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A new funding source will help cut road deaths around the world.

Poor asset management will often lead to “wrong decisions regarding replacements and improvements” or “uncertainty in decision-making”, according to recent research. The result - 28% - is from a poll of 400 members of the UK-based global Institute of Asset Management commissioned by technology company Yotta.

Amey has an analysis contract with Highways England.

A resolution has been achieved for Chile’s Chiloe Island bridge project.

Commonality for construction machine road use requirements is being suggested for Europe.

French roads have seen a road safety improvement in 2019.

In New Zealand, Auckland System Management is working with asset software provider Yotta and sensor manufacturer PiP IoT to manage motorway maintenance and repairs.

Fraser Crossing Partners consists of Acciona Infrastructure Canada and Aecon Constructors.

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Official European Asphalt Paving Association (EAPA) figures show recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) use increasing.

Thailand’s dangerous roads see heavy casualties every year.

An important road project for Ghana is receiving funding.

A new plan aims to halve road deaths by 2030

Italian firm Astaldi is selling its stake in a major Turkish bridge link.

Volvo CE has expanded its excavator range to meet the needs of emergent markets.

Doosan is introducing a high-performance, heavyweight crawler excavator in the shape of the DX800LC-5B. This machine is aimed at the 80tonne crawler excavator class in emergent territories and is said to offer optimum value to the end-user. Advantages are said to include high productivity and fuel efficiency, as well as operator comfort, improved reliability and durability and maximum uptime. It is designed to meet the needs of heavy-duty quarrying applications as well as major infrastructure construction projects.

Two important highway projects have been awarded in Rajasthan State.

NAPA gave its 2019 award for airport paving excellence to Preferred Materials, part of the CRH Group.

Bobcat is now offering a novel remote control system for use with its compact machines. The new remote control system is a plug and play package comprising a portable industrial radio remote control solution. This can be fitted or removed on machines very quickly.

A major bridge project is being proposed for Thailand.