Efficient communications between machines
More efficient communications between construction machines will be achieved with a new standard.
Piers completed for Morandi Bridge replacement project
The last of the 18 elliptical 40m-tall piers have been finished.
NAPA award to contractor Shelly & Sands
US contractor Shelly & Sands has won a key NAPA award.
New bridges, ramp and tunnel for Dubai
New flyover bridges, a ramp and a tunnel connection are being built in Dubai.
Rebuilding Milan’s Linate Airport runway with Case CE equipment
Over 100 pieces of construction machinery from Case CE have been used by Italian contractor Vitali Spa to help carry out important upgrade work at Milan’s Linate Airport.
Fayat Group posts strong financial results
The Fayat Group has posted strong financial results.
Silk Road construction assisted by Volvo CE
Machines from Volvo CE are playing important roles in the construction of the New Silk Road. Spanning three continents, this monumental infrastructure project aims to update old trading routes between China and Europe.
Asphalt plant helping construction works
An asphalt plant from Ammann is helping with the development of a new urban area in China. Lanzhou New District is essentially a city that is being built from scratch. The district will be 49km long and 23km wide when complete, 10 years from now.
G&Z’s improved S600 slipformer
G&Z is now offering its successful S600 Paver, first introduced in 2010, with a new Tier 4 Final emissions compliant engine and enhanced width capability. The new S600 Power Unit was completely redesigned in 2019 and features:
Underground UK asset searches jump 18%, according to LSBUD
The number of asset underground searches for UK highways projects rose 18% on the year before, according to a data collection and search provider.
Solid as a rock with Andromeda
SMA Road Safety says that its Andromeda pre-assembled barrier can be used as roadside and median protection.
Polish dual carriageway contracts being agreed
Two important dual carriageway contracts are being agreed in Poland.
New Galaxy truck and yard tyres from Galaxy
The Alliance Tire Group is offering two new Galaxy tyres for heavy-duty construction applications, aimed at use with large rigid dump trucks and forklift trucks.
Puncture-proof tyre from Michelin
Michelin is offering its puncture-proof X TWEEL SSL 2 AT and HST 12N16.5 - tyre models for use on compact machines.
Bangkok Outer Ring Expressway deal agreed
Progress is being made for Bangkok’s new outer ring expressway.
Stand easy with StanGard from PSS
StandGard, from safety manufacturer PSS, is said to reduce what is often called flagger fatigue on construction worksites by giving them a more comfortable platform.
UK moves to disclose road data to app makers
The UK is proposing to share road network data, including roadworks, with makers of mobile apps to warn drivers of potential congestion months in advance.
Egypt’s massive road building expansion programme
Egypt’s massive road building programme will boost transport links.
Terex MP Q4 2019 sales dip due to customer caution
Terex Materials Processing (Terex MP) has reported Q4 2019 sales of US$321.4 million, down 10.2% compared to the same quarter of 2018.
The road to climate change mitigation starts at Highways UK
David Arminas explored climate change innovation on display at Highways UK in Birmingham, England