16/10/2024 | Productivity
JCB launch 145XR compact radius excavatorAt the JCB press launch, Peter Haddock took a closer look at the new 145XR excavator just after it had been officially launched
Continue reading15/10/2024 | Environmental
3D collision avoidance zones for mobile plant updated in just minuteThanks 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.
Continue reading11/10/2024 | Productivity
How do you build a road Episode 4 Filling the Shab ValleyPeter Haddock joined Mark Sabbato of Kier Transportation earlier this year on the £460m National Highways funded A417 project in what we are calling ‘The Earthmovers Dream’.
Continue reading10/10/2024 | Productivity
Infobric launches its webbased rental ERP solution in the UKInfobric to officially launch its popular web-based rental ERP solution at Highways UK next week.
Continue reading09/10/2024 | People-Skills
Its 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.
Continue reading08/10/2024 | Environmental
Talking carbon reduction and sustainability with Julia Barrett of Tier 1 Contractor Willmott Dixon"Our supply chain is responsible for 99% of our emissions, so we are working together to help businesses develop their own carbon plans..."
Continue reading07/10/2024 | Productivity
New Scandinavian style buckets from Strickland MFGPeter Haddock speaks to Stephen Warden, European Sales Manager at its HQ in Evesham, to find out more.
Continue reading04/10/2024 | Productivity
Fully autonomous Develon DX225LC7 excavator uses technology from Gravis RoboticsPeter 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.
Continue reading02/10/2024 | Environmental
LiuGong on the future of electric mobile plantWith 40 battery-powered models by 2027 and 12 models by quarter one in 2025, LiuGong is going all in on its BEV range, and there are some surprising machines in the pipeline.
Continue reading01/10/2024 | Productivity
Pavilion Construction on investing in 3D Machine Control“We can now capture survey data and create machine-ready 3D models that allow drivers to follow accurate designs using Leica Geosystems solutions.
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