A 2D machine control system has been launched for SMEs. Unicontrol is presenting its technology as both a cost-effective solution for smaller contractors and a first step towards 3D machine control.

Aberdeenshire civil engineering company Nicol of Skene is using machine control systems to create a giant thistle-shaped maze on the grounds of Balmoral Castle.

Liebherr Generation 8 crawler excavators are now available ex works with Leica Geosystems machine control.

Rather than being a vision of the future, machine control should be adopted en masse to help tackle construction’s current problems.

Leica Geosystems has combined its MC1 machine control software with safe working zone technology.

South West, Wales and Midlands civil engineering contractor Griffiths is using enhanced machine control to remotely run multiple sites.

Topcon’s Andy Flood believes machine control and automation of plant are an essential part of the industry’s journey towards digitalisation.

To fully maximise the benefits of integrated digital solutions, the industry must continue to focus on developing and upskilling its workers, argues Andy Flood.