ahead
WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has revealed that Trimble software supplied by SITECH has provided major benefits to site managers in...
Scottish contractor boosts survey capability with technology investment
CIVIL engineering and groundworks contractor Kilmac has invested in Trimble off-machine technology to enhance its survey capabilities across a range of projects throughout Scotland.
SITECH...
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...
UTS tech delivers ‘huge’ savings on link road project
TRIMBLE technology is said to be delivering 'huge' cost savings on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project in Cumbria.
SITECH UK & Ireland supplied...
Hyundai and KT to combine technologies to supply smart logistics solutions
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is teaming up with Korea Telecom (KT) to progress smart logistics solutions.
The manufacturer will use KT's 5G communication...
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...
Bobcat earns award recognition for fully autonomous concept loader
BOBCAT is celebrating after being selected as a Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner for RogueX2, an all-electric, fully autonomous concept loader.
The Red Dot...
Future technologies to be showcased at new event
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has teamed up with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a new future technology event called Futureworx.
The CEA,...
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...
AI-powered visual detection aims to improve site safety
LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution, powered by Presien.
The system detects nearby people or objects and alerts operators using sounds...
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...
Sustainable site specialist has finger on the Pulse with new customer portal
NIXON Hire has announced the launch of Pulse, an online portal that offers customers insight into energy use, carbon impact, and cost performance linked to...
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.
