ConstructionWorX DIGITAL - Summer 2024

THE OFFICIAL DIGITAL MAGAZINE OF THE CEA

PLANTWORX

IS BACK

– THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PLANTWORX CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY SHOW – NEW VENUE AND SHOW DATES ANNOUNCED

3D MACHINE MASTERY

– PETER HADDOCK TALKS 3D MACHINE CONTROL, LEICA GEOSYSTEMS WITH BAM NUTTALL AND THOMAS PLANT

NAVIGATING THE WAVES

– A REVIEW OF UK REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS IN DALE'S DIARY

GENERAL ELECTION LOOMS

– CEA POLICY GROUP PREPARES MANIFESTO

THE OFFICIAL DIGITAL MAGAZINE OF THE CEA

SUMMER 2024 WHAT'S INSIDE!

Forum updates

06 Save the date: Mark your diaries for our upcoming Members' Forum.

Welcome aboard:

07 New member: A warm welcome to ABB, a new CEA member, who introduces the Harnessflex® Interconnect System

Meet the Executives

08 Operations insight: A Q&A with Viki Bell, CEA's Director of Operations.

09 Marketing Moves: A discussion with Beth Abbott, CEA's Head of Marketing and Communications.

Event spotlight

10 PlantWorx returns: Get ready for the biennial plant and construction exhibition.

Industry news

13 Dale's Diary: Updates on the technical & regulatory landscape.

16 Market pulse: Paul Lyons provides the latest market report.

18 Off-Highway Research: Chris Sleight analyses challenges in the Chinese market.

Technology focus

20 Innovation in 3D: Peter Haddock on 3D Machine Control and collaborations with Leica Geosystems, BAM Nuttall, and Thomas Plant.

Conference highlights

22 CESAR recap: Insights from the recent AMPS Conference.

Director of Operations Construction Equipment Association

From the Director of Operations

Welcome to the Summer edition of Construction Worx Magazine. As Director of Operations at the CEA my first few months have been busy, and I am continually impressed by our impactful work and that of our members. I have been up and down the country meeting many of you and hope to meet many more at the next Members’ Forum in July.

This issue features a wealth of valuable content tailored to our CEA membership. Our Senior Technical Consultant, Dale Camsell, presents the latest regulatory report, while Paul Lyons, our Market Insight Specialist shares key market information. Additionally, Chris Sleight, Managing Director of Off-Highway Research, offers a special feature on the Chinese market. Our correspondent, Peter Haddock, tours a central Manchester project where contractors BAM Nuttall and Thomas Plant are using advanced payload and Leica Geosystems 3D machine control technologies to clean up contaminated land.

In other news, we are pleased to welcome back Plantworx, the biennial construction

machinery exhibition organised by the CEA. The event takes place from 23rd to 25th September 2025 at Newark Showground, marking a new chapter with opportunities for innovation and collaboration in the construction industry.

The next CEA Members' Forum is happening on July 11th at the National Fluid Power Centre in Worksop, and we have a packed agenda. As always, we have a networking dinner the evening before, and places are filling fast - so if you want to join us make sure you book your place soon. Finally, a big thank you to Knibb, Gormezano & Partners, for sponsoring this event. Full details and booking links are included in this edition.

I hope you enjoy reading this edition as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. I welcome your feedback, together with thoughts and comments about future features.

Warm regards,

Viki Bell Director of Operations

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Shaping the future at the CEA Members' Forum

This year, the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is delighted to host its fourth Members' Forum at the National Fluid Power Centre in Worksop.

This venue is ideal for forward-looking discussions about the construction equipment industry. We're kicking off the event with a networking dinner on the evening of July 10th at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant in Retford. Thanks to Knibb, Gormezano & Partners' sponsorship, this dinner provides a fantastic opportunity for members to reconnect and share insights.

We’ve arranged a special rate at Ye Olde Bell Hotel for those travelling from afar or preferring to stay nearby. We offer 25 double rooms at £95 per night, including breakfast, for single occupancy on a first-come, firstserved basis. Please remember to use the booking code BK0627266 to take advantage of the discounted rate.

The Forum begins at 10 a.m. on July 11th, following registration and coffee starting at 9:30 a.m. The agenda for the day is filled with informative sessions about the latest industry trends, updates from the association, and perspectives from key players in our sector. A significant focus will be feedback and discussion on progress since the Forum, which took place in February and was hosted by Komatsu.

During the day, we will also host a networking lunch and interactive sessions, giving you further opportunities to engage with fellow members and contribute to our shared industry vision.

We encourage early registration as spaces are limited. This Forum is a platform for you to influence the future of the construction equipment industry. Every discussion and session are designed to help us collectively chart our future course.

The Forum will begin with a welcome session by CEA Director of Operations Viki Bell, focusing on recent news from the CEA. This will be followed by insight into both UK and global markets from Paul Lyons and Chris Sleight. Dale Camsell will provide the latest updates on technical standards and regulations.

UKEF will discuss the UK Export funding landscape, and our hosts at the NFPC will give an overview of their operations. After the networking lunch, the afternoon will have a focus on two key areas of the CEA Manifesto: skills and the decarbonisation agenda which are both vital for addressing the industry's needs. During this session you will hear from

our second key sponsor Knibb, Gormezano & Partners. The Forum will conclude with Q&A sessions and/or workshops, ending with a recap of the day’s key discussions.

By attending the Members' Forum, delegates will also have the opportunity to meet Peter Haddock, an award-winning journalist, vlogger, podcaster, content creator and Construction Worx correspondent.

We look forward to welcoming you and hearing your valuable ideas and suggestions. Let’s aim to make this Forum another landmark event in our industry calendar.

Thanks to our sponsors

New CEA Member, ABB introduces the Harnessflex® Interconnect System

The heartbeat of heavy-duty EVs: securing critical connections with ABB's Harnessflex® Interconnect System

The electrical wiring within a heavy-duty vehicle acts as its lifeblood, powering performance, productivity, and, ultimately, cost-effectiveness. For heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs), these critical connections face heightened threats from vibration, impact, and strain. Left unprotected, these factors can lead to electrical faults, costly downtime and repairs, timetable disruptions, and compromised vehicle safety.

To secure electrical connections in heavyduty EVs, harnessmakers use various cable protection solutions, such as braids, sleeves, wraps, jackets, heat shields, and conduits. Previously, these forms of cable protection have often been used with critical wiring into connectors left exposed to the elements due to no backshell compatibility.

ABB Installation Products's groundbreaking solution is the Harnessflex® Interconnect system. This innovative multi-sleeve adaptor bridges the gap, offering universal compatibility and driving cable-to-connector stability essential to heavy-duty EVs and equipment operation.

Harnessmakers can now seamlessly integrate the robust and OEM-agnostic Harnessflex® Interconnect system with their preferred cable protection methods—braid, sleeve, wrap, conduit, self-closing or other cable jackets, and heat shield solutions. Available in both PA66 and thermoplastic rubber, Harnessflex® Interconnect empowers a broader range of critical harness applications in heavyduty vehicles.

Cable-to-connector stability

The benefits are far-reaching. The Harnessflex® Interconnect system significantly reduces strain and impact risk on connectors to cable termination. This translates to decreased electrical faults and improved overall vehicle

reliability. The multi-sleeve adaptor allows all Harnessflex® fittings and connector interfaces, including ABB’s first-to-market Harnessflex® EVO™ range of backshells for protecting critical EV wiring, to be used with typical cable protection solutions. The universal compatibility streamlines installation for harnessmakers, eliminating the need to compromise on quality or identify alternative connection methods.

The Harnessflex® Interconnect system simplifies connections and compatibility across various applications, from construction and agriculture equipment to mining and emergency vehicles, as well as vital transportation and distribution workhorses like lorries, buses, and refuse trucks.

"Electrical connectors are most at risk from the demanding conditions and harsh environments where heavy-duty vehicles operate. Working closely with vehicle manufacturers and OEMs to optimise connector protection led us to develop the industry-leading Harnessflex® Interconnect system," explains Nathan Cook, Global Business Leader for Harnessflex® Specialist Conduit Systems, ABB Installation Products. "As heavy-duty EVs continue to evolve, ABB can offer unilateral effective connector protection compatibility that works with our Harnessflex conduits and other common types of cable protection a harnessmaker may use.”

The rise of EVs and shifting regulatory requirements necessitates robust electrical systems capable of handling higher voltages and operating temperatures. Harnessflex® Interconnect addresses this head-on by providing superior cable-to-connector strain relief and enhanced protection. This ensures that critical connections are shielded from dirt, high-pressure washdowns, oils, corrosive chemicals, etc. As a reusable system, the Harnessflex® multi-sleeve adaptor is a more

sustainable solution than plastic tape, shrink wrap, and other items often used to secure cables at critical electrical junctions.

Strong, safe, secure connections

ABB’s multi-sleeve adaptor enables easy linking between Harnessflex® fittings and interfaces and protects critical wiring in heavy-duty (EV) vehicles in multiple ways:

● Secures cable bundles inside conduit

● Reduces vibration risk by minimising the impact of cable on conduit inner wall

● Supports improved strain relief of backshells, and other hinged fittings, by improving slit conduit wall integrity

● Easily secured with Ty-Rap® cable ties, Ty-Fast® cable ties or Harnessflex® MultiFunction clips

● Quick and easy assembly

“Heavy-duty EVs are prone to critical electrical failure if connectors aren’t well protected. Our focus on strengthening cable protection with easy-to-integrate electrical wiring solutions and universally compatible connectors like the new Harnessflex® Interconnect system is helping reduce breakdowns and downtime while boosting the overall productivity of heavyduty vehicles,” adds Cook.

ABB Installation Products remains at the forefront of extensively tested and field-proven cable management and cable protection solutions. The Harnessflex® Interconnect system builds on four decades of innovation in the ever-evolving world of heavy-duty electric vehicles. It is the latest addition to a comprehensive portfolio of cable management solutions available globally.

Q&A with the CEA's new Director of Operations

In this edition of Construction Worx, we sit down with the newly appointed Director of Operations at the CEA, Viki Bell, who shares insights from her previous roles, her vision for the organisation, and a little peek into Viki’s life outside of work.

1: Can you tell us about your previous position and how the skills and experiences from that job have prepared you for the challenges of this role? What specifically drew you to the role of Operations Director at the CEA?

I have worked for many years in both commercial and not-for-profit organisations. I have long wanted to return to the membership/ trade association sector as it is where I feel I can make the greatest impact.

While my formal qualifications are in business and marketing, several of my roles have been in and around manufacturing, engineering, and skills in the UK. I worked for many years at The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) as the Head of Membership Marketing, Communities, and Impact. Before this I worked at The Sector Skills Council for Engineering, Cranfield University, and a large FE and Technical College. I have also worked twice for BSI. I have found that my career keeps looping back to UK manufacturing, engineering, skills, and standards – all of which form a ‘perfect storm’ for the role of Director of Operations here at the CEA.

My past network and experience is already proving to be massively beneficial here at the CEA, and I am excited about what we can build.

2: What key initiatives will you introduce in your first year to support our members?

With the election now scheduled for July 4th, it's crucial that we proceed with the launch of the CEA Manifesto. This election year is an important opportunity to ensure that the construction equipment sector's voice is heard.

For me, it is all about better communication. I have found that the CEA does huge amounts of great work—we just don’t always communicate it very well, either internally to our members or externally to our stakeholders and the market. The Manifesto will be just part of this.

Through Beth, our new Head of Marketing, we have already made great progress on clearer and more efficient communication, and I have received some very positive feedback on this.

3: What major challenges do you see in the construction equipment industry, and how will you address them to benefit our members?

There are many challenges facing the UK sector currently. Digitalisation, skills, and decarbonisation are just a few. We must work hard with the Government to ensure that legislation and regulations are harmonised where possible to avoid isolating the UK or making us (inadvertently) uncompetitive. The UK market is ranked first in Europe and fifth Globally for machine sales by unit and, through our representation at CECE, we need to work hard to protect and enhance this position.

4: What significant change would you like to make at the CEA that will benefit our members?

Efficient engagement! Many of the members I have spoken to have been surprised by all the benefits they have on offer to them. Communication, however, is two-way; I am striving to meet with or speak to as many members as possible to better understand what you want from your membership and how we can better serve you and the sector.

5: Just for fun, could you share an interesting or surprising fact about yourself that our members might like to know?

My favourite creature is the octopus! I am a keen scuba diver and, not long after I qualified, I encountered several off the coast of Turkey. They hung around with us for most of the dive, climbed inside our stabilizer jackets, and tried to pull our regulators out while sitting on our heads! Even now – many years and hundreds of dives later – I still count this as one of my best dives.

As the CEA welcomes its new Director of Operations, it's clear that her extensive experience and fresh perspectives are poised to steer the association towards innovative horizons. Viki’s commitment to enhancing member benefits and industry representation holds promising developments for the future of the construction equipment sector.

LtR Viki Bell, Rachel Hamilton and Beth Abbott pictured at the recent AMPS Conference

Q&A with the CEA's new Head of Marketing & Communications

We're delighted to introduce Beth Abbott, the new Head of Marketing & Communications at the CEA. With a rich background in marketing and communications across various sectors, our latest addition brings a fresh perspective to the role. Join us as we explore her journey to the CEA, her initial observations, and the strategic plans set to unfold under her leadership.

1: What attracted you to the CEA's Head of Marketing & Communications role? Can you tell us about your previous role and how it led you to join the CEA?

Over the last seven years, I held the role of Marketing & Communications Manager at a risk management association, overseeing everything from our website to developing member and sponsor benefits. This experience broadened my skills beyond typical marketing roles, which I found too restrictive. The role of CEA MarComms, involving strategic oversight and creative input, seemed perfect for me. Transitioning from the public sector to construction equipment, I've discovered similarities in areas like sustainability and digital transformation. Technical standards remain a challenge – so I really appreciate Dale's expertise.

2: What are your initial plans in your new position?

To connect the dots - as a trade association, we engage in many activities that help our members in various ways. This includes Dale's work on technical regulations, Paul's market insights, and Joanna's international connections. We're great at sharing innovations and success stories on our website and in Construction Worx, but we don't often highlight the excellent work done by the CEA itself. This month, we've brought back our member newsletter with a new design that makes it easier to access all CEA news and updates in one place. The feedback on this new, simpler approach has been very positive.

3: What new networking or collaboration opportunities are you considering for members?

The CEA already hosts several great networking opportunities, such as the Members’ Forum and General Technical Committee. We’re going to make these opportunities more prominent to members by introducing an events calendar as part of a new, refreshed website.

We are also reviewing the member onboarding process to ensure that the appropriate contacts within each member company are kept informed of the benefits and activities that matter to them.

4: Can you tell us what strategies you plan to use to promote CEA membership benefits?

My approach to MarComms is the 3Cs: connected, cohesive campaigns. Benefits have been recategorised into areas that will inform how they are communicated to members. These categories will flow throughout the website, emails, and other channels so members can easily find what they are looking for.

We will also streamline communications. The first example is the newsletter, which will be sent on the second Tuesday of every month.

5: How will member feedback shape your communication strategies?

Everything we do has to work for members, so feedback is crucial. Viki and I will be at the Members’ Forum in July, so please have a chat with us about what you’d like the CEA to do and how you want it delivered.

We have also recently migrated to a new CRM system. This will allow us to view member activities and start tailoring personalised communications based on an individual’s interests.

6: What improvements or services can members expect in the near future?

A modern and refreshed website with easy navigation and a simplified user journey. More opportunities to get involved in CEA activities. In the next edition of ConstructionWorx, we will introduce a Meet the Member section to spotlight experienced members and the great work being done in the industry.

7: Just for fun, could you share an interesting or surprising fact about yourself that our members might like to know?

I am a singer in a band down in Devon. We cover everything from Amy Winehouse to Cher. It’s good fun, and few people can say they get paid to do karaoke! So, if any members are ever in the South West, keep an eye out for me in a pub garden!

As the CEA welcomes Beth the future looks bright with innovative strategies and enhanced member engagement on the horizon. We are excited to see how these initiatives unfold, bringing new value and opportunities to our community.

Back to business at Plantworx 2025 – new location, new venue, and new opportunities

The 6th biennial construction machinery exhibition will be held on 23rd -25th September 2025 at the Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY.

In a significant development for the construction equipment and the wider construction industry, Plantworx, an established biennial construction machinery exhibition owned and delivered by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), announces its return from 23rd to 25th September 2025 at a new location, Newark Showground. The move represents a brand new chapter for the event, filled with opportunities for innovation and collaboration among professionals in the construction sector.

The need for relocation was prompted by the repurposing of the previous venue in Peterborough for housing developments, making the move to Newark a necessity for Plantworx's continued success and growth.

The choice of Newark Showground as the new venue was strategic.

Following a comprehensive search for a location that meets the unique needs of this large-scale event, Newark Showground stands out with its excellent infrastructure, including permanent walkways and robust communication facilities, essential for conducting business efficiently.

Simon Frere-Cook, Plantworx Event Director, has emphasised this venue's adaptability and quality, saying, " As we gear up for Plantworx 2025, our focus has been on building upon the success of the previous events. The thorough selection process led us to Newark, which excels in infrastructure flexibility, accessibility, and the reliability of its outdoor spaces, which are crucial for hosting an event of Plantworx's scale.

While we can't guarantee the weather, Newark is highly regarded for the quality and reliability of its grounds, ensuring events run smoothly, regardless of weather conditions."

"This new venue promises not only a continuation of the event's legacy but also an expansion of its impact and reach within the construction industry," Simon concluded.

Key features of the Newark Showground venue for Plantworx 2025 include 126 acres of versatile indoor and outdoor exhibition space, complimentary car parking for all attendees, a strategic location just off the A1 for easy road access, and convenient transport links—a short five-minute taxi ride from Newark Northgate station.

Plantworx 2025, marking its 6th show, is anticipated to host over 400 exhibitors, showcasing the latest construction machinery, technology, and services. This event promises to be a pivotal platform for revealing the newest advancements that will shape the future of construction.

Since its inception, Plantworx has set itself apart from other events

Venue Features

● EXPANSIVE SPACE

Spread across 126 acres, the showground offers ample room for exhibitions, demonstrations, and networking, allowing for a comprehensive showcase of the latest construction technology and innovation.

● EFFICIENT LAYOUT

A clear grid layout enhances navigability and organisation, ensuring attendees can easily find and explore their areas of interest without hassle.

● AMPLE PARKING

With 8,000 free car parking spaces, the venue eliminates one of the most common concerns at large events, offering convenient and accessible parking options for all visitors.

● ALL-WEATHER PREPARED

The showground boasts free-draining grass and hardstanding areas, guaranteeing that exhibitions and demonstrations can proceed smoothly, irrespective of weather conditions.

● ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES

Three main entrance/exit gates, along with seven additional gates onto the internal showground, facilitate easy and efficient movement in and out of the event, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

● PRIME LOCATION

Positioned at the junction of A1, A46, and A17 roads in Nottinghamshire and sign-posted, the venue ensures effortless accessibility. Major cities such as Nottingham, Lincoln, Leicester, Derby, Sheffield, and Leeds are all within an hour's drive, making the event easily reachable for the industry's professionals.

with its live demonstration areas, allowing exhibitors to showcase their equipment in realistic site conditions. This unique selling point (USP) emphasises the practical, hands-on experience visitors have come to expect, highlighting the industry's interactive nature.

Continuing with this tradition, Plantworx 2025 will continue its commitment to live demonstrations, offering exhibitors allocated plots to simulate genuine site conditions where machinery can 'break ground'. With six 24m x 24m plots dedicated to depth digging and plenty of additional space for above-ground demonstrations on hard standing or grass, the event is set to be the largest working construction exhibition of the year. Importantly, exhibitors have the flexibility to bring in earth and aggregates, ensuring a comprehensive demonstration of their machinery's capabilities in realistic settings.

This approach not only enhances the overall experience for attendees by offering them a closer look at how the equipment performs in real situations but also gives exhibitors a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their products' effectiveness and efficiency in a controlled yet authentic environment.

As Plantworx prepares for its 2025 event, the team is excited to announce the return of the All-Level Awesome Earthmovers Operator Challenge. This competition will showcase a broad spectrum of operators, from beginners to seasoned experts, as they demonstrate their skill in operating construction machinery. It's an event not

to be missed! Additionally, the event team is developing new initiatives to enhance the exhibition experience further, with more updates to be released soon. Watch this space.

Stand sales for Plantworx 2025 are now open, with industry professionals encouraged to express their interest early. For more information or to register your interest, please get in touch with justine.holt@plantworx.co.uk or tonia.wharton@plantworx.co.uk

The Plantworx team is attending the Hillhead exhibition from June 25th to 27th. Please find us at stand number PA47, located within the Pavilion. For additional information, visit our section on the Hillhead website. We invite you to drop by, say hello, and book your stand space for Plantworx 2025. We look forward to meeting you there!

This announcement confirms Plantworx's ongoing commitment to driving progress and facilitating vital connections within the construction industry. It ensures that the 2025 exhibition will be an unmissable event for professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of construction equipment innovation.

DALE’S DIARY

Navigating the waves: a review of UK regulatory developments in early 2024

From a regulatory perspective, 2024 started in the same high-intensity manner that 2023 ended, with a flurry of regulatory developments. The CEA’s Senior Technical Consultant, Dale Camsell, takes you through some of the main events this year and describes how he has served members’ interests in various regulatory forums. In this article, Dale focuses on regulatory developments that have recently occurred here in the UK in the first months of 2024.

CE marking to be indefinitely accepted in GB

The first main regulatory event to occur this year was the announcement by HMG that CE marking would, for an indefinite period, continue to be recognised by all relevant government departments as a means to demonstrate regulatory compliance when placing products on the GB market. This follows a similar unilateral announcement by the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) last August, declaring that it would indefinitely continue accepting CE-marked products. DBT governs many legislative acts that affect construction equipment but only governs some of them. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) made no such announcement last year, and unless it did so, the DBT announcement would be of little consequence since Defra sets some of the rules governing our equipment. January’s

news confirmed that all relevant government departments have now followed the DBT lead; hence, once the law has changed to reflect the new policy, CE-marked machines will, for an indefinite period, continue to be accepted in GB.

The previous deadline for switching from CE to UKCA marking was 31st December 2024, so this indefinite extension brings welcome stability to those manufacturers that have yet to switch to UKCA marking. However, it should be noted that the UK's acceptance of CE-marked products is indefinite rather than permanent. Should UK product legislation diverge from the EU at some point, the acceptance of CE-marking might be jeopardised. Many relevant EU regulations affecting construction equipment will be implemented in the months and years ahead. This could call into question the continued validity of the CE mark for selling products into GB. Members can rest assured that the CEA remains in close liaison with the government departments that

set the rules for our products, and we strongly advocate for continued UK/EU regulatory alignment. Through the CEA-led UK Equipment and Machinery Industry Forum (EMIF), details provided later in this article, I regularly have face-to-face meetings with representatives of DBT, Defra, Department for Transport (DfT), and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Through this channel, CEA has established an open advocacy dialogue with HMG, which has resulted in many positive outcomes to date. The CEA will continue to strive for UK regulations that are fair, proportionate, and practicable.

CEA leads another successful EMIF meeting

The CEA instigated the creation of the Equipment and Machinery Industry Forum and has led the group ever since. The forum comprises 17 UK trade associations that are interested in regulations affecting machinery. Its purpose is to form common interpretations on proposed UK regulations, work collaboratively to develop joint positions on regulatory matters such as consultation responses, and provide a platform for advocating those positions to UK government representatives.

Under my chairmanship, the forum met on 26th March at the premises of EMIF member GAMBICA. Topics discussed included:

● The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act.

● The extension of CE marking.

● The possible adoption of the revised EU fluorinated gas regulation in the UK.

The forum was joined by representatives of DBT, where an in-depth discussion took place on matters including the UK’s plans regarding the possible adoption of the revised EU Outdoor Noise Directive and the new EU Machinery Regulation. Both these pieces of legislation are of critical importance to CEA members, and we must have a clear and timely understanding of government policy. During the meeting, I stressed that these EU laws are now finalised, and compliance with them will become mandatory within 12 months for the Outdoor Noise Directive and 22 months for the Machinery Regulation. This is a concise timeframe in the context of regulatory development, so I strongly requested that DBT act urgently in deciding its policy and, hopefully, adopt these EU legislative acts into UK law. As always, I was keen to advocate that the UK adopt EU laws without any divergence in their

technical requirements. DBT understands CEA’s position but has not declared its policy position so far. Given the impending deadlines and the slowdown in the legislative progress that will undoubtedly occur during the pre and post-election period, I will continue to advocate for EU/UK regulatory alignment and that HMG acts swiftly and decisively so that CEA members have a clear understanding of their compliance obligations in the months ahead. I will keep members posted of developments.

CEA

responds

to groundbreaking consultation on decarbonisation

As mentioned in my Construction Worx article at the beginning of the year, HMG recently held a major consultation titled “Non-Road Mobile Machinery Decarbonisation Options—Call for Evidence.” After collaborating with the trade associations that represent other nonroad mobile machinery sectors and adding content submitted by CEA members, I submitted the CEA response just ahead of the 26th March deadline.

CEA needed to provide input to this call for evidence since the UK consultation on NRMM decarbonisation was the first to be conducted anywhere in the world. As such, the resulting UK policy might be adopted by other regions, so I was keen to ensure that our response was as comprehensive and persuasive as possible. HMG is now considering the responses it received, and we await the outcome and next steps. Please rest assured that I closely follow this matter and will liaise with CEA members should any follow-up consultations be launched.

In recognition of the importance of this consultation, the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) also responded. This is highly significant since it is the first time in its history that CECE has responded to a national consultation. CECE only typically interfaces with EU institutions, but due to the importance of the UK call for evidence and its possible implications when EU policy is being determined, CECE took the decision to respond. However, rather than provide detailed answers to the 70 questions posed in the consultation, CECE submitted its 2021 position paper “The Role of Construction Equipment in Decarbonising Europe” instead.

CEA advocates for a change of law to allow hydrogen fuelled construction equipment on GB roads

The regulation that permits the circulation of non-road mobile machinery on public roads in Great Britain only allows hydrogen-fuelled cars, vans, buses, and trucks to be used on the road; it does not currently include a process that will enable hydrogen non-road mobile machinery to circulate on GB roads.

This situation causes concern because several CEA members are developing hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine machines. However, as things stand today, those machines can't be taken to the road. This needs to be resolved, and on behalf of members, I have been in discussions with the Department for Transport (DfT) to find a way to address this issue. During the latter part of 2023, DfT informally consulted with stakeholders, including the CEA, on the requirements for hydrogen-powered NRMM that intend to circulate on public roads.

Mecalac's Revotruck Cabbed Dumper

As a result, DfT proposes to amend the relevant regulation and recently launched a consultation seeking stakeholder views. To develop a CEA response, I sought members' views on the proposal and submitted a CEA response to DfT.

In general, CEA, of course, supports the principle of allowing hydrogen-fuelled non-road mobile machinery to circulate on public roads. However, members had significant concerns about the proposed DfT method of gaining the necessary approval. The response I submitted included a counter-proposal on a more appropriate method to demonstrate the safety of hydrogen-fuelled machines.

Advocacy wins for CEA following consultation on relaxation of restrictions on the towing of engineering plant on GB roads.

The DfT has been considering permitting wheeled engineering plant with an overall length that does not exceed 8-metres to tow trailers that carry materials and tools for road construction and repair and increasing their permitted speed to 20 miles per hour on non-motorway roads. It recently consulted, asking for stakeholder views on the proposal, to which CEA provided a strong response. Members were keen to endorse the proposal, so I submitted a response that supported the DfT proposal.

I am pleased to advise that, following the CEA’s endorsement of the proposal, the DfT has agreed to allow the engineering plant to tow a trailer carrying materials and tools required for construction, maintenance, and repair of roads at speeds not exceeding 20 miles per hour on GB roads other than a motorway. This was, therefore, another advocacy win for CEA members. As a result, manufacturers and operators of engineering plant involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads may apply to the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) advising that they wish to participate.

Clearing up whether cabs are legally required to install on-site dumpers

Recently, there has been some confusion about whether the law will change to require site dumpers to be fitted with cabs starting

in February of next year. I would like to clarify the matter. First and foremost, no legislative change has required such a measure. The EU Machinery Directive and its UK equivalent state, “Where appropriate, the operating position must be fitted with an adequate cabin.” This requirement is carried forward, unchanged, to the new Machinery Regulation. The law itself has, therefore, not changed in any way. However, what has changed is the EU harmonised standard, and the UKdesignated standard that manufacturers can use to gain a presumption of conformity with the legislation. The current version of the EN 474 series of standards requires wheeled dumpers with operating masses greater than 4,500 tonnes fitted with a cab. Still, this requirement does not exist for dumpers with an operating mass of less than 4,500 tonnes. However, that series of standards is in the process of being superseded by revised versions. The new series still requires that dumpers over 4,500-tonne operating mass require a cab, but additionally, dumpers with an operating mass of between 3,500 and 4,500 tonnes should be fitted with a means to prevent any part of the operator from being trapped by the machine in the event of a roll or tip over. It is to be noted that the standard does not specifically call for a cab, but rather, it requires a means to prevent any part of the operator from being crushed during a roll/tip over to be installed. It is noted that no such requirement exists for dumpers with an operating mass of less than 3,500 tonnes.

Thus, while the law has not changed, any manufacturer that wishes to benefit from the presumption of conformity offered by applying the EN 474 series will have to devise a means to prevent any part of the operator’s body from entering the crush zone should the machine roll or top over.

For members who wish to better understand the difference between a mandatory legal requirement laid down in regulation or directive and a voluntary harmonised standard/designated standard, please be advised that I will provide an explanation of this difference and how it affects manufacturers during the next CEA Members’ Forum, which will be held on 11th July at the National Fluid Power Centre, Worksop.

If you have any queries on the points covered above or if you have any other technical regulatory or compliance related queries, then please don’t hesitate to contact Senior Technical Consultant at dale.camsell@thecea.org.uk

HARD DATA

UK construction equipment sales started to recover in Q1

Paul

Lyons, CEA Market Insights, reviews what is happening in and around

the UK construction equipment market.

The consolidated view within the industry is that 2024 will continue to be a tough year for new equipment sales with only a modest recovery predicted in 2025. This is supported by positive news from the UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index reporting their highest levels since February 2023 which should, in turn, help with a predicted upturn in 2025. A looming General Election is bound to play a part here also, and we wait to see what promises may be made surrounding new house building. Alongside this, reductions in interest rates are hoped for in the second half of the year, but uncertainty remains on how significant this might be.

UK construction equipment market Q1 2024

In February and March, retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment remained on an upward trend after hitting a low point in January. At over 2,600 units in March, sales were well above February levels, but were 40% below sales in the same month last year, which were at very high levels. As a result, sales in Q1 2024 were just under 37% below levels in the first quarter of 2023, at 6,300 units. As illustrated in Graph 1, sales have remained on a downward trend in Q1 2024, following the decline in the second half of 2023. Equipment sales in the early months of 2023 were benefitting from the ‘catch-up’ impact of supply chain issues in 2022, which extended lead times for machine deliveries into 2023.

Graph 2 shows the monthly sales pattern of UK construction equipment which indicates an improving trend following the low point in January. This is consistent with member feedback suggesting that demand and sales have been picking up after the poor start to the year, attributed to a combination of bad weather and an uncertain outlook.

The sales pattern for the major equipment types in Q1 2024 was

very similar to last year. In 2023, Wheeled Loaders and Telehandlers (for construction) showed growth in sales, despite declining overall sales. In Q1 2024, these two products remained the best performing for equipment sales, recording the lowest declines in sales in Q1. Sales for Wheeled Loaders declined by 24% and Telehandlers (for construction) by 27%, compared with an overall decline of 37% across all equipment types. The overall decline in Q1 was driven by the 35% fall in Mini/Midi Excavator sales and the 46% fall in Crawler Excavators, compared to the same period last year.

In the Republic of Ireland, sales in 2023 were 1% higher than 2022 levels due to a solid first quarter when sales were 24% above Q1 2022. Sales declined in the remainder of 2023 and have continued on the same trend in 2024, with a 16% decline in Q1 2024 compared with Q1 2023.

Graph 1

All equipment sales statistics are taken from the Construction Equipment Statistics Exchange run by Systematics International Ltd.

Looking ahead, Off-Highway Research has published its latest update for UK market sales. This forecasts a 5% to 6% decline in equipment sales this year compared with 2023. Given the significant decline in sales in Q1 2024, this anticipates sales will begin to show modest improvement in the second half of 2024, and be significantly higher than the second half of 2023 when sales were on a downward trend.

Construction activity to decline in 2024

Recent market reports indicate that construction activity will continue to decline in 2024.

Construction output declined by 0.9% in the first quarter of this year compared with Q4 2023 according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures1. Market reports suggest that heavy rainfall reduced output and delayed work in the early months of the year. Orders for new work also declined in Q1, falling by 2.9% compared with the last quarter of 2023 and pointing towards further falls in output in the coming months.

Looking ahead, the Construction Products Association’s Spring Forecast2 for the UK construction market anticipates that the industry will remain in a recession this year before showing a modest recovery in 2025. The latest Forecast shows a 2.2% fall in output this year, followed by a 2.1% recovery in 2025. Significant projects such as HS2 and Hinckley Point C continue to drive high activity levels in the Infrastructure sector, and there are strong activity levels for refurbishment and fit-out in the Commercial sector. Overall growth is not expected to turn positive until 2025 when large office and leisure projects, currently on hold due to high financing and construction costs, can proceed.

More positively, the latest UK Construction Purchasing Manager Index3 increased to 53.0 in April, the highest level since February 2023, indicating improving activity levels. The Civil Engineering sector showed the strongest growth in nine months with an Index of 53.6. The Commercial Building sector was the most buoyant sector with an Index

Graph 2

of 53.9, increasing for the first time since August 2023. Housebuilding still shows declining activity levels, with an Index of 47.6. According to the PMI, construction companies in this sector indicate sluggish market conditions and the impact of high burrowing costs.

Extreme weather conditions, economic flux, supply chain issues, and an uncertain political landscape continue to impact our industry. Despite all this, it is promising to see some market statistics heading in an upwards direction, however slowly. As we transition to the second half of 2024, we will continue to keep our members informed of the latest market trends and reports. If you would like to receive more regular market updates or discuss anything in this article in more detail, please contact me at paul.lyons@thecea.org.uk

References

1 Construction output in Great Britain: March 2024, new orders and Construction Output Price Indices, January to March 2024, Office for National Statistics

2 Spring Forecast, Construction Products Association

3 UK Construction PMI, S&P Global

MARKET REVIEW

Chinese fallout

Chris Sleight, MD of Off-Highway Research, explores the global construction equipment scene and highlights the challenges and ripple effects of the downturn in China's market.

The Chinese construction equipment market faces some difficult times ahead, but the ramifications will be felt in markets around the world.

The Chinese construction equipment market has problems. After an enormous stimulus spending spree in 2020 and 2021, equipment sales more or less halved in 2022 and halved again last year. Off-Highway Research believes this year will see the bottom of the cycle regarding domestic demand in China, but it will also be a slow journey back to health after that.

We have been here before. The last high in the Chinese market was seen in 2010 and 2011 and was again stimulusdriven – that time to combat the impact of the global recession rather than the Covid pandemic. Following that spike, the market endured a painful five years until the One Belt One Road project started to stimulate fresh sales in the late 2010s.

But this time, it was not just the stimulusdriven boom-and-bust cycle that has left a swathe of underutilised machines in the marketplace. In addition, the Chinese real estate bubble finally burst in 2021 with the collapse of Evergrande, and more heavily indebted developers have followed suit since.

The hitherto gravity-defying real estate segment started falling in 2022 and hasn't

stopped since. Indicators of market health, such as the land area under development and area of new projects, are seeing double-digit year-onyear declines at the moment, while another important indicator relating to the amount of land acquired for development is no longer even published by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), an omission that speaks volumes.

Traditional Chinese policy measures cannot address the real estate crisis. Bad debt needs to be restructured, house prices need to start rising again, and investor confidence needs to return. It will all take time.

Chris Sleight Managing Director Off-Highway Research

In other major equipment end-markets, road building also started this year on a downbeat note, with activity lower in the first quarter of 2024 than in the same period last year. On the plus side, there is still growth in railway construction in China as the high-speed network continues to be expanded, and mining is also strong thanks to relatively high global commodity prices.

Nevertheless, sales of high-volume equipment such as mini excavators, crawler excavators, and wheeled loaders were down between 9 and 17 percent, depending on the type, in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year.

Some help may come from the scrappage scheme the Chinese government has introduced to take older, more polluting machines out of use. On the other hand, the central government has taken measures to cancel or suspend non-essential infrastructure projects in 12 of the country's most indebted provinces and cities to rein in public spending, halt white elephant projects, and rebuild shattered local government finances.

The likely slow road back to health for the Chinese market will have implications worldwide, in addition to the domestic equipment industry.

More exports from China

A record number of construction machines were exported from China in 2022, and 2023 was the first year ever that exports were higher than domestic sales. This figure includes not only indigenous OEMs but also the numerous international manufacturers with significant production bases in China.

One reason for this was, of course, the dismal demand for equipment in China itself. However, exports were on the rise long before the current downturn. China's largest OEMs have long had ambitions to be genuinely global companies. Of course, the current woes at home have highlighted the need to be less dependent on China and build sales in export territories, but rising Chinese equipment exports are not a new trend.

No company becomes a global behemoth overnight, not in a mature industry like construction equipment. It will take time for China's large OEMs to become established on the world stage, particularly in mature and developed markets.

Without brand recognition, establishing residual prices and building strong distribution networks will all take time. However, significant strides were made during the pandemic when more established manufacturers had supply chain and delivery headaches. Still, Chinese OEMs had excess capacity due to the start of the home market collapse.

Trade tensions

Trade tensions, particularly with the US and Europe, have prompted significant shifts in manufacturing strategies. In response to findings by the US International Trade Commission and similar investigations by the European Commission and the UK Trade Remedies Authority, tariffs have been imposed on certain Chinese-made construction equipment. This has led to a degree of onshoring and re-shoring of production within NAFTA countries and affected Chinese exports. The Chinese government faces limited retaliatory options, as imports of construction equipment into China are minimal.

Re-shoring

We will have to wait for the verdicts, but the general direction of travel points towards more trade tensions and potentially more re-shoring of production. That represents a U-turn compared to the pre-pandemic years when the tendency was for fewer, bigger equipment factories to concentrate production and extract the maximum economies of scale.

Even without the trade tensions we see today, the pandemic saw the globalized model tested to breaking point, with long-distance supply chains breaking down, transport delays spiraling out of control, and lead times stretching out to the horizon. That started to prompt a change in mindset, which not only said that manufacturing closer to customers had fewer risks but also that sourcing components locally and valuing availability over price had some merit too.

More electrics

Across the machine types we cover, Off-Highway Research data shows the global market for electric construction machines, traditionally diesel-powered, was between 6,000 and 7,000 units last year. About 75% of these sales occurred in China, where the majority of these machines are produced, primarily by local OEMs. China has at least 30 manufacturers of electric construction equipment, including both established and emerging companies from the automotive sector.

Chinese manufacturers benefit from a first-mover advantage in electric construction equipment, which is key to expanding their international sales. This advantage is amplified by the simpler maintenance needs of electric machines, which require fewer parts and less servicing, reducing the need for extensive overseas service networks.

In China, electric construction machines, such as a 5-tonne electric wheeled loader, were priced comparably to their diesel counterparts last year, and may be cheaper this year. The lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of electric machines, coupled with increasingly competitive upfront costs, could significantly accelerate their sales growth.

Electric equipment is particularly viable in sectors like waste management, mining, and quarrying, where infrastructure and access to power are already established, easing the transition from diesel. This reduces one of the major challenges in new projects, which is the availability of charging infrastructure.

There are many ifs, buts, and maybes in the conversation about how the current woes of the Chinese market will affect the world. Some might be overstated, and some we might still need to be made aware of. But already, we are seeing ripples in the pond.

Technology supports the remediation of contaminated land

Construction Worx magazine’s roving reporter, Peter Haddock visits a project in the centre of Manchester. Contractor BAM Nuttall, working with Thomas Plant, uses payload and 3D machine control technology to remediate contaminated land for a significant mixed-use development.

The site is part of the Victoria North regeneration area, Manchester's largest-ever regeneration project. It's part of a joint venture programme between Manchester City Council and developer Far East Consortium.

The team at BAM Nuttall, as the lead design-and-build contractor, is responsible for delivering the project, which includes land reclamation currently underway. This has included the demolition of previous industrial structures on site and the remediation of contaminated land.

As a connected site, the BAM Nuttall team has worked with Arup, the lead designer, to develop a 3D model for the site. This has been used since day one to create a complete earthworks delivery model, allowing its operators to use 3D machine control and payload technology on site.

For BAM Earthworks Foreman Paul Edwards, delivering the project involves numerous challenges. He explained this when driving around the site, showing Peter the different levels required on his Leica

Geosystems Foreman tablet.

Paul: "There are numerous cut and fill levels on the site as we work down a slope towards the River Irk, which we'll be building up to the edge of. Being an inner-city site, we are also conscious of minimising the number of vehicle movements while ensuring we can treat and, where necessary, remove contaminated material from the site."

"This is why, before we brought earthmoving equipment onto the site, we modelled exactly how we would use existing material on site and where infrastructure would be required. This means we can move material efficiently on site, minimising plant and equipment movements."

"When it came to waste management, we have to work closely with Manchester City Council to document all material requiring removal or treatment. To do this, we are working with our core plant hire partner,

Thomas Plant Hire. They, in turn, have partnered with machine control specialist OnGrade Machine Control, which has retrofitted and enabled the mixed fleet we are using on site with Leica Geosystems 3D machine control and added the EarthMover payload monitoring system."

On the day of our visit, the OnGrade Machine Control team was busy retrofitting a Volvo Construction EC220EL with machine control. This was joining the expanding fleet, which included a Liebherr 726 Dozer, Komatsu PC 360LC, and several Bell dump trucks, which would support the main earthworks.

Talking to Harry Cox, Operations Manager for OnGrade Machine Control, about how they were supporting the project, he said: "The first thing we did to enable the site was fit a base station to the main office building next to the project. This allows the team to seamlessly communicate with the machines on site and Paul's foreman kit in his cab."

"By offering two-way communication, they can see the work being carried out in real time and make any model changes required – as the project moves forward – sending them to the machines at the touch of a button. This ensures everyone is working to the same model and, therefore, delivers the high levels of accuracy required for the job."

"By getting involved with Paul and the team before they put a machine on site, we could also work with Thomas Plant Hire to understand the site challenges and fleet requirements. This even included the types of machines and attachments used by the excavators on site."

"This is important because when our engineers go to the site to fit the machine control, they can calibrate the on-machine boom, stick, bucket, and the different attachments. So when an operator switches between attachments, their calibration data is already on the in-cab cradle, which stores the information that any Leica MC1 tablet can read. This is a huge benefit as tablets can be moved from one machine to the next and are often only hired out if machine control is required on a particular machine."

Taking through the initial setup of the machine to make it Leica Geosystems-ready, Harry added:

"Several components must be mounted onto and wired into the machine as part of the installation. These include the boom, stick, and bucket sensors, the Leica iCA202 GNSS machine receiver, antennas, cab cradle, and the Leica iCON CC200 tablet.

The cradle is mounted so that operators can easily see the screen and use its touch functionality without obscuring their view. And when it comes to the receiver, we always stow it inside the machine for safety and security."

"The setup for the Bell trucks is a new approach for BAM Nuttall, which involves using sensors and an in-cab tablet that the operator can use to confirm the material they are moving for each load. This uses the GPS network to communicate its payload and positioning information onto the same Leica ConX software, allowing all the data to be managed on a single platform."

"Similarly, for Paul's Foreman cab kit, we can use a magnetic mount on his 4x4 roof with an antenna connected to a smaller version of the MC1 tablet mounted inside the cab. This gives Paul the same data as all of the other equipment in the exact position where his truck is located at any time. It also means he doesn't have to leave the cab."

Noticing that the team also fitted an LED grade-level light indicator, Peter spoke to Harry about why this is a good addition for operators on general earthworks jobs. Harry: "Often on a machine control job like this, you have a lot of earth to move initially before you get down to the level you need to fine grade."

"Having the light indicator shows the operator how close they are to grade; therefore, they can start looking at the tablet when they get close to grading level. It's especially useful when working in poor light conditions, particularly in winter."

With the project moving into the main earthworks phase over the coming months, Paul and the team can share information with Manchester City Council and developer Far East Consortium on the site's progress. Even if it continues to rain, Paul will be able to monitor the whole site from the comfort of his 4x4.

The CEA team are delighted to welcome Peter Haddock to the upcoming Members' Forum on July 11th. For more details, please refer to page 6 in this issue.

CESAR SCHEME NEWS

AMPS Conference spotlights clean construction and the role of the CESAR ECV Scheme in sustainability and security

The recent AMPS Annual Conference and AGM, held at One Great George Street, Westminster, highlighted the significance of clean construction within the industry, with a particular emphasis on decarbonisation and the integration of hydrogen technologies.

These themes were central to discussions on advancing sustainable practices and reducing carbon footprints across the power generation and construction sectors. Sponsored by CESAR ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) and Security Scheme, which is owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), the event brought together members of AMPS (Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems) to explore key industry topics.

Kevin Howells, Managing Director of Datatag ID Ltd, alongside Rachel Hamilton, Business Development Manager, had a significant presence at the conference. With the support of Viki Bell, CEA Director of Operations, and Beth Abbott, Head of Marketing & Communications, they highlighted the joint benefits of the CESAR ECV and the CESAR Security Scheme.

David Oates, Director General, AMPS said: “From our discussions, it is clear that the CESAR Scheme is not just for Non-Road Mobile Machinery but can provide a benefit for AMPS members’ power generation products. Generators are not just used on construction sites but have a variety of applications, including providing essential back-up power sources for critical installations.

A common factor is that the customer base seeks the assurance that they are selecting the right solution for the job in hand, which includes an indication of the likely impact on the host environment. The engine specification forms part of that picture, which is where the CESAR ECV marking and registration system scores. There is also the added benefit of CESAR’s anti-theft credentials, which may be of particular benefit to the smaller end of the generator market”.

The CESAR Security Scheme helps prevent theft and recover plant machinery and generators. Marking equipment with a unique identification system not only makes the stolen items easier to recover but also acts as a deterrent to theft. This increased security can lead to lower insurance premiums for businesses, contributing to overall operational efficiency. The scheme also minimises job costs, delays, and fines associated with inactive sites while waiting for replacement machinery due to theft.

Additionally, the CESAR ECV Scheme aligns with environmental management by ensuring that machinery complies with emission standards – at a glance. This supports the industry's shift towards clean construction practices, which is increasingly important as environmental regulations become stricter.

The partnership between AMPS and the CEA through these Schemes would provide a platform for members to excel in sustainable practices and equipment security.

Kevin Howells commented on his attendance at the conference: 'We had a productive time engaging with AMPS members about the CESAR ECV Scheme. This Scheme allows for the quick assessment of equipment emission levels—at a glance—through ECV decals enabling compliance to emission standards. It’s encouraging to see how this initiative could shape cleaner construction practices as our partnership with AMPS progresses.

In combination with the CESAR Security Scheme, the ECV Scheme supports AMPS members in both demonstrating their commitment to environmental standards and enhancing the security of their equipment. This integrated approach is key to advancing sustainable and secure construction practices.”

CEA Policy Group gears up for General Election with industry-focused manifesto

With the General Election now set for the 4th of July, it is paramount that the CEA continues to be the 'voice of our industry' to the UK Government, Local and Devolved Governments, and European authorities.

Established in Spring 2024, the CEA Policy Group is tasked with preparing a manifesto that articulates a clear and transparent strategy to address the challenges facing the Construction Equipment sector and the broader Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Education sectors. The groundwork for this manifesto is already well underway, and the Policy Group are meeting in early June to finalise and circulate

the document to all members.

Additionally, we have produced a series of pocket-sized cards that provide essential facts and figures, enabling members to effectively communicate the critical messages necessary for advancing our industry's interests.

Viki Bell, CEA Director of Operations

The unique forensic DNA found in each CESAR Security System provides the ultimate identification security and theft deterrent.

Tamper evident CESAR ID plate provides a simple visual identifier.