Michael Thompson wins Society Artificer of the Year
REME recruit Michael credits positive role models and accepting opportunities given to him.
Driver not required
Prototypes and concept designs are demonstrating the potential of commercial vehicles that are operated without one component traditionally thought to be operationally important: the driver. Although not all necessarily ready to go to market, these early designs nevertheless reimagine logistics
Tipping the balance
A consortium of construction organisations has developed a seven-point strategy on the proper and safe use of forward tipping dumpers
Ploughing forward with safety
Industry bodies are pushing ‘best practice’ to improve health and safety on farms. So, what are the issues for off-road agricultural vehicles and machinery and what safety checks should operators carry out?
Bright sparks
Skanska and Volvo Construction Equipment have been testing the viability of an ‘electric site’ at a quarry near Gothenburg, Sweden. The results are in...
Searching for solid ground
Performing service and maintenance tasks off-site need not be unsafe. But because risks could be less controlled than in a plant environment, engineers need to take care, and be particularly alert for changing situations