bauma Innovation Award – entries open
The award ceremony will again ring in the construction and quarrying equipment trade fair week in Munich, Germany, from 24-30 October 2022.
Loan will assist Tanzania road project
A new loan will assist a key Tanzanian road project.
Kazakhstan road project - funding secured
Funding has been secured for a Kazakhstan road project.
Australian road project costing more
An important Australian road project is costing more.
North Carolina contract for Lane
Lane Construction is to work on a major North Carolina contract.
Rolls Royce develops its operations
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is developing its operations with a series of key moves. The firm says it is taking the next step towards a climate-neutral future. By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and cero carbon technologies
Chinese plant order for Lintec
Lintec-Linnhoff has supplied a major Chinese contractor with an asphalt batching plant to meet high output requirements. The contractor required a plant able to deliver over 3000tonnes of asphalt/day to keep pace with strong demand in the area
Improved new burners
Astec has launched a new burner that has been designed to offer several advantages for retrofit applications. When developing the new Astec Versa Jet burner, the firm’s engineers designed a new system that is said to take a significant step forward over earlier generation units
ULMA on the Guadiana Bridge
Heavy onsite winds and the simultaneous renovation of both pylons were challenges for ULMA when it supplied scaffolding for work on the Guadiana International Bridge
Vivacity to capture cycling data
Vivacity Labs has partnered with the London boroughs of Sutton and Kingston to review and monitor the use of cycle routes
Beyond business as usual: Addressing the energy and carbon performance of our road infrastructure
Following recent policy-setting decisions by authorities in Europe and North America to achieve net zero emissions economy-wide no later than 2050, IRF has invited contributions from notable industry innovators in preparation for the 18th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition. Jonathan Davis, co-founder and CCO at Uberbinder, shares his thoughts on the historic responsibility and opportunity for the road industry to enhance its energy and carbon performance
Smooth runway milling in Malaysia
A fleet of machines from the Wirtgen Group has been used for an airport runway upgrade in Malaysia
Improved transport for the Central African Republic
Improved transport is planned for the Central African Republic.
Oklahoma highway extension underway
A key Oklahoma highway extension project is well underway.
Non-contact sensing from SICK
A novel non-contact radar sensing technology from SICK offers accurate and reliable real-time monitoring of bulk solid levels for the storage and handling of mineral products
China’s Henan Province is spending on road development
China’s Henan Province is spending heavily on road development works.
Loan for major US tunnel project
A loan facility will help finance a major US tunnel project.
Philippines highway project gets go ahead
A major highway project for the Philippines is getting the go ahead.
Highway options for Russian route
Two highway options are being considered for a Russian route.
On track with Doka – Çanakkale 1915 Bridge takes shape
Since delivering an engineering solution for the monumental Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, Doka Turkey has continued its work on this record-breaking project as it takes another step towards its scheduled completion, in time for the country’s centennial in 2023
