How can Scotland re-establish its building stone industry?

 

British Geological Survey research, commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland, reveals an opportunity to re-establish the Scottish building stone market in order to maintain the country’s historic buildings.

For centuries, Scotland’s identity has been closely linked to its stone-built heritage. Historic buildings provide not just a tangible link to the past, but are also a huge draw for millions of tourists from around the world – a vital source of income for the local economy.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) cares for more than 300 monuments and buildings of national importance across Scotland, which need to be protected for everyone’s future enjoyment and education. Maintaining these structures is an exercise that requires engineering expertise, highly skilled artisans and access to materials that will mirror those that were available at the time of construction.

Scotland’s built environment is intrinsically linked to the ground below it, created from diverse geology extracted from over 3700 quarries. It is this geology and the methods used to quarry, process and build with stone that create a sense of place, from the red sandstones of Dumfries to the grey stone granite of Aberdeen.

A new report, conducted by the British Geological Survey (BGS) and commissioned by HES, has highlighted the increasing opportunity to bring indigenous stone, including sandstone and flagstone, igneous and metamorphic rocks and roofing slate, back to the Scottish market. The opportunities presented within the report highlight the building stones and quarries most crucial to ongoing efforts to maintain these historic buildings for future generations, as well as supporting the potential for new build applications to contribute to Scotland’s transition to net zero.

Researchers found that:

  • the cost of imported stone construction materials has risen by up to 98 per cent since 2015, possibly due to increasing fuel prices and shipping costs
  • the Scottish and UK construction industry is increasingly vulnerable to erratic pricing and market volatility, due to an over-reliance on imported materials
  • increased ranges in stone production locally create a more resilient supply chain and provide assurance of supply
  • 139 disused building stone quarries and 31 quarries that currently only supply crushed-stone aggregate may have the potential to supply a significant proportion of Scotland’s building stone needs

Detail of the stonework at Tantallon Castle, constructed from local sandstone

 

Graham Briggs, materials project manager at HES, said:

“The dwindling supply of local materials to protect fundamental parts of Scottish history is placing unique pressures on those who wish to maintain and protect our traditional and historic buildings.

A renewed Scottish building stone market would not only create rural skilled jobs and reduce carbon emissions, but also improve conservation outcomes for our important historic buildings. With that in mind, indigenous stone suppliers are faced with increased pressures and costs that make them uncompetitive against cheaper imported materials.

The report demonstrates that Scotland is more than capable of being self-sufficient with regard to its building stone requirements going into the future; however, this will require investment and support through innovation in procurement.”

 

The full report suggests how the supply and use of Scottish building stones can be increased in Scotland, including increasing production at active quarries that already supply building stone.

The report also contains a series of three factsheets, which found:

  • over 5 million tonnes of building stone are imported into the UK each year
  • sandstone is the UK’s most imported stone each year
  • roofing slate imports command the highest price – Scotland is particularly vulnerable to this, with no current source of Scottish roofing slate
  • the cost of imported stone has almost doubled since 2015

Imogen Shaw, building stone scientist, BGS, said:

“If Scotland wants to continue to build in its traditional stone, conserving heritage buildings and ensuring new builds are also in keeping with the historic landscape, then action needs to be taken to source more stone locally.

Our latest report is a vital resource for policymakers and potential investors, providing them with a clear snapshot of current supplies that will help them to identify opportunities for growth and better inform investment in indigenous building stone production.”

The full factsheet is now available to read: Development potential for building stone resources in Scotland.

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GROUP EXTENDS ITS REACH WITH ISG ACQUISITION

Jon Dunwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Morris & Spottiswood Group

In a move that will save more than 100 jobs, leading construction company Morris & Spottiswood Group has acquired part of the collapsed ISG group, offering a vital lifeline to the employees and projects operating within its remit.

 

Absorbing the former ISG Cathedral business, Morris & Spottiswood Group– which is a specialist provider of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management, design and construction services – has significantly extended its presence within the UK, with the addition of offices in Whitstable, Bristol and Huntingdon.

 

Welcoming 111 new colleagues into the business, including the senior management team led by Kevin Dengate, the acquisition will establish Morris & Spottiswood England – a new division within the overall group, which will sit alongside existing businesses Morris & Spottiswood Scotland and Livingston M&E.

 

The move cements Morris & Spottiswood’s reputation within the financial sector by adding a number of major financial institutions to its already established portfolio, as well as strengthening the company’s presence in the retail sector with the addition of two major retailers.

 

Expected to add up to £100 million in revenue across the next 15 months, the acquisition has accelerated Morris & Spottiswood Group’s growth plans and is projected to take the group’s turnover to £265 million – marking an annual growth of 74%.

 

Jon Dunwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, commented:

“The demise of ISG was sad news for the construction sector, causing significant disruption to valued clients and affecting many of our industry peers. We are pleased that as an agile family-owned business we have been able to move quickly to bring some stability to the situation, offering continuity and assurances of longevity to our new colleagues and clients alike.

“We have a firm People First focus and have been energised by this development, which brings a new mix of people into the business – aligned by values and skills but also offering fresh perspectives and experience to our established talent pool. This is an exciting new phase in our growth plan, as we combine the best ideas and strengths from both businesses and move forwards together as one team.

“With our solid foundations already in place, we hope that this will give confidence to clients and the supply chain as a whole, as we embed the new division, while also expanding our services and geographical reach.”

 

Already well-established within the Scottish market and active in the north of England, the addition of Morris & Spottiswood England establishes the group as a major figure across the UK, with 10 offices stretching from Glasgow to Whitstable.

 

In addition, the business is now able to offer an in-house joinery provision from the Whitstable office, delivering project efficiencies and continuity of service for clients. What’s more, the group’s in-house design company, McLennan, has announced plans to establish a London office, to service the extended reach across the UK.

 

Further supporting the group’s commitment to considered, strategic growth, Morris & Spottiswood has also recently acquired JB Engineering, a specialist provider of offsite fabrication services, as a subsidiary of Livingston Building Services. The move recognises the growing industry trend towards offsite construction methods and strengthens the group’s end to end delivery proposition.

 

Taken together, the new acquisitions and service extensions underline the Morris & Spottiswood Group’s commitment to developing its offering through continuity, sustainability, ambition and energy.

 

For more information about the Morris & Spottiswood Group, please visit: www.morrisandspottiswood.co.uk

 

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Canada Turns to 3D & Modular for Affordble Homes

Canada is turning to mass timber, 3D printing, and modular construction to fast-track affordable housing on its Atlantic coast, Wood Central.

The move comes after the Trudeau government announced it would establish the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII), a $50 million (CAD) fund over the next two years to reduce construction time and costs, making housing more affordable and sustainable.

The RHII promotes advanced building methods, including the following:

  • 3D-printed homes: Large-scale 3D printers quickly create walls or entire structures with materials like concrete, cutting down on construction time and labor.
  • Modular homes: Built in sections off-site, these “modules” are transported and assembled on-site, reducing time and waste while maintaining quality.
  • Mass timber construction: Engineered wood replaces traditional materials like steel, creating a strong, renewable alternative with lower environmental impact.

“This initiative will build homes in a matter of weeks, not months,” said Gudie Hutchings, Canada’s Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

The latest commitment comes just months after Canada pledged to invest $600 million (CAD) into prefab manufacturing, mass timber construction, panelization, 3D printing, and pre-approved housing designs, which amounts to one of the strongest commitments by a national government to supercharge social and affordable housing.

 

Source: FEA (Forest Economic Advisors)

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World’s strongest land-based crane passes test program

 

SK6000 testing completed under Lloyd’s Register supervision
Mammoet has officially completed testing of the SK6000 – the world’s strongest land-based crane. This process – overseen by maritime classification services organization Lloyd’s Register, certifies the crane’s safe operation to its specification.

After reviewing the SK6000’s engineering design earlier during its development, Lloyd’s Register confirmed that the test program was suitable to prove out its capacity charts. Testing was then carried out at Mammoet’s Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands over the last three months.

A comprehensive functional test program confirmed the crane operated to its specification, and to the strictest safety levels.

Next followed structural and stability testing, during which the SK6000 was subjected to a range of lift weights and conditions, proving that all components withstand 125% overload.

These tests covered the maximum extents of all load charts for the crane, for all main mast configurations, from shortest (127m) to longest (171m).

At its most strenuous, this process tested the crane to a maximum load moment of 520,000 tonne meters. This is well over one and a half times greater than the rated load moment of the SK350 – which was previously the world’s strongest land-based crane.

The SK6000 helps Mammoet’s customers across the energy sector to build on a larger scale than ever before, using modularized construction techniques to build in parallel and enhance the efficiency of assembly phases.

As offshore wind components grow to reach stronger wind flows, the SK6000 ensures the future constructability of today’s planned wind farms. As the market develops, and lifting to heights beyond 171m is required, its jib can be fitted to enable lifts of 3,000t to 220 meters.

In the nuclear sector, the SK6000 reduces on-site construction time and increases safety by allowing larger mass components to be constructed in controlled conditions and assembled quickly.

In oil and gas, its huge capacity and outreach allows maintenance and upgrade projects to take place with reduced disruption, and new-build projects to deliver economies of scale from FEED to installation – and beyond.

The SK6000 will now be boomed down and containerized, ready for shipping to its first project in early 2025.

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The Blight of Construction, Rising Costs and an Aging Workforce

Planning isn’t the only reason we have a housing shortage, too many developments just aren’t economically viable, says Melanie Leech

The government is undoubtedly right to focus its efforts on reforming the planning system. Ask the anyone in the property industry and they will say that the system is complex, burdensome, under-resourced, and prone to delay. As a result, it is not delivering the outcomes that will support the Government’s growth agenda.

But is planning the only reason why, in many parts of the country, development activity has slowed to a crawl and obvious development sites and opportunities remain dormant and undelivered? No!

Fundamentally, any development must be economically viable for the developer. It is this viability challenge that is becoming the major reason that many seemingly prime sites and ambitious development schemes are currently in limbo.

It is not because developers don’t want to bring their developments forward and build much needed new commercial space and housing. It is simply because the numbers don’t stack up.

It is reflective of what is probably the greatest development challenge of the current times – that of the ever-shifting sands and calculations upon which a property development’s viability is calculated.

These include construction costs that have risen 25 per cent by most estimates over the last five years due to increased material and labour prices. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine and tighter immigration policies have all had their impact.

The average age of a construction worker in the UK is now over 50 and the rate of retirement is accelerating. The construction sector is responding, broadening its appeal to younger workers, but there is no quick fix for the demographics of the building trade, and consequential labour shortages.

Shifting regulations

Another challenge is shifting policy and regulatory requirements, especially in relation to building safety and sustainability, requiring scheme re-designs which then drive developments into the territory of no longer being viable to deliver.

Previous policy decisions on planning have also not helped. The previous government dispensing with compulsory housing targets provided some councils with the perfect excuse to take their foot off the gas.

Add to this political uncertainty of four governments in a little over two years, and a general election. A conclusive general election result in July at least might start to alleviate investor concerns.

But the climate of uncertainty over the previous 18 months has meant that whilst developments that have started have continued, those that have not started have generally been because investors have decided it was easier to sit on their hands, or worse still vote with their feet and take their investment to places that are more stable.

The cost of finance, especially debt, remains a significant challenge and a major barrier to commencing schemes judged to be marginal at best.

Add to this rising mortgage costs for home buyers, hampering their ability to buy, and business occupiers facing a range of tax increases – limiting the amount they can pay in rent – and the result is greater uncertainty.

Here even the residential market, with strong continuing demand, isn’t immune, with future sales values not always being achievable against high build costs.

Not all is doom and gloom, however. The public sector can help turn some dials to make what was unviable possible.

For example, spending public funds to clean up regeneration sites, which often need remediation, or  the public sector contributing development sites for free up-front and then sharing in the profits from development. Such a partnership approach is thriving in what is a difficult market.

So, the next time you walk past a boarded-up site or wonder why the major regeneration scheme you read about hasn’t progressed, don’t always assume it is solely because of the planning system.

For more likely than not it is also a result of it being caught in the viability quicksand of rising build costs, greater regulatory costs and the headwinds of economic and political uncertainty.

By Melanie Leech, chief executive of the British Property Federation

 

Source: City AM

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Career Opportunities in New Roofing Division

JJ Fitzgerald, Managing Director of Evolution

A TRAILBLAZING construction business well-known for creating better places for people to live across the North of England is expanding by launching a new roofing division.

Evolution, which takes pride in delivering quality renovations on social housing, sheltered housing, and private housing is starting a new roofing division after being successful in winning contracts in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast.

The company, based in Blackpool, and highly respected for supporting communities with a range of pioneering initiatives wherever it operates, is creating career opportunities, including a role to head up its new roofing operation.

Managing Director JJ Fitzgerald said:

“Evolution has always been built on the core foundations of providing people with better homes and creating job and career opportunities in the construction industry.

“It’s about changing people’s lives for the better. We renovate houses to give people quality homes and we provide jobs which help people build a better life.

“We are now in a position to offer a fantastic opportunity for someone to come in and join our business and head up and lead our new roofing division. This is a hugely exciting role as it gives someone a chance to help us build this new area of our business from the ground up and be in from the very start. The sky really is the limit.”

 

Speaking about Evolution’s recent contract success, JJ said:

“We are delighted to have been successful in winning major contracts in Blackpool and the surrounding areas.

“As a local Blackpool-based company it gives us enormous pride and satisfaction to serve the Fylde Coast community.

“We care about our people, our places and our planet, and we are proud of how we support communities wherever we work.

“These contract wins enable us to create more job opportunities which further boost the Blackpool economy and, in turn, means we can support even more initiatives in the community.”

 

Evolution employs up to 80 people renovating private social housing, sheltered housing and private housing across the North of England in Blackpool, Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria.

As well as a Head of Roofing Division, Evolution is also offering immediate career opportunities for electricians and multi-skilled joiners.

Interested in joining the Evolution team?

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Enviro at COP29 Climate Hub

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Enviro’s Chairman Alf Blomqvist and Board Member Nina Macpherson Speak at COP29 Climate Hub

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) is participating today at the Climate Hub conference, held during the UN’s climate meeting COP29. Enviro’s chairman of the board, Alf Blomqvist, and board member, Nina Macpherson, will take part in a panel discussion on ecocide – mass destruction of the environment – and share how Enviro contributes to both environmental and economic sustainability.

During COP29, a series of side events is being organized, including Climate Hub. Alf Blomqvist and Nina Macpherson will participate in a panel discussion titled “Business leaders for Ecocide Law: Criminalizing Ecocide & Leveling the Playing Field.” Alongside Blomqvist and Macpherson, Scania’s Head of Sustainability, Fredrik Nilzén, and Johan Falk, CEO of Exponential Roadmap Initiative, will also take part in the discussion.

“The need for international legislation against ecocide is clear, and Climate Hub is an excellent platform for us to discuss both Enviro’s position and the work the company is doing to promote the environment and sustainability,” says Nina Macpherson, Board Member of Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Chair of the Ecocide Law Alliance, a foundation working to introduce ecocide as a crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

COP29 is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and is the 29th edition of the UN climate conference, where countries around the world come together to discuss and negotiate global efforts to combat climate change.

“We are proud to participate in such an important forum and to share Enviro’s work in fostering sustainability from both an environmental and economic perspective,” says Alf Blomqvist, Chairman of the board of Enviro.

Read more about Climate Hub

 

 

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UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but . . . .

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Ashden welcomes UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but highlights need for fairness and a fully-fledged plan

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s presence at COP 29 in Baku and commitment to this updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is exactly the sort of leadership the world is crying out for on climate. With the UK’s green economy growing 9% in 2023 while the wider economy stagnated, it is clear that strong climate ambition drives innovation, job creation, and prosperity. UK businesses and civil society have long called for such leadership to ensure a just and sustainable transition.

However, as recent global events have underscored, public trust and fairness are critical to sustaining momentum for ambitious climate action. Everyday people must see and feel the fairness of these changes. It is not enough to set bold targets; we must ensure the journey to achieve them is equitable, with tangible improvements in livelihoods, jobs, and community resilience across the country.

Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO of Ashden who is attending COP29, said:

“At a time when there are headwinds against government action to avert catastrophic climate change in both the US and EU, the announcement by the UK of strong new NDC 3.0 at COP29 – a year ahead of time – is the kind of climate diplomacy the world needs. Equally importantly, it sets the agenda at home for realising the huge social and economic gains that a fair transition to a zero carbon economy will bring.

“But now the even harder work begins. Decarbonising the grid and land transport is comparatively easy compared to capturing the huge potential of local and community renewables and decarbonising heat in our buildings, place by place, dwelling by dwelling. That will require a new approach by government based on supporting bespoke local action, everywhere.

“Ashden works with enterprises and organisations that are demonstrating just the kinds of technical, financial, training and community engagement innovations we will need to become the norm. For these innovators to succeed, government will need to trust cities, towns and communities, clear the policy blockages they face and support them to access the finance they need to succeed. That’s what we now expect to see, following today’s hugely welcome announcement.”

Ashden Award winners show how inclusive, people-focused climate solutions make a difference. B4Box in Manchester trains disadvantaged individuals in green construction skills, creating jobs while reducing emissions through home retrofitting. Energise Barnsley empowers social housing tenants with solar panels and energy storage, cutting energy costs and carbon while boosting energy independence.

The reality is stark: the UK is not currently on track to meet its existing 68% by 2030 NDC target. Increased action is an absolute imperative. To succeed, the government must deliver a comprehensive and well-resourced plan to meet these new targets. The UK’s upcoming Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, due in early 2025, must clearly outline how international and national targets will be delivered within an ambitious, fast-paced, and inclusive policy framework.

This framework must prioritise the needs of people and communities, particularly those most affected by the transition.

Ashden stands ready to support ambitious action and urges the UK Government to make the vision of a fair, green transition a reality for all.

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RETROFIT SKILLS PROGRAMME SHOWS STRONG DEMAND

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NATWEST GROUP-BACKED RETROFIT SKILLS PROGRAMME SHOWS STRONG DEMAND AND IMPACT AFTER ONE YEAR

 
  • Demand for upskilling in sustainable construction practices is high
  • 4,668 individuals and 1,844 companies actively engaged in retrofit programme
  • Programme exceeded its initial two-year goals
This month marks the first anniversary of the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s pioneering retrofit programme, proudly sponsored by NatWest Group. Launched to help combat climate change by upskilling the built environment sector, this free programme has achieved remarkable success in just one year, with 4,668 individuals and 1,844 companies actively engaged exceeding its initial two-year goals and demonstrating strong demand for sustainable construction practices.
With buildings contributing approximately 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions, achieving net-zero targets requires a large-scale retrofit of existing structures. However, a key challenge is that the current workforce lacks the necessary skills and awareness to deliver retrofitting at the scale needed.
In response, the Supply Chain Sustainability School, in collaboration with NatWest Group, developed a comprehensive retrofit programme offering free CPD-accredited training. This includes e-learning modules, training assessments, workshops, webinars, and conferences designed specifically for professionals in the built environment.
This programme, created in collaboration with industry leaders, addresses vital sector needs. Organisations such as the Construction Leadership Council, British Standards Institution, Welsh Government, Historic England, Wates, CBRE, Robertson Group, and Canary Wharf Group have actively shared their expertise at events, ensuring that the programme drives meaningful progress in retrofitting and sustainability across the UK’s built environment.
Programme Success to Date:
In its first year, the retrofit programme has exceeded its initial two-year goals, demonstrating strong demand for sustainable construction practices.
Key milestones include:
  • 4,668 professionals engaged
  • 1,844 companies participating
  • 2,108 e-learning resources downloaded
  • 693 training needs assessments completed
These achievements highlight a growing appetite for sustainable practices within the industry, a positive development for those championing the decarbonisation of the built environment.
Alyssa Sharkey, Bid Team Manager at Seddon (a member of the School), commented: “Engaging with Supply Chain Sustainability School and their retrofit learning has been key to Seddon’s approach to sustainable construction, equipping our teams with technical knowledge and practical skills in delivering high-quality retrofit solutions. This expertise has strengthened our capability to tackle complex sustainability challenges while ensuring we meet PAS2038 and PAS2035 standards. The School’s training has become a foundation of our strategy to reduce carbon emissions and improve building performance across our projects.”
A Collaborative Effort Driving Sustainability
With over 240 industry Partners and their supply chains, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is uniquely positioned to catalyse positive change. The School provides free access to sustainability training for over 44,000 members, covering not only retrofitting but also key topics such as energy and carbon management, the circular economy, and waste reduction.
Holly Hansen-Maughan, Sector Manager for Retrofit at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, added: “Leading this programme since its inception has been an inspiring journey. This success would not have been possible without collaboration – from our partnership with NatWest Group to the 27 organisations that have shared best practices this past year. We’re proud of our achievements and excited for the future impact of this programme.”
As one of the largest lenders in Britain, NatWest has a key role in supporting consumers and businesses to transition to more energy-efficient buildings that are not only warmer and cheaper to heat but also emit fewer carbon emissions. However, according to Energy Systems Catapult, the UK is not fully prepared for the scale of retrofitting required to meet its net-zero target by 2050; achieving this goal will require retrofitting eight homes every minute.
To make this transition feasible, the industry must develop both the skills and companies needed to carry out retrofit work at scale. Recognising the skill gaps as a significant barrier, particularly for retrofitting the built environment, NatWest became the first bank to partner with the Supply Chain Sustainability School. Together, NatWest and the School have established a free retrofit training programme to build the necessary skills within the construction industry to retrofit both residential and commercial buildings, helping to cultivate a more mature retrofit supply chain.
Laura Capper, Head of Construction and Manufacturing at NatWest comments: “As the need for sustainable solutions in the built environment grows, we’re proud to support initiatives like the retrofit programme, which empowers professionals with essential skills to drive real change. By investing in upskilling and collaboration, this programme is bridging critical gaps in retrofit expertise, equipping thousands to deliver sustainable solutions at scale and accelerating progress toward a net-zero future for the UK.”
Get Involved
To learn more about the retrofit programme and take part, visit the programme page here.
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SITECH partners with Royal Engineers to create poppy and demonstrate tech offering


SITECH® UK & Ireland, an authorised dealer of Trimble® Civil Construction Field Systems, and Flannery Plant Hire joined forces to commemorate Remembrance Day in a special event for the Corps of Royal Engineers. SITECH demonstrated how advanced Trimble machine control systems could be utilised to create a powerful tribute while delivering precision construction work.

 

The demonstration, which took place at Flannery’s Operator Skills Hub (OSH) in Birmingham, involved creating a ground-level poppy design, created using Trimble-equipped machinery. The intricate design showcases how modern machine control systems can achieve detailed earthworks with high-grade accuracy.

 

“Creating the poppy design demonstrates the remarkable precision possible with today’s technology,” explains Carl Parsons, Strategic Account Manager at SITECH UK & Ireland. “Using Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform, operators can see the exact position of the machine’s blade or bucket in real-time, allowing them to achieve complex designs that would have been extremely challenging using traditional methods. We’re proud to demonstrate these capabilities to the Royal Engineers, whose own history of engineering feats span more than 300 years.”

 

The poppy design was mapped using Trimble Business Center software, which transforms survey data into a detailed 3D model. This model was then transferred to the machinery via Trimble WorksManager software, ensuring operators had instant access to the precise design specifications. The automatic data transfer capability proved crucial in maintaining design accuracy throughout the project, allowing real-time updates and remote troubleshooting when needed.

 

The demo featured a suite of SITECH’s Trimble technology, including Trimble Earthworks Machine Control systems for dozers and excavators, Trimble Business Center, WorksManager, WorksOS software, and advanced positioning systems including the R780 Rover and R750 Base Station.

 

Flannery Plant Hire marked the occasion by unveiling a specially commissioned machine featuring a Remembrance Day themed livery. This tribute served as a powerful reminder of service personnel’s contributions both past and present.

 

“The OSH event demonstrates our commitment to supporting armed forces personnel transitioning to civilian roles,” added Parsons. “The skills and experience that service personnel bring to the construction industry are invaluable, and we’re proud to play a part in showcasing the career opportunities available to them.”

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