Construction Fuel Management: Cutting Costs on Job Sites

The post Construction Fuel Management: Cutting Costs on Job Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fuel is one of the largest variable costs on any construction project. Between running excavators, dumpers, generators, and a full fleet of support vehicles, diesel consumption adds up fast—and on tighter margins, it can quietly eat into profitability before anyone notices.   But with the right approach to fuel management, contractors can make meaningful savings without […]

Port of Tilbury showcases hydrogen power as alternative to diesel on construction sites

A demonstration held at the Port of Tilbury highlighted how hydrogen is being deployed on large construction projects to replace diesel generators and fuel heavy machinery. The post Port of Tilbury showcases hydrogen power as alternative to diesel on construction sites appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

JCB and CESAR add emissions checking

JCB has adopted security tracking system CESAR's Emissions Compliance Verification, making it easier to confirm the emissions category of its RS generators.

Finning Power Rental launches generator rebuild programme

Finning Power Rental (FPR) has launched a rebuild programme for its large rental generators to improve fleet availability, as demand for temporary power solutions continues to rise. The post Finning Power Rental launches generator rebuild programme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Regenerated power: Finning rebuilds generators

Finning Power Rental (FPR) has launched a rebuild programme for its large rental generators to improve fleet availability as demand for temporary power solutions continues to rise.

EDF - EPR technology that will power Hinkley Point C & Sizewell C, 21072016

An introduction to the EPR technology that will power the new nuclear power stations at Hinkley Point C & Sizewell C EPRs – also known as European Pressurised Water Reactors – are based on tried and tested nuclear reactor designs, enhanced with technological improvements. The EPR is a third generation Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). EDF already runs 58 PWRs in France, as well as Sizewell B in Suffolk, and there are 277 successfully operating around the world.

EDF - Take a tour of Sizewell B nuclear power station

Ever wondered what it's like inside a nuclear power station? Join Graduate Apprentice Poppy Able on a tour of Sizewell B power station.

Student Energy - Hydropower 101, 18052015

Hydropower or hydroelectricity refers to the conversion of energy from flowing water into electricity

Engineering with Rosie - Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels: The True Cost of Energy, 23122021

This video talks through all of the components that make up the cost of energy from various sources, and talks about other values beyond just the cost. What happens when the sun goes down and we still want to use electricity? What will the future look like with more wind and solar in the grid? And further beyond when we have a lot more batteries and other energy storage available?

Tom Scott - The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't, 13122021

The Thames Barrier is a wonder of engineering. If it fails, then London floods. Here's how the engineers there make sure it doesn't fail. More about the Thames Barrier: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-thames-barrier