Since 2002 , the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies JV has been providing specialised grade control products that enhance job site safety and productivity .

The renewed agreement is aimed at increasing the industry reach and offering customers a broader availability of interoperable grade control solutions .

These solutions will be available on a flexible platform that can be used by Caterpillar , Trimble and other technology providers , as well as equipment manufacturers .

For Caterpillar customers , the agreement means more ways to access technology , including factory-fit grade options through Caterpillar itself . Cat Grade 3D Ready options are designed to allow upgrades at any point within the machine life cycle , and there will be an expansion of aftermarket and digital offerings available directly through Cat dealers .

Trimble customers are also expected to see benefits from the broader availability of solutions , including continued mixed-fleet support from trusted SITECH dealers and an expanded distribution network . This network aims to reach and meet the needs of mixed fleet customers more effectively .

Additionally , streamlined access to grade control through Trimble ’ s Construction One suite of digital solutions further extends Trimble ’ s construction technology ecosystem .

Trimble President and CEO , Rob Painter , said : “ Trimble ’ s Connect & Scale strategy has created an ecosystem that empowers customers across both the physical and digital worlds . The next phase of our joint venture will drive innovation in grade control technology to expand the industry opportunity with localised and differentiated solutions while improving technology interoperability .

“ This partnership underscores a joint commitment to connect the office and the field throughout the design-build-operate lifecycle of construction projects .”

UK workforce report by EngineeringUK has been published and reveals around a fifth ( 19.2 %) of the UK workforce ( both employed and self-employed ) were working in an engineering and technology occupation in 2023 .

A further 10.2 % were working in the industry but not in an engineering or technology occupation , which might include , for example , those working in HR at an engineering or technology company .

The report also found people working in engineering and technology occupations – which employs 6.3 million people in the UK , were significantly more likely to earn more compared to the average across all other occupations combined .

Head of Research at EngineeringUK , Becca Gooch , said : “ Our analysis also found marked gender differences in the popularity of some engineering and technology occupations . Roles like ‘ IT managers ’, ‘ quality assurance and regulatory professionals ’, and ‘ food and drink process operatives ’ were significantly more common among women working in engineering and tech , while ‘ electricians and electrical fitters ’, ‘ construction and building trades ’ and ‘ carpenters and joiners ’ were more common among men .”

The data , using the Office of National Statistics ’ ( ONS ’) latest 2023 Labour Force Survey ( LFS ) and EngineeringUK ’ s engineering footprint , follows on from its Women in Engineering report published earlier in the year . This report provides the latest figures for those working in engineering and technology roles . It also looks at the composition of the engineering workforce , including breakdown by characteristics including age , gender and ethnicity . Employment by region , industry and occupation are also analysed .

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