Groundforce Shorco supports complex excavation at Aberdeen water works
Installing a large underground concrete structure is not an unusual task for any contractor working in the water industry.
Whether it’s a filtration chamber, settlement...
Thames Tideway takes top prize at the ITA Tunnelling Awards 2024
At the recent ITA Tunnelling Awards, held in Genoa, London's Thames Tideway took the top prize in the Major Projects category. The 25km long...
New DX235RTF-7 Tunnelling Excavator from DEVELON
DEVELON, formerly called Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the DX235RTF-7 Tunnelling Excavator, a new extension to the company’s line-up of Special Application machines.
The DX235RTF-7...
Blackline releases new AlertLink feature to improve safety and enhance emergency response
Blackline Safety Corp., a leader in connected safety technology, has announced that it has released the new AlertLink feature for its award-winning EXO and...
Develon to expand waste and recycling range at RWM Show
On Stand ME-A120, Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, is using its first appearance at the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) show to...
New high performance DX10Z-7 Mini-Excavator from Develon
DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX10Z-7 1 tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator, providing a significantly improved performance compared to the...
Mabey Hire’s quick and effective temporary works solutions key in new pumping station
As part of Thames Water’s major projects work, a new final effluent pumping station was required at the Crossness Sewage Treatment Works (STW), helping...
Utilities workers at significant risk from pipeline danger
The utilities industry and their contractors were the second biggest risk to UK pipelines last year. In 2023, almost two in five (19%) workers...
Gordons appointed Develon Authorised Dealer for Scotland
Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has appointed Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), as the company’s Authorised Dealer for the whole of Scotland.
Based in...
Develon Offers 4 Model Super Long Reach Excavator Range
DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, now offers a range of four different Stage V Super Long Reach excavators from 24.6 to 52.2...
DEVELON Launches New DX17Z-7 and DX19-7 Mini-Excavators
DEVELON (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) has launched the new DX17Z-7 zero tail swing and DX19-7 conventional Stage V compliant mini-excavators. Both new models provide...
Groundforce Shorco extends its online tool to help with box designs
Trench and manhole box designs set to become quicker and easier with extension of digital design tool from Groundforce Shorco.
Engineers and temporary works coordinators...
Secondary lining finished in eastern section of the super sewer project
The team behind London’s new super sewer are another step closer to delivering the tunnel following the completion of the final section of secondary...
Develon launches new DX140LC-7K 14 tonne crawler excavator
Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX140LC-7K 14.6 tonne crawler excavator, replacing the company’s DX140LC-7 model.
Whilst the performance and working range...
Second tunnel completed on new Ilkley sewer
The second length of sewer under the A65 in Ilkley, part Yorkshire Water’s project to build a new sewer in the town to reduce...
Hi-tech tunnelling machine in Glasgow helps improve service for one million people
A state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine has completed the installation of a key part of a new trunk water main in Glasgow, beneath a motorway...
Excavation safety training uncovered – with Chris Gearren of Vp Groundforce Training Services
Chris Gearren, Director of Vp Groundforce Training Services, offers some fascinating insights on excavation safety, explaining why the topic should be a high priority...
Bobcat dealer celebrates area expansion
On the back of two and half successful years since the company was appointed as the Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Greater London, Essex, West...
Groundforce Shorco delivers support for second Tideway ATU
Groundforce Shorco has provided specialist equipment to support a second Air Treatment Unit (ATU) excavation on the Thames Tideway Tunnel, London’s Super Sewer project.
The...
MGISS supports FM Conway to reduce on-site risks and improve asset visibility using augmented reality
One of the UK’s leading geospatial technology firms is harnessing the power of augmented reality to improve utility asset visibility and reduce the need...
New 6 tonne Stage V Mini-Excavators launched by DEVELON
DEVELON (formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment) has launched the new DX62R-7 and DX63-7 6 tonne Stage V mini-excavators, continuing the roll out of...
Groundforce provides comprehensive support package for water diversion
Groundforce Shorco and sister division Piletec have come together to provide a turnkey ground support package on a mains water diversion project in the...
Bucher Municipal offers Hydro-Excavation option as safer alternative to traditional mechanical excavation
Over the past five years there has been a drastic shift in the UK towards non-mechanical excavation. This is mostly due to the risk...
Capping begins on Thames Tideway Tunnel shafts as underground work nears completion
Huge shafts excavated across London as part of the super sewer project are being capped off after years of construction deep underground.
Concrete beams are...
Groundforce Shorco shores up water improvement scheme
Groundforce Shorco is providing essential structural support for a water treatment project deep in the New Forest.
Main contractor GTb is upgrading a wastewater treatment...
UK safe digging industry breaks records in 2022
LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, finished 2022 with 3.75 million search enquiries for underground pipes and cables passing through its central...
Doosan DX255NLC Excavator helps protect Norderney Island
Norderney is one of the most popular islands on the German North Sea coast with tourists. To keep it that way, it is necessary...
Tideway’s testing temporary works challenge for Groundforce Shorco
Groundforce Shorco has supplied an innovative sheet piling and structural support solution for the installation of an Air Treatment Unit (ATU) at Tideway's Deptford...
Five Doosan DX17Z Mini-Excavators sent as part of aid package for Ukraine
Five Doosan DX17Z mini-excavators are part of a package of equipment being sent by South Korea to support Ukraine.
The mini-excavators and 20 generators...
New mechanical couplers available for entire Bobcat mini-excavator range
Farm and construction equipment manufacturer Bobcat has extended the company’s quick coupler portfolio with a full selection of new Mechanical Pin Grabber systems available for...
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