Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine CCE Issue 211 | Page 66

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into our groundworks division , we anticipate a boost in operational efficiency , accuracy , and project coordination .”
Applebridge invests around £ 20 million every five-to-six years in its large fleet . Donny added “ Our fleet consists of over 330 vehicles and plant . Alongside the conventional array of plant equipment such as dozers , dump trucks , excavators , and tractors , we have made substantial investments in cuttingedge ground stabilisation plant , including the integration of four state-of-the-art Wirtgen rigs .
“ We have strategically allocated resources towards embracing sustainability and efficiency . This can be seen through our significant investments in the latest generation of plant machinery that is some of the most fuel efficient in the market ,” he claims . “ Our dedication to advancement is underscored by our recent collaboration with
Liebherr , as we were honoured to be invited to their factory to provide valuable feedback on their upcoming machinery designs .”
Applebridge is dedicated to making a positive impact within communities by supporting various charities across Teeside and the North East . “ In 2019 , we established the Applebridge Charity of the Year , a programme designed to bolster local charities facing funding and awareness challenges ,” added Donny .
“ Our commitment includes an annual donation of £ 25,000 , alongside various awareness-building activities . Previous charities we have supported include Remembering Rebecca in 2021 , which supports families of children with lissencephaly , and The Ellen Timney Foundation in 2022 , aiding sick and underprivileged children in the North East . This year , our chosen charity is Victora ’ s Wish ,
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