“Over 400,000 injuries and $100bn dollars worth of costs occur due to utility strikes in the US alone, but we have the technologies to stop them,” said Dave Hubbell of Rodradar when Peter Haddock spoke to him at Conexpo.
Peter 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.
That's the message from Eva Carranza of Hexagon AB when Peter Haddock met her at Bauma for an update on its R-evolution approach, which is leveraging Hexagon sensors, software and autonomous solutions to run profit-driven, sustainable projects.
How does 3D Collision Avoidance from Xwatch work in tandem with Leica Geosystems 3D machine control?
The JCB 245X from Flannery was put to work on the Costain Group PLC M6 motorway project.
Thanks to the new Xwatch Safety Solutions part of Hexagon integration with the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon MC1 tablet, its now possible to create 3D safety models alongside 3D machine control earthworks models.
"It’s not just about the tech, it’s about building a community of knowledge." Says Mark Brueton Chief Engineering Surveyor at BAM Nuttall.
Lucas Haddock interviews and gets interviewed by Ben the Operator while using the 3D collision avoidance xWatch Safety Solutions VR experience on the Leica Geosystems stand at Hillhead.
Peter Haddock found out at Digital Construction Week with VR expert Jamie Dowley of Leica Geosystems.
Peter meets with Jake Walley of Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) to discuss the factory fitting of Leica Geosystems 3D machine control, Xwatch Safety Solutions and tiltrotators from Rototilt UK Ltd, Steelwrist and Engcon UK Ltd
Having completed testing in 'real world' applications onsite with Tier one contractor Kier over a number of months, Flannery yesterday officially launched its site ready solution at its Operator Skills Hub in Birmingham, which is a joint venture with Balfour Beatty.
Leica Geosystems announce new 3D collision safety integration with Xwatch Safety Solutions
For some time, I have been following the journey of Flannery Plant Hire as it embraces technologies like 3D machine control from the likes of Leica Geosystems and Trimble and invests in advanced laser safety solutions from xWatch Safety Solutions.
Peter Haddock talks to industry leader Neil Williams of Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon, about how the business is working with suppliers on a global and local scale to improve safety, productivity and efficiency, whilst supporting operators in the cab.