This case study focuses on the A421 Expressway widening, a Morgan Sindall project that will create a dual carriage way from the Eagle Farm roundabout to Junction 13 of the M1. A stretch of road that is used by almost 30,000 vehicles a day.
Flannery Plant Hire has supplied the latest 320 HEX tracked excavator to the project, having invested heavily over the past twelve months in the Cat Next Generation product range. Packed with safety features and the latest technology including Cat Grade Assist, Cat Grade and Cat Payload, these machines offer a noticeable advancement in connected and automated plant technology, making them ideal for complex earthworks schemes.
The focus for this case study was the benefits of the Trimble Earthworks platform; these new excavators are supplied with the GPS platform fully integrated. The technology allows data files to be loaded into the system (via USB or remotely) which then enables the operator to work accurately with the latest digital model.
In June 2020 Flannery trialled the first fully electric telehandler. This innovative, eco-friendly telehandler is powered by a lithium battery, which delivers a range of benefits – not least a manufacturer reported battery life of up to 6hours (depending on use) and a recharge time of 3h 45mins using the standard external three-phase charger.
This case study focuses on the machines role in the establishment of a Tarmac Compound as part of the main works for HS2 at West Ruislip. Working with the Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV), Flannery has supplied plant and equipment to enable this compound to manage deliveries and store materials for this section of the project.
This case study focuses on the Norwich Northern Distributor Road, which is a 12.4 mile (20.0 km) dual-carriageway linking the south-east of the city to the north-west of the city. The road is designated the A1270, and will open in the Spring of 2018, when it will be named the Broadland Northway. Its construction was managed by primary contractor Balfour Beatty, with Flannery Plant Hire chosen as the main earthworks contractor.
Flannery has supplied a range of equipment including the latest CAT 730C Ejector Truck and CAT 336F Hybrid Excavator to the project. Flannery have invested heavily in equipment for this project with a particular focus on connected machinery and the CAT Production Management System.
Flannery Plant Hire takes its corporate social responsibility very seriously. From school engagement days and careers fairs to fundraising for local and national charities. Diversity and equality in our industry are also a major focus.
Working with Building Equality and signing the Armed Forces covenant are just some of the ways we are proactively promoting true change and improving the working lives of all our employees and the wider construction industry.
Flannery worked in partnership with Balfour Beatty to under take a trial on the Lower Thames Crossing enabling works utilising the Safety Shield intelligent detection system.
The project involved undertaking the excavation of numerous trial holes on the North and South of the Thames working with a team of archaeologists who were tasked with reviewing all excavated materials to inspect of evidence of historical remains.The project involves a number of archaeologists working in close proximity to the excavators across the project site.
