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12/05/2025Is the Operator Skills Hub the future of construction training

At the new Kirklees College Operator Skills Hub with Flannery Plant Hire I spoke to Andy Rankin, the quality and development manager for the CPCS, who helps to get people into the industry and set the standard needed for the tests within the construction industry

10/01/2025Flannery Plant Hire on the benefits of Eco operator training

Andy Perry, Flannery Plant Hire trainer talks about the benefits of delivering Eco-operator training with the Blackwell Earthmoving Limited team on HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd.  

22/11/2024Award winning training supports the BAM UK Ireland Surveying and Engineering team

Peter Haddock recently spoke to Will Sherwood at its two day training session devised by its leadership team to upskill colleagues at the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 'The School' in Shropshire.

31/10/2024AccXel Construction Training School walkaround

Peter Haddock takes a look at this fantastic facility, which is supported by the construction and mobile plant sectors.

20/09/2024Learning how to take flight with the Drone Pilot Academy

Peter and Lucas Haddock take at three day intensive training course to learn how to fly drones

17/05/2024We need to invest in industry recognised Construction Plant Manager training ASAP

Dean Holmes, Director at JN Bentley talks about the need for accredited training in this in-depth interview with Peter Haddock

12/04/202416 year old Lucas Haddock in action training on a Yanmar tracked dumper at the Operator Skills Hub

Lucas Haddock learns how to operate a Yanmar tracked dumper at the Operator Skills Hub, a JV between Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire

29/11/2023An indepth interview with Merrill Lynch of L Lynch Plant Hire

L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage Joint MD, Merrill Lynch talks about delivering projects, environmental savings, using technology, people, safety, productivity, the impact of machine control, alternative fuels and more in this in-depth interview with Peter Haddock in our Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon studio at Highways UK. 

28/06/202321 year old Callum knows his stuff when it comes to 3D Machine Control with Ongrade

Peter Haddock met up with Callum Shepherdson, a machine control support engineer for OnGrade Machine Control, in the sun at Plantworx Construction Exhibition 2023.

22/06/2023Safe to pass solution from Safety Shield will help vehicles to pass excavators on job sites

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.

19/06/2023Training wins as Flannery and Leica Geosystems share industry award at Plantworx 2023

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.

30/05/2023Be inclusive when it comes to technology adoption

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.

11/05/2023Lynch opens up accredited 3D Machine Control training to the wider industry

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.

13/04/2023We need more Women in Construction Clare Hatton of the WMCA at the Flannery Operator Skills Hub

Peter Haddock talks to Clare Hatton, Director of Operations for Employment and Skills at the West Midlands Combined Authority, who is determined to help.

29/03/2023Contractor Gnant explains the benefits of a Connected Worksite using Leica Geosystems 3D solutions

Contractor Gnant explains the benefits of a Connected Worksite using Leica Geosystems 3D solutions

08/03/2023Shelby Thomas Regional Operator Manager at L Lynch Plant Hire talks to Peter Haddock for IWD 2023

Shelby Thomas, Regional Operator Manager at L Lynch Plant Hire, talks to Peter Haddock for IWD 2023

07/03/2023Dominic Murphy Flannery Plant Hire operator and future trainer talks about skills and support

How can data led insights support operators, enhance training and reduce carbon emissions?

03/03/2023Contractor Gnant explains the benefits of a Connected Worksite

Peter Haddock talks to Roland Maurer, its 3D machine control and digitalisation specialist at Bauma 2022.

13/02/2023Flannery reveals positive training and carbon reduction impacts fuelled by data Peter Haddock talks to Strategic Manager Chris Matthew

For some time, I have been following the journey of Flannery Plant Hire as it embraces technologies like 3D machine control from the likes of Leica Geosystems and Trimble and invests in advanced laser safety solutions from xWatch Safety Solutions.

27/01/2023Peter dug a trench with help from expert trainer Gavin Elson of ETC training and consultancy

Peter Haddock dug a trench and he was exhausted afterwards!! Big thanks to expert trainer Gavin Elson of ETC training and consultancy who literally talked Peter through every step of operating this Plantforce Kobelco 14 tonne excavator.

27/01/2023Discovering AccXels plant training facility with equipment from JCB Leica Geosystems Part 2

For part 2 of our mini-series, Peter Haddock talks to Jamie Williams, AccXel’s Plant and Groundworks Tutor and Paul Worsford, a first year apprentice and career changer, on his experience so far.

26/01/2023Lucas takes on another dig day challenge

Lucas takes on another dig day challenge with Engcon UK Ltd at the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon School in Whitchurch for the Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Dig Day.

06/12/2022Celebrating operator influencer Lana Edwards at the Hitachi Leica Geosystems and Engcon Dig Day

For the start of our influencer interview mini series, Peter Haddock talks to Lana, who has inspired him and many others with her tireless promotion of #Womeninconstruction and the plant sector, particularly with her 'Lady Lana' Hitachi 225-7 excavator.

30/11/2022Dominic Murphy Flannery Plant Hire operator and future trainer talks about skills and support

How can data led insights support operators, enhance training and reduce carbon emissions? Peter Haddock talks to Dominic Murphy, a Flannery Plant Hire operator and future trainer at the Operator Skills Hub.

14/10/2022AccXel a future blueprint for plant construction training

Portacabin in a field or a five star hotel like training facility designed for learners and the wider construction community? – Peter Haddock pays a visit to the new £3m state-of-the-art AccXel construction and plant training centre of excellence in Gloucestershire, which is set to reshape the industry.

11/07/2022Plantforce a safety focused digital journey backed by partnerships people training and technology

Plantforce COO Samuel Mercer talks to Peter Haddock about its safety focused digital journey, backed by partnerships, people, training, technology and much more....

24/05/2022Andy Street talks electric investment and skills at City of Wolverhampton College

Peter Haddock joins Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, to talk about 'electric' investment in the region at the new Electric Vehicle and Green Technologies Centre for the City of Wolverhampton College.

13/05/2022Great Scott we need 25000 EV mechanics can we go back to the future to find them

Unfortunately, we can't, but don't worry. The City of Wolverhampton College has just launched the UK's first dedicated 'Electric Vehicles and Green Technology Centre' and Peter Haddock went into the future today with 'Dr Emmett Brown' to find out more.

09/05/2022Training to become an operator with expert Gavin Elson of Elson Training Consultancy Ltd Part 1

Peter Haddock gets the key to a Plantforce Rentals Kobelco excavator, as an expert trainer and friend, Gavin Elson of Elson Training & Consultancy, talks him through how to operate the machine for the first time.

28/03/2022How is the Connected Worksite brought to life with MachineMax telematics Juliet Ransom explains

Peter Haddock talks to MachineMax customer success manager, Juliet Ransom at LP Training, where the business is working with leading plant hirer, Plantforce Rentals to set up a Connected Worksite demonstration.

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