Finning buys John F Hunt power business

Finning UK & Ireland has acquired John F Hunt Power Group, including temporary-power specialist John F Hunt Power and equipment manufacturer Morris Machinery. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition does not include John F Hunt Group Ltd, the construction business that… The post Finning buys John F Hunt power business appeared first on Construction News.

Finning buys John F Hunt Power Group

Finning UK & Ireland has acquired generator rental company John F Hunt Power Group, along with new and secondhand equipment dealer Morris Machinery.

Aggregates firm fined £24k after worker dies from crush injuries

Building material supplier Gill Aggregates has been fined £24,000 after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries from machinery at its depot. Production operative Manjit Kumar, 34, was working for Kent firm Gill Aggregates at its depot on Halyard Street, Dagenham, on 24 June 2020 when… The post Aggregates firm fined £24k after worker dies from crush injuries appeared first on Construction News.

The Practical Choices That Keep Industrial Operations Running Smoothly

The post The Practical Choices That Keep Industrial Operations Running Smoothly appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Keeping an industrial operation running smoothly often depends on a long list of practical decisions that are easy to overlook. While major machinery and production systems naturally receive attention, smaller choices around maintenance, cleanliness, materials, and day-to-day processes can have just as much influence on reliability. Problems rarely arise from one isolated issue, meaning businesses […]

Why Warehouse Floor Flatness Should Be Checked Before Introducing Automation

The post Why Warehouse Floor Flatness Should Be Checked Before Introducing Automation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A warehouse floor is more than a surface beneath racking and machinery. It is a working foundation for people, forklifts, pallet trucks and increasingly, automated systems. When its condition is overlooked, small variations in the concrete can lead to vibration, equipment wear and inefficient operations. Whether you are planning a new installation or reviewing an […]

Mechanical Engineering: A Beginner's Guide

Attention all aspiring engineers! Are you fascinated by the inner workings of machinery and interested in designing and improving mechanical systems? If so, a career in mechanical engineering might be the perfect fit for you!

CN - Are 3D-printed homes about to hit the mainstream, 05122022

There has been a recent uplift in the creation of and interest in 3D-printed developments. As the construction industry tries to keep up with the government's affordable-housing targets and the deadline for Net Zero gets closer, could 3D-printed homes provide some of the answers to the issues facing the Housing development sector - and what do contractors and developers need to know when using 3D-printing technology in this space?

CN - Plant and machinery brought into Building Safety regime, 21122022

Plant and machinery will now be included in the new regulatory regime for high-risk buildings ushered in by the Building Safety Act

Akla Gelen - Incredible modern construction technology, 12102022

This video shows a compilation of machinery being used on construction projects including: hydraulic staircase mould, slipform concrete kerbs and barriers, precast wall concrete panels, high-tip dumper and a concrete recycling robot!

Crossrail Railway Systems: Track installation between Royal Oak Portal and Bond Street

This video highlights the latest fit-out activity underway in the tunnels between Royal Oak Portal and Bond Street. To support permanent track installation in the west, a concrete shuttle is used to transport concrete from a temporary railhead at Westbourne Park.

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Watford Plant & Grab Hire LTD

"Watford Plant & Grab Hire Ltd for all your Plant,Muck away, Grab Hire and Aggregate needs. We cover Watford, St Albans, Rickmansworth, Hemel Hempstead and all surrounding areas. Establised since 2011, we are a well-established local firm with a reputation for quality that few other grab hire companies in the region can hope to match. We have our own fleet of vehicles and machinery ready to be dispatched to our valued domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. Whatever your particular requirements might be, we will put together a tailored hire package that works for you."

International Plant Sales

The IPS team are product specialists and have worked in the industry for many years. We can tell you in an instant the machines we have in stock, their technical specification and history. Need shipping? No problem, as we can also arrange for world-wide delivery. International Plant Sales is not an agency or re-seller. Each of our machines are being sold directly by the owner, the H. E. Services Group. This means that you are guaranteed a young machine in excellent condition at a great price. We also sell used Diggerland machinery including: Komatsu Excavators, Skid Steer Loaders and JCB 3CX Backhoe Loaders. Diggerland machines have low hours and are in pristine condition as they have never been used on a construction site.