17/05/2024 | People-Skills
We need to invest in industry recognised Construction Plant Manager training ASAPDean Holmes, Director at JN Bentley talks about the need for accredited training in this in-depth interview with Peter Haddock
14/05/2024 | People-Skills
The BIG Future of Construction conversationThe BIG ‘Future of Construction’ conversation with Jose Antonio Nieto Alvarez, the new CEO of CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment.
10/05/2024 | Productivity
Ford Civil Engineering doubles business using AGTEK to tender its earthworks projects'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'.
09/05/2024 | Productivity
Building the A417 Missing Link Episode 2 Moving 15 million cubic metres of earthHow do you build a road? - Episode 2: Moving 1.5 million cubic metres of earth with Construction Manager Mark Sabbato of main Tier 1 contractor Kier Transportation.
08/05/2024 | Safety
Develon transparent bucket and a big Hydrogen wheel loader at Intermat ParisDevelon showcased its transparent bucket and a big Hydrogen wheel loader prototype at Intermat Paris.
07/05/2024 | Productivity
Kobelco introduced the 52 tonne SK520 excavator into Europe at IntermaKobelco introduced the 52 tonne SK520 excavator into Europe at Intermat whilst showing off its latest SK350D ultra high reach demolition model.
11/04/2024 | Environmental
Hear how Perkins Engines converted a 75kW diesel telehandler to a hybrid diesel electric machineThe Pathfinder hybrid diesel-electric machine is able to work indoors and outdoors.
03/04/2024 | Productivity
Steelwrist launch LockSense safety technology and expand attachment rangeIn this interview Peter Haddock caught up with Christian Yanes to find out more about its new 'connected' LockSense safety system and attachments, including second generation HCX compactors, MGX multi grapples and SGX sorting grapples.
27/03/2024 | Productivity
Bobcat EMEA to showcase its extended range of products at INTERMAT ParisBobcat EMEA to reveal all new brand and showcase its extended range of products at INTERMAT Paris, including its Rogue X2 fully electric, autonomous loader concept.
25/03/2024 | Productivity
JCB and Leica Geosystems offer factory fitted 2D and 3D machine controlCB and Leica Geosystems launch a global partnership introducing factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready machine control solutions with INTELLIGRADE semi-auto configuration to enhance productivity.
25/03/2024 | Productivity
Introducing the LiuGong Machinery excavator rangeIn this video, expert James Higgs joins Peter Haddock for a walk around its excavator range, which highlights the features of some of the key products for the UK market.
22/03/2024 | Productivity
The launch of the JCB 370 X Series 37 tonne excavatorIntroducing the JCB 370 X Series 37 tonne excavator, in this exclusive interview with Paul Swallow and Peter Haddock at the Kevin Quarry. They walk and talk around three different machine configurations, showing the versatility of the new range.
12/03/2024 | Productivity
Perkins Engines converts a 75kW diesel telehandler to a diesel electric hybridPerkins Engines converts a large 75kW diesel-powered telehandler into a hybrid machine by combining its 48V battery system with its 55kW Perkins 904J-E28T engine to enable electric-only running capability.
11/03/2024 | Productivity
Thomas Plant Hire and Ongrade support BAM Construction in creating a Leica Geosystems 3D connected siteThomas Plant Hire and Ongrade support BAM Construction in creating a Leica Geosystems 3D connected site, including excavators, dozers and ADTs, for a major regeneration project in the centre of Manchester.
08/03/2024 | Productivity
Fox Equipment Sales showcase the LiuGong range at its open dayAn introduction to the LiuGong Machinery range at its new dealer Fox Equipment Sales open day in Wigan with MD Ged Fitzsimmons.
06/03/2024 | People-Skills
CPA Stars of the Future Awards and Shaping the Future ConferenceCPA - Construction Plant-hire Association 'Stars of the Future Awards' deadline for entries is 22nd March, and the BIG conference is on 7th November, which Peter Haddock will be co-hosting
01/03/2024 | Productivity
Building the A417 Missing Link road projectPeter Haddock is following the construction of the £460m National Highways A417 ‘Missing Link’ project from start to finish in what will be an epic series.
27/02/2024 | Productivity
A walk around the new JCB Teleskid with expert MarkJCB launch new Stage V 55kW diesel powered skid steer loaders including the Teleskid
23/02/2024 | Productivity
JCB launches two new two and a half tonne mini excavatorsJCB launches two new 2.5 tonne compact radius mini excavators, the 25Z-1 zero tailswing model and the 26C-1 conventional counterweight
22/02/2024 | Environmental
JCB launch new three tonne swivel tip dumperPeter Haddock spoke to product expert Rhys Bradbury about the features of the 3TE model, which is powered by a rechargeable 20kWh lithium-ion battery.
21/02/2024 | Productivity
HeronTrack to showcase Smart Sensor technology at Intermat ParisThe business has developed intelligent sensor technology that can be installed in or on equipment or tools to help track their location, and report on key information like hours used to support better maintenance.
20/02/2024 | Productivity
JCB launches its new dual drive backhoe loader with optional 2D grade controlPeter Haddock spoke to Georgina Williams aka JCB Digger Girl, about the new features. She also explained how the Leica Geosystems 2D laser grading setup on the machine worked to deliver 10mm accuracy using a centralised machine-mounted indicator.
16/02/2024 | Productivity
Revotruck from Mecalac powered by Perkins Engines Made in the UKTo find out more, Peter Haddock caught up with Adam Phillips of Mecalac at the Executive Hire Show, who talked him through the key features of the machine, made just down the road in Coventry in the UK.
08/02/2024 | Productivity
Getting hands on with the digital tools transforming the construction industryPART 2 of our journey with technology specialist Sablono on a high-rise apartment block in central London.
08/02/2024 | Environmental
The EcoFriendly Loo from CabintecPeter Haddock took a closer look at the very spacious loo on a recent visit to the Cabintec manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland.