Sam Mercer of Plantforce Rentals talks to Peter Haddock about Hinkley C, it's equipment & technology investment, 'Dynamic' training and much more...

Sam Mercer is the Operations Director of leading plant hire specialist, Plantforce Rentals. He is the latest leader to share his thoughts with Peter Haddock, for our Content With Media 'Podcast With Leadership' Series. This edition and those remaining in the series are sponsored by LiuGong Direct UK. It's one of the UK's leading construction equipment suppliers with direct sales and service support to its customers. The podcast also supports a similar series of articles in the print edition of Earthmovers Magazine. In this edition, Sam talks about how Plantforce has become a leader in 3D machine control and operator training, with its collaborative partnership with Weston College and machine control specialists like Leica Geosystems. He also talks about its experience of delivering major earthworks for Hinkley C and how the business has learnt from the experience, investing in the latest equipment, technology and data-driven solutions. With a move towards the ‘Connected Site’ Sam talks about efficiency gains, safety, maintenance and the future direction of its new ‘Fuel Efficiency Dynamics’ training program. They have even taken training online for FREE since this podcast was recorded. We hope you enjoy listening. If you want to get in touch with Content With Media email [email protected]