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2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview
2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview It’s been yet another busy year for construction, with BIM developments, greater use of modern methods of construction, looming Brexit, increas...
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DS Watson Civil Engineering (Anglia) Ltd invests in a range of Volvo excavators
DS Watson Civil Engineering (Anglia) Ltd invests in a range of Volvo excavators With its headquarters located in Beccles, Suffolk, DS Watson Civil Engineering (Anglia) Ltd has made a significant inves...
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GAP Group stocks up on Wacker Neuson dual-view dumpers
GAP Group stocks up on Wacker Neuson dual-view dumpers GAP Group investment in 6t and 9t swivel Dual View dumpers is rapidly increasing to meet on-going high utilisation levels from a wide range of in...
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Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency
Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency Achieving high quality at low costs and a reliable assistant at hand – for milling machine operators the new Wirtgen large milling mach...
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CASE launches the CX350D Long Reach Excavator
CASE launches the CX350D Long Reach Excavator CASE Construction Equipment’s new full-size CX350D LR excavator provides increased operating performance in applications that require long-distance bucket...
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Acclaim Handling awarded Health and Safety ISO 45001 accreditation
Acclaim Handling awarded Health & Safety ISO 45001 accreditation Award-winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in E...
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Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO
Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO South-Carolina-based Road Dryer, LLC, will have its experts on hand in Silver Lot 3 Booth #S6509 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 10-14, 20...
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Innovative Winter OTR Tyres will keep you going this winter
Innovative Winter OTR Tyres will keep you going this winter Tyre Boss who are a leading OTR tyre supplier, have recognised the harsh winter environments that machines and drivers have to endure and ha...
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Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020
Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020 The past year has seen considerable change across the UK’s transport industry, from the arrival of the first driverless ta...
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VolvoCE’s top 3 reasons to purchase used Volvo machinery
VolvoCE’s top 3 reasons to purchase used Volvo machinery Purchasing used equipment is a great way to compliment your fleet. Feel confident in your decision based on three important Volvo Constru...
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JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award
JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award A JCB Design Engineer is the toast of the UK today after winning a national apprentice award. Louise Meredith, 21, scooped the ti...
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Sandvik Dino DC410Ri gets an upgrade with full radio remote control
Sandvik Dino DC410Ri gets an upgrade with full radio remote control Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology presents two years’ worth of upgrades on the remote-controlled DinoTM DC400Ri surface top hammer...
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MB Crusher top tips for using skid steers, loaders and backhoe loaders to their fullest
MB Crusher top tips for using skid steers, loaders and backhoe loaders to their fullest On the construction site, small equipment, such as skid steers, loaders, and backhoe loaders, are used for colla...
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Electricity North West invests in new JCB Electric Diggers
Electricity North West invests in new JCB Electric Diggers Electricity North West – providers of power to five million people – has invested in two brand new JCB electric mini excavators....
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Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition
Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition Ron Hull Demolition Ltd of Rotherham South Yorkshire has opted for a Volvo EC480E rigged with both High Reach and in...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery appoints new dealer for Latvia and Lithuania
Hitachi Construction Machinery appoints new dealer for Latvia and Lithuania Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has announced the appointment of Alwark SIA in Latvia and Alwark UAB in Li...
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Winterising your Excavator for a cold winter
Winterising your Excavator for a cold winter Extreme low temperatures can have a significant impact on the peformance and maintenance of an excavator, so it is essential you carry out basic winterisin...
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Mecalac Construction Equipment commended in Plant and Civil Engineer Awards
Mecalac Construction Equipment commended in Plant and Civil Engineer Awards Mecalac Construction Equipment UK (CEUK) was commended as a finalist in the ‘Innovation of the Year’ category at this year’s...
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Komatsu mine clearing efforts showcased at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Komatsu mine clearing efforts showcased at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Komatsu’s mine clearing efforts to remove Anti-Personnel Landmines to be introduced as a side event of the fourth Review C...
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Williams Advanced Engineering helps JCB secure Tractor Speed World Record
Williams Advanced Engineering helps JCB secure Tractor Speed World Record Williams Advanced Engineering has worked as an important part of a project team to support JCB’s World Record attempt to build...
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Intelligent Compaction is the key to long-lasting, durable surfaces
Intelligent Compaction is the key to long-lasting, durable surfaces In the realm of road construction, compaction is considered one of the most important processes in pavement and roadway surface cons...
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A Volvo Active Care subscription is the best decision for your machine
A Volvo Active Care subscription is the best decision for your machine When maintaining high performance levels are critical to your job site, a Volvo Active Care subscription could be the key. Volvo...
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Hyundai CE reveals all-new look for A-series Wheel Loaders and Excavators
Hyundai CE reveals all-new look for A-series Wheel Loaders and Excavators During Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe’s (HCEE) annual dealer conference, at the European headquarters, a brand-ne...
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Digital Catapult weather monitoring system helping Bloodhound break the land speed record
Digital Catapult weather monitoring system helping Bloodhound break the land speed record Digital Catapult, the UK’s leading agency for the early adoption of advanced digital technologies, has b...
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Wirtgen Autopilot 2.0 speeds up Concrete Paving Projects
Wirtgen Autopilot 2.0 speeds up Concrete Paving Projects A concrete contractor from Virginia is one of the first companies in North America to upgrade to the new Wirtgen AutoPilot 2.0 for stringless c...
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Rio Tinto partnership receives accreditation for Australian-first qualification in Remote Operation
Rio Tinto partnership receives accreditation for Australian-first qualification in Remote Operation Current and future workers in the resources industry will be able to gain formal qualifications in r...
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DOKA Smart Tools making construction more economic
DOKA Smart Tools making construction more economic DOKA Smart Tools enable more efficiency and more productivity, while working at ever-increasing speeds with no loss of precision. These are the chall...
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Miles Macadam resurfaces England’s oldest and largest Salt Mine
Miles Macadam resurfaces England’s oldest and largest Salt Mine North West based specialist surfacing company, Miles Macadam has completed resurfacing works at Winsford rock salt mine – Br...
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ATG Access revolutionary Bridge Protection System delivers safety and security
ATG Access revolutionary Bridge Protection System delivers safety and security An innovative bridge protection system, which can withstand the force of a 7,500kg truck travelling at 30mph, is now avai...
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Wrekin innovative ClickLift saves time and disruption for manhole cover re-installations
Wrekin innovative ClickLift saves time and disruption for manhole cover re-installations LEADING designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist products for the civil engineering industry Wrekin Pr...
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Yotta’s Horizons to deliver Highways Asset performance reporting and valuation for Kent CC
Yotta’s Horizons to deliver Highways Asset performance reporting and valuation for Kent CC Yotta has announced it is delivering its visualised highways asset management software solution, Horizo...
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New Level Best Grade Controls for John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders
New Level Best Grade Controls for John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders Helping compact equipment operators improve productivity and machine versatility, John Deere is pleased to add three...
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Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of Transportation and Fleet Management
Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of Transportation and Fleet Management Fleet management is one of the areas that AI is disrupting. The growing need to put driver safety first without com...
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South China Connected Auto and Smart Transport Expo – Castex 2020 announced
South China Connected Auto and Smart Transport Expo – Castex 2020 announced Today, at the Organizers Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony in Guangzhou, China, after months of intense...
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Orca Hub unveils AI and robotics research for offshore infrastructure work
Orca Hub unveils AI and robotics research for offshore infrastructure work A consortium of five universities, working with 35 industrial and innovation partners, has unveiled the latest results from i...
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New Cat D5 Dozer delivers next gen performance and productivity-boosting tech
New Cat D5 Dozer delivers next gen performance and productivity-boosting tech The new Cat D5 Dozer offers superior performance and the broadest choice of easy-to-use technology features to help you ge...
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German tree farm putting Volvo’s first electric compact wheel loader to the test
German tree farm putting Volvo’s first electric compact wheel loader to the test Leick Baumschulen is testing the first L25 Electric compact wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment, findi...
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Hitachi forestry excavator offers speed and stability for Mivois Environment in France
Hitachi forestry excavator offers speed and stability for Mivois Environment in France French contractor Schmitt TP has invested in a Hitachi ZX135USL-6 forestry machine for environmental activities c...
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48 years in the recycled aggregates business
48 years in the recycled aggregates business In October 1970, a 17-year-old Mike Broad, fresh out of education at Wigan Grammar School, secured his first job with local, family-owned quarrying and agg...
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Vermeer launches innovative XR2 Vacuum Excavator
Vermeer launches innovative XR2 Vacuum Excavator Vermeer continues to propel the utility industry forward with the introduction of a new advancement in hydro-excavation. The Vermeer XR2 vacuum excavat...
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Boels Rental invests €29 million for Europe wide JCB Hire Fleet
Boels Rental invests €29 million for Europe wide JCB Hire Fleet Leading European plant and tool hire company Boels Rental has placed its biggest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine flee...
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Gordon Bow Plant Hire invests in the future with Volvo Construction Equipment
Gordon Bow Plant Hire invests in the future with Volvo Construction Equipment Gordon Bow Plant Hire Ltd of Broxburn, West Lothian, has added ten new Volvo EC140E excavators for the very first time, as...
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Modular construction can help to solve the UK housing crisis
Modular construction can help to solve the UK housing crisis Modular Construction is not a new concept, but has been used all around the world for decades. In the UK this method of construction has re...
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KB Group expands loader fleet with Hitachi Premium Rental in Amsterdam
KB Group expands loader fleet with Hitachi Premium Rental in Amsterdam The KB Group has expanded its fleet of Hitachi construction machinery with the delivery of two new wheel loaders – a medium ZW310...
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Hyundai CE Europe unveils a trio of Stage V compliant HL900 wheel loaders
Hyundai CE Europe unveils a trio of Stage V compliant HL900 wheel loaders Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) kick starts the HL900 A-series with three Stage V compliant wheel loaders: the HL...
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JCB wins a major order for their new electric mini excavator from A-Plant
JCB wins a major order for their new electric mini excavator from A-Plant JCB has announced it has secured its biggest fleet deal to date for its brand new electric mini excavator – just weeks after g...
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Construction connectivity: the best is yet to come for Volvo CE
Construction connectivity: the best is yet to come for Volvo CE Volvo Construction Equipment may have helped the Volvo Group reach a major milestone with 1 million connected assets, but they are alrea...
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Metso launches new Nordtrack mobile crushing and screening range
Metso launches new Nordtrack mobile crushing and screening range Metso expands its mobile crushing and screening solutions offering for the aggregates industry with an extensive new product portfolio....
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Metcalfe Farms brings in the harvest with Volvo Construction Equipment
Metcalfe Farms brings in the harvest with Volvo Construction Equipment Metcalfe Farms Ltd, the heavy haulage and farming concern based at Leyburn, North Yorkshire, has purchased a Volvo L180H loading...
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John Deere introduces Mechanical Angle Blade for 950K and 1050K Crawler Dozers
John Deere introduces Mechanical Angle Blade for 950K and 1050K Crawler Dozers Developed based on customer feedback, John Deere now manufactures the mechanical angle blade for the 950K and 1050K crawl...
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