Technology
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MixPilot will monitor concrete consistency across Heidelberg’s nationwide delivery fleet. The rollout follows live trials covering different vehicles, operating conditions, and UK concrete specifications.
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Padeswood’s carbon capture build has moved into major groundworks delivery. More than 600 piles and 60,000 tonnes of aggregate now support the planned cement works capture facility.
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Greenheys adds specialist laboratory capacity to Manchester’s expanding science district. The fully electric building will house UK Biobank’s headquarters, laboratories, offices, and extensive biological sample collection.
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GEDA has launched a battery lift for wind turbine construction. The SH 250 W can carry two people to heights of 210 metres during construction and operation.
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Bell Plant has expanded its excavator fleet with JCB machines. The order covers 140X and 220X tracked models for housebuilding, civil engineering, groundworks, and external hire.
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Construction teams lose eight working weeks annually finding project information. A UK and Ireland study links fragmented systems with rework, manual administration, and reduced project value.
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JN Civils has opened major materials recovery capacity in Blackpool. The new plant will process excavation waste into graded sands and aggregates at up to 150 tonnes per hour.
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Revizto has opened project model data to secure external integrations. New API and AI connectivity tools will support dashboards, procurement, cost control, handover, and enterprise automation.
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Fischer has launched concrete screws for electrical and HVAC installations. The FBS 4 and FBS 5 ranges combine removable installation, close edge positioning, and assessed fire resistance up to R120.
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NOCN is preparing a digital platform for workforce competence records. Employers will be able to connect qualifications, experience, behaviours, learning, and compliance evidence within one system.