Skyline Cockpit in Hong Kong
The New Standard for Remote, Ground-Based Crane Operation Hong Kong’s construction industry is undergoing a clear and rapid shift.Both the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Development Bureau (DEVB) have highlighted ground-based, digitally enabled crane operation as a priority direction, improving productivity, reducing risk, and supporting Construction 2.0. Skyline Cockpit is now fully deployed in […]
The view from the crane is changing, and it’s not from above anymore
From Tokyo to London, Hong Kong to the Helsinki, we’re seeing a global shift in how tower cranes are operated and managed. At the BuiltWorlds Tokyo Global Summit 2025, we shared how Skyline Cockpit brings operators safely to the ground , powered by real-time data, panoramic vision, and AR-guided precision. The results speak for themselves: […]
Skyline Cockpit wins the UK Digital Construction Award 2025
We’re proud to share that Skyline Cockpit has won the Digital Innovation in Productivity award for 2025! During a 12-week pilot conducted by Winvic Construction in the UK, the system achieved a 10% increase in lifting efficiency. In addition, Skyline Cockpit can be installed on existing cranes (retrofitting), making it an accessible and effective solution […]
Skyline Cockpit named Top 50 Contech Startups for 2025
We’re pleased to share that Skyline Cockpit has been selected by Cemex Ventures as one of the Top 50 Construction Technology Startups of 2025. This annual list recognises the startups making meaningful contributions to the future of construction. For us, it’s a validation of the work being done on sites like Crown Place Birmingham, where […]
A 10% lift in lifting efficiency
Skyline Cockpit is delivering measurable gains on site at Crown Place Birmingham, where the UK’s first remote-controlled tower crane is now in full operation. Construction Management magazine has just featured the project, with Winvic project manager David Elson outlining how remote crane control is already changing the pace—and feel—of site logistics. From improved visibility and […]
Recognised for innovation at TechFest 2024
We’re proud to share that Skyline Cockpit, in partnership with Radius Group, has been awarded Highly Commended at the Construction News TechFest Awards 2024. Our nomination in the Best Use of Technology: Health, Safety & Wellbeing category recognised the impact of remote crane operation in improving not just site safety—but operator wellbeing, inclusion, and connection. […]
Skyline Cockpit wins ‘Technology Innovation’ at the 2024 CN Specialist Awards
We’re proud to share that Skyline Cockpit, in partnership with Radius Group, has won the Technology Innovation award at the 2024 Construction News Specialist Awards. Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, the event marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration of standout work across the construction industry. Our recognition in the Technology Innovation […]
First succesful trial in the UK
Winvic Construction, one of the top contractors in the UK, has successfully concluded a 12-week trial of Skyline Cockpit and declared it a resounding success. The trial took place at Crown Place Birmingham, a city-centre Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) project. Its success means that Winvic will continue to use the remote operation technology for the […]
