09/03/2026 | Productivity
What are the innovations shaping the future of heavy constructionPeter Haddock visit the Hexagon ABs Heavy Construction Solutions stand at CONEXPO-CON/AGG for a tour with Troy Dahlin, who introduced me to the latest safety and productivity solutions from Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions Peter also caught up with Matthew Desmond of AGTEK Development to see how AI is supporting contractors with estimating and modelling.
06/03/2026 | Environmental
Conexpo powers up in award winning style with StaadWith its PowerBox recently winning the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 and its range of electric excavators now onsites, Peter Haddock met with Sijmen Staadwgaard to find out how the Dutch company is supporting the construction sector.
05/03/2026 | Environmental
Perkins Engines showcase hydrogen power with a hybrid approachPerkins engines showcases its fuel configurable, industrial open power unit (IOPU) at Conexpo. Peter Haddock caught up with expert Ian Evans, find out more.
05/03/2026 | Safety
Leica Xsight360 human form recognition showcased at ConexpoLeica Geosystems reveal Leica Xsight360 human form recognition (HFR) system at Conexpo. Peter Haddock caught up with Eurig Price
04/03/2026 | Productivity
Perkins launches the new power dense 904 engineMore Power, Same Footprint. Perkins launches the new power dense 904 3.6-litre engine at Conexpo. Peter Haddock spoke to product expert Umar Syed
04/03/2026 | Productivity
Deep Sea Electronics latest 10inch programmable touchscreen displayDeep Sea Electronics showcases its latest 10-inch programmable touchscreen display designed for use on vehicles and off-highway machinery at Conexpo.
03/03/2026 | Productivity
Steelwrist brings SQ tiltrotator technology to Wheel LoadersPeter Haddock spoke to Karl Serneberg to find out about its new products and USA investment.
02/03/2026 | Productivity
Caterpillar launch all new TUL100 stand on compact utility loaderPeter Haddock spoke to expert Dustin Adams to learn more about the stand on machine.
02/03/2026 | Productivity
Caterpillar launches new 301 Compact Radius ExcavatorPeter Haddock spoke to expert Bahar Ozturk about the new machine
26/02/2026 | Productivity
3D slipform kerbing at pace in Australia“Set it right, pave it fast thats the survey edge behind modern 3D slipform kerbing in Australia”, according to Irish surveyor Adam Byrne of Survey Management Solutions.
25/02/2026 | Productivity
Caterpillar Inc Next Gen wheeled excavatorsget access to advanced 3D Machine Control from Leica GeosystemsCaterpillar Inc. Next Gen wheeled excavators operators to benefit from advanced 3D Machine Control from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon.
25/02/2026 | People-Skills
Dale Power Solutions CEO on bringing the sector together with AMPSFor Gavin Hepburn, CEO of Dale Power Solutions, attending the recent AMPS - the Association of Manufacturers Power Systems industry day was a key learning opportunity as he explained to Peter Haddock.
23/02/2026 | Environmental
LiuGong reveal 8110TE its largest battery electric wheel loaderPowered by a huge 706kW hour battery, Peter Haddock caught up with expert James Green at its Global Dealer event in China to find out more.
20/02/2026 | Productivity
Airborne mapping with the new Leica Geosystems MultiMapperTo find out more, Peter Haddock met with expert Keith Peterson at the preview of the MultiMapper at Intergeo conference last year, who pointed out some of its key features.
17/02/2026 | People-Skills
AMPS Industry education day at Volvo PentaAfter hosting the AMPS - the Association of Manufacturers Power Systems industry day event at its UK Head Office, Peter Haddock caught up with Riccardo Sardelli of Volvo Penta.
13/02/2026 | Productivity
How GRS Stone Manages Material Compliance with SoilFLODigital compliance only really matters when it works on the ground. That’s why Peter Haddock recently visited GRS Stone Supplies to see how it now manages material compliance in real time through SoilFLO.
10/02/2026 |
JCB Finance on supporting family businessesAmy Baxter from JCB Finance talks to Peter Haddock about how it's supporting both businesses, joining him on sites in Yorkshire.
06/02/2026 | Safety
How to prevent 30000 utility strikes in AustraliaPeter Haddock talkst to Geordie McGrath, Director and founder of Abletech Underground Group in Queensland, Australia
05/02/2026 | Environmental
What goes into the retrofitting of social housingTo find out, Peter Haddock visited the Liverpool John Moores University Test Houses to meet with retrofit project manager Ryan Atkinson of Wienerberger.
03/02/2026 | Environmental
From paper tickets to realtime material trackingPeter Haddock caught up with Brandwells Construction Environmental Manager, Luke Harwood, on a site in Weston-super-Mare.
02/02/2026 | Productivity
Paper drawings get binned as Leica iCON trades helps stonemason Rob go DigitalGetting one cut wrong when the stone is $2000 a square metre is extremely costly. But if you get the measurement right, it's ‘no worries’ for Australian business owner Rob Fogarty of All About Stone.
28/01/2026 | People-Skills
40 years of growth for family run Fairfax Plant HirePeter Haddock recently caught up with Mark Love, to find out more about the business and another major milestone of 35 years of new JCB machines, financed through JCB Finance.
26/01/2026 | Productivity
Taking dirt digital and watching material flow in real time with SoilFLOPeter Haddock finds out how SoilFLO software is helping to manage materials, compliance, and information from expert Nick Tughushi.
23/01/2026 | Productivity
3D excavation safety first for Australias Abletech Underground GroupAbletech Underground Group, combines Leica Geosystems machine control with Xwatch Safety Solution 3D collision avoidance.
20/01/2026 | Productivity
Key design features of the new TS20 Total Station revealedPeter Haddock caught up with product director Leo Köpf at Intergeo to find out how over 200 engineers have brought this new product to life.
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