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February 10, 2022

XAIS to develop lifecycle modelling tool

Stochastic deterioration modelling will be the foundation of the programme being developed with the University of Nottingham for highway maintenance predictions where there a lack of historic road condition data.
February 8, 2022

From making sandwiches to operating graders: Trimble, Leica Geosystems and Topcon discuss labour shortages, ageing workforce and growing skills gap

This is the third topic of the World Highways Roundtable series of discussions. We asked three leading experts on machine control technology - from Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble - to tell us how their solutions are helping the construction industry deal with labour shortages, an ageing workforce and a growing skills gap. If there aren't enough machine operators out there with knowledge and experience, how do we avoid a major crisis on site? Let's hear what our key opinion leaders had to say.

February 8, 2022

Hardstaff Barriers to recycle all PPE

Hardstaff is working with Granite Workwear which has launched its own textile destruction and recycling service for old or damaged workwear and personal protective equipment - PPE.
February 7, 2022

JCB is stoked in Stoke

The UK city of Stoke-on-Trent has repaired 10,000m² of road with the JCB PotholePro in 130 days.
February 7, 2022

LagoonHull still on the cards

A proposed major river development in Hull would include an immersed road tunnel to connect traffic arriving from Europe with the UK’s motorway network.
The causeway section will also be part of a new flood defence system for the city centre (image courtesy Lagoon Hull)
February 7, 2022

Finning’s new fleet monitoring platform

Caterpillar dealer Finning is now offering a digital platform, which provides customers with a central hub where they can monitor the performance of their fleet, track orders and view invoices.
Finning is now offering a digital platform allowing customers to keep an efficient view of a Caterpillar fleet, as well as orders and invoices
February 4, 2022

Cummins' strong sales & revenues

Cummins, the US-headquartered off-highway engine sector giant, saw its year-on-year revenues rise 21% to US$24 billion in 2021.
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