David Hart, UK supply chain director with CEMEX, examines current health and safety challenges in the industry, and what operators need to do to lead in this area
Julian Smallshaw explains how understanding what differentiates a mentor from a coach is key to unlocking the latent resource that lies buried within the existing mineral products workforce
Nick Burley, sales director at Weightron Bilanciai Ltd, examines the key causes of weighbridge failure, highlights the importance of good housekeeping and explains how remote predictive maintenance could revolutionize weighbridge support
Paul Wagstaff, head of product management at Aggregate Industries UK, looks at how integrating drainage design at the very start of the feasibility stage of every project is the key to speeding up the SuDS revolution
Johnson Poole and Bloomer survey projects have been reduced to hours instead of days or weeks by using the long-range aerial data-collection capabilities of Delair drones
With North America’s largest construction equipment exhibition set to open its gates in Las Vegas next month, QM takes a look at just some of the new plant, machinery and equipment that will be on show at this triennial showcase event
The Institute of Quarrying discuss the need for a cultural and behavioural shift away from health and safety being conscious 'good practice' to it becoming the unconscious norm
The first day back to work after the festive period can be tough as people switch off their ‘out of office’ notices and get back into the mindset of work. However, Aggregate Industries take a different approach – with everyone encouraged to pause their normal day job on 2 January and instead stop for safety
Strong investment in plant, machinery and personnel have all been key factors to the success of AR Demolition, which has propelled the business to the top tier of demolition/recycling firms in the UK. QM spoke to Richard Dolman, the company’s managing director, about the importance of its ongoing fleet renewal programme and operating machines that are productive, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly
Andrew Pettingale, managing director of BG Europa, discusses the technological and commercial benefits of a long-term asphalt storage solution from Astec
Continually bringing new technology to market, CDE aim to become the leading wet-processing solutions provider in every country in the world. Dan Gilkes spoke to managing director Brendan McGurgan about the company’s growth, development and vision for the future
Conveyor belting consultant Leslie David explains who sets the quality standards and defines the test methods, and offers some helpful guidance on what to look out for when selecting conveyor belts for specific applications in quarrying and mining
Project between Sibelco ad SE Davis shows how collaboration between two organizations can create a solution that is a potential game-changer for the sector
BEUMER Group experts Eugen Doberstein and Lukas Paul discuss the potential benefits of using unmanned aerial vehicles in plant engineering applications
Dr Volker Nilles, managing director of Kleemann, talks about the importance of delivering a 'total solutions package' for the company's growing customer base and developing new crushing machines
Designed initially as a smaller option for primary crushing operations in underground mines, the eccentric roll crusher can be adapted as a workable primary crusher in above-ground quarrying applications
The Institute of Asphalt Technology is seeking someone to provide overall leadership with a focus on delivering professional development opportunities and promoting the IAT to all stakeholders