On 7th November, the Construction Plant Hire Association (CPA) held its annual conference entitled ‘Shaping the Future: Insights for the Plant-Hire Sector’, with a range of topics discussed by industry leaders, including skills, decarbonisation and sustainability.
The digitalisation of construction project management, there's an app and online dashboards for that…..
Peter Haddock caught up with Robin at the Molson Group open day for this in-depth interview where Robin shares insights into lots of different topics.
'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.
Stefan Bogner, talks to Peter Haddock at the factory in Linz, Austria, earlier this year for an in-depth conversation about plans for its state-of-the-art factory.
With a focus on people, skills and long-term partnerships with 'can do' suppliers, Edge Innovate has gone from being a subcontract manufacturing business to a leading global material handling equipment supplier, and Darragh has been there for the transformative journey.
‘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.
Connected lighting solutions are the latest innovation to transform the plant sector, as mesh systems allow operators to change lighting conditions from an app or remote control.
Safe to Pass is a new AI driven industry safety innovation formed from a collaboration between L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage, Safety Shield and Costain Group PLC.
Peter Haddock speaks to its new CEO, Simon Hamlyn, at the recent GEO Business and Digital Construction Week events about his journey, the future direction of the institution and the important role it plays in the sector.
Technology can be a real enabler for businesses of all sizes, increasing productivity, efficiency and ultimately helping to enhance safety, whilst controlling cost, increasing profits. The challenges of rolling out new systems and solutions can also take time and resource. You need to get the process right and manage the changes required if you are going to be successful.
From the factory to the site, Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon Geosystems showcases a suite of solutions supporting Modern Methods of Construction at Digital Construction Week and GEO Business.
To learn more, Peter Haddock met with National Training Manager Gez Bonner at its Brampton training facility, where the training team has recently been through its own trainer the trainer accreditation process, supported by Eurig Price of Leica Geosystems.
Peter Haddock caught up with Joel Honeyman, VP of Innovation, on the Bobcat stand to find out all about the new RogueX concept and electric grapple.
Getting Connected, the Bennie Group mixed fleet of over 500 earthmoving and material handling units is set to share data using the MachineMax telemetry solution.
Contractor Gnant explains the benefits of a Connected Worksite using Leica Geosystems 3D solutions
Influencers are changing the way people see our industry, and it’s great to see.
Frank Collazo makes Leica Geosystems reality capture real for Lucas Haddock, explaining how the technology works at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Develon surprised Conexpo 2023 with the new Concept X2 cabless 100 Dozer and 225 excavator, fully remote controlled using state-of-the-art information and communications technology.
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.
Peter Haddock talks to Roland Maurer, its 3D machine control and digitalisation specialist at Bauma 2022.
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.
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.
'All Electric' equipment models from Bobcat EMEA and Komatsu Europe at bauma 2022 showcased innovative components and controls from Moog Inc.'s new Moog Construction Division.
At Bauma 2022, Peter Haddock witnessed the removal of hydraulic fluids and diesel in the Komatsu Europe demonstration arena with expert Michael Wadsack.
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.
PODCAST: Stage V engines are different, so how will they change the industry, and how can rental companies, in particular, benefit by investing in equipment powered by them?
National Highways new Roads Research Alliance explained with Dr Joanna White and Peter Haddock.
Komatsu Europe launches retrofit machine guidance, expanding its Smart Construction portfolio
Peter Haddock talks to newly appointed CEO of Speedy Services, Dan Evans at Speedy Expo in Liverpool.