14/08/2025 | Productivity
Get the 3D earthworks model right with AGTEK software“It’s easier to get the 3D earthworks model right, easier to train people…and unlike other programs it doesn’t take you years to get good at using AGTEK .”
12/08/2025 | People-Skills
Komatsu Superfan Nigel on using machine control"I have been operating Komatsu machines for over 20 years, but only started using 3D Machine Control when I joined MJL Group 18 months ago."
04/08/2025 | Productivity
Plantworx innovation awards shortlist announcedPlantWorx Innovation Awards will be revealed at the awards dinner on Tuesday 23 September 2025, following the opening day of the show.
04/08/2025 | Productivity
Supporting surveyors and engineers with a Common Data Environment"Surveyors and engineers are a critical part of delivering projects… but the reality is their workflows are often ignored by traditional Common Data Environments."
01/08/2025 | Productivity
Tuned for speed Eddie races through the work on his Case Construction CX210EPeter Haddock met Eddie Capel on a major house building project with contractor MJL Group.
25/07/2025 | Productivity
US contractor on using dirt simple software AGTEKHow do US contractors use 'dirt simple' software AGTEK to deliver projects using traditional and drone surveying?
24/07/2025 | Environmental
LiuGong Europe announces BEV roadmapLiuGong Europe announces roadmap for huge UK and Europe BEV rollout with 10 new electric machines launching in 202
24/07/2025 | Productivity
Operator Shane Cook meets the grade in his socksOperator Shane Cook of MJL Group Ltd meets the grade in his socks with a new Volvo Construction Equipment EC230F from SMT GB fitted with the latest Engcon UK Ltd QS70 tiltrotator and Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D Machine Control
22/07/2025 | People-Skills
Understanding the skills opportunity is criticalPeter Haddock talks to Aaron Davis of Flannery Plant Hire
14/07/2025 | Productivity
Caterpillar launches new Cat 980 GC Wheel LoaderThe new Cat 980 GC is set to deliver low owning and operator cost with intuitive controls and a simple user interface.
11/07/2025 | People-Skills
Winners of the CPA Stars of the Future awards annoucedThe annual event hosted by our own Peter Haddock and Lucas Haddock was held on 10th July.
04/07/2025 | Environmental
100 years of Caterpillar and what the future looks likePeter Haddock gets an exclusive interview with Corné Timmermans, VP of Sales and Marketing, Europe, Africa, Middle East and CIS.
03/07/2025 | Productivity
Can you really drive a mining machine from a chairPeter Haddock tries out the latest technology from Hexagon Mining
25/06/2025 | Productivity
Leica Geosystems Just Launched the DS4000 Radar Heres What You Need to KnowThe new compact DS4000 ground penetrating radar goes deeper and works for longer. Peter Haddock caught up with Leica Geosystems expert Simon Pedley at Hexagon Live to explore the new DS4000 model that replaces the popular DS2000.
20/06/2025 | Productivity
Meet AEON The humanoid robot reshaping the future of automationMeet AEON, the humanoid robot reshaping the future, at Hexagon Live in Las Vegas. At this year’s event, Peter Haddock spoke with expert Emanuele Aucone, who explained more about AEON’s impressive AI capabilities to learn on the job.
19/06/2025 | Productivity
Hexagon Live The Zone Walkaround with Peter HaddockPeter Haddock gets the Leica Geosystems BLK Arc backpack on and captures the reality of the display area at the event.
18/06/2025 |
Leica Xsight360 uses onboard cameras and edge AI to instantly alert operators of hazardsHear how this new solution for the construction industry works in this interview with Peter Haddock and product expert Brad Mullis
16/06/2025 | Productivity
The importance of a Common Data EnvironmentWhat is a Common Data Environment and why is it so important for delivering a digital construction future?
13/06/2025 | Productivity
See How Tech Spots Costly Construction Mistakes"Valves were installed the wrong way round on a project, but the software picked it up, saving a lot of rework and time."
12/06/2025 | People-Skills
How Did Harriet Win an Award on the HS2 ProjectFrom Graduate to Award-Winning Surveying Engineer supporting complex monitoring on HS2 That’s the story of Harriet Langfield, Senior Project Engineer at GEO-Instruments (part of Keller Group), whom I met on-site at HS2’s Victoria Road Crossover Box, a project as complex as it is critical.
11/06/2025 | Productivity
What Happens When You Add ULTIMATE Cell Technology to Your Construction EquipmentRecently, Peter Haddock met with Gareth, MD of Ultimate Cell, to find out how this little device is reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions while lowering maintenance costs.
02/06/2025 | Environmental
Lighting the Danger Zone AI Enhances Site Awareness for FCC EnvironmentAt its Lincolnshire Energy from Waste site, over one million tonnes of waste has already been converted into electricity. And now the team led by Blair Ward, its Deputy Operations Manager has become the first in the UK to adopt FHOSS Field from FHOSS Safety Solutions.
27/05/2025 | Productivity
How Are These Machines Changing How We WorkOne of the most talked-about machines at Bauma, the Hitachi Construction machinery, Landcros one.
25/05/2025 | Productivity
How do you build a road Episode 9 Managing Tree planting and habitatFor this episode, Peter Haddock is back with Natasha James, Senior Ecologist at Kier Transportation, to see how the team is shaping the new habitat for wildlife as the road is being built.”
23/05/2025 | Productivity
Irelands First Electric LuiGong 922FE Excavator Is Here“This is real-life, in the Irish dirt, electrification in action.”
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