We are all aware that a construction site can be a dangerous place to work. The Health and Safety Executive reported that in 2022/23 there were 45 workers killed in work related accidents in construction. 20 of these deaths involved individuals being struck by a...
We were contacted by our customer Locapal S.R.L. in Italy, who were interested in buying a Kowan ZU-100 Still Worker. We always try and keep one of each model of Still Worker in stock, so were able to prepare and get it delivered to them within one week of receiving...
It’s of paramount importance to us that our equipment is kept in the best possible condition. For this reason, we maintain and service our plant both in our depots and on-site, even when it’s on a long-term hire. Recently, this meant that one of our site engineers...
Since the launch of the SG-80 VA/F towards the end of last year, we've had a flurry of interest and we have already taken orders for four units! We have also added an SG-80VA to our rental fleet which has now arrived, enabling us to use this cutting-edge vibrator and...
When Sheet Piling UK came to us with a problem, we worked with them to find a solution. Their project involved installing sheet piles into a residential area in West London. Because of the sensitive area within an inner-city location, it was important to find a way to...
As Watson & Hillhouse are ISO14001 accredited, we are always looking at ways to improve our business and the effects it has on the environment. We’ve recently taken the decision to upgrade some of our power packs by retrofitting them to stage 5 engines. Not only...
Back in the Spring, we said farewell to Neil Davey, our longest-serving employee, as he retired.Joining Watson & Hillhouse in 1979, Neil started as an apprentice engineer in our Ipswich workshop before moving to our North West depot to run the northern operation....
Volker Fitzpatrick has been appointed by Orsted to install the onshore cabling for Hornsea 3 offshore windfarm. The cabling will connect the offshore windfarm to Norwich’s Main National Grid Substation with the cabling coming onshore at Weybourne, Norfolk. Once...
Watson & Hillhouse provided a PVE 40VM vibratory hammer to our client Red7Marine to install piles for three nearshore artificial nesting structures along the East Coast of England. Two of these are located 1km from the shore of South Beach, Lowestoft and the third...
McLaughlin & Harvey was awarded the project at the main port in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, to create a Deep Water Terminal. This would provide modern facilities for a variety of sectors including energy and transport industries. The transformation would enable the...