VUE Group has announced that its Human Form Recognition (HFR) Camera System has been officially approved for use across Balfour Beatty sites, following a rigorous assessment and compliance process.
The approval was granted by Balfour Beatty’s New Product Approval Working Group after VUE submitted the system for review in May this year. It builds on the successful completion of independent MIRA testing carried out previously and reflects a robust validation of both product performance and safety standards.
A key part of the approval process required VUE to achieve CE marking for the system, demonstrating full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This involved extensive technical validation, documentation, and the development of a comprehensive OEM manual detailing installation, operation, and maintenance protocols. Together, these steps provide assurance that the system meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and usability in demanding site environments.
This milestone coincides with the launch of VUE’s new construction focused software platform, designed to help site managers turn HFR data into meaningful safety improvements. The platform brings together alerts, footage, and machine data in a single interface, allowing users to review HFR triggered events alongside video, analyse alert frequency and severity, and identify patterns of risk across sites. With features such as rapid footage download, near miss analysis, device health monitoring, and seamless API integrations with third party systems; the platform enables proactive decision making and supports a more data driven approach to reducing incidents and improving overall site safety.
“Achieving Balfour Beatty approval is a significant milestone for VUE and a strong validation of the work that has gone into developing our HFR Camera System,” said Glen Mullins, Managing Director at VUE Group.
“From independent testing and CE marking through to detailed compliance documentation, we have taken a rigorous, safety-first approach to ensure the system meets the demands of live construction environments. Launching our new construction focused software platform alongside this approval allows site teams to go beyond alerts alone, using real world footage and data to understand risk, reduce near misses, and make lasting improvements to site safety.”
Construction sites continue to present significant safety challenges, particularly where heavy plant machinery operates in close proximity to ground workers. Telehandlers, in particular, are associated with well documented visibility limitations due to blind spots and constantly changing site conditions. Increasingly, contractors are recognising that adopting a proactive, technology led approach can significantly reduce near misses and help prevent incidents before they occur.
VUE’s HFR technology has been developed to directly address these risks. Using advanced machine learning algorithms, the system identifies human forms around moving machinery in real time and immediately alerts operators through both visual and audible warnings when individuals enter high risk zones with poor visibility. This instant detection capability enables rapid operator response and introduces an additional layer of protection within established site safety frameworks.
The technology is already delivering value on live projects. Moortown Plant Limited, which has been operating VUE’s Human Form Recognition systems on Balfour Beatty sites for several months, shared its experience of deploying the solution. Mark Petts, Plant Manager at Moortown Plant Limited, said, “VUE have been supplying us with their human form recognition systems for several months now. We chose VUE as their system is fully compliant with our clients’ standards, and because they put a lot of thought into their fitting process. They are also competitively priced and even when minor issues occur, the VUE team provide quick resolutions and support.”
The Balfour Beatty approval marks a significant milestone for VUE, reinforcing the system’s credibility and supporting its wider adoption across major construction projects.