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objectives and mission, including safety, quality and operational efficiency;
the capabilities of CAP and associated systems including levels of performance; and
the level of automation including division of roles between system and human.
It provides a taxonomy and definitions and specifies performance requirements for automated systems.
It does not cover CAP operating outside of the site boundary. Nor does it cover plant that can be used as part of offsite construction processes and manufacturing. Furthermore, the draft standard does not apply to CAP operating within the public realm, for example deliveries, transits on public highways or other uncontrolled environments.
Last year, National Highways launched an industry-wide scoring system for CAP to aid procurement. The system scores machinery according to its level of connectedness and the level of automation in movement and operation, and allows plant specifiers and users to compare different types of machinery to suit different tasks.
The November/December 2025 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
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CM, in partnership with IPAF, has launched a new survey to explore the industry’s views and experiences with powered access machines on construction projects.
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