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06/08/2026Operator Harry Says Go for Gold with technology

"Go for it - Go for Gold" Earlcoate Construction Operator Harry, with 22 years in the seat, talks about using 3D Machine Control

14/07/2026Earlcote Construction and Plant Hire invests in 3D Machine Control from Leica Geosystems

Alister Cutts, Managing Director of Earlcoate Construction, talks to when Peter Haddock on a major earthworks project in Southampton Docks

10/07/2026 SPL Powerlines Transformsg Railway Surveying with Leica Pegasus TRK70

Rail Surveying just got a very special speed and accuracy boost with the CUB1 road-rail mapping vehicle from SPL POWERLINES UK&I

08/07/2026Plantforces Chris Matthew on Why Connected Machines Are Transforming Plant Hire

Plant hire is no longer just about having the newest excavator or the biggest fleet

07/07/2026How HA Civils Is Scaling with Kobelco Excavators and Leica Geosystems Machine Control

“If we can improve safety, efficiency and deliver financial benefits for clients, that’s how we’ll continue to grow,” said 25-year-old Archie Collier, MD

11/05/2026The Founder Story Behind Groundworks Specialist MJL Group

In this video, Peter Haddock talks to Matt Lugg, founder of MJL Group Ltd and finds out how his first Case Construction Equipment Backhoe loader helped him start the business, which is now the largest groundworks specialist in the South West of the UK.

21/04/2026Behind the scenes with 3D machine control dealer Aska Attachments

Peter Haddock visited the Head Office in Huddersfield and a Komatsu D61PX at a customer site with Ian McMillan to learn how the business is supporting customers since it became a dealer in 2025.

17/04/2026Glasgow street test for AI Powered Surveying

Peter Haddock met with Gary Kelly of Leica Geosystems and its dealer VP ESS to see the equipment combination in a live environment.

10/04/2026Fuel prices focus minds on productivity at Plantforce Technology and Innovation Day

Peter Haddock caught up with Chris Matthew at the Plantforce new Wigan branch.

31/03/2026John Deere new excavators with integrated Leica Geosystems 3D machine control

John Deere showcases next generation excavators with integrated Leica Geosystems 3D machine control at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

27/03/2026Plantforce focuses on safe sites fuel savings and productivity

Plantforce open day showcases its approach to delivering safe sites, fuel savings and productivity

24/03/2026Managing data flows from 3D model updates to machines

From 3D model updates to machine control enabled equipment, how we control data flows is critical to delivering digitally led civil engineering projects.

23/03/2026Jake Nicholls CEO of Tru 7 Group talks technology flexibility and making assets work harder

On the Steelwrist stand at Conexpo, Jake spoke to Peter Haddock about the importance of OEM relationships with brands like Kubota UK and JCB, and about rethinking its attachment strategy, particularly with tiltrotators. 

09/03/2026What are the innovations shaping the future of heavy construction

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.

05/03/2026Leica Xsight360 human form recognition showcased at Conexpo

Leica Geosystems reveal Leica Xsight360 human form recognition (HFR) system at Conexpo. Peter Haddock caught up with Eurig Price

26/02/20263D slipform kerbing at pace in Australia

“Set it right, pave it fast thats the survey edge behind modern 3D slipform kerbing in Australia”, according to Irish surveyor Adam Byrne of Survey Management Solutions.

25/02/2026Caterpillar Inc Next Gen wheeled excavatorsget access to advanced 3D Machine Control from Leica Geosystems

Caterpillar Inc. Next Gen wheeled excavators operators to benefit from advanced 3D Machine Control from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon.

20/02/2026Airborne mapping with the new Leica Geosystems MultiMapper

To find out more, Peter Haddock met with expert Keith Peterson at the preview of the MultiMapper at Intergeo conference last year, who pointed out some of its key features.

06/02/2026How to prevent 30000 utility strikes in Australia

Peter Haddock talkst to Geordie McGrath, Director and founder of Abletech Underground Group in Queensland, Australia

02/02/2026Paper drawings get binned as Leica iCON trades helps stonemason Rob go Digital

Getting one cut wrong when the stone is $2000 a square metre is extremely costly. But if you get the measurement right, it's ‘no worries’ for Australian business owner Rob Fogarty of All About Stone.

23/01/20263D excavation safety first for Australias Abletech Underground Group

Abletech Underground Group, combines Leica Geosystems machine control with Xwatch Safety Solution 3D collision avoidance.

20/01/2026Key design features of the new TS20 Total Station revealed

Peter Haddock caught up with product director Leo Köpf at Intergeo to find out how over 200 engineers have brought this new product to life.

04/11/2025Jim Rolland of Balfour Beatty on the Leica Geosystems TS20 Total Station

“What we’re seeing here isn’t just a new Leica Geosystems Total Station, it’s a connected system.”

08/10/2025Hire specialist VP ESS invests in the latest Leica Geosystems TS20 robotic total station

“We’re bringing the Leica Geosystems TS20 Total Station onto our hire fleet as fast as we can.”

08/10/2025GAP Group announces surveying hire fleet expansion with the new Leica Geosystems TS20 total station

GAP Group announces surveying hire fleet expansion with the new TS20 total station and Stream DP ground penetrating radar from Leica Geosystems

06/10/2025Simon Budd of Select Plant Hire talks about the new TS20 Robotic Total Station from Leica Geosystems

“The new Leica Geosystems TS20 total station looks really good, especially with the improved IP66 rating, which means it can handle all weather conditions and dusty environments,” said Simon Budd of Select Plant Hire at the recent product launch.

17/09/2025Leica Geosystems launches industryfirst machine control installer training

Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon, launches industry-first training programme for machine control installers, with Flannery Plant Hire digital team members being the first to take part.

16/09/2025Massive floating piling rig in the USA perfectly positioned with 3D Machine Control

Massive floating piling rig in the USA perfectley positioned with 3D Machine Control

19/08/2025Inside Leica Geosystems facility in Lyon France

Behind the scenes at the Leica Geosystems facility in Lyon, where accuracy depends on service done right. Peter Haddock talks to expert Thomas Bonvalot

12/08/2025Komatsu Superfan Nigel on using machine control

"I have been operating Komatsu machines for over 20 years, but only started using 3D Machine Control when I joined MJL Group 18 months ago."

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