Plant machinery and farm vehicles worth around £200,000 have been recovered in Dover following an operation led by Kent Police’s Rural Task Force.

National Highways has appointed GeoPura as part of a major hydrogen deal for the Lower Thames Crossing project.

Balfour Beatty has completed a trial of Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) technology as part of its mission to reduce emissions across its rail operations.

Gravis Robotics has raised $23M (£17m) to bring its autonomous earthmoving tech to the UK US, and EU.

A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month.

To mark its 80th anniversary, JCB has shared a series of images charting its history from a lock-up garage in Staffordshire to a global manufacturing company.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has warned that the government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes is at risk unless it fixes severe delays at Gateway 2.

Carey London’s plant transport vehicles’ licence allowance has been halved after one of its drivers struck a bridge and knocked off an 8-tonne excavator.

Wates believes hydrogen will be a major contributor to its carbon reduction plans after trialling a JCB generator powered by the fuel.

Sitesurvai, an AI-powered assistant, has been launched to help users identify the right powered access rental equipment for construction sites

Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is an alternative fuel that can help the sector significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

Construction firms looking to cut their operational CO2 emissions shouldn’t wait for widespread plant electrification, or the advent of green hydrogen because there are many ways to improve plant productivity now.

Cementation Skanska is mandating the installation of AI-backed human form recognition cameras on its fleet of large-diameter piling rigs and cranes after a successful trial.

From cab-less excavators to autonomous dump truck fleets, the construction equipment sector is helping create a more efficient and greener industry.

The construction equipment sector is raising productivity levels through tech investment. Peter Haddock talks to plant’s digital innovators.

Countryside has introduced anti-collision technology from Safety Shield to prevent accidents on its housebuilding sites.

At Futureworx, Plantforce Rentals showed how it is remotely monitoring site work in real time.

Owners of construction plant urged to be prepared for red diesel rules changes that come into effect from 1 April 2022.