Two leading US civils and earthworks contractors share how AGTEK is evolving with AI and why connected workflows are becoming critical to performance.
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.
“It’s easier to get the 3D earthworks model right, easier to train people…and unlike other programs it doesn’t take you years to get good at using AGTEK .”
Peter Haddock met Eddie Capel on a major house building project with contractor MJL Group.
One of the most talked-about machines at Bauma, the Hitachi Construction machinery, Landcros one.
Blackwell Earthmoving launches '25 in 25' recruitment campaign to achieve a 25% female workforce by the end of 2025, doubling the number currently employed.
“Once we’re ready to bring an AGTEK site model to life, we install it on our surveying equipment like our Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon ICG70 GPS rover and ICR80 robotic total station, as well as on the excavators that use the MC1 machine control solution, explained surveyor Alex Miles of RMG Groundworks Ltd when Peter Haddock met him onsite.
In a recent visit to a site in Wales, Peter Haddock caught up again with operator Scooby, who he first met three years ago on a site with RMG Groundworks where he was using Leica Geosystems 3D Machine Control.
“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."
In this video, Peter Haddock talks through a table full of PPE, with David from Onsite Support Ltd sharing his top tips on what protection is available for everyone of all shapes and sizes.
RMG Groundworks Ltd turned a brownfield site into a housing estate, combining AGTEK Development Company, Inc. software with Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon surveying solutions and 3D machine control.
Mark Canning of Porteous Groundworks, has a special edition Hidromek HMK 140LC with a custom black and orange paint job.
It looks epic.... Ben Porteous MD of Porteous Groundworks Ltd on the arrival of his new HİDROMEK HMK 140LC excavator, which has a black and orange custom paint job.
Porteous Groundworks Ltd matches style with rotating 3D digital flair at the Cornwall Show with HİDROMEK dealer MPS South West.
'Using AGTEK to tender our earthworks projects has doubled the size of the business in the last seven years to £36m' That's the message from Nick Hughes, Director of Dorset-based Ford Civil Engineering, when Peter Haddock spoke to him recently at the UK's first AGTEK community user group held at the Leica Geosystems' The School'.
The ZQuip interchangeable battery solution can turn different OEM diesel machines into electric powered equipment as part of a whole site offering.
ZipLevel joins the Executive Hire Show Innovation trail, making light work of basic surveying to set out levels or check work.
"I'm 58 years old, and I've been operating machines for about 25 years. I now use 3D machine Control, which has made my job much quicker."
Construction Sport, the grassroots charity using sport to connect people at all levels in the industry and support individuals and families that might be struggling.
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.
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.
3D lift planning is the latest innovation from Liebherr with its online Crane Planner solution, designed to support better and safer crane and lifting movements.
Peter Haddock walks around the latest Liebherr electric offerings at its recent press conference, talking to the experts about the new electric products they have developed.
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.
Using Leica Geosystems ConX Cloud Solution and Web Interface, that is exactly what Chris Hooper of Hooper Surveying was doing when the heavens opened on a Kirk Hough Hough site Peter Haddock was visiting in Cornwall.
“We are five weeks ahead on what is a very challenging job, thanks to using Leica Geosystems 3D machine control with our Liebherr Dozer and SMP Parts tiltrotator enabled Hyundai excavator." Says KHC Limited Groundworks site manager, Darryl Simmons.
"We wouldn't have won what is our biggest ever project without Leica Geosystems 3D machine control and the support we get from One Point Survey." says MD of Courtney King Plant Hire
#PPEthatfits - "I had to alter my trousers and even roll up the sleeves of PPE to operate a crane safety, which in turn restricted my overall movement!"
Reaching new heights with the hand powered Nav 4.5 scissor lift from UK manufacturer Metal and Modular Fabrication Services.