CPA Bulletin

22 CPA Bulletin > May 2023 www.cpa.uk.net PLANTWORX: 3 Plantworx 2023 has a record number of attachment manufacturers exhibiting. Leading brands such as Auger Torque, Digga Attachments, Digbits, Arden Equipment, Worsley Plant and BPH Attachments will showcase their latest products, alongside the top tiltrotator companies like Engcon and Steelwrist . Machine control and guidance systems have become the norm on most site machinery, whether factory or retrofitted, and Plantworx 2023 is not left behind. Nasco Digtec’s iDig 2D & 3D will demonstrate the very latest in dig technology. Plantworx ‘Get Connected Technology Zone’: Driving the Future of Construction Equipment The construction industry has come a long way in the past few decades, and technology has played a significant role in that progress. Frommachine control to telematics, GPS systems, and safety systems, technology has transformed the way construction sites operate. To showcase the latest advancements in construction equipment technology, Plantworx is launching the ‘Get Connected Technology Zone’ - a dedicated space for technology providers in the construction equipment sector. The inaugural Futureworx exhibition in 2022 was a massive success, demonstrating the industry’s appetite for new technology. As a result, the Futureworx team has been asked by leading construction innovators to recreate an element of this event at Plantworx. The ‘Get Connected Technology Zone’ will showcase the technology and innovation that will drive productivity on construction sites, leading us into the construction site of the future. The new zone will bring together companies that have new and innovative ways of delivering solutions. The focus will be on the people-plant interface, telematics, the connected site, and safety systems. Indoor companies such as Thomas Plant, Unicontrol, Sitech, Sodex, Plinx, MachineMax, GKD , and FTC have already confirmed their exhibition space in the Get Connected Zone. Outside exhibitors include Conquipe, Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe , and Thomas Plant . These exhibitors will demonstrate their products in action on ‘working machinery,’ which will have the technology previously installed. Exhibitors will arrive ready ‘to plug and play,’ demonstrating the ease of integrating new technology into existing construction equipment. According to Sean Scarah, Plant and Logistics Director for Balfour Beatty Asset and Solutions Division , the focus is no longer on just diggers, but on a whole connected site where 3D machine control and autonomous plant help to deliver a project and help us on our journey to Net Zero. To achieve this, industry solution and equipment providers, supply chain partners, IT specialists, and clients must work collaboratively together. Training Meets Technology: The Simulation Zone Transforming Construction Skill Development The Simulation Zone at Plantworx, a cutting-edge training platform for construction professionals, is making a triumphant return for 2023 after its debut in 2019. This innovative and interactive zone offers an opportunity for novices and experienced operators alike to upskill and learn machine control systems, advanced technologies, and gain insights into the world of construction. Plantforce Rentals , a pioneer in simulation training, is once again spearheading the Simulation Zone. The company has introduced this ground-breaking technology to tier one contractors on major infrastructure and rail projects, including HS2 and the nuclear project at Hinkley Point C. Plantforce has partnered with leading industry players like Trimble, Leica Geosystems and Tenstar Simulation to provide visitors with a comprehensive and immersive experience. In The Simulation Zone, participants can test their skills using the latest technologies and work together to overcome construction site challenges in a virtual environment. The Simulation Zone is open to all visitors, regardless of their experience level. With the guidance of immersive training experts, participants will navigate the virtual world of simulation technology and experience first-hand the benefits of this innovative approach to skill development. Companies and contractors interested in adopting this state-of-the-art training method are invited to experience all that The Simulation Zone has to offer. No previous experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome. The Ultimate Operator Showdown: Plantworx 2023’s Operator Challenge Welcomes All Skill Levels Awesome Earthmovers and top industry sponsors including headline sponsors, Hyundai , and supporting sponsors, Flannery Plant Hire, Thomas Plant Hire, Blue Group, Conquip, ZTL Plant Hire , and Collins Earthworks are teaming up to celebrate machine operators at Plantworx 2023. This unique event is designed to showcase the skills of machine operators at all experience levels. The Operator Challenge will consist of a number of timed trials, where participants can compete against one another to demonstrate their prowess. Unlike many traditional operator competitions, the Awesome Earthmovers Operator Challenge is open to operators of any skill level, offering a more inclusive and exciting experience for all. The event will feature guest appearances by prominent UK social media influencers in the construction field. These include Amy the Digger Girl (Amy Underwood), Conor the Digger Driver (Conor Kelly), Bearded Excavation (Lloyd Peckham), Lord Muck (Kurt Mills), Tracklass1 (Lana Edwards) and newcomer Ben ‘the operator’ Wade , a rising star in the industry.