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July 26, 2024

VIDEO: Gap closed for Gordie Howe Bridge

A 26m gap in the deck was recently closed on the bridge that will connect Detroit in the US state of Michigan and Windsor in the Canadian province of Ontario.
July 26, 2024

Ukraine’s shattered highways

With no end to its war with Russia in sight, Ukraine is also fighting hard to cope with a growing backlog of major infrastructure projects, especially in terms of rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. David Arminas reports.
The streets of Borodyanka, Ukraine, after a Russian attack on April 18, 2022 (image © Alexander Ishchenko/Dreamstime)
July 24, 2024

The UK's poor road conditions

“The results of the National Audit Office report clearly echo those of our Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey reports across the years and confirm what we already know – the condition of our local roads is now at an all-time low and there are significant challenges ahead if we are to see significant improvements.

“The report consistently refers to the results of our ALARM survey, highlighting its importance as a credible source of data, and the AIA welcomed the opportunity to provide information for review in this process.

July 23, 2024

Advances in milling

Some major machine manufacturers have introduced improved milling equipment to the market - Mike Woof reports
July 23, 2024

Innovative compaction advances

Innovative asphalt compaction machines are now being introduced by several of the major manufacturers, with solutions offering improved working efficiency and performance.

Three of the most innovative developments for asphalt rollers come from Dynapac, BOMAG and Hamm, although new asphalt compactors are also being introduced by other firms such as Ammann and Caterpillar.

July 23, 2024

Advanced asphalt paving

Vögele has launched a new model for its Dash 5 range, offering paving widths of 2.55-10m, high performance, compact dimensions and versatility.

The compact SUPER 1800-5(i) is 6.15m long and offers a laydown rate of 700tonnes/hour. The machine new assistance and automatic functions, improved material management, a sustainable drive concept, additional comfort features and a new lighting system.

July 23, 2024

Electric innovation

An innovative electric paver developed by Volvo CE is now being taken over by Ammann
July 23, 2024

Wacker Neuson's digital solution

The Wacker Neuson Group has expanded its digital strategy to develop new business models. Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) are being used in the Wacker Neuson Group to offer customers in the construction solutions that deliver real added value. “We use digital technologies strategically to make our customers' day-to-day work easier and more efficient,” said Alexander Greschner, chief sales officer of the Wacker Neuson Group.

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