‘Plant Hire’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Keen cyclist launches pothole repair product from Ronacrete, which we summarised at the time by saying "Cyclist launches RonaRoad EcoPatch pothole repair in the UK in response to the dangers of the growing problem of unrepaired holes in the road.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release RonaRoad EcoPatch Pothole Repair in the Highlands from Ronacrete: "Trial of RonaRoad EcoPatch Pothole Repair on a local authority roads in Aberdeenshire has result are now using the product for pothole repair.".

In September 2011, we covered the news from Abloy UK - take a look at Abloy Smartair access control for primary school which says: "Abloy UK has provided an innovative access control solution for a new primary school in South Gloucestershire, helping to balance freedom of movement with building security and pupil safety.".

Take a look also at the news release from Grant Engineering (UK), Vortex boiler house and larger outdoor modules , as well as PVC-U recycling back up to pre-recession levels from PVC Recycling , and Clements Plant Hire upgrades with Kubota from Kubota (UK).

Latest stories...

Planning and specifying drainage systems (September 2011)

Roger Brigham, Bespoke Design Manager for ACO Building Drainage, explains the importance of planning and specifying drainage systems correctly at the design stage.

Maccaferri retaining walls hide treatment works (September 2011)

Geotechnical specialists Maccaferri is building a series of earth retaining walls at the new Glencorse Water Treatment works in Midlothian

Speedy service from Network VEKA (September 2011)

Network VEKA partnership with Speedy Hire provides VEKA Members with easy access to specialised tool and equipment hire.

Hydrotech structural waterproofing for Park Inn. (September 2011)

Hydrotech MM6125 Structural Waterproofing from Alumasc has been specified for Aberdeen's Park Inn commercial development, designed by Richard Murphy Architects.

Fulton modulating burner trial at university (September 2011)

Trials conducted at Cardiff University of a modulating burner supplied by Fulton, used to raise steam for autoclave sterilisation and supply-air humidification for research facilities.

Axion Consulting for waste management Health Check (September 2011)

Resource recovery specialists Axion Consulting and independent waste management experts 360 Environmental launch a 'Health Check' service to help Material Recovery Facilities managers.

Improving safety of trailer and mobile units (September 2011)

The National Construction College (NCC) launch a new course to help improve the safety of construction workers who are responsible for towing trailers and mobile towable units.

Sarnafil cool roofs reduce aircon costs and UHIE (September 2011)

Rising summer temperatures mean commercial buildings rely on costly and carbon-heavy airconditioning to keep office space cool.

Clements Plant Hire upgrades with Kubota

Clements Plant and Tool Hire upgrade its equipment fleet with the latest Kubota mini excavators.
CG Power chooses Hewden for crane and plant hire

Hewden is to provide plant and equipment hire and site support for a number of major power installation contracts being carried out by CG Power Solutions UK.