“When you can use technology to make a project viable and successful, it’s a game-changer for the industry and the economy. And it all starts with leveraging the right tools and expertise at every step."
How do you remotely sense what your machines are doing onsite in real-time? It’s a question that has been a challenge until now, especially for major contractors and plant hirers using mixed fleets and different types of equipment, from diggers to tractors and dozers to wheel loaders.
“We’ve transformed and expanded our survey business, investing in new equipment and servicing capability…”
“People shouldn’t fear autonomous machinery.” Said Chris Matthew, Commercial Director for Plantforce at Highways UK, when Peter Haddock spoke to him on the Leica Geosystems stand
Peter Haddock caught up with Gravis Robotics Chief Technology Officer Dominic Judd to find out how it has worked with Develon engineers to develop the solution.
Peter Haddock met with Annette Pass, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Transport (DfT), recently at the Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) group conference at Harper Adams University to discuss the opportunities and challenges the sector faces as it seeks to improve safety and productivity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) go BIG at Hillhead show with a double decker stand and an amazing huge viewing platform.
Peter Haddock finds out more about the TL25 60E electric telehandler prototype, Rogue X2 cabless & autonomous loader and radar technology at INTERMAT Paris.
In this interview Peter Haddock caught up with Christian Yanes to find out more about its new 'connected' LockSense safety system and attachments, including second generation HCX compactors, MGX multi grapples and SGX sorting grapples.
The business has developed intelligent sensor technology that can be installed in or on equipment or tools to help track their location, and report on key information like hours used to support better maintenance.
PART 2 of our journey with technology specialist Sablono on a high-rise apartment block in central London.
INTERMAT Paris will see Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon showcasing its whole range of products and solutions, including the first show launch of 3D machine control for wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders.
Discovering the benefits of the Kubota UK technology bundle, which includes advanced machine data, a GPS machine locator and an app to support equipment owners and end users.
Engine efficiency and optimised performance start with simulation and fluid dynamics, enabled by clever software.
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
'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.
For episode four in our Discovering the Power of Perkins series, Peter Haddock gets into a Lab Coat as he measures ‘particulate mass’ on filters from engines run in one of the numerous test bays at its facility in Peterborough.
Peter Haddock talked to Getmapping specialist Helen Wattie in our Leica Geosystems studio at Highways UK to find our more.
‘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.
Talking sustainability, alternative fuel infrastructure, tethered drones, safety and more with Ian Billington of Costain Group at Highways UK in my Leica Geosystems stand studio.
Uptime is everything when it comes to equipment performance, efficiency, keeping productivity levels up and meeting deadlines. Ronan King talks to Peter Haddock
Perkins expert Ricky Watts talks to Peter Haddock at its recent press conference. Its three 48, 300 and 600-volt modular lithium-ion battery solutions with factory-installed telematics were first revealed at Bauma in October 2022. At Conexpo in March 2023, further innovations followed when the business revealed how batteries could be used in new diesel-electric hybrid powertrains. And just weeks ago, Perkins revealed much more...
Peter Haddock joins survey and mapping specialist Luke Blakemore as he tests out the new Pegasus TRK 700 Neo mobile mapping technology from Leica Geosystems.
Perkins Engines plans a technology driven future to make alternative fuels, including Hydrogen, work across all sectors, supporting the move to Net Zero.
Perkins Engines Company Limited recently launched its new 2600 series engine platform, and product expert Allen Chen was on hand to walk Peter Haddock around the engine, also known as the 2606, at its press event.
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.
At the Plantworx Innovation Awards, Flannery Plant Hire and Leica Geosystems shared the industry training award category. Peter Haddock caught up with Chris Matthew and Neil Williams at the show to learn more.
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.
Revolutionary new HP SitePrint Robot prints blueprints onto a construction site, guided by a Leica Geosystems Total Station.
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.