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20/03/2026Injuries and costs of utility strikes in the US are staggering

“Over 400,000 injuries and $100bn dollars worth of costs occur due to utility strikes in the US alone, but we have the technologies to stop them,” said Dave Hubbell of Rodradar when Peter Haddock spoke to him at Conexpo.

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

20/05/2025Sustainability isnt about building less its about building smarter

That's the message from Eva Carranza of Hexagon AB when Peter Haddock met her at Bauma for an update on its R-evolution approach, which is leveraging Hexagon sensors, software and autonomous solutions to run profit-driven, sustainable projects.

24/04/2025Inside the Future of Remote Excavator Operation at Bauma 2025

bauma first show video as Peter Haddock tests out the Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. K-Dive remote control station and jumps into action with Tommy Buch from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon

06/04/2025Inside the Future of Remote Excavator Operation at Bauma 2025

Bauma first show video as Peter Haddock tests out the Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. K-Dive remote control station and jumps into action with Tommy Buch from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon

20/03/2025Xwatch Safety Solutions 3D Collision Avoidance explained

How does 3D Collision Avoidance from Xwatch work in tandem with Leica Geosystems 3D machine control?

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.

20/11/2024Explore Plant and Transport invest in Ground Penetrating Radar to enhance safety onsite

Seeing underground enhances safety and reduces utility strikes for Explore Plant and Transport Solutions as it invests in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) with Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon.

14/11/2024Flannery Plant Hire creates a safety and productivity focused JCB excavator

The JCB 245X from Flannery was put to work on the Costain Group PLC M6 motorway project.

06/11/2024Costain Group and Flannery Plant Hire in UK first combined safety and productivity approach

Costain Group and Flannery Plant Hire introduce a UK first combined safety and productivity approach for a major National Highways project on the M6 Motorway.

15/10/20243D collision avoidance zones for mobile plant updated in just minute

Thanks to the new Xwatch Safety Solutions part of Hexagon integration with the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon MC1 tablet, its now possible to create 3D safety models alongside 3D machine control earthworks models.

09/10/2024Its not just about the tech its about building a community of knowledge

"It’s not just about the tech, it’s about building a community of knowledge." Says Mark Brueton Chief Engineering Surveyor at BAM Nuttall.

10/09/2024Explore Plant and Transport expand rail sector solutions

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions is on track with new rail equipment and technology investment.

27/08/2024Talking rail machine refurbishment and advanced safety solutions

Earlier this year at Rail Live, Peter Haddock had the pleasure of sitting on a newly refurbished rail spec PW160 Komatsu for L&W Contractors Ltd with Ross Hewer of Road Rail Plant Ltd. He explained the benefits of keeping specialist equipment up and running for another seven years. 

25/06/2024Ben the operator joins Lucas Haddock on the Leica Geosystems VR experience at Hillhead

Lucas Haddock interviews and gets interviewed by Ben the Operator while using the 3D collision avoidance xWatch Safety Solutions VR experience on the Leica Geosystems stand at Hillhead.

05/06/2024Whats it like to be hit by a digger bucket

Peter Haddock found out at Digital Construction Week with VR expert Jamie Dowley of Leica Geosystems.

24/04/2024Leica Geosystems reveal new products and Xwatch acquisition at Intermat Paris

Peter Haddock talks to Thomas Bonvalot about the new Intelligent Antenna and smart tablet, which will have huge advantages for machine control users and surveyors.

27/09/2023How has Leica Geosystems added 3D collision avoidance from Xwatch to its MC1 3D Machine Control

Peter Haddock caught up with technology specialist Eurig Price at the recent launch event with Flannery Plant Hire to find out more. 

18/05/2023Flannery brings 3D collision avoidance to job sites

Having completed testing in 'real world' applications onsite with Tier one contractor Kier over a number of months, Flannery yesterday officially launched its site ready solution at its Operator Skills Hub in Birmingham, which is a joint venture with Balfour Beatty.

16/03/2023Leica Geosystems announce new 3D collision safety integration with Xwatch Safety Solutions

Leica Geosystems announce new 3D collision safety integration with Xwatch Safety Solutions

28/01/2022Safely moving along the road to autonomy Neil Williams of Leica Geosystems talks to Peter Haddock

Peter Haddock talks to industry leader Neil Williams of Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon, about how the business is working with suppliers on a global and local scale to improve safety, productivity and efficiency, whilst supporting operators in the cab.

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