Cutting Emissions with MachineMax!

With the use of MachineMax Telematic dashboard our training team have been visiting sites across the UK delivering our “Eco driver” module.Providing guidance and practical training so that our operators understand how to lower the emissions, and most importantly, why we need to lower the emissions produced by our construction activities. The feedback from these training sessions has been incredibly positive and … Read More

M O’Brien sponsors “The Big Push” at UK Plant Operators competition!

This Months issue of UK Plant Operators Magazine features lots of coverage and a look back at all the action from the Operator of the year competition that took place in September. Hear what our Phil Hayden TechMCIWM had to say about the quality of competition he witnessed whilst judging the “Push it” competition in the Dozer category sponsored by M O’Brien Plant Hire.

M O’Brien takes delivery of first Liebherr as part of a multi unit order.

We love a new machine Monday at M O’Brien. Just delivered and put straight to work is our new Liebherr Group 626 tracked loading shovel. With the latest tier 5 emissions standards, this will provide economical operation for our customers as well as improve air quality which will be vital when working in tunnel applications. Fitted with all of our usual safety … Read More

M O’Brien completes bulk earthworks and civils for Crackley Box

M O’Brien have just completed another successful earthworks operation supporting their valued client with their box pushing activity. Crackley Box was built in situ next to the existing railway in order to be pushed into position during a 10 day rail closure, this new construction method allows for the underpass to be built with minimal disruption to the existing rail … Read More

More Caterpillar deliveries boost Earthmoving fleet for M O’Brien.

M O’Brien Plant Hire has been busy taking delivery of more new Caterpillar equipment from UK and Ireland dealer Finning. This multi unit order for 2023 includes: M O’Brien is really pleased to continue its relationship with Caterpillar enabling it to supply premium products to its customers sites. The Cat next Gen dozer range integrates perfectly with Trimble’s Earthworks machine control solutions … Read More

M O’Brien showcases safety and technology at Costain A30 Safety Stand down day.

M O’Brien was really pleased to be invited by Costain to its A30 project wide safety stand down day in Cornwall. Supporting the project with both Plant Hire services and Drainage installation sub contract works M O’Brien is playing a strong supporting role in the delivery of this important scheme. Conducting red zone training to raise awareness of people plant … Read More

Tideway Family Day!

We had a great weekend at Thames Tideway family day hosted by CVB! Over 600 people attended the event to see the impressive works being carried out to provide a cleaner future for London and the River Thames. Giving everyone that works on a project the opportunity to bring their families to the project to view the great work that … Read More

Stars of the Future awards 2023!

We are very proud to be supporting such a fantastic event again this year that will be showcasing the young talent that are progressing their careers in the Construction industry. The event takes place at the Heart of England conference and events centre on the 6th of July, where M O’Brien will be in attendance to hand out the awards … Read More

East of England RDP Scheme

We were thrilled to be in attendance this week for the  Health, Safety and Environment Stand Down Day organised by the Galliford Try RDP team at the Norfolk Showground. With a number of schemes getting ready for construction in the region, the day delivered targeted workshops, staged drama and the latest technology with a focus on construction readiness. The M … Read More

M O’Brien play vital part in Worlds longest box slide for HS2 and BBV.

After completing the initial preparation works for the record breaking Marston box bridge over the 2021 Christmas break, the M O’Brien Civil engineering team returned to the M42 this year to support Balfour Beatty Vinci working on behalf of HS2, to slide the 12,600 tonne bridge structure a distance of 165 meters into its final position over the M42 motorway. M O’Brien undertook all … Read More