14/10/2025 | Productivity
How do you build a road Episode 10 The BridgesFor our next episode, Peter Haddock is joined by Kieran Price, Structures Section Engineer for Kier Transportation on the National Highways A417 Missing Link road project.
15/09/2025 | Productivity
L180 next generation Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loaderIn action, the L180 next-generation Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loader with expert walkaround.
12/09/2025 | Productivity
Drone adoption transformational for Matrix Consulting EngineersWhen Liam Hoyland of Matrix Consulting Engineers got a knock on his office door from neighbour James Ixer of the Drone Pilot Academy with a fleet of drones, it was all change for the team.
11/09/2025 | Productivity
Shifting Dirt using Tech in Texas with contractor Stephenson DirtJohn Kent Stephenson, part of the family run business, explains how they deliver earthworks projects using Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D machine control.
09/09/2025 | Productivity
Operator Richard Baker and his amazing six year 3D machine control journeyBack in 2019, Richard was the first operator we spoke to who fully embraced Leica Geosystems 3D machine control. At the time, he was running a small Case excavator.
01/09/2025 | Environmental
In Action Volvo L90 all electric wheel loaderVolvo Construction Equipment L90 Electric 15-tonne wheel loader in action with key features highlighted by expert Andreas Broström as Peter Haddock joins him in Finland at the Kymi Ring E-Rally track.
27/08/2025 | Productivity
MJL Group delivers its biggest project to date with 3D Machine Control“On a site like this, things change daily, so it’s really important that we keep our 3D machine control models up to date on the machines.”
21/08/2025 | Environmental
Volvo electric range at bauma with the new A30 ADTVolvo Construction Equipment electric range at bauma with the reveal of its A30 all electric ADT
19/08/2025 | People-Skills
Inside Leica Geosystems facility in Lyon FranceBehind the scenes at the Leica Geosystems facility in Lyon, where accuracy depends on service done right. Peter Haddock talks to expert Thomas Bonvalot
14/08/2025 | Productivity
Get the 3D earthworks model right with AGTEK software“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 .”
12/08/2025 | People-Skills
Komatsu Superfan Nigel on using machine control"I have been operating Komatsu machines for over 20 years, but only started using 3D Machine Control when I joined MJL Group 18 months ago."
04/08/2025 | Productivity
Plantworx innovation awards shortlist announcedPlantWorx Innovation Awards will be revealed at the awards dinner on Tuesday 23 September 2025, following the opening day of the show.
04/08/2025 | Productivity
Supporting surveyors and engineers with a Common Data Environment"Surveyors and engineers are a critical part of delivering projects… but the reality is their workflows are often ignored by traditional Common Data Environments."
01/08/2025 | Productivity
Tuned for speed Eddie races through the work on his Case Construction CX210EPeter Haddock met Eddie Capel on a major house building project with contractor MJL Group.
25/07/2025 | Productivity
US contractor on using dirt simple software AGTEKHow do US contractors use 'dirt simple' software AGTEK to deliver projects using traditional and drone surveying?
24/07/2025 | Environmental
LiuGong Europe announces BEV roadmapLiuGong Europe announces roadmap for huge UK and Europe BEV rollout with 10 new electric machines launching in 202
24/07/2025 | Productivity
Operator Shane Cook meets the grade in his socksOperator Shane Cook of MJL Group Ltd meets the grade in his socks with a new Volvo Construction Equipment EC230F from SMT GB fitted with the latest Engcon UK Ltd QS70 tiltrotator and Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D Machine Control
22/07/2025 | People-Skills
Understanding the skills opportunity is criticalPeter Haddock talks to Aaron Davis of Flannery Plant Hire
14/07/2025 | Productivity
Caterpillar launches new Cat 980 GC Wheel LoaderThe new Cat 980 GC is set to deliver low owning and operator cost with intuitive controls and a simple user interface.
11/07/2025 | People-Skills
Winners of the CPA Stars of the Future awards annoucedThe annual event hosted by our own Peter Haddock and Lucas Haddock was held on 10th July.
04/07/2025 | Environmental
100 years of Caterpillar and what the future looks likePeter Haddock gets an exclusive interview with Corné Timmermans, VP of Sales and Marketing, Europe, Africa, Middle East and CIS.
03/07/2025 | Productivity
Can you really drive a mining machine from a chairPeter Haddock tries out the latest technology from Hexagon Mining
16/06/2025 | Productivity
The importance of a Common Data EnvironmentWhat is a Common Data Environment and why is it so important for delivering a digital construction future?
27/05/2025 | Productivity
How Are These Machines Changing How We WorkOne of the most talked-about machines at Bauma, the Hitachi Construction machinery, Landcros one.
25/05/2025 | Productivity
How do you build a road Episode 9 Managing Tree planting and habitatFor this episode, Peter Haddock is back with Natasha James, Senior Ecologist at Kier Transportation, to see how the team is shaping the new habitat for wildlife as the road is being built.”
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