David Stokes

Northern Ireland

Group Editor at Plant & Civil Engineer

Author of International thrillers: THE ICELANDER; THE HUNT FOR BLACK FRIDAY; and the latest THE POPE & THE PIGEON- now available on Amazon!

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Articles

Caterpillar unveils new Cat off-highway truck

1 week ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

Caterpillar showcased the new Cat® 775 off-highway truck at bauma Munich 2025, spotlighting the company’s ongoing leadership in technology and autonomous capabilities. The machine is the first next generation design of off-highway trucks for the company. Distinguishing it from the previous 775 models, this 65-tonne (71-ton) payload hauler is engineered to enable fully autonomous capabilities in the future.
Komatsu presents three new electric mini excavators

1 week ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

Komatsu presented three new electric mini excavators at bauma 2025. The new models, the PC20E, PC26E, and PC33E complete with new cab specification, are especially focused on the European market, and offer customers a sustainable and powerful solution for a variety of excavation tasks. “Komatsu is committed to developing innovative and sustainable technologies that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” says Emanuele Viel, Group Manager for the Utility line at Komatsu Europe.
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems release 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators

1 week ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and LiuGong, a global leader in construction equipment manufacturing, used bauma 2025 to announce their collaboration to offer a new kit that will streamline the installation of Leica Geosystems’ MC1 3D system on a range of LiuGong excavators. The partnership will ensure that LiuGong machines are pre-equipped with the necessary hardware for easy future integration with Leica Geosystems’ advanced MC1 3D control systems.
CASE Unveils Compact Wheel Loader Concept

1 week ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

CASE Construction Equipment presented Impact at Bauma 2025, a new machine concept that represents a significant step forward in construction technology for the future. Impact stands out for its advanced technology: an electric compact wheel loader (CASE eCWL 12EV) with an innovative design, that eliminates the traditional cabin. Instead of being operated from the inside, the machine is remotely operatedfrom a dedicated control lounge.
Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for Tilt Buckets

1 week ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

Trimble announced the availability of its Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for tilt bucket attachments. By integrating the full range of motion of the tilt bucket’s cutting edge into the Siteworks machine guidance and layout software, field operators can now achieve precise grading and levelling, efficient ditch cleaning and shaping, accurate backfilling and complex slope work.
Kiverco Welcomes Invest NI Chief Executive to Discuss Ambitious Growth Strategy

1 week ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

Kiverco recently welcomed Invest Northern Ireland’s Chief Executive Kieran Donoghue to its headquarters, alongside Anne Beggs, Executive Director of International Business and Skills, Kate Gilmore, International Trade Adviser, and Denzil Morrow, Client Executive. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss and showcase Kiverco’s ambitious 10-year growth strategy, which includes digitalising its manufacturing processes and extending its global reach.
Volvo CE and Unicontrol partnership for advanced machine control technology

2 weeks ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Unicontrol have announced their intention to partner to introduce the software company’s 3D machine control technology in Volvo excavators. The Volvo Co-Pilot will be used as the primary user interface, allowing operators to access Unicontrol3D directly from the Co-Pilot, eliminating the need for additional monitors or hardware installations.
Dennison JCB’s Demo Dig Day Attracts Impressive Industry Turnout

2 weeks ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

An array of both current and potential customers representing different areas of the industry recently participated in Dennison JCB’s Demo Dig Day. The Dennison JCB team hosted the much-anticipated test drive event at its Ballyhartfield demo yard to showcase the new JCB Mini Diggers and new 145XR.
PJ Hegarty recognised for progress in Diversity and Inclusion

2 weeks ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

Leading Irish building and civil engineering company PJ Hegarty has been honoured for its significant efforts to embed diversity and inclusion (D&I) principles, as well as a range of other D&I measures. PJ Hegarty has been formally accredited with the Investors in Diversity Gold award by the Irish Centre for Diversity (ICD), a charity and leading provider of D&I training in Ireland.
HSENI Workplace Health Conference - Making Safer, Healthier Workforce

3 weeks ago | plantandcivilengineer.com | David Stokes

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is holding a Workplace Health Conference in La Mon Hotel, Belfast, on 9th and 10th April, which will be addressed by experts from across the UK and Ireland. The key-note speakers include Professor Sir Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for NI, Professor Martie Von Tongeren, Principal Investigator for The Health and Occupation Research Network (THOR), and Professor David Fishwick, Chief Medical Advisor for HSE (GB) and HSENI.