Two leading US civils and earthworks contractors share how AGTEK is evolving with AI and why connected workflows are becoming critical to performance.
John Kent Stephenson, part of the family run business, explains how they deliver earthworks projects using Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D machine control.
How do US contractors use 'dirt simple' software AGTEK to deliver projects using traditional and drone surveying?
"Our supply chain is responsible for 99% of our emissions, so we are working together to help businesses develop their own carbon plans..."
'Our equipment residual values have already gone up, and maintenance has reduced thanks to a dramatic decrease in idle time.' That’s the message from Heiðar Jón Heiðarsson, fleet manager for Icelandic contractor Íslenskir aðalverktakar - ÍAV hf, when Peter Haddock spoke to him following the recent introduction of the MachineMax telemetry system to the fleet.
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…."
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.
A new Volvo EC350 with Leica Geosystems machine control is a great combination for MJL Contractors operator Neil.
‘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
Winning work always comes first, but how to make it profitable happens next, as Tom O’Brien of O’Brien Contractors explains to Peter Haddock following its recent rollout of AGTEK's dirt simple earthworks solution.
Today Peter Haddock met with Reality Capture specialist and trained drone pilot Frank Collazo to talk about why the BLK2FLY has been shortlisted and what makes it such an impressive autonomous flying laser scanner.
Peter Haddock talks to Roland Maurer, its 3D machine control and digitalisation specialist at Bauma 2022.
Family run O’Brien Contractors in Leamington Spa has always been at the forefront of adopting new technologies and solutions, gaining a competitive advantage in doing so. And now, as the third generation looks to continue to invest, Peter Haddock caught up with Director Tom O’Brien to get his views on the future.
Winning work, reducing carbon emissions and delivering projects on time and on budget are all challenges faced particularly by small to medium-sized earthworks contractors across the globe.
Peter Haddock talks to Garry Clarke, Director of Oakswood Construction & Groundworks, on an M&J Evans site near Uttoxeter.
Specialist 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.
Fred Champion Groundworks has invested in a 3D connected worksite solution for the future, with plant and surveying equipment from Leica Geosystems and dealer One Point Survey Equipment
Peter Haddock interviews experienced operator Murray Stokes of Knights Construction Group, onsite with its Cat D7E electric drive dozer, fitted with the latest MC1 Leica Geosystems machine control.