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28/10/2025Why Deconstruction WINS Over Demolition Every Time for Careful Building Removal

Deconstruction is at the heart of regeneration in Stafford Town Centre.

20/05/2025Sustainability isnt about building less its about building smarter

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.

09/10/2024Its not just about the tech its about building a community of knowledge

"It’s not just about the tech, it’s about building a community of knowledge." Says Mark Brueton Chief Engineering Surveyor at BAM Nuttall.

09/05/2024Building the A417 Missing Link Episode 2 Moving 15 million cubic metres of earth

How do you build a road? - Episode 2: Moving 1.5 million cubic metres of earth with Construction Manager Mark Sabbato of main Tier 1 contractor Kier Transportation.

01/03/2024Building the A417 Missing Link road project

Peter Haddock is following the construction of the £460m National Highways A417 ‘Missing Link’ project from start to finish in what will be an epic series.  

15/01/2024Digitising construction project management with Sablono

The digitalisation of construction project management, there's an app and online dashboards for that….. 

19/12/2023Ammanns green asphalt initiatives support the actual road to net zero

New asphalt innovations, including a world-first Hydrogen burner and a new drum design, combine with specialist' blue smoke' and 'VOC' gas treatment to reduce emissions dramatically.

19/12/2023Ammann Group green asphalt initiatives support the actual road to net zero

New asphalt innovations, including a world-first Hydrogen burner and a new drum design, combine with specialist' blue smoke' and 'VOC' gas treatment to reduce emissions dramatically.

13/11/2023Building roads in Iceland with contractor ISTAK using MachineMax connected equipment

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.

30/10/2023National Highways talks Good bacteria for healing roads and 3D printed infrastructure

‘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. 

17/10/2023MJL Contractors invest in new Volvo EC350 with Leica Geosystems Machine Control

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

07/09/2023Just give it a go chatting 3D machine control with Pete and Josh

They are the brains inside any machine, and that’s why Peter loves speaking to operators onsite about how they are using the latest technology and machines. 

31/08/2023Courtney King Plant Hire wins major project thanks to 3D machine control

"We wouldn't have won what is our biggest ever project without Leica Geosystems 3D machine control and the support we get from One Point Survey." says MD of Courtney King Plant Hire

12/07/2023Say goodbye to clogged up drains on housebuilding sites

Clogged up drains on housebuilding sites will be a thing of the past thanks to the new MuckStopper from our friends at Drainfast.

09/06/2023New 3D machine control for compact excavators Leica Geosystems showcase iCON Site Excavator

Peter Haddock goes onsite at its Whitchurch Training School in Shropshire to learn more from expert Steve Claybrook as he operates the latest Cat 302.7 fitted with the iCON Site Excavator solution in the sandpit.

02/05/2023National Highways on the road to Net Zero

In the latest in-depth edition of our Think Tank Series podcast, supported by 3D Machine Control and Surveying specialist Leica Geosystems, Malcolm Dare, National Highways Executive Director of Commercial, Supply Chain and Procurement, talks Peter Haddock through a whole range of subjects, mapping out the future direction of the organisation.

29/03/2023PODCAST National Highways on the road to Net Zero accelerating change and embracing opportunities

In the latest in-depth edition of our Think Tank Series podcast, supported by 3D Machine Control and Surveying specialist Leica Geosystems, Malcolm Dare, National Highways Executive Director of Commercial, Supply Chain and Procurement, talks Peter Haddock through a whole range of subjects, mapping out the future direction of the organisation.

07/03/2023Revotruck a revolutionary new earthmoving machine from Mecalac at Bauma powered by Perkins Engines

The new Revotruck was one of the highlights of Bauma, and it’s set to transform the view of the traditional site dumper in lots of different ways. ‘VIEW’ is the word as this machine which is already going into production and arriving onsite in 2023, has been completely redesigned from the ground up, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

14/02/2023Shannonside grows a connected fleet with Leica Geosystems

For Solihull based Shannonside Civil Engineering, the last 12 months have seen another major transition since it was first founded in 2004 by Managing Director Brendan Carty as a single site operation with six staff.

08/02/2023Using 3D scanning solutions to protect historical buildings

Peter Haddock talks to Jeroen Pelser of Netherlands based surveying specialist Pelser Hartman Group at Hexagon Live. They discuss how the business is looking after historical buildings and monuments, whilst thinking about the future by attracting and educating the next generation of surveyors.

03/02/2023Using 3D scanning solutions protect historical buildings whilst educating the next generation

Pelser Hartman Group is using 3D scanning solutions to protect historical buildings and monuments, whilst thinking about the future by attracting and educating the next generation of surveyors.

16/12/2022Revotruck a revolutionary new earthmoving machine from Mecalac at Bauma powered by Perkins Engines

The new Revotruck was one of the highlights of Bauma, and it’s set to transform the view of the traditional site dumper in lots of different ways.

18/11/2022Disrupting road building Peter Haddock talks to Dr Joanna White Roads Development Director at National Highways

On 28th September this year, National Highways announced the formation of the Roads Research Alliance (RRA), incorporating researchers from Cambridge University and over 20 companies from its supply chain.

03/11/2022National Highways new Roads Research Alliance explained with Dr Joanna White and Peter Haddock

National Highways new Roads Research Alliance explained with Dr Joanna White and Peter Haddock.

12/07/2022Scanning Mega Superyachts with Folkert Boermans owner of industry specialists Lido 2D3D

Megayachts & Superyachts are both big and expensive, so ensuring they are ship shape and ready to use at any time is crucial for owners and crew.

12/07/2022Reality Capture for the retail market with Zibber and CEO Dogan Kahveci

Selling a property using 3D models whilst stopping realtors from being sued in the Netherlands.

01/07/2022JCBs new rotating telehandler range walkaround with product expert Jonathan Smith

Lights, camera and 360 degree action with the new JCB Stage V rotating telehandler range.

17/06/2022Building visitor experiences at Hillhead 2022 Jack Saward Director of Saward Marketing and Events

#Hillhead2022 'It's about creating memorable experiences for everyone.' That's the message from Jack Saward, of Saward Marketing & Events who has been designing, modelling and installing stands at the show for decades that bring the 'Experience to life.'

24/05/2022OxBlue CCTV designed for construction and powered by AI technology at Digital Construction Week

Peter Haddock talked to CEO Chandler McCormack at Digital Construction Week. They discussed how its 'Webcam on Steriods' specialist CCTV solution combines high-resolution camera technology with a robust design to record activity on site.

23/05/2022How valuable is a point 3D mesh models and digital workflows with Mark Senior of Pointfuse at DCW

Well, if you capture it and millions more, you can open up a World of rich information. This was the topic of a conversation Peter Haddock had at Digital Construction Week with Mark Senior from 3D mesh and digital workflow specialist, PointFuse.

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