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
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.
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.
Peter Haddock takes a look at this fantastic facility, which is supported by the construction and mobile plant sectors.
Peter and Lucas Haddock take at three day intensive training course to learn how to fly drones
Dean Holmes, Director at JN Bentley talks about the need for accredited training in this in-depth interview with Peter Haddock
Lucas Haddock learns how to operate a Yanmar tracked dumper at the Operator Skills Hub, a JV between Balfour Beatty and Flannery 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.
Peter Haddock met up with Callum Shepherdson, a machine control support engineer for OnGrade Machine Control, in the sun at Plantworx Construction Exhibition 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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 talks to Clare Hatton, Director of Operations for Employment and Skills at the West Midlands Combined Authority, who is determined to help.
Contractor Gnant explains the benefits of a Connected Worksite using Leica Geosystems 3D solutions
Shelby Thomas, Regional Operator Manager at L Lynch Plant Hire, talks to Peter Haddock for IWD 2023
How can data led insights support operators, enhance training and reduce carbon emissions?
Peter Haddock talks to Roland Maurer, its 3D machine control and digitalisation specialist at Bauma 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plantforce COO Samuel Mercer talks to Peter Haddock about its safety focused digital journey, backed by partnerships, people, training, technology and much more....
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.
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.
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.
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.