Laing O’Rourke digitalises plant hire arm

Laing O’Rourke’s plant hire arm Select has developed digital technology that allows it to monitor all of its equipment from one channel.

Select worked with tech firm MachineMax to develop the
solution, which it said would improve the productivity of its on-site equipment.

It allows Select’s customers, whether on site or via remote
access, to monitor data such as wind speed, weight, utilisation and fuel burn
of equipment. The technology also provides the capability for customers to
track all equipment while on site.

Alex Warrington, business
unit leader at Select Plant Hire said: ”The rapid development of
modern technology is pushing the construction industry to become more
innovative. At Select Plant Hire we made the decision to digitalise our fleet
through MachineMax who have been able to support our ambition to provide teams,
on the ground and in the office with immediately accessible, real-time data
showing plant performance.”