ConstructionWorX - Summer 2016

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SUMMER 2016

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Brexit, but what now?

CEA welcomes new members A truly productive event Hillhead rains supreme Joining forces to find the stars of tomorrow

What the UK’s exit from the EU might mean for the construction equipment sector

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ConstructionWorX Contents

CONTENTS

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On the Cover Brexit, but what now? 57 WHAT THE UK’S EXIT FROM THE EU MIGHT MEAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SECTOR

Features 17

PLANTWORX INNOVATION AWARDS

Calling all innovators – It’s time to start planning your award entries

FIFTY SHADE OF GREY

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ConstructionWorX reports on the issue of non-compliant imports

Regulars From the President

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Member News

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In the Lobby

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Rory Keogh, CEA President The latest news from CEA members Europe set to become clean leader

International News

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Skills and Training

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The survey said...

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www.constructionworx.co.uk The Construction Equipment Association (also trading as CEA) Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 8253 4502 F: +44 (0)20 8253 4510 E: cea@admin.co.uk W: www.thecea.org.uk

HILLHEAD RAINS SUPREME

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Torrential rain washed away the post-Brexit blues

YOUR SHOUT

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EDITOR Mark Anthony E: constructionworx@admin.co.uk

CEA moves to protect members interests in post-Brexit era

PRODUCTION Molly Stirling E: molly.stirling@admin.co.uk

PUBLISHER Enigma Creative Oakwood Park Business Centre, Fountains Road, Bishop Thornton, Harrogate, HG3 3BF T: 01423 206320 E: info@enigmacreative.co.uk W: www.enigmacreative.co.uk

ADVERTISING SALES Peter Knott E: peter.knott@admin.co.uk

PRINT & MAILING Platinum Print Park House, Hookstone Park, Harrogate, HG2 7DB

CEA/PLANTWORX CORRESPONDENT Louise Murphy E: louiseamurphy@aol.com

The Construction Equipment Association (also trading as CEA) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 04930967. VAT number 243 3858 54. Registered Office: 1 Bickenhall Mansions, Bickenhall Street, London W1U 6BP The secretariat of the CEA, Administration Services Ltd. (www.admin.co.uk) has been awarded accreditation by the AMC Institute (www.amcinstitute.org), the global trade association representing the association management industry. © 2016 The Construction Equipment Association. Although care has been taken in preparing the information supplied in this publication, the CEA does not and cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions and accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising. The views do not necessarily represent those of the CEA.

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From the President ConstructionWorX

From the President First word from the new CEA President

F CEA President, Rory Keogh

In my role for Gomaco International I am overseas for the majority of my time … However, with the changing status of the UK in relation to Europe, it may prove useful if I can provide some input as to “how others see us” here in the UK.

irst, thanks to the membership of the CEA who have placed their faith in me in electing me as their President. Our outgoing President, Nigel Baseley, has left me with the CEA in good shape with a solid work programme going forward – and it is good to know that he will still be around heading up our skills initiative.

Since I’ve been involved with the CEA, our membership has nearly doubled – and our plans for the future promise further expansion. I am hoping that I can bring a useful perspective on both international markets and what can be an overlooked product area, that of concrete machinery. In my role for Gomaco International I am overseas for the majority of my time – and sometimes I feel I spend more time in Eastern Europe, the “Stans” and Russia than I do at home.

However, with the changing status of the UK in relation to Europe, it may prove useful if I can provide some input as to “how others see us” here in the UK. Certainly Gomaco HQ in the USA will be interested observers of how “the Brits” develop both politically and economically

going forward. The CEA’s International Business Group (IBG) is also likely to become increasingly important in sharing information and views on the changing rules for imports and exports – and the search for new markets. Members’ support for meetings of the Group are bound to reap dividends for participants.

Our AGM a few weeks ago flagged up some organisational changes for the CEA to meet the demands of our expanded membership and areas of activity.

This included a proposal to freeze or reduce membership subscriptions as part of our “Vision 2020” plan. Our June Construction Productivity Forum conference underlined our renewed confidence in taking the message to contractors and end users that there is real value in adopting new technology and product designs for the efficient delivery of projects. The suppliers of construction equipment cannot stand aside when it comes to addressing the challenge of productivity in the construction process – we have a good story to tell and a key part of my role is to help to tell it. Enjoy this issue of ConstructionWorX. ■

CEA Management Council CEA President Rory Keogh Gomaco International Ltd Alan Batty Bomag (GB) Ltd Tim Green Caterpillar (UK) Ltd Nick Ground GKD Technik Ltd Dan Thompstone JCB Sales Ltd Jim Venerus Komatsu UK Ltd Paul Ross Ricardo Plc Andy Bragg Darchem Engineering Ltd Keith Dolbear TriMark Europe Ltd

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Member News Terex Construction Appoints New Engineering Head Terex Construction has named Satpal Sokhi as the new Head of Engineering for its UK manufacturing facility in Coventry.

Sokhi will oversee a number of corporate initiatives to reshape the company’s engineering department and implement a new product strategy for the Coventry site. This will include a focus on improving quality while reducing costs, alongside introducing a number of new innovations across the site dumper and backhoe loader product portfolios.

“I am proud to be part of a team which continues to lead the industry in both R&D and technological innovation. As one of the world’s leading equipment solutions providers, Terex is a market leader for many of its products,” Sokhi says. “In the coming months, I look forward to driving further process change and introducing a new phase of product facelifts for our

compact equipment range.”

Since joining the Terex engineering department in 2003, Sokhi has been involved in the development of a number of gamechanging product innovations, including Tier 4-final emissions compliant engines across the Terex site dumper portfolio, four-wheel backhoe crab steer and the market’s first use of Start-Stop machinery control. His appointment as Head of Engineering is a further example of the ongoing Terex commitment to furthering and developing talent from within the organisation.

“We’re confident that Satpal will make a hugely positive impact, bringing even greater value to our current procedures with his skilled perspective,” says Gregg Horne, general manager at Terex Construction’s Coventry facility. “Terex continues to invest in R&D,

technology and equipment improvements and Satpal will play a key role in this ongoing development.”

Terex sponsored the recent CPF (Construction Productivity Forum) conference hosted by PLANTWORX and the CEA in London. Allison Tucker, Terex Global Product Marketing Manager Said, “As a global equipment solutions provider, Terex continues to lead the way in technology, emissions compliance and user-friendly site solutions. The Construction Productivity Forum (CPF) provided us with an excellent opportunity to discuss the latest industry trends and promote our equipment to delegates from across the supply chain.

Alongside gaining important industry insight and discussing the changing needs of the construction sector, the conference is an ideal platform to profile our latest innovations.”

GAP CanTrack Equipment via Telematics GAP Hire Solutions has announced its adoption of the CanTrack Asset telematics solution for use on a wide range of plant and machinery. The multi-year contract was awarded to new CEA member CanTrack earlier this month after an exhaustive selection and tender process conducted

by GAP’s management team.

“Unfortunately equipment theft is a fact of life that GAP is trying to eliminate. We work with like-minded people across the hire industry from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), Hire Association Europe (HAE), the Construction PlantCanTrack Asset telematics hire Association (CPA) and solution team up with GAP Hire.

Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) to minimise the risks of fit CanTrack Asset to a wide range of our theft and fraud with a common goal to machines, is a very positive step in the eradicate both problems. This move, to fight against equipment theft and fraud.

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We’re very impressed with CanTrack’s technology, their processes and above all their effectiveness.

No one else comes close to their recovery rate, which is over 90 percent, according to CanTrack,” says GAP Hire Solution’s Joint MD Iain Anderson. “I’m confident that if we do have machinery or equipment stolen, it will be tracked, traced and recovered.”

CanTrack has over 12 years’ experience providing specialist tracking and theft protection services. The company is recognised by the police, the insurance and asset finance industry, and the construction equipment market as an innovative and reliable partner providing sophisticated, yet tough, asset tracking devices for all types of construction equipment and vehicles.

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Member News Finning Embraces Drone Technology Finning UK and Ireland and Redbird has announced the official arrival of advanced drone technology to the UK market, in a transformational partnership, which will pave the way for a data driven future.

Redbird showcased the capabilities of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drone technology for the first time in the UK, at Hillhead 2016.

Having conducted its first UK flights at the Hillhead quarry itself, collecting drone data, Redbird will also be able to demonstrate how its analysis of that data, using cloud-based, proprietary algorithms can provide a whole range of information, including 3D modelling, that can be used to significantly benefit quarry and infrastructure projects.

“Hillhead this year was all about technology, with our live demonstrations combining the very latest equipment and cloud based solutions. So it was the perfect place to launch our partnership with Redbird. In practical terms, the drone data collection and Redbird’s image analytics capability will provide customers with a variety of solutions for their

Finning and Redbird Bring Advanced Drone Technology to UK Market.

operations,” says Finning’s Phil Lewis. “These include material inventory management, haul road optimisation and project progress to name a few, all of which complement the other data driven services like Finsight and solutions like Caterpillar Production Measurement.”

These views are echoed by Emmanuel de Maistre, CEO and co-founder of Redbird: “Ever since we announced our partnership with Caterpillar we have been working with the team at Finning to support its development of what is a compelling technology led

proposition for its customers. We are now at the point where we can launch this to the market and help UK business realise the benefits of the solutions we have been developing with leading construction companies and quarry operators for the past two years,” he concludes. “We are all about helping businesses extract the real value out of drone data and by bring tangible benefits to construction sites, mines and quarries across the UK, we will be looking to help customers work faster and safer.”

Volvo Co-Pilot Wins Prestigious Award Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating after its revolutionary Volvo Co-Pilot on-board services display beat stiff competition to win an international accolade.

The Volvo Co-Pilot system from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) beat international innovations and wowed a panel of judges to win ‘most innovative HMI feature’ in the Car HMI Awards 2016 (which, despite the name, are not just for cars!).

Volvo CE was up against stiff competition, beating the likes of Volkswagen AG to win the top prize. The in-house developed Volvo Co-Pilot is designed for use on machines as diverse as excavators to pavers. It uses a tablet computer to deliver a new generation of intelligent machine services, such as Load Assist, Dig Assist, Compact Assist and Pave Assist.

Volvo Co-Pilot and the assist-functionalities help operators to produce higher quality outcomes,

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in less time and with less effort.

Presented by we.CONNECT, the awards were part of Europe’s leading HMI and UX event which brought together more than 200 experts in HMI, usability and user experience.

“It is a tremendous honour for Volvo CE to win this prestigious innovation award,” says Sidney Levy, design director at Volvo CE. “Volvo Co-Pilot sets a new industry standard, puts the

user at the heart of the system and is the first step towards an integrated, holistic solution for worksite optimisation. With its intelligent assistfunctionalities, the system allows our customers to work more efficiently and safer than ever before. This award is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of Volvo CE’s skilled employees who continue to push the boundaries of technology and design.”

Volvo CE developed the platform in collaboration with CPAC System AB – a company wholly owned by the Volvo Group which develops and integrates safety-critical electronic control systems.

Available as either 2D or In-Field Design, Dig Assist allows excavator operators to complete digging tasks to a greater accuracy in less time.

Safety is also improved, as there is no need to repeatedly get out of the cab and physically check grades or levels.

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Bronze Bust Honours ‘Mr JCB’ Pictured L-R: The late Mr JCB’s sons, Mark Bamford and Lord Bamford and his grandson Jo Bamford (Lord Bamford’s son) at the unveiling of the bronze bust.

The centenary of the birth of JCB’s Founder was marked with the unveiling of a speciallycommissioned bronze bust.

Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE was born on June 21st, 1916 at the family home, The Parks, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, the son of Cyril and Dolores Bamford. As a youngster, playtime was spent building cars and boats – early signs of an

inventive flair that would see him become one of Britain’s most celebrated engineers.

When Bamford retired in 1975 and handed over to his son Anthony, the company he founded in a lock-up garage in Uttoxeter in October 1945 was turning over more than £43 million a year and employing hundreds of people. He had also become universally

known as ‘Mr JCB’ as well as ‘Jamais Content’ Bamford, thanks to his unwavering drive to do things better.

His sons Lord Bamford, Mark Bamford and his grandson Jo Bamford marked the centenary of his birth and his many achievements by unveiling the one and a quarter scale bronze bust at JCB’s World HQ in Rocester.

It is the work of another innovative son of Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent-born sculptor Andrew Edwards, 52, who has spent five months creating the image of Mr Bamford in his 1960s heyday when JCB was establishing itself on the world stage.

“My father was without doubt an engineering genius and we wanted to mark the centenary of his birth and the huge contribution he made to Staffordshire and to Great Britain,” Lord Bamford says. “We are delighted with the bust and it’s very fitting that it has been created in the county of his birth and by a sculptor whose talent was developed right here in Staffordshire.”

The bust will now be on permanent display at JCB’s World HQ and will be seen by the thousands of visitors who pass through the company’s doors every year.

Terex Offloads German Compact Business Terex Corporation has announced that it has agreed to sell its German compact construction business to Yanmar Holdings Co. Ltd. for cash proceeds of approximately $60 million.

The German compact construction business manufactures and sells midi/mini excavators, wheeled excavators and compact wheel loaders. Included in the transaction is the manufacturing facility located in Crailsheim, Germany and the parts distribution centre located in Rothenburg, Germany.

The sale, which is subject to government regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is targeted to close in the second half of 2016. “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Yanmar, as they represent a strong strategic buyer for this

Terex sell German Compact Construction Equipment Business. business who values our quality designs, global team members and distribution partners,” commented John L. Garrison, Terex President and Chief Executive Officer. “For Terex, the sale of the German compact construction business

is another step in our strategy to focus our portfolio on those product categories where Terex has a significant presence in the market and that can provide the greatest returns for our shareholders.”

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Member News Hydrotechnik Hits Peak A true modern day adventurer, Ted Atkins had climbed Mount Everest a number of times and had a vision of making the climb more accessible for everyone to share his passion for the great mountain.

Ted Atkins is a business owner, adventurer, and has been involved in High Altitude mountaineering since 1983. It was on a climb to the summit of Mount Everest that Atkins realised that the oxygen system was not only wasteful, but also dangerously inadequate. It was for this reason that he started his business Topout UK – the company’s vision was to specifically manufacture and build a new high altitude oxygen delivery versatile system to take climbing.

In order to ensure the design has leak free capabilities Atkins contacted Hydrotechnik UK, a leading supplier in all hydraulic test and measurement equipment. The design

required a hose assembly that would not leak for charging the mask system with Oxygen.

Hydrotechnik was able to supply the Microbore hose assembly to the exact configuration required. The Microbore hose in question was Dn2 hose, a perforated 2 mm bore polyamide hose for gaseous or liquid media which is extremely lightweight and flexible, suitable for working pressures up to 630 bar. Hydrotechnik helped finalise the concept of this revolutionary piece of equipment, the Topout mask. This type of innovative technology will be the first of its kind in Nepal.

The Topout mask has a servicing record attached to it and a unique serial number attributed to the purchaser. Masks are recalled for service every season and a new sticker applied to show service in date. No other system has this pedigree. Topout

TCP Comes Clean On the 60th Anniversary of the Clean Air Act, TCP’s (Taylor Construction Plant) latest innovation in the lighting industry is gaining recognition in London, having been chosen to light the build of the Shell 2016 Eco-Marathon at London’s Olympic Park.

The Clean Air Act was introduced by Parliament in 1952 during the ‘great smog’. 60 years on and thousands of people are still believed to die as a consequence of air pollution in the UK every year; 10,000 in London alone. Newly-appointed London Mayor, Sadiq Kahn, recently tweeted: “I’m launching a hardhitting plan to clean up London’s filthy air. Big challenges call for bold action”.

The Ecolite-TH2 is now gaining recognition by those concerned in sourcing CLEAN, green, sustainable lighting solutions for a range of industries and applications including Events, Rail and Construction where consideration to the environment is becoming of paramount importance.

TCP sponsored the recent CPF (Construction Productivity Forum) conference hosted by PLANTWORX and the CEA in London. TCP’s

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managing director, Andrew Barker said, “As leaders in the field of innovative lighting for over 20 years, we understand the changing concerns within the construction industry today. TCP recognise the growing demand for greener, cleaner products and, with increasing demands to lower carbon footprint

and provide sustainable solutions we have introduced the world’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Lighting range designed and manufactured in the UK. The CPF conference was an important event for the construction industry and TCP, alongside our partners at BOC, were very pleased to support the event.”

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Ringing in the new In each issue of ConstructionWorX we welcome new members to the Construction Equipment Association. In this issue we talk to new members CanTrack Global, Garden & Hire Spares and Strickland MFG. You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off! CanTrack Assets GPS positioning signal can be detected in open air and inside locked vehicles.

CanTrack Global, formerly known as Custodia Systems, has over 12 years’ experience providing specialist tracking and theft protection products and services.

The company is recognised by the police, the insurance and asset finance industry, and the construction equipment market as an innovative and reliable partner providing sophisticated, yet tough, asset tracking devices for all types of construction, industrial and agricultural equipment and vehicles, large and small.

Today CanTrack supplies Asset and GPS tracking solutions that provide their customers with convenience, proven effectiveness, a high degree of functionality and value for money.

CanTrack has been an active supporter of Combined Industry Theft Solutions for a number of years and they joined the CEA after a conversation at the CITS Conference, held at JCB’s Rocester HQ, last November. The construction equipment market represents huge potential for CanTrack’s very competitive proposition as testified by their recent multi-

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year deal with GAP Hire Solutions, announced on the opening day of Hillhead.

Peter Thompson, CanTrack’s Managing Director, is keen to build long-term mutually beneficial relationships in the UK construction equipment market and sees the CEA as an important part of the mix.

“The CEA has done excellent work over the past decade to improve equipment security but organised criminals are increasingly sophisticated and planned equipment theft is an unfortunate fact of life. I hope that by working with the CEA and other members we will be able to reduce theft rates and significantly increase stolen equipment recoveries.”

Construction equipment theft has fallen through CEA initiatives like CESAR security marking and registration and through improved security features introduced by the CEA members, the leading manufacturers, but with recovery rates as low as 9%, according to the Met Police’s specialist unit PANIU, end-users and the rental sector have to take sensible steps to combat equipment

theft and fraud and to dramatically improve the chances of recovery.

The CanTrack Asset is an ultra-tough, compact, self-contained telematics solution for the remote management of valuable equipment, critical infrastructure and items at risk of theft. The unit, which is resistant to jamming and scanning technology, doesn’t need to be wired into the machine’s electrical circuit saving time and money on installation. With a battery life of up to 15 years and EU roaming capability the unit is programmed to ‘ping’ its accurate location on a daily basis. A web based user friendly interface gives users access to all their machines information at any time of the day or night. If an owner finds that one of his machines is not where it should be the Asset unit can be signalled to activate its tracking and homing beacon enabling local tracking, supplementing the CanTrack Assets GPS positioning signal and unlike GPS solutions the Asset can be detected in open air and inside locked vehicles, buildings and even steel containers.

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aim to get all trade orders out the same day provided they are received by 3pm. 2016 is not only our 10th year of trading but also the year in which we became ISO9001 certified, two things of which we are very proud of.”

The WAR TEC range is the company’s own brand of replacement spare parts sourced from around the world but all to the same high standard. WAR TEC Platinum is a range of cylinder and piston assemblies which built to O.E Specification and are designed for the Hire trade as a viable alternative to cheaper options where product quality has been compromised to allow for a reduction in price.

The WAR TEC Platinum cylinder and piston assemblies are manufactured in Europe to O.E specification and have a full 12-month warranty that covers any manufacturing defects.

“After speaking to many companies we have seen how the CEA have worked to support the industry through both good and difficult times and we are very keen to add our support and join the association,” Wall adds. “And we are proud to announce that we will have a stand at the PLANTWORX 2017 Exhibition on the 6 – 8 June.”

Strickland MFG will be exhibiting at PLANTWORX 2017 demonstrating many of the latest attachments within their portfolio.

CanTrack has its own team of theft investigators, all former police officers, who have a remarkable recovery rate of over 90%.

In early June a stolen JCB telescopic-handler was recovered in under three hours in the Home Counties. This speedy recovery, which came ‘hot on the heels’ of the recovery of five telescopic handlers from Trieste in Italy, really does prove the effectiveness of CanTrack’s unique product and service offer.

CanTrack was announced, at the Executive Hire Show, as the headline sponsor for November’s Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Annual Conference and the company is a confirmed exhibitor at PLANTWORX 2017. Peter Thompson and CanTrack seem set on making a significant impact on the construction equipment market.

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genuine and replacement parts for a wide range of garden and small plant machinery.

Founded in 2006 by Phil Rayner and Brian Wall, the original plan was to be an end-user focused company, but after several years they could both see there were changes on the horizon in the way Hire Companies and Garden Machinery Dealers would need to be supplied.

The majority of companies carry fewer spare parts than before and so need a supplier with the parts they need when they need them, with this in mind Garden & Hire Spares set about creating an easy to use website aimed solely for Business users along with one full catalogue and one smaller catalogue which has been designed exclusively for Hire Companies.

Brian Wall said, “We have three warehouses with regular deliveries from around the world which allows us to have a 99% pick rate and

Strickland MFG operates from a purpose built, six-acre facility in Evesham Worcestershire. Producing quality couplers and attachments for earthmoving machinery since 1945, Strickland MFG has become a trusted supplier to many OEM, OED and National Plant Hirers.

Equipped with the latest 3D CAD software, Strickland MFG designers work continuously alongside sales staff & customers to create new & innovative products. Listening to customers’ requirements & acting quickly is paramount to Strickland’s success.

What sets Strickland MFG apart from its competitors? Managing director Ian Wooltorton said, “Holding the largest stock of finished products in Europe means our sales team are able to offer next day delivery on the majority of orders taken. Facilities in Ireland and North America have allowed us to become a globally recognised producer.”

National key account manager, Nicola Troy, is delighted to have recently become a member of the CEA she said, “We see many advantages of being part of the CEA, namely gaining insight into what is going on within our industry, the latest legislative standards which need to be followed both now and potentially in the future.”

Strickland MFG will be exhibiting at PLANTWORX 2017 demonstrating many of the latest attachments within their portfolio. ■

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Calling all Innovators The PLANTWORX 2017 exhibition once again promises to showcase the industry’s latest innovations. But if you really want your innovation to stand up, now is the time to start thinking about entering the prestigious PLANTWORX Innovation Awards.

2015 Winners: L-R back row: Bradley Ireland – Western Global, Sean Heron – Worsley Plant, Romy Tilbury – JCB, Richard Harrison – Wacker Neuson. L-R front row: Kevin Howells – Datatag, Kris Heard – Elite-GSS, Ed Prosser, Kaz Kondo – Marubeni Komatsu, Lynn Price – IPAF.

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othing can set a company up for exhibiting its new products or services at a show better than winning an award that recognises that the product as a ‘cut above the rest’.

The PLANTWORX Innovation Awards will once again provide an opportunity for winning exhibitors to push their products up above their competitors having convinced the independent panel of judges that the product is a worthy winner. Extensive pre-show and post show publicity will surround the awards supporting the winners ensuring news of their win reaches the widest possible audience.

The PLANTWORX Innovation Awards were introduced in 2013 where 63 companies entered – in 2015 entries had risen to more than 90 – the sky’s the limit for 2017.

Last year’s Awards were presented to the winners during a celebration lunch at the iconic Gherkin building in Central London. In 2017 the ceremony will be held at another historic venue; 10 – 11 Carlton House Terrace, the former residence of Prime Minister William Gladstone, which overlooks St James’s Park.

Once again we have specific innovation award categories: Green, Security, Safety, Engineering and Efficiency. In addition, for 2017, the PLANTWORX team has added another two categories – the first being the Commitment to Skills and Training Award – which is a CEA Skills Council initiative to recognise the PLANTWORX exhibitor that has shown an outstanding commitment to staff training and apprenticeships etc.

The second award is a tribute award in memory of the late Paul Bidwell, Marketing Manager of Manitou UK Ltd, who died suddenly on Friday 13 May 2016 at the age of 58. Paul was a well-loved member of the Manitou UK staff and had been with the company for over 25 years.

Paul was also a very keen supporter of PLANTWORX and was instrumental in ‘shaping the show’ from when the idea for a new construction equipment exhibition was first mooted back in 2010.

He was also one of the original members of the ‘working-group’ and his input will be greatly missed. The Paul Bidwell Memorial Award will be presented to a PLANTWORX Exhibitor who has also made an outstanding contribution to the show.

All products, with the exception of the Skills & Training, entered into the awards must be new to the market (post Hillhead 2016). Entries are invited from all PLANTWORX exhibitors with new products or services.

Your entry should be no more than 500 words, explaining about the product and why it should win an award – the entry can be supported by customer feedback, applications and images. Word or Powerpoint documents are acceptable. Exhibitors can download the Award Entry form at www.plantworx.co.uk . Accompanying images should be no less than 1MB and no more than 2MB. The deadline for entries is Friday 10 March 2017 and the winners will be announced on Thursday 06 April 2017 – presentations will be made once again at a celebratory lunch, with winners and sponsors, in a central London location. Entries are to be emailed to louise.murphy@ plantworx.co.uk Winners and sponsors from last year’s awards received a wealth of publicity both preshow and during the event. The winners and sponsors also featured in the PLANTWORX Showguide which was given out to almost 11,000 visitors! You have to be in it to win it.

There are sponsorship opportunities surrounding the awards contact Tracey Connor on 01260 278889. For more details on the Awards please contact Louise Murphy on 020 8661 0511. The full criteria for entering each category can also be found on the PLANTWORX web site.

There will also be ‘Onsite’ Awards –news of these to follow in the January 2017 issue of ConstructionWorX. ■ Categories for the PLANTWORX Innovation Awards: • Green Innovation • Safety Innovation • Security Innovation • Efficiency Innovation • Engineering Solution • Commitment to Skills & Training • Paul Bidwell Memorial Award

FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Please contact Tracey Connor on 01260 278889.

FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE PLANTWORX INNOVATION AWARDS: Please contact Louise Murphy on 020 8661 0511.

The full criteria for entering each category can also be found at www.plantworx.co.uk

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ConstructionWorX PLANTWORX Update

Joining Forces

The Student day at PLANTWORX 2015!

Back by popular demand in 2017!

The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and PLANTWORX Construction Equipment Exhibition has teamed up with educational organisation, Primary Engineer, to work with more than 25 primary and secondary schools in the Leicestershire area on an exciting STEM vehicle engineering project.

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his new initiative by the CEA forms part of the CEA Skills Council programme – inspiring our future engineers today. The presentation and judging of the school projects will be held at PLANTWORX on Thursday 8 June 2017 as part of the ‘Student Day’.

There is a well-documented drive to increase the number of young people engaging with STEM as a precursor to careers in the sector.

Within this ambition is the awareness that the number of females attracted to engineering and science is not increasing sufficiently to make an impact on the gender balance in the sector which wavers only slightly between 6 and 8.7 percent.

Primary Engineer will provide teacher training to both local primary and secondary schools – Primary Engineer vehicles projects for key stage1 and key stage 2 and Secondary Engineer Fluid Power Challenge for key stage 3 at secondary schools.

Invited Engineer The training comprises two teachers per school and an invited engineer. Teachers make models on the course to use in the classroom. They are given an understanding of the curriculum links and access to the Primary Engineer Virtual Learning Environment

There is a well-documented drive to increase the number of young people engaging with STEM as a precursor to careers in the sector. where teaching resources can be found.

The demand for engineer’s way surpasses the numbers coming through the current routes to apprenticeships and university programmes. Engineering UK’s Annual Report considers that over the period 2012-22 ‘employers will need to recruit 2.56 million people, 257,000 of whom for new vacancies. Overall 1.82 million of these workers will need engineering skills: pro rata, that is an average of 182,000 people per year – yet current figures show only 26,000 people are entering engineering occupations. The scale of the challenge is clear.

Perceptions of engineering stereotypes are ripe for change and this will initiate in primary school classrooms. The attitude toward engineering as a profession by teachers, both primary and secondary is fundamental to how it is portrayed to young people. The teaching

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Primary Engineer ‘Celebration Event’ at Burnley Football Club in May of this year. More than 28 schools attended the event with their STEM projects.

Primary Engineer has been working with teachers to address the fundamental issue of a lack of engineers and the wider perception of engineering since 2005. of practical maths and science at an age when curiosity is at its highest, and practical working at its most impactful. This will be reflected in pupil’s broader career horizons and aspirations – there is significant value in exploring careers awareness in primary schools.

Engineering is not often seen as a creative industry or one with a social conscience, yet many engineers provide solutions to humanitarian issues impacting on areas such as health, energy and transport.

Skill Set It is generally acknowledged that engineers have the most sought after skill set of any profession and as such are highly in demand in all sectors. It is this set of transferable skills which are also invaluable in classroom for both pupils and teachers. To attain these skill sets requires engagement with problem solving, applying maths and science to practical activities. Where these skills meet the wider world of engineering the skills find context and meaning it is this combination our programme addresses.

Primary Engineer has been working with teachers to address the fundamental issue of a lack of engineers and the wider perception of engineering since 2005. It is a not-for-profit organisation instigated through seed-corn funding from the then Department of Trade and Industry. It has grown over the last decade to deliver teacher training to over 1,000 teachers annually, bringing the programme, in the classroom, to over 33 000 new pupils, establishing itself as part of the curriculum in thousands of schools across the UK. The research demonstrates that primary teachers find STEM subjects more difficult to teach, this lack of skills increases the disengagement of pupils with these subjects from a very early age. Primary Engineer

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has addressed this issue by providing teachers with practical skills and academic knowledge to subtly apply and embed the theoretical into the practical, effectively ‘STEM by Stealth’. The impact on the teaching professionals and their pupils which has been reported anecdotally in numerous schools, Ofsted reports and evaluations from Engineering UK’s Tomorrows’ Engineers programme which funded some of Primary Engineers engagement with schools have also demonstrated significant impact on learning outcomes and experiences.

Showing Class Over the last decade Primary Engineer has responded to the demand led by teachers and local companies expanding the programme from the first Primary Engineer training days delivered to primary teachers to a comprehensive suite of training and whole class activities.

The primary school pupils will be set an engineering challenge to construct a vehicle whilst the secondary school pupils will design a crane using basic hydraulics. Working in teams, the students will build their projects, which will form part of the school curriculum. The best teams will then present their designs at PLANTWORX on Thursday 8th of June as part of the Student Day where they will be judged by a team of engineers. The winning teams will then go on to compete in the Primary Engineer National Finals.

PLANTWORX and CEA is seeking sponsorship support from PLANTWORX Exhibitors and CEA member companies – £500.00 a company can sponsor a Leicestershire Primary school which will fund the teacher training and the project delivery. £750.00 will fund a Secondary school and the training and delivery of the Fluid Power Challenge. All companies involved will receive extensive publicity which will surround this event and be invited to the ‘Celebration Event’ which will be held on Thursday 8 June 2017 at PLANTWORX Construction Exhibition, Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire. ■

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Assessing UK Trade Amidst all the talk of Brexit and what it might mean for UK imports and exports, The CEA’s Paul Lyons gets under the skin of the latest data.

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n the last issue of ConstructionWorX, the CEA highlighted a new initiative to provide market information for members. As part of this, the CEA has been looking at UK exports and imports of construction equipment and components. These statistics are available from HM Revenue and Customs, and are a good example of how the CEA is striving to derive more value from existing information sources for members, as part of this new initiative. A first analysis of trade data has been completed, looking at quarterly trends from 2013 up to Jan/Mar 2016. Detailed reports have been shared with CEA members, and press release summaries were issued in June. Below is a summary of the main conclusions from this work.

Construction Equipment The UK is a net exporter of construction and earthmoving equipment, with a surplus of £70 million in Jan/Mar 2016. This level has narrowed from the surpluses seen in 2013 and 2014 of £150 to £200 million, but has stabilised at similar levels to the quarterly average in 2015.

Exports of equipment have been on a declining trend since 2013, reflecting weak demand in many of the major overseas markets for UK manufacturers. However, levels in recent quarters are continuing to show signs of stabilising. Exports in Jan/Mar 2016 were £351 million, a 4.5 percent increase on Oct/Dec 2015, and very similar to Jul/Sep 2015 levels. A notable feature of equipment exports since 2013 has been the stability of exports to EU27 markets. This has been consistently between £150 – 170 million per quarter, and in Jan/Mar 2016 was £163 million. As a result of declining exports outside of the EU, the share taken by the EU27 has increased from 35 percent of total exports in 2013 to 47 percent in Jan/Mar 2016.

market with exports at over £50 million per quarter. In Jan/Mar 2016 this had fallen to £1.5 million, and Russia was ranked outside the top 50 export destinations. Economic and political difficulties continue in this market.

UK imports of construction and earthmoving equipment have been on a rising trend since 2013, reflecting modest improvement in demand in the domestic market. However, imports in Jan/Mar 16 and Oct/Dec 15 have been below levels in the first 3 quarters of 2015. In Jan/Mar 2016, imports were £281 million, 34 percent above Oct/Dec levels, but 15 percent below Jul/Sep levels.

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5th), accounting for 21 percent of total imports between them in Jan/Mar 16. However, these markets are recognised as being a “last” country of shipment into the UK, rather than the true source destination of the equipment.

Components and Parts The official trade statistics from HMRC identifies components and parts for construction equipment as consisting of buckets and attachments, blades and shovels, parts for boring or sinking machinery, and other parts. This excludes diesel engines, which from a CEA membership perspective is significant, so further work will be necessary in future to provide a more comprehensive assessment of

trade in components and parts.

Based on the existing definition, the situation for components and parts is quite different from equipment, showing that the UK became a net importer during the middle 2 quarters of 2015. In Jan/Mar 2016, the deficit increased further to £38 million. This compares with export surpluses of £25 – £40 million per quarter in 2013 and 2014.

UK exports of components and parts have been on a declining trend since 2013, but unlike equipment, are not stabilising. In Jan/Mar 2016, exports were down on Oct/Dec 2015 by a further 7 percent at £160 million. In Jan/Mar 2016, UK manufacturers exported to over 140 different countries. The top 2 destinations in value terms accounted for 32 percent of total exports, consisting of the USA (19 percent), and Norway (13 percent). This means that the USA is the top market for UK exports for both equipment and components, albeit, like equipment, exports of components are also showing reduced levels in recent quarters, reflecting a cooling down in market demand in the USA after a number of years of strong growth.

UK imports of components and parts have been on a rising trend since 2013. However, in 2015, they showed signs of slowing down in the second half of the year, but in Jan/Mar 2016, picked up again, increasing by 15 percent on Oct/Dec 2015 levels to £198 million.

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INNOVATION, SKILLS AND THE BOTTOM LINE

The great and the good of UK construction gathered to address the single biggest challenge facing the industry: Productivity.

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he recent CPF (Construction Productivity Forum) inaugural conference (8th June Inmarsat Conference Centre London), supported by Terex and TCP (Taylor Construction Plant), was well attended with over 150 delegates from across the construction equipment sector and wider construction industry.

Jointly hosted by the CEA and PLANTWORX, innovation, skills and raising productivity were amongst the topics discussed alongside infrastructure and technology. Keynote speaker, Lord Adonis Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, gave a fascinating insight into the challenges facing the UK’s construction and civil engineering industries.

Kicking off the conference proceedings was broadcaster and journalist Nick Higham who has been the MC at several past CEA Conferences and CEA Chief Executive Rob Oliver.

Falling Behind First to take the stage was Paul Nash Senior Vice President CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) who spoke about construction’s problem with productivity in the UK. Nash reported that UK construction productivity has improved by seven percent in the last two decades. However, this is well behind other industry sectors, and drags down the productivity performance of the UK as a whole.

As an industry we undertake more repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) and less new build. Nash stated that RMI is much more labour intensive in productivity terms.

Roger Bailey, Thames Tideway.

Investigating ways to improve productivity in construction CIOB surveyed the industry and MPs. Both groups ranked investing in people as the top way to improve productivity, with the economy and innovation making up the top three most supported areas. Industry structure and investment in plant and machinery were some of the lowest priorities.

In terms of policy options, the National Infrastructure Commission received significant support among both MPs of all parties and industry, as well as a commitment to boost public investment in construction during a recession.

Other priorities identified in the CIOB survey were more off-site manufacturing, more emphasis on design upfront, more and better training, better communication, management and leadership on-site. Higher earnings in the workforce was also a priority as well as emphasis on BIM and digital innovations.

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Turning the Tide Next up was Roger Bailey Asset Management Director, Thames Tideway who spoke about how Tideway is upgrading London’s sewerage system to cope with the demands of the city into the 22nd century.

Bailey reported that after years of study, construction work for the new 25 kilometre interception, storage and transfer tunnel running up to 65 metres below the river, known as the Thames Tideway Tunnel, will start this year.

Starting in west London, the main tunnel generally follows the route of the River Thames to Limehouse, where it then continues northeast to Abbey Mills Pumping Station near Stratford. There it will be connected to the Lee Tunnel, which will transfer the sewage to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works.

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we have a significant track record of success in many areas, particularly in the development of major transport infrastructure in London and other areas is to copy the best and start taking decisions in a big way over infrastructure needed over a 25-30-year time period, not just in London but other parts of the country too and get the support, commitment and cooperation from government.

It’s then over to you (Construction Supply Chain) to deliver to see we get the best possible efficiency and productivity in the delivery, which will be enhanced by having a clear supply chain.” Said Lord Adonis To listen/watch Lord Adonis full presentation, visit https://youtu.be/mGnKyR8NUvE

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tidal River Thames add up to tens of millions of tonnes every year. This is unacceptable and also contravenes the European Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

By intercepting the sewage before it enters the river, the Thames Tideway Tunnel will help prevent the tidal River Thames from being polluted with untreated sewage which can stay in the river for up to three months before the ebb and flow of the tide finally takes it out to sea.

Built from three main construction drive sites in Fulham, Battersea and Southwark, the Thames Tideway Tunnel is expected to take up to seven years to build, at a cost of £4.2 billion (2014 prices). It will require the use of 24 construction sites, 11 of which are located along the river bank.

Critical Weakness Keynote speaker Lord Adonis - Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission – addressed the delegates on the UK’s

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infrastructure and the housing crisis. Lord Adonis opened his speech with “The critical weakness that we have had as a country, over the last generation, has been the inability to take long term positions over planning and national infrastructure – that nearly brought London to a halt 15-years ago and the transport system came close to collapse.”

Lord Adonis reported the same for airport capacity, energy and housing, he said, “We have a housing crisis caused primarily by the inability to build anything like the amount needed to serve the population increases – and we need to put that right.”

He also went on to say that the transport infrastructure had improved over the last fifteen years and is quite impressive using examples such as Crossrail, the Congestion Charge the tube network, the doubling of the bus network, completion of HS1 and of course the Olympics!

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Sam Stacey Head of Innovation Skanska was the final speaker before the lunch break. “So, the future of construction. I may be wrong, but I don’t see radical changes in the design of the built environment in the near future.

What I do see is a revolution in the way it is delivered, and that is something in which all of us are involved,” Stacey said. “The situation today is both a problem and an opportunity. I think we can accept that technology is the key driver in the improvement of people’s lives. It is at the heart of improvements in productivity, health and business profits. It is also true that the rate of technological change we experience in construction is nothing like what we see in most other industries. This is not really because we lack opportunities for advancement, but more that we do not choose to make the investment and cultural change required to make rapid progress. There are many ways that we can work smarter, and there are many new products and services that we can offer to customers if we plan to do so.”

As a cutting edge contractor, Skanska is working on a range of projects, with the likes of ABB to develop robotics for construction, using Oculus Rift virtual reality glasses to show clients how the project will progress and incorporating RFID technology to provide monitoring on site.

One of the biggest potential developments for the contractor comes from what it calls flying factories. While the benefits of off-site construction are well known, transportation costs from production facilities can make them expensive. Skanska has therefore developed temporary pop-up factories, that can be established a short distance from the site.

“We’ve come up with a method called flying factories,” Stacey explained. “Once you get things off site you can start looking at automation.”

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projects,” O’Neil said. “A more accessible road system with over 150 new cycling facilities and crossings. At Highways England we plan to maximise network availability and reduce the impact of incidents and recurrent congestion. Provide more effective and real time information to influence travel patterns and invest to increase capacity and remove bottlenecks to ensure a free-flowing network.”

O’Neil reported that safety was a driving force at Highways England. “We have big ambitions and safety of users and workers is our primary driver: Our aim is developing and deploying technology to prevent, detect and monitor incidents. Use designated safety funding to deliver targeted safety improvements and eliminate crossings of live carriageways by road workers.”

Talking about the Supply Chain Strategy and how Highways England and Highway Suppliers will work together, O’Neil said: “We are aligning around clear and transparent shared objectives and engaging on structures (contracts/environment) to deliver performance and improvement. We are also committing to develop and deliver the capability and capacity.”

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to make reinforcing cage structures, looking at the automation of piling rigs and using drones to survey structures. Skanska is also working with Loughborough University, Foster & Partners, Lafarge, ABB and others to develop 3D concrete printing. This allows the contractor to create difficult shapes and structures in concrete by printing the design.

“We’re pretty confident that facades will be a big thing, though in small quantities,” Stacey stated. “I think there will be a combination of printing on site and in the factory. It’s going to be quite a mission to get consistency across the industry, but this will all help to attract young people into our industry.”

Boosting Innovation David O’Neil Head of Supply Chain Management, Highways England spoke about boosting innovation and productivity through effective supply chain engagement and how Highways England is working with Highways Suppliers in delivering this.

“We have an unprecedented challenge ahead! During RIS 1 government will invest £11 billion to deliver – 112 major improvements, including 15 smart motorway

Sian James Head of Innovations, Mabey Holdings and Shaun Chivers Special Projects Manager, Mabey Bridge delivered their presentation as a ‘double act’. Mabey is a leading provider of bridging and nonmechanical construction and maintenance equipment and the company specialise in innovative approaches to infrastructure construction.

James explained the procurement challenge, “Early Contractor (ECI) Involvement helps the project delivery process through bringing design queries earlier in the process.

It is not without risk for contractors, as they may put significant effort and added-value into assisting with design revisions and then still lose the tender.”

“Standardised design leads to significant productivity gains – avoid unnecessary uniqueness. This results in lead time improvement minimises design, manufacture and build costs. With standard product the problem of queries and revisions have been removed,” Shaun Chivers said. “The biggest challenge with standardising a design is cultural change.”

Intelligent Machines Next up was Karsten Elles, Business Development Manager Komatsu who introduced to the delegates Komatsu’s

Intelligent Machine – Smart Construction – Managing Machines and Data. “Topcon and Komatsu have come together to create something truly amazing. High-end Topcon technology combined with state of the art Komatsu machines. The result are our i-Machines. The I stands for intelligent, innovative and integrated – Komatsu’s Intelligent Machine Control,” Elles said.

Elles explained how ‘Intelligent’ machine control could save valuable time and money on jobsites whilst taking the pressure off the operator. The machines are incredibly accurate and can be operated by ‘less skilled’ operators.

There are safety advantages too in using intelligent machine control – surveyors do not need to be around the machine. No special arrangements need to be made for deep trenches and working hours are extended as reduced visibility does not impede the operation of the machine.

Connected Sites David Livingstone, Market Adviser, Satellite Applications Catapult of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing government-backed apprentice scheme Catapult talked about how Catapults are bridging the gap between business and academia, helping to turn great ideas into reality, by providing access to worldclass research and development facilities and expertise that would otherwise be out of reach for many businesses in the UK. Rapid progress has been made by Innovate UK in creating the Catapult network. David explained Catapult’s responsibility to utilise high-quality research and development facilities, in tandem with the construction industry, to turn ideas into commercial applications.

The final speaker of the day was Paul Gudonis, VP Sales, Enterprise Inmarsat – he delivered his presentation on delivering safety and control throughout the construction site using satellite technology and developing communications where terrestrial networks are unreliable or don’t exist.

“By creating the “Connected Site” businesses benefit from real time visibility and control of assets,” Gudonis concluded. “Telemetry and remote diagnostics of heavy machinery and secure and reliable communications for increased efficiency. Also ensuring the welfare and well-being of your staff.” ■ The CPF Conference was also supported

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Fifty Shades of Grey ConstructionWorX reports on the problem of non-compliant imports.

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he UK statutory obligations on emissions, safety and noise – which are in turn based on European Union directives, effectively regulations – apply to anyone selling machines into Europe. They are equally applicable to individuals placing machines on our domestic market as they are to EU manufacturers. Standards on these three crucial areas of machine specification vary widely around the world and, whilst it is perfectly acceptable for a manufacturer outside the EU to supply a piece of kit that’s fully compliant to EU law and place it on the UK market, problems arise when machinery that was never intended for Europe finds its way into this country.

Although it is the seller who holds the primary responsibility for ensuring that machinery sold is compliant, there could also be significant legal ramifications for an end user who find themselves – however unwittingly – in possession of equipment that is not EU compliant. There are various pieces of legislation relating to emissions, for instance, that could place restrictions on where plant can be used, and those regulations will apply to when the machine was first placed on the market in Europe. This is a key point: it is not the year that the machine was manufactured but the year when it was first placed on the EU market that counts. So a machine built and sold into a country outside the EU in, for example, 2012, and placed on the market in the EU for the first time during 2016, must meet all the requirements that apply in 2016. The same applies to the safety and noise requirements but, with new stages requiring ever-reduced emissions, the 2012 machine is very unlikely to be compliant.

Safety Considerations In addition, some of the largest civil engineering and infrastructure projects have already set the bar very high in terms of the emissions it permits from construction machinery, which means a non-compliant machine will not be permitted on those sites in the first place. It is worth noting that in September 2015 the Greater London Authority imposed strict requirements for machines used on major sites in defined Low Emission Zones, and these will become stricter in 2020. This April’s Commons Select Committee report also calls for dozens more clean air zones to be designated in the UK’s towns and cities.

“The key consideration for CEA is safety,” says the CEA’s senior technical consultant Malcolm Kent. “I have seen excavators operating here that are wholly unsuitable for lifting duties. Although these units were obviously intended for that purpose in that they have lifting eyes on the tipping link, hose-burst valves, a lifting chart or overload warning systems were all absent. That makes these units unsafe for those duties, and if somebody bought one of those machines, and an accident on site was the result, they could be in serious trouble.”

The potential penalties for knowingly supplying a machine that does not conform to EU legislation are high, and they apply to anyone who is placing them on the market. If a contractor or hirer goes to an overseas auction, buys a machine and then brings it into the UK themselves, then they would equally be subject to the full requirements of the law – and penalties if the machine is not compliant. These can include confiscation of the goods, with the consequential loss of the capital outlay, and a heavy fine of up to £5,000 per offence. For a contractor, if the HSE finds a non-compliant piece of machinery in operation on site, then either an improvement or prohibition notice could be issued.

Although it is the seller who holds the primary responsibility for ensuring that machinery sold is compliant, there could also be significant legal ramifications for an end user who find themselves in possession of equipment that is not EU compliant.

Declaration of Conformity So how can hirers or contractors protect themselves from unknowingly buying a non-compliant machine? “If a unit was genuinely intended by the manufacturer for the European market it will have with it the original declaration of conformity” Kent explains. “There are various companies that will sell you a retrospective declaration of conformity for any machine that you nominate for a fee anywhere up to £1,500, and a piece of paper that will purport to be a genuine document. It will, however, be signed by someone other than the manufacturer and is entirely bogus. If you are being offered a declaration of conformity which is obviously not from the OEM, then this is an indication that the machine is a non-compliant import.”

Machinery that is discovered to be non-compliant is usually found at auctions, what is less clear is how serious the problem might be in terms of private sales – and a buyer’s watchwords should always be caveat emptor. In terms of classes of plant the CEA has identified an active trade in tracked dumpers from the Far East. “I recently saw a brand new tracked dumper sold at auction” recalls Kent, “and the new owner was delighted that he got a new machine for a very good price, but the unit was without any of the appropriate ROPS and FOPS protection.

This is amongst the most dangerous example of non-compliant plant that I have ever encountered. If the appropriate protection is fitted, and an accident occurs, there is a good chance the operator will survive.

Conversely, if ROPS and FOPS made to the appropriate standards are absent then the likelihood is they will be crushed and killed.”

On the Rise With the down-turn in Russia, we have seen some non-compliant Doosan and competitive Excavators entering the UK Market and being offered at different auction houses. There are some claims that these

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are CE compliant, but they are certainly not, and are built with Tier2 engines for non-EU and emerging markets. “These machines also do not have ROPS cabs as required by Euro norms and do not meet internal and external noise requirements. There are other safety related items missing too such as mirrors, cameras, hand-rails, anti-slip surfaces and so forth. As we know, Tier 4 final Engines are now required, but again not fitted. The implications are that if an unsuspecting buyer tries to use one on a regulated site, he will not be able to give a legal Certificate of Conformity and therefore will not meet site safety requirements. If an accident occurred there would be unthinkable liability in the event of injury due to non-compliance,” says Kim Dudley, regional manager – Northern Europe for OEM Doosan. “Like all manufacturers, Doosan strictly complies with current legislation. Design and Engineering are constantly developing new machines to meet future proposals and EU-norms. This represents a huge investment and when importers try to circumvent this by purchasing non-compliant machines, they take a massive risk. We have previously taken legal action against importers of non-compliant machines, but the rules are clear and if customers buy machines like this, they will not have the correct documentation to get lift certificates.”

So what does the future hold? Given the demands on the construction equipment sector, from future infrastructure projects in particular, could we see a potential feeding frenzy of new contracts satisfied with an unpalatable diet of grey imports? Wherever there is an increase in demand there is always the potential to suck in non-compliant machinery because there will always be those who are looking to make easy money – a company that wins a contract, needs five new machines and does not particularly care where they came from.

Food Chain If big projects like HS2 demand strict checks on compliant machinery onsite there is a danger that the problem will be pushed further down the food chain to smaller sites and operators.

From a legal perspective the question of who is doing the importing remains frustratingly obscure. If an auction house is found to be in possession of non-compliant machinery that it is selling to an unsuspecting public, then what is their legal position? One opinion is that they do not own the plant – they sell it and take commission – so they are not bound by the law. However, the Construction Equipment Association has a very different opinion.

“We have studied the legislation and believe in our reading of the law, that they do have a legal responsibility to ensure machinery is compliant,” Malcolm Kent says. “But that needs to be a position that is

tested in court. Indeed, the European Commission Guide sets out the responsibility to auction houses very clearly, that they are acting as a dealer and they should ensure that it is compliant.”

The CEA has been monitoring the sale of obviously non-compliant through UK auctions for many years. Tim Faithfull, the CEA Director of Member Services, says, “It really isn’t difficult. The machines for sale are listed on the auction websites and, by checking with the manufacturer, we know very quickly the year of manufacture, the territory for which it was intended to be used and whether it has a declaration of conformity. We then give all the information to the UK enforcement authorities for safety, emissions and noise, with a suggestion that they take appropriate action.”

So, has the situation improved? “Sadly not,” Faithfull states. “In the past, apart from the very occasional letter, or the wagging of a finger, the authorities have done absolutely nothing of which we are aware to curb the sale of non-compliant plant at auctions. More recently, our partners at the Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence Unit (part of the Met Police) have taken a closer interest in the criminality aspects of non-compliance. Indeed, during March, PANIU hosted a meeting at New Scotland Yard with various enforcement agencies, when it was agreed that they would work collaboratively together on this issue of concern. So we are hopeful that at last, appropriate action will be taken to address the serious implications that these machines have for the safety of the operator, the safety of the public, the potential impact on plant owners, contractors and hire companies, the effect on air quality and much, much more.”

The message from the CEA is, think carefully about what machines you buy and use. There are plenty of compliant machines for sale, including at auctions, so why risk buying a dodgy one? ■

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In the Lobby Europe Comes Clean New emission limits: European mobile machines to become cleanest in the world.

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uropean mobile machines are set to become the cleanest in the world, according to a new Regulation adopted by the European Parliament. The new Regulation tightens emission limits for particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) for mobile machines such as construction, farm and material handling machinery as well as machines used for municipal and road operation services.

The Regulation is the latest step in a series of ever tighter emission limits which had already reduced particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions for land-based machines by over 95 percent in recent years. The new, so-called ‘Stage V’ Regulation is set to reduce emissions even further by setting stricter limits, by introducing particulate number limits, and by extending the scope of the Regulation to additional power categories.

European manufacturers represented by their respective trade associations CECE (construction equipment), CEMA (agricultural machinery), EGMF (garden equipment), EUnited Municipal Equipment (municipal & road operation equipment) and FEM (materials handling equipment) welcomed the final outcome.

Ulrich Adam, Secretary General of CEMA, said: “The final compromise found between the EU Institutions strikes a good balance between improving air quality and maintaining the competitiveness of the European machine manufacturing industry.”

This balance was achieved thanks to a number of adjustments introduced during the legislative process, whilst keeping the original emission limits and introduction dates for land-based machinery as proposed by the European Commission. Adjustments include, for instance, an extension of the general transition scheme by 6 months (24 months in total) to give European machine manufacturers sufficient time to re-design their fleet to comply with the new requirements. Furthermore, introducing a provision on replacement engines with a time limit of 20 years will allow for a continued use of machinery using replacement engines, thereby contributing to the EU’s objectives on resource efficiency.

“Overall, the new Regulation sets an ambitious timeline. It will remain a challenge to re-design the hundreds of machinery types and applications in the timeframe given, but the machine manufacturing industries are committed and capable to make these necessary adjustments and contribute to improving air quality in Europe,”

underlined Sigrid de Vries, Secretary General of CECE. Importantly, the special needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as the high level of specialisation throughout the sector, have been reflected in the final compromise.

For certain types of machines and enterprises, such as mobile cranes and narrow tractors, further transitional provisions were foreseen to cater for their specific needs.

Olivier Janin, Secretary General of FEM, said: “We are extremely satisfied to see that the special needs of mobile cranes were taken into account. The extra time granted will enable manufacturers to re-design their 170 different models without hampering their competitiveness and with a marginal environmental impact.”

Frank Diedrich, Director of EUnited Municipal Equipment: “Since meeting Stage V requirements means a significant effort for the European industry, we call on European political support for the promotion of clean mobile “Made in Europe” machinery on the global market.”

Further to the Parliament’s final vote in today’s plenary sitting, the Council’s adoption is expected to take place in the coming weeks.

Publication of the Regulation will follow shortly. In parallel to the adoption of the framework Regulation, supplementary legislation in the form of delegated and implementing acts is being finalised as well. This supplementary legislation includes technical requirements and administrative provisions and is expected to be adopted before the end of the year. ■

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CEA International Business Group (IBG) International and Export Survey The CEA IBG meets three or four times a year. However, this year it has proved difficult to get a good audience for some of the excellent speakers who have been secured. Anecdotal evidence shows that this is largely because the people who attend IBG meetings are, by the nature of their jobs, overseas a great deal and do not have time to come to meetings. In other cases their employers have cut back on budgets to attend meetings. We are investigating the possibility of replacing some of the IBG meetings with webinars or conference calls, and / or holding an annual Exporting Event to boost attendance.

To address this, and to find out what markets and topics are of interest to CEA members, we conducted a short International Survey in June of CEA members and companies who have participated in our exhibition groups and missions. The following charts and narrative show our findings.

CEA International Survey Findings:

Q1

At which international exhibitions are you planning to exhibit in the next 12 months?

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Chile

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Peru Bauma China (Shanghai, …

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Southern Africa

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HOT TOPICS

Issues raised for future export event agendas Markets • Opportunities in medium-sized developing economies ie next ones down from the BRICs. • DRC / Guinea mining and infrastructure projects.

• CIS countries and a few others like Bangladesh.

• How is governmental contract and procurement handled in each country?

• How to get registered on a list of approved/trusted suppliers within countries.

• Equipment sales trends geographically and market research resources.

• EU Markets (post Brexit).

• Potential dealer and distributor contacts in selected markets.

• Mining, demolition, contracting – key players in emerging markets.

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Projects and Sectors • Mining efficiency/ mine water treatment.

• How communication technology can help drive efficiency and safety.

• Business environment, government regulation, local related trade associations in key markets.

• Market opportunities for UK equipment in different sectors.

• A focus on the supply chain from Tier1 and Tier 2 suppliers and what we have to offer global OEMs. • Global Sourcing.

Projects and Sectors continued: • Information on key commodity prices; e.g. coal, iron ore, copper.

• International projects – infrastructure, roads, bridges, tunnels.

• Top 10 biggest construction projects in the world that are due to start in the next three years.

• Mining and infrastructure opportunities.

• Environmental hazards from mining wastes; water issues; natural hazards and disasters.

Finance, Tariffs and Documentation • • • • •

Finance of exports and export credit guarantees.

Securing payments from CIS and other emerging markets.

DFID funding.

Government funding for export.

Construction equipment markets, import tax or trade agreements.

• Global Economies.

• More transparency in contracts and procurement, use of UK experience to drive better outcomes.

• Financing. Letters of Credit, INCOTERMS. Electronic export documentation.

Skills and education • Education and training of operators, engineers, consultants in developing markets.

• Skills shortage in manufacturing / engineering.

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A POD is an excellent way of having a presence at Conexpo with the same amount of publicity without the expense of a stand.

The package includes: • One exhibitor pass per POD (a saving of $US95**) • One wall panel to display your company graphics. (including the cost of printing and mounting a metre high graphic, exhibitor to supply print ready artwork) • Table and two chairs • Brochure rack • Access to an electricity socket (load not to exceed 500 watts) • Name facia board • Carpeting • Hot and cold drinks and snacks • Entry into the Conexpo Show Guide • Entry into the UK Group brochure At present Las Vegas flights and accommodation packages are available from as little as £750. So don’t delay, book your POD today. From as little as £1,200 (based on cost of POD*, accommodation & flight) you could be exhibiting at Conexpo 2017!

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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS The CEA have been delivering international events for over 30 years.

Many of the companies who participate in CEA run events do so time after time – so we must be doing something right. But don’t just take our word for it – here is what some participants have said about the CEA’s international services: “Our first CEA mission – and certainly not our last. Excellent!”

“The CEA led a very well organised programme exposing us to some excellent companies and contacts. The site visits were excellent.”

“The CEA’s organisation of exhibitions abroad has been key to our success over the last decade. They have the power to negotiate the best terms and conditions.”

“The level of support we have received has been fantastic – our export sales are improving all the time.”

“The CEA represents outstanding value for money, and offers the key to unlock many doors of opportunity.”

“The CEA have always been extremely professional in organizing events. From stand design right down to nibbles on show days they seem to cover all eventualities.”

How Can We Help?

EXHIBITIONS: UK Pavilion gives exhibitors a fully fitted stand (space and construction) for an allinclusive price – usually lower than booking direct.

The CEA can arrange additional stand fittings, cleaning, AV, Wi-Fi, interpreters, freight, visa invitations and much more. We produce regular briefings and make what can be a very stressful experience for exhibitors easy.

EXPORT PODS: An export POD is a cost effective way of having a presence at exhibitions without the expense of a stand but with the same amount of

Upcoming International Events UK Pavilions at:  Bauma China, Shanghai (22 – 25 November 2016) UKTI Grants of £2,500

 bCIndia, New Delhi (12 – 16 December 2016)

 Conexpo, Las Vegas (7 – 11 March 2017) UKTI Grants of £2,000

 Exponor, Antofagasta, Chile (15 – 19 May 2017)

publicity. Export PODS inc graphic panel, meeting

Missions to:

area, interpreter etc.

 Scoping Mission to Iran (5 – 9 November 2016) TBC

GRANTS: UKTI support for eligible UK exhibitors at certain exhibitions with grants of up to £2,500.

CEA TRADE MISSIONS: sector specific missions for the construction equipment and mining sectors, comprising group and individual meetings with end users of equipment, distributors, contractors, mine operators and developers, banks, financial institutions and NGO funding bodies and government officials.

CEA SEMINARS: put your company in front of an audience of potential customers. UK companies make individual presentations to delegates followed by a

Want to know more?

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Showing Support Anti-theft conference calls for cross-industry partnerships in fight against crime. ConstructionWorX reports.

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he International Association of Auto Theft Investigator’s (IAATI) UK Branch hosted their 2016 National Vehicle Crime Conference over two days 8th & 9th June at Holywell Park, Loughborough.

IATTI is a global body set up to fight international vehicle crime. Their conferences give an opportunity for those engaged in the prevention, reduction, investigation, detection and enforcement of vehicle related crime to meet, discuss and learn about the latest worldwide threats and prevention measures.

Industry Partnerships As part of the conference programme IAATI invited Ian Elliott, Combined Industry Theft Solutions (CITS) Chairman and Group Head of Security of the Clancy Docwra Group to make a presentation which focused on the importance of industry partnerships in the fight against crime, particularly at a time of scarce police resources and competing policing priorities.

CITS, a not for profit group, that was formed 25 years ago has helped reduce the levels of crime through the dissemination of information and the promotion of a code of practice for construction companies, utility contractors and equipment rental companies.

CITS provide up to date information about security products and methods to help combat the threats to security in the construction and agricultural sectors.

IAATI UK’s organisers use their events as a platform to form world-wide partnerships with trusted organisations that provide intelligence and security products. With a healthy cross section of key players from the motor industry, motorcycle manufacturers and distributors, the road haulage industry, and the insurance and asset finance industry the IAATI event is a vital source of shared intelligence on all the latest security threats and developments.

New Format This year’s two-day conference adopted a new format which included class room training and awareness’ sessions. Datatag’s Police Liaison and Training Officer Nick Mayell lead one of the sessions at which he gave a live demonstration of chemical and thermal identification recovery.

This was to give delegates a taster to the accredited courses that Nick hosts at the AITS training centre in Cirencester.

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Key note speakers also included CITS board member and Datatag MD Kevin Howells who presented the latest security innovations and developments powered by Datatag technologies to the delegates. Datatag has the unique experience of managing and supplying 3 industry-wide security marking and registration schemes. The MASTER Scheme for the motorcycle market, the COMPASS Scheme for the Marine market and the CESAR Scheme, the world’s most successful security marking and registration scheme, for the construction and agricultural market.

The CESAR Scheme which was formed through the CITS group in particular was

highlighted for its success in reducing equipment theft as it is widely regarded to have contributed to a 70%+ reduction in the UK. Mr Howells also announced the latest developments for the Micro-CESAR system which is designed to protect smaller handheld power tools.

IAATI is extremely important to the global community in the fight against vehicle crime, especially in today’s climate of diminished budgets and stretched resources.

It’s crucial that countries engage with one another to tackle the organised criminal networks that profit from vehicle related crime and fraud. ■

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Hire to Steal Recovery The theft of five telescopic handlers triggered a trans-European chase that – thankfully – had a happy outcome. ConstrutionWorX reports.

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n late May a major hirer – and long-time CanTrack customer – was the victim of a sophisticated ‘hire to steal’ scam involving five telehandlers; a mix of JCB and Manitou models all CESAR registered. The thieves used a dummy company to hire the 5 machines. When the hire ended and the hirer went to collect the machines they were gone, and so was the hirer.

Fortunately, all five machines were fitted with CanTrack supplied AppelloGEO tracking devices.

As soon as the theft was reported to CanTrack, at 19.00hrs on a Wednesday, the team got straight to work sending activation messages to the machine’s trackers and obtaining accurate current locations. As the trackers woke-up and confirmed their locations it was clear they were widely distributed. The first unit to wake was relatively close, in Waltham Abbey, adjacent to the M25. A CanTrack investigator was immediately despatched and he tracked the unit to an industrial area in the town.

Unfortunately, at 2 am the CanTrack investigator was unable to legally access the machine and so he had to wait until 8 am the next morning (Thursday) to meet with Thames Valley Police on-site. The AppelloGEO homing beacon led the investigator and the police to the stolen telehandler, which was safely and swiftly recovered by the police less than 13 hours after it was first reported as stolen.

During the Waltham Abbey operation, two other tracking units woke up in their stolen machines and ‘pinged’ their location. The two stolen telehandlers were in the same location.

However, that was the Turkish/Syrian border.

Clearly as the machines were now in one of the most troubled spots on the planet it precluded any further, safe investigation.

The fourth AppelloGEO gave its location as Austria and it appeared to be parked-up. The fifth and final tracking unit remained silent? A second CanTrack investigator joined the case and was immediately put on a plane to Graz in Austria. By the time the investigator touched down in Austria the stolen machine was tracked and on the move, apparently on a train travelling from Saltzburg towards Slovenia.

After consultation with CanTrack’s office staff the investigator was directed to travel to the town of Villach in Western Austria as the train line passed the town. He arrived there close to midnight on a Thursday, 29 hours after the machines were reported as stolen. After a

short night’s rest, the investigator was told that the stolen telehandler was now in Italy near Monfalcone, 150 kilometres from his location but still on the train. A couple of hours later it was established that the machine was stationary in the Port of Trieste, North West Italy. The investigator was immediately sent to the port in

the hope of finding the machine before it was loaded onto a ship. As the investigator made his way to Trieste, by road, CanTrack’s team in the UK requested local police and customs assistance in the docks area.

On arriving at the appropriate gate into the port CanTracks’ investigator was met by numerous Italian police officers. They advised him that several ships are being loaded and they identify a handful of trucks which they think may be involved in moving the stolen machine.

CanTrack’s investigator and the police searched the large docks parking area and eventually picked up a strong tracking signal emanating from a trailer on a train. The Italian police officers opened the trailer and found the stolen machine emitting the tracking signal. Also in the trailer was the fifth stolen telehandler, a Manitou, whose AppelloGEO was subsequently found to have a flat battery. Also in the trailer were two stolen Genie scissor lifts that had also been involved in the hire to steal scam. All four stolen assets were recovered by the Italian police, and with the help of Datatag and the CESAR Scheme which efficiently identified the provenance of the stolen telehandlers, they are being processed for return to the UK and ultimately their rightful owners.

This is a relatively complicated story but it illustrates 3 things: 1. Firstly, professional thieves are increasingly sophisticated and they work in complex international networks. Equipment theft is inextricably linked to other serious crimes including drug, arms and people smuggling.

2. Secondly, a mix of security marking and registration and covert tracking devices significantly increases the likelihood of recovery post theft.

3. Thirdly, add effective investigation and international co-operation into the mix and legitimate businesses stand a chance against parasitic organised criminals.

CanTrack’s management team work with other like-minded individuals from the Construction Plant Association (CPA), the machine manufacturers trade body the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) and the Metropolitan Police’s PANIU team to increase the effectiveness of the construction industry’s response to opportunistic and organised fraud and theft. ■

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Rolling Out the Protection AMI Group security systems, which protects over £245 million worth of customer assets, has identified rollers and compaction equipment as a “hot target” for plant thieves.

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n recent years, major advances have been made in the fight against plant and equipment theft. Thousands of machines are now protected by CESAR marking and the Thatcham security rating has without question had a positive influence. However, plant theft remains a major problem for plant hirers, contractors and other owners of mobile equipment.

Back in 2004, one of the CEA’s members, AMI Group, recognised the problem of plant theft and established its business based on the concept of devising effective and cost-efficient plant tracking and security solutions. At present, over £245 million worth of customer assets are protected with AMI Group systems, including several of the UK’s national plant hirers and construction companies. AMI Group has recently analysed all of its plant theft recoveries nationwide so far this year and compaction equipment has been identified as a ‘hot’ target for plant criminals.

“The review we carried out revealed a marked increase in the theft of rollers from both construction sites and customer depots. This equipment tends to be smaller in size than much of the larger plant machinery so it is easier for criminals to conceal and transport in a panel van,” says AMI Group managing director Gary Stockton. “Thieves may automatically presume that rollers don’t have a tracking device fitted so it is an easier option than larger kit which is more likely to have telematics fitted and overt property marking such as CESAR.” In recognition that thieves are becoming increasingly sophisticated, AMI Group has developed what it claims to be the smallest, most covert devices in the industry, making them far more difficult for thieves to locate.

As well as helping AMI customers recover their own plant, the company’s devices have also helped the Police to recover thousands of pounds of construction equipment not protected with an anti-theft deterrent.

In a recent example, a £15,000 valued 1 Ton Terex Dumper owned by an AMI customer was successfully retrieved in Cheshire thanks to the AMI anti-theft system, and it also led the Police to several other items of construction machinery stored in an isolated rural area including a Bobcat Excavator, a Trailer and a Volvo Digger. Together, the haul of recovered plant equipment was valued at over £100,000 and was retrieved following a successful cross country operation involving AMI Group, a major plant hire company and both Cheshire and South Yorkshire Police.

One of the company’s latest innovations is the AMI Nexis AT5, a self-contained, battery operated tracking device which utilises state-ofthe-art GPS (Global Positioning System), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and RF (Radio Frequency) technology. The AT5 is lightweight, tiny in size (just 21 x 55 x 52mm) and it can be concealed almost anywhere on any asset. Via its advanced battery management software, the unit has the capacity to last up to 18 years and it is backed

by IP68 waterproof rating, ensuring it is robust and heavily protected. The device has the ability to be traced both outdoors and indoors even in very remote locations. In situations where GPS is unavailable, the device relays GSM cell site positions and the internal RF beacon can be activated to assist in locating stolen assets.

AMI18-01 and AMI18-02 – Some of the equipment recovered in the £100,000 plant haul.

AMI18-03 – Rollers are currently a ‘hot’ target for plant thieves.

AMI tracking devices are used in conjunction with AMI Nexis, a webbased platform whereby customers can logon to the system to not only use it as an anti-theft deterrent, but as a total fleet management solution. Customers can use the system to help reduce their fuel costs, reduce their carbon footprint or enhance productivity – and they can even remote immobilise equipment from their mobile phone. Following months of development work and consultation with customers, the AMI Nexis portal has recently been enhanced to empower AMI customers with more information than ever before to help locate and manage plant equipment and vehicle fleets more efficiently and safely. ■

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Hillhead rains supreme

Visitors set aside their post-Brexit blues and braved torrential rain to make Hillhead 2016 a show to remember.

Sodden ConstructionWorX editor Mark Anthony reports…

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he latest Hillhead in Buxton, Derbyshire was timed to overlap with Wimbledon fortnight so anyone expecting uninterrupted blue skies and warm jasmine-scented siroccos blowing lazily across the quarry floor showground were always likely to be disappointed. Sure enough, the heavens opened on the afternoon of the first day and then opened still further on the second – traditionally the busiest day of the biennial show – to drop a torrent upon the exhibition.

But if the British weather is notoriously unpredictable, then the British response to it was entirely predictable as we have proven during the post-Brexit fallout and the England team’s premature ejection from the European Championships. We each reached for our jackets, umbrellas and wellies, had a cup of tea, and carried on regardless.

And so, rather than being a damp washout, Hillhead 2016 saw a seven percent increase in attendees with more than 18,000 brave souls pouring – literally – through the show turnstiles to make this one of the biggest shows in Hillhead history.

That fact will, of course, be of interest primarily to the organisers whose livelihood hinges upon its ability to deliver buyers and users to the gathered and paying exhibitors. But the positivity at the show – coming so soon after the Brexit vote and amidst fears and uncertainty over what that isolation might mean for equipment imports and exports – was a welcome indicator that the heavy equipment industry had also taken the traditional British approach; had enjoyed a cup of tea and was now carrying on regardless.

Equally welcome was news from the Institute of Quarrying (IOQ) – the power behind the success of the Hillhead show – that it was mirroring the actions of the Construction Equipment Association by stepping up its industry’s approach to training.

The IOQ used Hillhead 2016 as the official launch pad for

its “skills wheel” initiative. The Skills Wheel is designed to help individuals and operators make informed decisions about investing in relevant industry-specific and vocational skills development. The ambition is to deliver better skilled employees working in the minerals, quarrying and extractives industries, as well as encouraging operators to achieve sector recognition for the highest operational standards.

“We recognise that people working in today’s modern site operations need a range of expertise in order to be effective beyond the basics of the

Positivity at the show – coming so soon after the Brexit vote … took the traditional British approach; had enjoyed a cup of tea and was now carrying on regardless. job itself. We also know that those businesses that continually develop their staff have a more motivated and valued workforce that will deliver better operational performance,” says IOQ chief executive Phil James.

“As the international professional body for quarrying, construction and related extractive and processing industries, we want to make identifying opportunities for potential skills and professional development as straightforward as possible. We’ve identified four broad development headings for our customers, which should help signpost them to relevant courses and programmes.”

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THE FOUR ‘SPOKES’ OF THE SKILLS WHEEL ARE: 1. Knowledge & Innovation 2. Standards & Professionalism

and mineral extractives industries. The Engagement, Influence & Impact area of the Skills Wheel considers how quarrying and mineral extractives professionals work within teams and the wider community and networks, Personal Effectiveness examines how to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and identifies how to use them in the most effective way.

“The IQ Skills Wheel reflects the core skills and areas of knowledge that all members of IQ should aim to develop as part of their

On a Roll

Prompted by the expectation of increased workloads for the road surfacing sector fuelled by the Government’s Road Investment Strategy and Highways England’s Delivery Plan BOMAG showed two large and sophisticated asphalt rollers at Hillhead with different drum configurations and compaction exciter systems.

Weighing in at 8.3 tonnes and with a drum width of 1.844 metres, the BW 154 AD-5 features split drums, front and rear, which

3. Engagement, Influence & Impact 4. Personal Effectiveness.

commitment to lifelong learning,” James concludes. “But it’s not just our members who should invest in CPD – businesses and individuals working in this sector should see continuous professional development not as a ‘nice to have’ but as an essential investment for future success.”

The Institute of Quarrying was not alone in using the Hillhead show as launch pad. Over the next few pages, we highlight some of the key products that were launched together with some key announcements that were made at the show. ■

give a superior finish to asphalt laid in turns and roundabouts. Powered by a reliable and economic 85 kW Kubota engine which meets Stage 4 emissions regulations the BW 154 AD-5 incorporates a range of BOMAG technology which lowers operating costs and improves productivity.

The BW 154 AD-5 is an ideal machine for road renewals, on single or dual carriageways, and for working effectively on more confined sites.

ECOMODE reduces fuel consumption by up to 25%. ECONOMIZER gives the operator an indication of real-time compaction under the machine and TELEMATIC Power improves fleet management, reduces operating costs and enhances safety and security. With two amplitudes and individually operable drums, BOMAG technology maximizes productivity and assurance on a wide range of applications.

The 9.5 tonne BW 161ADO-5 has a drum width of 1.836 metres and is also powered by a reliable and economic 85 kW Kubota engine which meets Stage 4i emissions regulations. Bristling with technology, ECONOMIZER, TANGO and TELEMATIC, this large articulated tandem roller is ideal for demanding applications in road building and civil engineering.

TanGO offers superb control of vibration in critical applications, rolling thin layers or working on bridges for example, and as you would expect from a BOMAG gives superb finish and high productivity. The machine’s ergonomics are excellent with smooth and intuitive operator controls and excellent all-round visibility. An integrated temperature sensor and operator read-out helps optimise the compaction process in all site conditions. ■

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Kubota Forges Telematics Alliance

Something for Everyone

Kubota UK launched a new strategic alliance with Trakm8, a major provider of telematics solutions, at this year’s Hillhead exhibition.

Trakm8 is a provider of market leading and innovative telematics solutions that can meet the needs of any individual or fleet user.

The new partnership will enable Kubota UK to provide end-users with a diagnostic and fleet management solution designed to improve machinery efficiency as well as providing theft recovery thanks to the tracking capability of Trakm8.

In the wake of the alliance, Kubota UK can now provide a “plug and play” telemetry solution covering its range of excavators and agriculture machinery. The solution, which can be integrated with Kubota’s Anti Theft technology, will enable the tracking of a single vehicle or an entire fleet, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will provide up-to-the-minute telemetry data to managers, such as engine and emission data and driver performance and behaviour.

The telemetry unit also offers the ability to audibly alert an operator if the plant item is operating outside its set safe guidelines, with the option of remotely immobilising the machinery if required. Trakm8’s Fleet Management solutions are web based, enabling operators to access essential information through a smartphone or tablet.

“We are constantly striving to ensure our customers have access to the latest technology that not only improves the performance of our machines, but also enhances their business operations. With this in mind, we are delighted to be working closely with Trakm8 and being able to provide the best-in-class telematics solutions,” says Kubota UK managing director Dave Roberts. “By utilising the latest telematics technology now available, our end users and dealer network can not only minimise machinery wear and tear by promoting positive driver behaviour, but can also reduce their carbon footprint, minimising environmental impact.”

John Watkins, Executive Chairman of Trakm8, said: “The security of plant equipment and the safety of those who use it will always remain a key priority so it is great to be working alongside Kubota to assist their current Anti-Theft technology with features such as geo-fencing and remote immobilisation. We are sure that the cost saving benefits of driver behaviour and fuel usage monitoring will be welcomed by customers across multiple industries.” ■

Liebherr had something for everyone at Hillhead this year. The range of machines on display included dozers, quarry specification excavators and a display of wheel loaders that included representative models from the new XPower range.

The R 950 SME and R 970 SME were on display alongside a number of other fuel-efficient hydraulic excavators including an R 956 from Liebherr Rental that was in constant action at the quarry face. All three machines are powered by a Stage IV/Tier 4 final Liebherr diesel engine and use SCR technology, removing the need for a DPF or regeneration.

The R 950 SME is fitted with undercarriage components from the 60 tonne model and the increased diameters of stick and bucket cylinders, along with the special heavy-duty boom and stick, deliver higher breakout and exceptional digging force. Other features include a 7” high-resolution colour touchscreen in the cab and rear space and side monitoring cameras to provide all-round visibility.

The stability of the R 970 SME is maximised with an undercarriage from the 90 tonne model and powerful digging force is provided by the reinforced heavy-duty boom and stick, which have steel protection plates welded on, and the substantial hydraulic cylinders.

The available purpose-built heavy-duty rock bucket and ripper tooth increase digging and breakout forces to over 15 per cent.

The R 956 crawler excavator is a high-performance machine for mass excavation work or for digging in quarries. Its state-of-the-art hydraulics system provides maximum efficiency, responsive smooth operation and rapid work cycles. All major components are in-house designed and engineered to assure consistently high quality thereby minimises cost and downtime.

Liebherr’s new generation of XPower wheel loaders were also out in force. The L 566 XPower wheel loader were on static display to enable customers to get up close and see the new design features for themselves. Its big brother, the L 586 XPower demonstrated its power and productivity at the quarry face. Not only is it the largest machine in the XPower range but, with an operating weight of more than 32 tonnes, it is Liebherr’s largest wheel loader.

Following its launch at bauma 2016, a new PR 726 Litronic bulldozer with 6-way blade and newly-developed undercarriage also put in an appearance. Powered by a Stage IV/Tier 4f emissions standards compliant 4-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine, this 6th generation machine includes cab innovations from larger machines of its generation and benefits from Liebherr’s SCR technology with no DPF required. Equipped with LiDAT, it features proactive power control and an electronically-controlled drive management system with integrated ECO function. This dozer can be configured for industrial applications and will be offered in a special version for landfill sites. ■

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Miller Breaks Free

The Miller hydraulic breaker made a big impression on the thousands of visitors who braved a summer rainstorm to attend the 2016 edition of the Hillhead Show.

The world’s biggest quarrying, construction and recycling show took place at Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, Derbyshire, and for earthmoving attachments manufacturer Miller UK, this year’s show was the biggest and best yet.

Miller’s stand welcomed hundreds of visitors, all keen to meet the team and find out more about the impact its innovative

hydraulic breaker has had on efficiency, safety and security at UK construction sites.

The breaker, which was being demonstrated at the quarry face for visitors throughout the show, features an optional tracker device to prevent loss or theft and an automated lubrication system, as well as the option of a unique top bracket designed to fit multi OEM machines and sizes.

Across the show’s three days, a near constant stream of interested visitors saw first-hand how Miller’s products perform, and gained a unique insight into products currently under development that are set to make an impact in the earthmoving sector.

Hillhead marks the end of a busy and successful run of international exhibitions for Miller, which has used the 2016 expo season to build relationships with new and existing customers at home and across the globe.

“Hillhead is a key event for us as it gives us the perfect platform to speak to our customers and this year was no exception. Our product range has never been stronger and products like our hydraulic breaker and PowerLatch Coupler now have extremely strong track records, having been used to great affect at sites across the country,” says sales and marketing director Brendan Quill. “Hillhead gave us the opportunity to demonstrate our products and enable potential new customers to see the benefits for themselves.” ■

Powerscreen Strikes Gold Mobile crushing and screening pioneer Powerscreen is celebrating 50 years in business this year. To mark this landmark anniversary, Powerscreen launched celebrations at the Hillhead Exhibition.

“Powerscreen have been providing the crushing and screening industry with high quality, innovative products for 50 years and we are excited to celebrate that success with those who matter – our distributors and customers. By kicking off the celebrations at Hillhead, we will be able to showcase new and revamped equipment with live working demonstrations,” says global product line director Colin Clements. “We will then continue back in Northern Ireland where it all began. Celebrations will be exceptional and will show Powerscreen for what it is, a global leader with passion and power.”

Visitors to the demonstration area saw three key machines in action.

The new generation Powerscreen Premiertrak 400 jaw crusher worked independently, while the Powerscreen Trakpactor 550 impact crusher will feed the Powerscreen Chieftain 2200 3-deck screen.

The Powerscreen stand also showcased an array of existing and newly released products including a Warrior 600 screen, Warrior 2100 screen, Powerscreen Premiertrak 300 jaw crusher, Powerscreen Premiertrak 600 pre-screen and a Powerscreen 1150 Maxtrak cone crusher.

The Premiertrak 400 has been redesigned to run at a low engine RPM, resulting in excellent fuel efficiency and low noise emissions, resulting in a lower cost per tonne, making it ideal for urban sites. It joins the new styling pioneered on the Premiertrak 600, with GRP panels designed for ease of access delivering a modern look while maintaining the robustness associated with Powerscreen products.

The new generation Premiertrak 400 will be available with a constant speed engine option for Europe which eliminates a requirement for expensive and complex exhaust after-treatment systems.

The introduction of the new Trakpactor 550

horizontal impact crusher will provide customers with supreme levels of reliability, efficiency and performance. Coupled with the sleek and modern appearance of the machine, the Trakpactor 550 is set to dominate in the mid-to-large range class of its rivals. The striking aesthetics of the machine don’t detract from the robust and heavily engineered chassis and sub-structures within the plant.

From the feeder right through to the product conveyor, the Trakpactor 550 has been designed to promote an easy and effective flow of material to minimise any potential material build-up and thereby ensure maximum uptime. The optional pre-screen unit has incorporated the same leading technology that has made the Powerscreen mobile screen range worldrenowned. The 2.1m pre-screen length and large open area allows the maximum amount of fines to be removed, thus maximising production and minimising wear costs. This is just one of the features that contributes to the astounding low cost per tonne performance of the Trakpactor 550.

The brand new chamber design has been rigorously developed and tested so there is 100% confidence in its abilities and durability. Features such as the hydraulic inlet lid and the automatic adjustment system ensure ease of use for the operator, whilst the auto rotation system for blow bar changes also demonstrates the focus on machine safety. ■

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Brexit, but what now?

The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the EU has already rewritten the landscape of British politics. And with the triggering of Article 50 still, apparently, months away, the machinations are a long way from over. So what does all this mean for the construction equipment industry in general and the Construction Equipment Association in particular? The CEA’s Tim Faithfull reports.

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s we all try to understand what Brexit will mean for us, it is a good time to look at our interactions with the rest of Europe as they

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are now.

The CEA, previously known as the Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes, was a founder member of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) before the Single Market was even planned, and we have been involved in the regulatory aspects of trading in Europe ever since. The CEA General Technical Committee works on all the technical matters of Directives, Regulations, Safety, Compliance and Standards that affect us as

an industry and our main contact point in Europe is with the Technical Commission (TC) of CECE. The TC is where all those same issues are debated with our counterparts from the other 12 national associations which are members of CECE. So what is it, who takes part and how does it work?

Firstly, participation in the work of the TC is open to anyone whose company is a member of a CECE national association, such as the CEA, and which operates in the product categories covered by CECE. That last caveat means that some companies, whose products are covered by other trade associations (such as telehandlers coming under FEM, as lifting

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machines), cannot be represented on the TC. But for any company which fits the bill, membership of the TC is welcomed, particularly from those product categories that are not so well represented.

Slow Moving The TC meets quarterly, in the Diamant Building in Brussels which houses the CECE office and those of many other European trade associations. Although the meeting agenda changes very slowly – some of the issues would be recognisable to people who were involved thirty or more years ago – the detail does change and the subjects do move forward, sometimes at a pace that requires a lot of effort to keep up and make input at the right time. For example, the TC has worked consistently in recent years on the development of the Stage V emissions legislation. You might think that a process which takes years is quite slow moving, with plenty of time for everyone to work on their views and submit comments in a leisurely fashion. However, there have been times when it has been very hard to find a common position even within the CECE membership and times when the pace of events – such as the need to respond to amendments being proposed by the European Parliament – have meant that intensive work, often in a very short timescale, has been required. The TC is the principal forum for debate, decision and action on all such issues.

Those quarterly meetings, covering the whole range of topics from emissions and safety, to chemicals and non-compliant imports, mean that all the detail cannot be covered in a one-day meeting, so there is a set of sub-committees (called Project Teams – PTs) to work on each major topic. Currently there are PTs for engine emissions, visibility, the revision of the noise directive (which even has product sub-groups), for the development of EU legislation for the on-road travel of off-highway machinery, for the key environmental directives, and one recently formed to follow the development of a revised Machinery Safety Directive.

Each of these has its own membership and leader, so there are lots of opportunities for specialists to contribute. The PT meetings are usually held a day or two before the TC meetings to better facilitate time and travel arrangements.

Technical Matters These PTs, and the TC to which they report, could not function well without the support of the CECE staff.

There are two staff members who work primarily on the technical matters. Stephan Belaen has been Technical Manager for many years and continues to work on safety, noise and roading. Belén Bravo joined the team more recently from the steel industry and she works on the environmental topics, such as engine emissions, recycling, energy efficiency and chemicals.

They take part in all the PT meetings and support the work of the teams, as well as being key contacts for the European Commission and the other stakeholder associations. The latter point is very important as

Any CEA member wishing to sell into the EU will need to comply with EU regulations, so it is in the interests of our membership that we help shape those regulations. many of the issues we deal with are not unique to the construction equipment industry. For example, the engine emissions legislation has an equal effect on us, on engine makers and on the agricultural equipment sector, plus other kinds of off-highway machinery.

Therefore a lot of the work on the new regulation has been done in cooperation with the industry bodies for those sectors. On the whole this was very successful and provides a good model for future work on topics of common interest.

The TC is not the only body in CECE that looks at technical matters. The High Level Technical Policy Advisory Group (what a name!) is there to provide input to the CECE leadership with a longer term strategic view. There is not a direct reporting structure between the TC and the High Level Group – the HLTPAG does not direct the work of the TC – but there is cross-over to ensure good communication and coherence in actions.

Not Walking Away And what of Brexit? Well, the membership of CECE is not limited to EU 28 (or should that be 27) so we will not be walking away from the activities of the TC. Of course, any CEA member wishing to sell into the EU will need to comply with those EU regulations so it is definitely in the interests of our membership that we keep up our involvement in shaping those regulations, even if there is no governmental input to the process.

So, the Technical Commission (currently chaired, by the way, by our GTC Chairman Dale Camsell of Terex) with its multiple sub committees and links has a great deal to do and its work is of vital importance in shaping the regulations that our businesses have to work to. All volunteers: one step forward please. ■

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The Future is in the Stars

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he CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association), in association with CITB (Construction Industry Training Board), has hosted the 4th annual ‘Stars of the Future’ plant mechanic apprenticeship awards presentation. ConstructionWorX reports.

The plant hire sector – not to mention the wider construction industry – has a bright future judging by the outstanding quality of the entrants at this year’s ‘Stars of the Future’.

Presenting the awards and talking about his experiences to an audience of over 250 people was Nic Hamilton, a racing driver in the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship), and the brother of reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton.

A special feature of the Awards, which were supported by Kranlyft UK (Maeda Mini Cranes), A-Plant, Vertikal Days, IPAF, Hawk and Snap-On, was an inspiring and very entertaining speech from Hamilton, who spoke about his life-long battle with Cerebral Palsy and how, up until the age of 16, relied on the use of a wheelchair.

He told the young audience that with motorsports in his blood, he was absolutely determined to pursue a career in motor racing.

By crossing many challenging hurdles, using sheer determination, he achieved his lifelong dream. Hamilton’s message to the young engineers was clear: “You can do anything if you put your mind to it - don’t let anything stand in your way”.

Family Affair Opening the awards ceremony was CPA Chairman Brian Jones. “I am very proud and privileged to be associated with the Stars of the Future programme and to see the pride the apprentices bring not only to their employers, families, and college but most importantly to themselves,” Jones said. “Over 250 Students were nominated from colleges from all over the UK each and every one of them is a Star of the Future. Congratulations to them all!”

Family, friends, college tutors and work colleagues gathered for the ceremony where the regional winners were presented with their award. The two overall national winners (Sion Cooper, Level 2 Bridgend College, Lifterz Ltd and Jason Standen, Level 3 Bridgend College – South Cornelly Services) also took to the stage to receive their award to rapturous applause from the audience. 42 students were also Highly Commended – the standard was so good.

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The Stars of the Future 2016 winners take to the stage.

Master of Ceremonies was CPA Safety and Training Manager Haydn Steele, who is also responsible for organising the Stars of the Future Awards. “The calibre of this year’s students was exceptionally high. Working with the colleges and tutors I am lucky enough to hear about these students first hand,” Steele said. “It’s also excellent to see these young stars at the start of their careers in the plant industry – they really are the engineers of the future.”

people who will become the future of the industry,” Peck concluded. “A very well done to all those who were nominated and, in particular, to those that won awards.” ■

Justified Pride National Level 2 winner Sion Cooper, from Bridgend College commented on his win. “I was really happy to win the award and very proud.

It was totally unexpected even though I was nominated – I didn’t think I would actually win.

These awards are a really good thing for our industry and reading about the winners and what they have achieved might encourage other young people to get into our industry and learn what can be achieved. For me this award will help further my career in the future.”

Also from Bridgend College was the Level 3 National winner, Jason Standen. “I was ecstatic to win this award and, like Sion, I was not expecting this at all. I owe it all to my college tutors and also my employers, South Cornelly Services, for all their hard work in training me and their guidance throughout the course. This award makes me very proud and will help my future career – who knows maybe it will be abroad.”

Alan Peck, Sales Director of Kranlyft UK was the Headline Sponsor of the even he said: “Kranlyft are proud to be the headline sponsor of this year’s CPA ‘Stars of the Future’ Awards. “It was an honour to meet and recognise the achievements of the young

Nic Hamilton presents Stars of the Future.

Katie Long Myerscough College – scoops Level 2 Regional Award – with Brian Jones CPA Chairman.

L-R: Nic Hamilton with CPA Chairman Brian Jones.

ConstructionWorX Skills & Training

Engaging with the Automotive Apprenticeships

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he skills and training feature in last autumn’s issue of ConstructionWorX flagged the Automotive Industrial Partnership’s intention to establish a ‘clearing house’ as a gateway to provide unplaced apprenticeship applicants from the large automotive engineering employers to the supply chain.

This intention was turned into reality in April this year with the launch of the Automotive Apprenticeship Matching Service at www. automotiveapprenticeships.co.uk. The Matching Service, however, is far more than just a website.

What makes it different is that it is staffed by a dedicated team who provide support to employers and candidates. Any employer who is considering their options for apprenticeships can gain advice and guidance on the options open to them. This frequently includes reviewing the options for apprenticeship content and the training partners that are able to deliver to each company’s unique needs. Candidates are also screened on behalf of the employer to ensure that the recruitment process is as simple and effective as possible.

as Jaguar Land-Rover, BMW and Nissan attract many thousands of high quality candidates for their training programmes, smaller and less wellknown businesses can struggle to find the right candidates. The purpose of the matching service therefore, is to re-direct high quality talent from over-subscribed automotive apprenticeship programmes to other companies within the sector and its supply chains that have similar or related opportunities.

The matching service is a unique interactive service facilitated by the apprenticeship matching platform GetMyFirstJob.co.uk which works smartly and collaboratively with both companies and candidates across the supply chain, providing full support throughout the recruitment and development process. In this way, talent can be harnessed and retained within the automotive and related sectors.

To date, the service has been very well received by employers as well as colleges and specialist training providers. Some 6,000 candidates have been referred by automotivesector OEMs to the matching service and more than 1,300 of these have actively engaged to explore other opportunities.

Strong Support Launched with strong support from government through BIS and the advanced manufacturing skills body, Semta, the matching service aims to enhance the provision of skills needed for the future success of the automotive and related sectors. Whilst many well-known brands such

Matching Service At the end of June there were over 120 vacancies being promoted through the service; a combination of vacancies generated through the dedicated team and those generated by colleges and training providers where the matching

Philip Burgess.

service is providing access to OEM candidates.

To date, 50 vacancies have been filled and there are over 100 new vacancies from employers being finalised at this time of going to press.

Increasingly, Local Enterprise Partnerships and other industry bodies are getting involved with this initiative, and that includes the Construction Equipment Association.

Work has already begun with JCB and Komatsu, two key OEMs in the construction equipment sector to take their surplus candidates and help re-direct them to other opportunities across the sector, whilst providing recruitment support for opportunities where there are not enough candidates.

So the benefits of the matching service to our sector are real and the CEA will continue to engage with it and promote it to member companies as it moves on from its fledgling stage. ■

Raising the Bar

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inning UK has supplied a pair of excavators to a pioneering demolition company. But, even though they are full demolition specification, they are not for demolition duties. They are part of an ambitious project to help overcome a growing skills shortage in the industry.

Warwickshire-based AR Demolition has bought a pair of brand new Caterpillar 320 excavators. Each machine is equipped with a Caterpillar quick hitch and accompanied by a full array of demolition attachments. Anyone that has followed the inexorable growth of AR Demolition in recent years will recognise that the purchase of Caterpillar equipment marks a

major departure for a company that has prided itself on taking already good Volvo machines and then giving them the “AR spin”.

“We chose Caterpillar for two very good reasons,” explains AR Demolition’s Richard Dolman. “Obviously, Caterpillar makes very good equipment. But, more importantly, we wanted these machines to be purely for our training operations. If we had fitted the machines with OilQuick like the rest of our fleet, there would have been a constant temptation for the demolition crew to ‘borrow’ a shear or a hammer.

By using the Caterpillar hitch, that is not an option. These machines, and their attachments, are strictly for training purposes only.”

Dolman reports that his company was struggling to find equipment operators to suit the company’s very specific requirements. “Finding operators is not too hard but a lot of them come with baggage and bad operating habits. So we looked back at what we have done before,” Dolman says. “We have taken a number of ‘blank sheet of paper’ operators in the past, stuck them on a machine and taught them how we want them to operate. They have gone on to become some of the best operators in the company.”

To watch a video of AR Demolition’s Richard Dolman talking about the purchase of these new Cat machines, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/jazf5jt ■

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Your Shout ConstructionWorX

Your Shout While the political fallout from the UK’s Brexit vote rages, the Construction Equipment Association has reacted quickly to secure the interests of its members. CEO Chief Executive Rob Oliver reports.

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he CEA is forming a Co-ordination Panel to help manage Brexit-related action and respond to member concerns and questions.

CECE, as the umbrella organisation for manufacturers’ associations, is the CEA’s “eyes and ears” in Brussels. Compliance with European directives and regulations will remain important for UK-based equipment suppliers long after Britain has formally left the EU. CECE already has non-EU members (from Russia and Turkey), and the CEA has re-committed its future to CECE and will continue to play a leadership role in the organisation. Over time the role may change but there is no intention to depart from “business as usual” for the foreseeable future.

Possibly the more immediate challenge to the UK is that at the moment some 9.8 percent of the national workforce is guest labour, a figure that is higher in the construction sector.

The BSI was quick of the mark to reassure their stakeholders on this topic. In their letter to BSI committee members they stated, “… for the foreseeable future we see no change to BSI’s status and obligations as a full member of CEN and CENELEC. We are confident that a UK exit from the EU will not affect BSI’s membership of ISO and IEC. UK participation in the development and maintenance of voluntary industry standards by CEN and CENELEC for use across the European single market is an essential element of the UK’s relationship with our European partners. The CEN and CENELEC single standard model facilitates market access and simplifies the market structure across Europe”. The point is, therefore, that there is an existing structure to allow non-EU members a role in pan-European standards making.

The free movement of people between Member States is one of the EU’s central pillars (aka “Article 45”). Adherence to this is being mooted as a condition of the UK’s continued access to the Single Market.

However, this is not an “all or nothing” option – today countries which ship products from outside the EU can do so provided they meet the relevant directives and regulations. The penalty they pay is largely in the form of import tariffs. There is a lot of negotiation to be done in this area.

Possibly the more immediate challenge to the UK is that at the moment some 9.8 percent of the national

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workforce is guest labour, a figure that is higher in the construction sector. Before the referendum there was an estimated 224,000 labour shortfall to meet the plans for tomorrow’s construction pipeline (up to 2019). The danger is that the supply of EU migrant skilled labour may be choked off or deterred before the national drive for more apprenticeships begins to impact the labour market.

For many companies in the UK-based supply chain, there is also the looming issue of what happens to non-UK nationals who work for them and are used to the benefits of the flexibility of domicile that free movement brings. Despite some political aspirational thoughts, this is a question unlikely to be clarified in the near term.

Shortly before the referendum there had been a National Audit Office report which suggested a possible funding shortfall and over ambitious timetable for the delivery of the HS2 project. However, one of the first statements of the new Transport Secretary was to state, “I have no plans to back away from the HS2 project”. That still leaves some “wriggle room” on future policy. The major nuclear investment in Hinkley Point C awaits a final decision by EDF in September. EDF is 85% French state owned, so the decision may be politically coloured if the mood is to punish the UK for its Brexit decision. A more positive fall-out from the referendum may be that the long awaited decision on runway capacity in the South East is actually taken.

There is no hard data yet as to whether there has been an uptick in export orders. Two things militate against there being a big bonus for UK manufacturers – the high proportion of overseas content in British built products and the continuing slack demand in world markets i.e. if customers don’t want to buy then cost is a secondary consideration. In the medium term what may be a more sustainable benefit is that Government is likely to look at making significant moves to show the UK “as a good place to do business” as it strikes out on its own. This may hasten long called for reforms in the costs of energy, further concessions on the treatment of R&D investment, and other policy encouragement for inward investment.

For companies familiar with the CEA’s programme of British Groups at overseas trade fairs and trade missions, facilitated by UKTI, there will be changes. The UKTI trade function has now gone to the newly created Department of International Trade. ■

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