- McCloskey showcases the S190 dual powered screener with a Cat engine and electric motor at Conexpo
25/04/2023
Dual power and high production, the track mounted S190 screener is a big hit for McCloskey International at Conexpo
Continue reading - How can we find a pothole before it appears
21/04/2023
Using Severn Partnerships Leica Geosystems mobile mapping solutions to survey the road safely for that tiny crack is the start of the problem.
Continue reading - Alliance shows just how our sector can make a difference
15/03/2023
The fast pace of the rental sector that dominates our industry has seen just how important it is to deliver a successful and competitive market that is unique to the UK construction sector.
Continue reading - What does a connected future look like for the earthworks sector
15/02/2023
Connected assets, autonomy, digital plant managers, integrated mobilisation, designing models for machines, and AI human recognition are all part of how you deliver modern, safe, and efficient earthworks projects. It's a complex process that starts with adding in the infrastructure a site needs before a piece of earthmoving equipment even arrives.
Continue reading - Flannery reveals positive training and carbon reduction impacts fuelled by data Peter Haddock talks to Strategic Manager Chris Matthew
13/02/2023
For some time, I have been following the journey of Flannery Plant Hire as it embraces technologies like 3D machine control from the likes of Leica Geosystems and Trimble and invests in advanced laser safety solutions from xWatch Safety Solutions.
Continue reading - Thwaites showcases its 3 tonne electric dumper prototype on the Executive Hire Show Innovation Trail
10/02/2023
Peter Haddock talks to Andrew Sabin of Thwaites Dumpers about the new prototype, which is the first of its class in the industry and will be Made in the UK.
Continue reading - Elite GSS light up the Innovation Trail with a new HighVis Ballast Block at the Executive Hire Show
09/02/2023
Peter Haddock talks to Kris Heard about this simple and very effective innovation that is already reducing carbon emissions due to its lightweight design.
Continue reading - Green Hydrogen is key to delivering Net Zero and future careers
24/01/2023
In 2022 the word Hydrogen was everywhere, with key prototype machines launched at Bauma from Liebherr and Hyundai, quickly followed by a special Hydrogen press event from JCB revealing and operating its Hydrogen machines and mobile refuelling solution.
Continue reading - Disrupting road building Peter Haddock talks to Dr Joanna White Roads Development Director at National Highways
18/11/2022
On 28th September this year, National Highways announced the formation of the Roads Research Alliance (RRA), incorporating researchers from Cambridge University and over 20 companies from its supply chain.
Continue reading - Mecalac launch BIG trio of Electric Machines at Bauma 2022
17/11/2022
Peter Haddock speaks to product expert Benoit Fénéon about its very big move into electric from a brand that always likes to be different from the competition. The trio can deliver some serious work on the job site as the fleet is matched together and includes a wheel loader, a wheeled excavator and a cabbed site dumper. Full details are explained in the video below.
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