Komatsu Smart Construction Remote

Komatsu makes smart solution ‘standard’ for all machine control and guidance systems

KOMATSU Smart Construction has announced that Smart Construction Remote will now be available as standard with all purchases of Komatsu-branded guidance and control systems. This...
Excavator with Xwatch Safety Solutions technology

Family business puts safety first with Xwatch investment

RIDGWAY Rentals has invested in Xwatch Safety Solutions to boost the safety and flexibility of its national hire fleet. The family-run business has fitted two...

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...
Bobcat telematics

Bobcat hits 30,000-unit European milestone for Machine IQ telematics

BOBCAT is celebrating a milestone after revealing it has sold more than 30,000 Machine IQ-connected units in Europe. Launched in 2019, the manufacturer’s proprietary telematics...

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...

Investment in technology helping to drive productivity for Akela

With demand for quality housing growing, the construction sector is having to adapt and think differently about how it can deliver against the backdrop...
Digital twin

How digital tools are revolutionising the European construction sector

Digital tools are transforming European construction, influencing project activity and management from initial design processes to delivery of completed structures. A mixed fleet of...

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...

Proactive tool can ‘cut costs and downtime’

PIRTEK'S Tyne and Wear franchise is pioneering Total Hydraulic Management (THM), a data-driven system whereby elements of the hydraulic system are tagged and monitored...
A Liebherr material handler and Volvo articulated hauler from the SER fleet.

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...

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,...
Komatsu excavators with Xwatch XW5 system

New JN Bentley excavators to be fitted with Xwatch solution

JN Bentley, part of the Mott MacDonald Group, has added 13 new Komatsu excavators to its fleet, each fitted with the Xwatch XW5 system. The...
Construction machinery telematics

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...
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...

Leica confirms 3D machine control compatibility option for Cat NGH excavators

LEICA Geosystems has announced the commercial availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors. The first customers of this...

New Liebherr app gives users access to manuals and spare parts catalogue

LIEBHERR has launched a new app that digitally provides information on machine operation and maintenance for the manufacturer's earthmoving and material handling equipment. MyAssistant...
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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...

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...

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...
Electronic Valve Control render

Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines

XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week. Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...

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...
Garry Moore, Rokbak

Seven ways Rokbak Haul Track telematics promote better fuel efficiency

ROKBAK customer support manager Garry Moore has been working with articulated haulers for nearly two decades. Here, he shares his top tips for leveraging...
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...
Datatag sponsorship of British Superbike Championship

Datatag gets on its bike to address tool theft

SECURITY marking and registration systems specialist Datatag has announced a continuation of its sponsorship of the British Superbike Championship (BSB). This year, Datatag will use...

Kubota launches ‘game-changing’ OnSite app

KUBOTA has launched a new app containing information about every machine within the manufacturer's construction range. The OnSite app works via a QR code attached...

New innovation tipped to ‘transform’ plant security

DATATAG, the delivery partner of the Construction Equipment Association's (CEA) CESAR Security Scheme, has unveiled its latest innovation of a RAPID check (Registered Assets...

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...
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...
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Better late than never

Biometric technology and cloud computing offer greater insight into onsite health and safety practices and help ensure compliance, says Ollie McGovern of Simeio DESPITE a...

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...