Sophisticated machine control for slipforming
The use of 3D stringless controls in large concrete paving work is very well established. However, the lower cost of these systems means that the technology is now being used widely for smaller slipforming works, such as kerbing or drain construction
Optimising reinstatement with a new tool
A new app is now available to optimise road reinstatement works
Strukton to build immersed tunnel in Antwerp
Strukton Immersion Projects was awarded the contract by COTU.
Sophisticated new loaders
Sophisticated new wheeled loaders are now coming to market from key suppliers
Colombian road contracts underway
Progress is being seen for a series of Colombian road contracts.
Concrete plant for Asia
A concrete plant from Ammann is playing a key role in a Malaysian construction project. The contractor, Musyati Development, is using an Ammann concrete mixing plant to provide the construction materials essential to the key project.
Highways England tests ghostbusters
Highways England is testing seven new road marking products as part of a major international project to rid road surfaces of confusing ghost markings
UAE bridge monitoring deal
A bridge monitoring deal has been agreed for the UAE.
Managing traffic systems assets and resources
The next generation Transportation Management Systems (TMSs) and their Centres (TMCs) offer agencies the potential to improve safety and mobility
Weathering WIM installation
Kistler says that its new smartphone App has made it easier to properly install sensors for its weigh-in-motion systems.
Drug driving a risk in the UK
Drug driving is a hidden risk in the UK.
Uganda’s capital Kampala needs road repairs
Uganda’s capital Kampala needs to repair its road network.
Stockholm’s new bypass
Tunnels make up 18km of the 21km of the Swedish capital’s E4 Bypass mega-project. It will have taken 15 years from start to opening in 2030, if all goes well
Swedish electric road being planned
A Swedish electric road pilot is being planned.
Colombian road projects being planned
A series of major Colombian road projects is being planned.
VDMA: Construction equipment sector secures jobs in a challenging environment
The general meeting of VDMA Construction – Equipment and Plant Engineering on 3rd March 2021 drew a positive conclusion about the past and current year. Central topics were the economic situation, the importance of the European climate goals 2050 for the industry and the development in relations with the USA after the change of government.
NAPA: are recycled plastics good for roads?
The US's National Asphalt Pavement Association urges caution when using recycled plastics.
ARTBA annual video competition winners
ARTBA’s annual video competition winners have been announced.
Polish highway deal awarded
A key Polish highway deal has been awarded.
Renovation set for the Freihafenelbbrücke
Freihafen Bridge opened in 1926 to improve transportation near the then Hamburg Free Port.