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AfPA: Enhancing safety around mobile plant and equipment

Roads Online

Across the road construction and maintenance sector, safety is not just a priority – it’s a foundational commitment, particularly when working in close proximity to mobile plant and equipment. In the 2021-22 financial year, 3840 serious claims were linked to mobile plant machinery, including 10 fatalities.

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CEA JCB: Electric excellence

Roads Online

JCB has pioneered a range of 100 per cent electric machinery as it works towards a more sustainable future. Just as electric vehicles on roads are becoming routine, the use of electric machinery in green construction and agriculture is also on the rise.

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Preventative maintenance is key to cost management and staff welfare

New Civil Engineer

In construction, any machinery breakdown or failure can result in enforced and unplanned downtime, causing financial loss to both the company and the project and lower rates of productivity. The post Preventative maintenance is key to cost management and staff welfare appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Matthews Brothers Engineering: Never too late to learn

Roads Online

As George Collins, Western Sprayer Operator RPQ can attest, the renowned reliability and efficiency of Matthews Brothers Engineerings road construction machinery is matched only by the companys extensive training and support services. G eorge Collins is as experienced as they come.

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Lower Thames Crossing to lead switch to hydrogen fuelled plant

Construction Enquirer

National Highways has committed to pioneering the largest-ever use low-carbon hydrogen construction plant on the planned Lower Thames Crossing mega project. If the plans are approved, construction is currently expected to start in 2026. If the plans are approved, construction is currently expected to start in 2026.

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A 6-step Guide to Improving Your Preventive Maintenance Program

Construction Marketing

A preventive maintenance program is one of the key aspects of keeping your plant running smoothly. If you’re a maintenance manager working in a highly reactive working environment, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your Preventive Maintenance Program, right? But it can be difficult and overwhelming.

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How To Enhance Construction Machinery Performance 

CCR Magazine

How can you ensure your construction machinery operates at peak efficiency, delivering maximum output while minimizing costs and downtime? Optimal equipment performance is essential for the timely completion of any construction project. What Is A Construction Machinery?