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Sector: Construction & Groundworks

Construction &
Groundworks
Site Equipment.

Portable diesel bowsers, site dewatering pumps, dust suppression units and Heras fencing handling equipment — designed for the real demands of active UK construction and groundworks sites. All moved by your existing excavator. No chains. No tow vehicle.

The Construction Site Challenge

Four Problems
Every Groundworks Contractor Faces.

Active construction and groundworks sites are among the most demanding environments for site equipment. Waterlogged terrain, multiple plant machines to fuel, CDM compliance requirements, changing site perimeters and constantly wet conditions create operational challenges that standard off-the-shelf solutions aren't designed to handle.

Fuelling Plant on Waterlogged Ground

Active excavation and groundworks sites are often waterlogged, uneven and constantly changing. Traditional tow bowsers require a vehicle with traction — exactly what a muddy groundworks site doesn't always have. Operators lose hours because the fuel can't get to the plant.

Solved by: FuelBag

Flooded Trenches & Excavations

Rain, high water tables and unexpected groundwater can flood trenches and excavations overnight, halting works and threatening programme. Fixed pumps are impractical on a site where the work front moves daily and access is restricted.

Solved by: WetBag

CDM Dust Suppression Compliance

CDM Regulations 2015 require active dust control on construction sites, particularly during earthworks, demolition phases and on brownfield land. Mains water connections are impractical on a live site, and hose networks create trip hazards and restrict movement.

Solved by: DustBag

Moving Heras Fencing as the Site Develops

Construction site perimeters change constantly as work progresses. Moving sections of Heras security fencing manually is physically demanding, time-consuming and a significant source of manual handling injuries — particularly for groundworkers moving to the next phase of the job.

Solved by: FenceBag
MWE Products for Construction & Groundworks

Equipment Built for
Your Sites.

Four products from the MWE range are specifically relevant to construction and groundworks contractors. Each one addresses a distinct operational problem on a live site — and all are relocated using your existing excavator, forklift or telehandler via the patented MW Easy-Lift System.

FuelBag portable diesel bowser for construction sites Available Now

FuelBag

Portable Diesel Bowser — 2,000L Bunded

A 2,000L fully bunded portable diesel bowser designed to follow your plant around the site using your existing excavator. No tow vehicle, no chains — moved by the machine you already have on-site, even across waterlogged and uneven terrain. Fully COSHH and Environment Agency PPG26 compliant as standard.

2,000L Capacity Fully Bunded 80L/min Pump 8m Hose Reel COSHH Compliant Easy-Lift System

Construction & Groundworks Use Cases

Fuelling excavators, dump trucks and dozers on active groundworks sites
Refuelling static plant (crushers, screeners, generators) without a tow vehicle
Moving to a new refuelling position as the work front progresses
COSHH-compliant fuel storage on sites with Environment Agency oversight
WetBag site dewatering unit for groundworks Coming Soon

WetBag

Site Dewatering & Dirty Water Pump

A portable dirty water pumping and temporary storage unit for removing surface water, flooded trenches and excavations. Combines a 2,000L tank with a 3-inch dirty water pump in one relocatable unit — no mains power, no fixed pipework, positioned anywhere on site by excavator in minutes.

2,000L Tank 3" Dirty Water Pump No Mains Power Direct Discharge Easy-Lift System

Construction & Groundworks Use Cases

Pumping out flooded trenches and excavations after rain events
Surface water removal ahead of groundworks programme continuing
Dewatering in areas with no available outfall — temporary tank storage
Works in restricted, waterlogged areas inaccessible to fixed pump systems
DustBag mobile dust suppression for construction and demolition Coming Soon

DustBag

Mobile Dust Suppression — CDM Compliant

A self-contained mobile dust suppression unit with a 2,000L water tank, providing up to 5 hours of continuous operation with no mains water connection required. A 180° oscillating cannon delivers targeted water mist suppression at source — repositioned anywhere on site by excavator as the works progress.

2,000L Water Tank 180° Cannon 5hr Standalone No Mains Water CDM Support

Construction & Groundworks Use Cases

CDM dust control during earthworks on brownfield and contaminated land
Dust suppression for crushing and screening operations on-site
Boundary dust control on sites adjacent to residential areas
Supports Environment Agency permit conditions for dusty operations
FenceBag Heras security fencing handler for construction sites Coming Soon

FenceBag

Heras Fencing Handler — 54 Panels Per Lift

Lift, transport and reposition up to 54 UK-standard Heras security fence panels as a single load using your existing excavator or telehandler. Eliminates the manual carrying of individual panels — a task that HSE identifies as a primary cause of musculoskeletal injuries in construction trades.

54 Fence Panels UK Standard Panels Stackable Reduces MSD Risk Easy-Lift System

Construction & Groundworks Use Cases

Relocating site perimeter fencing as the construction footprint progresses
Installing and removing temporary exclusion zones around plant operations
Reducing manual handling injuries from repetitive fence panel carrying
Speed up fencing operations — fewer workers, same result
Source: HSE Construction Statistics 2024/25

The Construction Industry H&S Picture

Current HSE data on construction site injuries, fatalities and the cost of manual handling — context for why reducing risk and improving efficiency matters on every site.

35
Fatal Injuries
Construction worker fatalities in 2024/25. The fatal injury rate is 4.8× the all-industry average. Source: HSE 2025.
52%
MSDs from Manual Handling
Of all musculoskeletal disorders in construction are directly linked to manual handling — lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Source: HSE 2024/25.
115,000
Manual Handling Injuries / Year
17% of all non-fatal workplace injuries are from manual handling — that's approximately 115,000 injuries per year UK-wide. Construction is highest risk. Source: HSE.
£22.9bn
Annual UK Cost
Total economic cost of work-related injuries and ill health in the UK in 2024/25, including lost output and human costs. Source: HSE 2025.

Data sourced from HSE Construction Statistics 2024/25 and HSE Annual Statistics 2024/25. View full HSE data →

Why MWE for Construction & Groundworks

Built Around
How Sites Actually Work.

MWE was founded by construction and groundworks industry professionals. Every product is designed around the operational realities they experienced daily — not developed from a drawing board without site knowledge.

Uses Your Existing Plant

No additional vehicles, no specialist lifting equipment. Every MWE product is relocated by the excavator, forklift or telehandler already on your site — using the patented MW Easy-Lift System. One less machine on the programme, one less cost line on the budget.

No Chains — No Risk

Chain-based lifting is one of the most common causes of serious lifting incidents on construction sites. All MWE products are chainless by design — the Easy-Lift System eliminates chains from the lifting operation entirely, reducing incident risk significantly.

Works on Waterlogged Ground

Because MWE equipment is lifted rather than towed, it can be positioned anywhere the excavator can reach — across waterlogged, uneven and restricted terrain. No need for firm hardstanding. No stuck vehicles. No programme delays waiting for the ground to dry out.

COSHH & CDM Compliance

The FuelBag is fully bunded as standard (COSHH / PPG26 compliant). The DustBag supports CDM 2015 dust control requirements. Compliance documentation is available to support H&S file submissions and principal contractor requirements.

Reduces Labour Demand

Fewer operators and machines required per site task. One excavator operator can move the FuelBag, WetBag, DustBag or FenceBag without a banksman, without a secondary machine, and without a dedicated labour gang — directly reducing your direct cost per shift.

UK Designed & Manufactured

All MWE products are manufactured by UK-based ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certified partners. S355 structural steel throughout. Spare parts held in stock in the UK for rapid supply. No import delays, no supply chain uncertainty.

Compliance & Regulations

Regulations That
MWE Helps You Meet.

COSHH & Environment Agency PPG26

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and the Environment Agency's Pollution Prevention Guidance Note 26 require diesel stored on site above 200 litres to be held in a bunded container with 110% secondary containment. The FuelBag is fully bunded as standard — no additional drip trays or separate bunded store required.

COSHH Compliant PPG26 Compliant 110% Bunded FuelBag

CDM Regulations 2015 — Dust Control

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 require principal contractors to implement effective dust control measures on construction sites, particularly during earthworks, concrete cutting, demolition and work on brownfield land. The DustBag provides standalone, mobile dust suppression with no mains water connection required — supporting CDM compliance wherever the works are taking place on site.

CDM 2015 Support Standalone Operation DustBag

HSE Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002) require employers to avoid, assess and reduce manual handling risk so far as is reasonably practicable. The FenceBag, BarrierBag and all MWE products are specifically designed to mechanise tasks that would otherwise require heavy manual lifting — directly supporting compliance with MHOR requirements on construction sites.

MHOR Compliance Mechanises Manual Tasks FenceBag · BarrierBag

Certification Available

All MWE products are manufactured by partners operating to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001. Certification documentation is available on request to support H&S file submissions, principal contractor pre-qualification and Constructionline/CHAS requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Construction & Groundworks
FAQs.

Common questions from construction and groundworks contractors about MWE products, compliance and site use.

MW Equipment supplies four products for construction and groundworks sites: the FuelBag (portable diesel bowser, 2,000L bunded), WetBag (site dewatering and dirty water pump), DustBag (mobile dust suppression, CDM support) and FenceBag (Heras security fencing handler). All are relocated using your existing excavator, forklift or telehandler — no chains, no tow vehicle required.

The MWE FuelBag is a 2,000L fully bunded portable diesel bowser relocated by excavator, forklift or telehandler — not towed. Because it is lifted clear of the ground during relocation, it works across waterlogged, uneven and restricted terrain that a tow bowser cannot navigate. It follows your plant to wherever fuel is needed on the site, regardless of ground conditions.

Yes. COSHH regulations and the Environment Agency's PPG26 guidance require diesel stored on site above 200 litres to be in a bunded container with 110% secondary containment. The MWE FuelBag is fully bunded as standard — no additional drip trays or secondary containment required — making it immediately compliant for construction site use.

CDM Regulations 2015 require principal contractors to implement effective dust control during construction operations — particularly earthworks, demolition phases and work on brownfield land. The MWE DustBag provides standalone mobile dust suppression with a 2,000L water tank and 180° oscillating cannon. No mains water connection required. Up to 5 hours continuous operation. Repositioned by excavator anywhere on site as works progress.

The MWE FenceBag carries up to 54 UK-standard Heras fence panels as a single secure load, lifted and positioned by excavator or telehandler. This eliminates the manual carrying of individual panels — a task HSE identifies as a primary cause of musculoskeletal disorders in construction. 52% of all MSDs in construction are directly linked to manual handling activities (HSE 2024/25).

Yes. The MW Easy-Lift System is compatible with excavators of all sizes (1t to 80t+), forklifts (counterbalance and telescopic), telehandlers and cranes. No specialist attachments or modifications to existing machines are required. A single excavator operator can complete the lift and relocation without a banksman or secondary machine.

Knowledge Hub — Construction & Groundworks

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