The Thomas Group is a well-known group of companies providing a range of services to the construction industry, including plant hire, haulage, tool hire, accommodation, and GPS machine control services. The company is committed to giving back to the community, and one of the charities that they have partnered with …
Read More »Game-changing innovative 3D collision safety solution integration will make UK debut at Plantworx
Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon announce ‘game-changing’ innovative 3D collision safety solution integration with Xwatch Safety Solutions. Automatic height, depth and slew hydraulic control for excavators to protect both concealed and visible heavy construction assets and infrastructure Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions have jointly developed a new solution to …
Read More »Volvo CE EC380E HR makes light work of demolition
A custom-made quick-change boom system on its Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) EC380E HR is helping German demolition and earthworks specialist Austen GmbH make light work of demolition projects, whatever the reach requirements. The toughest demolition jobs demand the ultimate in heavy-duty demolition machinery – and the Volvo EC380E HR, …
Read More »CECE welcomes first step towards EU harmonisation of road circulation of mobile machinery
The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) welcomes today’s proposal for a regulation to harmonise requirements on approval and market surveillance of non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) travelling on public roads. The road circulation legislation was published today by the European Commission after years of preparation. This represents a potential economic …
Read More »SAMOTER 2023: Technology and Innovation – For the Construction Site of the Future
Road building takes centre stage in the SaMoTer LAB demo area. Machinery and technologies will be at work from CGT Caterpillar, Develon, Dynapac-Fayat Group, Incofin, Komatsu, Leica Geosystems, Spring Machine Control, Topcon Positioning, SITECH-Spektra A Trimble Company and Way. Verona, 31 March 2023 – SaMoTer, the site machinery exhibition scheduled …
Read More »Big 5 Construct Ethiopia brings the world, 100+ exhibitors from over 15 countries to Ethiopia’s booming construction industry
Ethiopia’s construction market size will exceed $41 billion, increasing by more than 8% over 2023-2026 Registration to attend the Big 5 Construct Ethiopia is now open Event endorsed by the Ethiopian Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure Ethiopia, 29 March 2023: The twelfth edition of Addisbuild, now in the global portfolio …
Read More »Plantworx Get Connected Technology Zone: Driving the Future of Construction Equipment
From June 13th to 15th, 2023, the East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough will be buzzing with excitement as industry leaders, manufacturers, and plant specifiers come together to showcase the latest equipment, technologies, and techniques in the construction industry. The construction industry has come a long way …
Read More »Six Decades and Counting: Veteran CONEXPO-CON/AGG Attendee Leonard McCurley on North America’s Largest Construction Trade Show
MILWAUKEE & LAS VEGAS – The largest construction show in North America just wrapped, as CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 brought more than 2.8 million square feet of exhibit space and more than 1,800 exhibitors to Las Vegas from March 14-18. After the difficulties faced since the previous time the industry gathered for …
Read More »Murphy Plant mandates Xwatch Safety Solutions on its fleet moving forwards…
Murphy Plant is one of the largest providers of plant, transport and equipment in the UK, managing and maintaining more than £100 million worth of plant, transport and specialist equipment. It is a part of J. Murphy and Sons Limited – a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company. The …
Read More »UK Imports and Exports of Construction and Earthmoving equipment – Q4 2022
Summary In the fourth quarter of 2022, exports of construction and earthmoving equipment recorded the highest quarterly level of trade since 2013 (since trade has been monitored) in both £ value and tonnage shipped terms. For 2022 overall, the level of exports were close to the high levels seen in …
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