John Hopkins report: iRAP boosts safety
A paper and report from Johns Hopkins University suggests that 700,000 deaths and severe injuries have been prevented through road safety projects using the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) methodology.
UK group moves on PAS 2080 carbon standard
A ‘free to use’ toolkit from the Highways Sector Council is to help public agencies and private companies meet the PAS 2080 carbon emission standards in road assets.
Another Czech D6 tender due this autumn
Work on the section that will connect Bošov with Knínice will cost around €170 million.
Webuild is investing in underground technology
Italian firm Webuild is investing in underground construction technology.
US$295 million funding for Uganda
A US$295 million funding package is being supplied to Uganda.
XCMG reports record results
XCMG is reporting record financial results.
Concrete success in Italy
GIC concrete show proves a success in Italy.
Manitou buys Dezzo Equipment in South Africa
The purchase comes as Manitou Group reports first quarter revenue up 3% from the same period last year, reaching €685 million.
Road markings and microplastics
Recent regulations from the European Commission have exempted road markings from microplastic bans and restrictions, at least for the moment, explains the ERF.
Bomag's compact compactor
Bomag is introducing a new generation, radio remote-controlled multi-purpose compactor. The BMP 8500 compactor is said to be powerful and robust and features an improved radio control system over previous models.
The firm says that using radio control offers better performance than infrared systems, which allows multiple units to operate simultaneously onsite. Should a remote control unit go missing, a new unit can be paired without the need for special knowledge or tools.
Innovations in earthmoving
New innovations for the crawler excavator market will boost productivity as well as sustainability – Mike Woof writes
Road recycling in Denmark
A novel approach to road refurbishment has saved time, money and carbon emissions in Denmark, while delivering a quality road surface.
Productive dozing
Caterpillar's improved dozer offers key benefits.
Efficient tunnelling
Liebherr's new tunnelling machine offers high production capacity and safety.
RoadPeace road safety drive for the UK
RoadPeace is launching its road safety drive for the UK.
Austria’s Asfinag sees 2023 net profit fall
The Austrian road operator also expects a tumble in profit for 2024.
First half of Renfrew Bridge arrives by barge
VIDEOS: Graham Construction is building the swing Renfrew Bridge for Renfrewshire Council, Scotland, as part of the €137m Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside development project.
Cowi, BCC team up for Florida bridge deal
Cowi will be a subconsultant to BCC Engineering under the five-year district-wide contract with the Florida Department of Transportation in the US.
Kohler deal with Platinum Equity concludes
Kohler’s deal with Platinum Equity has concluded.
EVENT: wildlife-vehicle collision reduction
A symposium this month in Sydney by the Australasian Network for Ecology and Transportation (ANET) and the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) will explore how new and emerging technologies are helping reduce the millions of mammal deaths annually – an estimated four million in Australia alone.
