05/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Sean Hamill of FTC Group on equipment safety solutionsFork Truck Control (FTC Group) plant safety solutions at Futureworx 2022
05/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Simon Meades of TCP Group on Hydrogen powered solutions for construction sitesPeter Haddock catches up with Simon Meades, hydrogen expert for TCP Group (Taylor Construction Plant Ltd) at Futureworx 2022 to talk about off-grid clean alternative power solutions.
05/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Dominic Hales of Prolectric on solar lighting and hybrid power generationTime to harness the power of the sun at Futureworx 2022 with Solar solutions from Prolectric Ltd. Peter Haddock talks to Dominic Hales about solar lighting and solar power generation to support the move to net zero.
05/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Giles White of Bomag on Smart Compaction and autonomy with RobomagRoad to autonomy at Futureworx 2022 with BOMAG and the Robomag, Giles White explains the technology and what else people can expect to see from its stand inside the show.
05/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Snorkel introduces an allelectric access range with Scott McCallSnorkel rough terrain all-electric access platforms at Futureworx 2022 with Scott McCall. It is great to learn about a UK made machine range that is also now using UK made batteries and proven automotive tech from Nissan cars.
05/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 DataTag introduces Venom to protect against white diesel theft Kevin HowellsDatatag ID Ltd venom supporting the red to white diesel switch at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to Kevin Howells about how the product is using specialist unique identifiers and colouring the diesel green to prevent and tackle fuel theft.
05/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Boss Cabins introduces its sustainable welfare solutions with Sarah ButcherFutureworx 2022 showcases sustainable welfare for sites with Boss Cabins Ltd. Peter Haddock spoke to Sarah Butcher who introduced him to the range explaining how it has developed a solar-powered welfare solution that is carbon neutral and even uses rainwater harvesting.
01/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Komatsus Smart Construction end to end approach explained by Richard ClementSmart Construction is how Komatsu Construction is helping customers digitally transform the jobsite from concept to delivery this end to end solution is very impressive.
01/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Nick Massey CEO of FuelActive on eliminating fuel contamination across the industryPreviously live - FuelActive at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to CEO, Nick Massey about eliminating fuel contamination.
01/04/2022 | Productivity
Futureworx 2022 Hitachi Construction Machinerys All Electric ZE85 8 tonne excavator KTEC chargerHitachi Construction Machinery (UK) goes electric at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to product expert Timo Vestweber about the new ZE85 excavator and KTEC Hitachi Power 3 charging solution.
01/04/2022 | Safety
Futureworx 2022 Safety Shield AI safety solutions with Jonathan Guest Previously LiveSaving lives and demonstrating how. Peter Haddock speaks to Jonathan Guest of Safety Shield and walk around its live demo area at Futureworx 2022 where he is collaborating with L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage.
28/03/2022 | Productivity
Comit2Drones National Highways Development Centre Drone testing dayPeter Haddock joins Ian Billington, National Highways Innovation Manager onsite for a Futureworx 2022 show special visit.
28/03/2022 | Productivity
How is the Connected Worksite brought to life with MachineMax telematics Juliet Ransom explainsPeter Haddock talks to MachineMax customer success manager, Juliet Ransom at LP Training, where the business is working with leading plant hirer, Plantforce Rentals to set up a Connected Worksite demonstration.
23/03/2022 | Productivity
Sam Mercer of Plantforce talks about its Connected Worksite approach with MachineMaxIntroducing the Plantforce 'Connected Worksite' beaming LIVE into the Futureworx 2022 event, with MachineMax providing 'Real-Time' equipment operating data from Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. excavators, a Caterpillar Inc. dozer and a Rokbak ADT.
18/03/2022 | Productivity
Adding up investment savings can improve profitabilityAs the red to white diesel change comes in and market volatility impacts global fuel prices, there has never been a more important time for the sector to control costs and protect profitability.
18/03/2022 | Productivity
Electric remote control Skid Steer with Kovaco Electric product specialist Finlay BassettPeter Haddock talks to Finlay Bassett about the remote control functionality of the Kovaco Electric Skid Steer. They also talk about the different options available on the machine testing a demolition spec model newly purchased by the Erith Group.
15/03/2022 | Productivity
MJL Contractors Ltd invest in a connected worksite with Leica Geosystems and dealer One Point SurveySpecialist South West regional groundworks and civil engineering contractor MJL Contractors has invested in a new 'connected worksite' approach using Leica Geosystems 3D machine control from dealer One Point Survey.
15/03/2022 | Productivity
Drone testing at National HighwaysIn this previously live broadcast on Linkedin, Peter Haddock joined Erin Campbell of Sensat Surveying joins me for a special International Women’s Day Live drone chat at National Highways development centre.
11/03/2022 | Productivity
Electrifying demolition and earthworks with Kovaco ElectricElectric machines continue to grow in popularity as more brands launch more models, but for one business, Kovaco Electric disrupting the market with electric skid steers began in late 2019. This was when it started production in its Czech Republic facility, with the first demonstration units entering the UK market in 2020 as Kovaco Electric's Finlay Bassett started establishing a dealer network.
11/03/2022 | Productivity
Erith Group buys fleet of all electric Elise 900 skid steers from Kovaco UKPeter Haddock talks to Plant Director, Shaun Bean who is responsible for Erith Group's earthworks and demolition equipment about the new all-electric fleet deal and how his team intends to use the 'remote control enabled' product to replace its diesel fleet.
04/03/2022 | Environmental
Borough of Wandsworth and Richmond Council on traffic and pollution monitoringMonitoring road usage to reduce pollution and congestion, whilst improving safety is all part of a solution that the Borough of Wandsworth and Richmond Council has worked on with Safety Shield Global.
03/03/2022 | Productivity
Worlds first 100 tonne truckThis unique and fully working truck is a 'one of a kind' iconic machine was put up for sale on the Ritchie Bros Marketplace in 2022.
28/02/2022 | Productivity
New Volvo fleet with 3D machine control for Urban RegenUrban Regen is leading the way with a new Volvo Construction Equipment fleet from SMT GB with 3D machine control from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon.
28/02/2022 | Productivity
Introducing the Digger Lid for canopy excavatorsPeter Haddock joins Digger Man Blogger and influencer Nick Drew onsite with Vickers Plant Services and MD Dave Vickers to test out the innovative new Digger Lid.
18/02/2022 | Environmental
Do we need to say goodbye to the portacabin in the fieldWith every leader I talk to, there is one key issue on their mind. How do we get more people to consider a career in the earthworks sector? It's an issue that has been around for years, but as we see projects like HS2 ramping up this year and more people retiring, one thing is certain, we need to ditch the portacabin and create better learning environments.

























