23/11/2023 | Productivity

A connected mixed fleet changes everything for Iceland contractor Grafa og Grjót (Grafa) as it rolls out its MachineMax data-driven solution.  "It's amazing what you discover about your equipment and how you can change the way you manage your fleet and tasks when each machine and core attachments talk to you everyday…."

22/11/2023 | Productivity

Introducing the new Cat Small Wheel Loader with an all new cab, joystick control, lots of new fuel saving technology, increased service hours and safety features. Peter Haddock visited Desford to learn more from Cat product expert Sehraan Hussain, and it all started in the spacious new cab with a new windscreen, levers, and tablet but no steering wheel.

22/11/2023 | People-Skills

A new face-to-face Causeway Technologies mental health survey launched on 22nd November 2023 reveals key insights with shocking stats and interesting positive news.

21/11/2023 | Environmental

A new future Hydrogen engine but not as you know it... Caterpillar Inc. announces the development of a Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution for Off-Highway Vehicles based on the new Cat C13D engine platform launched at Conexpo.

20/11/2023 | Productivity

Peter Haddock stopped product expert Ian Wood as he was testing out the new model at the Wacker Neuson Head office in Stafford, and he explained some of the latest features in this series 2 model.

17/11/2023 | Environmental

Peter Haddock walks around the latest Liebherr electric offerings at its recent press conference, talking to the experts about the new electric products they have developed.

16/11/2023 | Environmental

Changing behaviours on littering is our biggest challenge. This was the message from Freda Rashdi, Head of Customer Journeys for National Highways, when Peter Haddock caught up with her at Highways UK in our specially designed studio on the Leica Geosystems stand. Freda: "As National Highways, we have to grade our network for litter, and this inspection process and manual litter picking takes up a huge amount of resources, particularly in hotspots like the slip roads of motorway junctions.

16/11/2023 | People-Skills

With a focus on people, skills and long-term partnerships with 'can do' suppliers, Edge Innovate has gone from being a subcontract manufacturing business to a leading global material handling equipment supplier, and Darragh has been there for the transformative journey.

14/11/2023 | Environmental

From welding to solar panel installation, all finished with a posh coffee. Peter Haddock explores how Cabintec makes welfare facilities that are like a ‘home from home’ with Mark Tootill.

13/11/2023 | Productivity

A six-hour drive from Reykjavik is a major new 19-km road project that will cut 11km off the journey users take on the main route around the island. With over 18,000 truckloads needed to move more than 500,000 cubic metres of material to complete its construction, every drop of fuel saved will make a big difference.

08/11/2023 | Environmental

To find out how the two are being tackled together and what they mean for the development of future products and services, Peter Haddock met up with Stephen Albrecht, MD of Liebherr International at its recent press conference. 

01/11/2023 | Environmental

Molson Group in partnership with Urban Mobility Systems, reveal a large all-electric excavator with interchangeable batteries and hint at Hydrogen solutions to come.

30/10/2023 | Environmental

‘Good bacteria’ for healing roads, large scale 3D printed concrete with embedded sensors and innovative thinking as Dr Joanna White of National Highways talks looks to challenge the sector. 

27/10/2023 | Environmental

Talking sustainability, alternative fuel infrastructure, tethered drones, safety and more with Ian Billington of Costain Group at Highways UK in my Leica Geosystems stand studio.

26/10/2023 | Productivity

Uptime is everything when it comes to equipment performance, efficiency, keeping productivity levels up and meeting deadlines. Ronan King talks to Peter Haddock

20/10/2023 | Productivity

Peter Haddock tests the new Wacker Neuson DV45 dual view dumper powered by a Perkins Engine.

17/10/2023 | Productivity

A new Volvo EC350 with Leica Geosystems machine control is a great combination for MJL Contractors operator Neil. 

16/10/2023 | Environmental

‘Bring ideas and solutions to us’ says Georgia Thompson of contractor Costain as she discusses supply chain collaboration and overcoming barriers to the adoption of new ways of working and materials with Peter Haddock

16/10/2023 | Productivity

Looking after 4.5m Perkins Engines used in over 5000 different applications is getting a big digital telemetry driven boost.

12/10/2023 | People-Skills

Exclusive interview with Intermat Paris Show Director Christophe Lecarpentier, who talks to Peter Haddock about what exhibitors and visitors can expect from the show which takes place on 24th - 27th April 2024.

06/10/2023 | People-Skills

Using Leica Geosystems ConX Cloud Solution and Web Interface, that is exactly what Chris Hooper of Hooper Surveying was doing when the heavens opened on a Kirk Hough Hough site Peter Haddock was visiting in Cornwall.

05/10/2023 | Environmental

Perkins expert Ricky Watts talks to Peter Haddock at its recent press conference. Its three 48, 300 and 600-volt modular lithium-ion battery solutions with factory-installed telematics were first revealed at Bauma in October 2022. At Conexpo in March 2023, further innovations followed when the business revealed how batteries could be used in new diesel-electric hybrid powertrains. And just weeks ago, Perkins revealed much more...

04/10/2023 | Productivity

Adam Hick of Conquip explains the importance of early engagement in this interview at the Infrastructure HUB at UK Construction Week with Peter Haddock.  It followed a panel discussion that included Georgia Thompson from Costain, Lauren Blakely from Lendlease, and Paul Shorter from Conquip, highlighting great early engagement success examples. 

28/09/2023 | People-Skills

Peter Haddock joins survey and mapping specialist Luke Blakemore as he tests out the new Pegasus TRK 700 Neo mobile mapping technology from Leica Geosystems.

28/09/2023 | Productivity

Perkins Engines plans a technology driven future to make alternative fuels, including Hydrogen, work across all sectors, supporting the move to Net Zero.