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Traffic signs and pavement markings have been in use for over 100 years to provide essential guidance and delineation of the travel path. In the ensuing years, the performance of these systems has been greatly expanded with the introduction of retroreflective optics to increase visibility at night and in wet night-time conditions.

FAE is offering an improved version of its Multitask Heavy (MTH) model, as well as a variant designed for high-power applications. This latter model is aimed at use with towing vehicles featuring power outputs from 224-373kW.

SDLG has updated its range of graders, with a new cab, engine hood and better maintenance access. The firm says that the G9138, G9190 and G9220 graders are now better to operate and offer increased reliability.

The latest generation of low emission diesel engines are benefiting from key technology advances, while other power options are also being explored - Mike Woof writes

What keeps Dave Bauer* up at night? David Arminas caught up with the head of ARTBA at his Washington D.C. office during daylight hours

New software advances from Bentley Systems as well as partnerships with Siemens and Topcon offer benefits for asset maintenance – Mike Woof writes

Roadtec is offering a new material transfer vehicle (MTV) in the shape of its MTV 1105e, which weighs 21.7tonnes unladen.

Italian construction machinery exports have seen growth during 2019. These climbed by 1.9% during the first nine months of 2019. This data has been unveiled by SaMoTer-Prometeia Outlook, which carried out analysis of Istat data. SaMoTer-Prometeia Outlook monitors Italy's imports and exports for the construction equipment sector

Niklas Nillroth has taken over as president of European construction equipment association CECE, starting from January 1 this year.

A series of highway deals have been signed in Singapore that will help boost transport in the island state.

A highway upgrade construction agreement has been signed by the Bosnian Government and Serbian Government.

An important bridge project is now commencing in China.

One US asphalt producer is taking a different approach to its rivals, utilising a sophisticated batching plant. While continuous asphalt plants predominate in the US asphalt market, some companies do favour batching plants and one firm, Ohio-based RAP Management, has opted to use a modern High Recycling Technology (HRT) plant from Ammann.

The ERF has been appointed as a member of the CCAM Single Platform (Cooperative, Connected, Automated and Autonomous Mobility), explains Christophe Nicodème* of the ERF

Sophisticated machine control technology has been utilised on heavy equipment to help deliver a challenging project in New Zealand

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a series of highway projects in Telengana State.

A unit from Italian attachment specialist MB Crusher is offering a good return on investment for a contractor in Argentina.

LiuGong is developing an advanced soil compaction technology package that can be operated remotely at present.

Mobility and versatility are key features of some of the latest asphalt plants now being offered. Ease of transport and quicker assembly and commissioning are capabilities seen on new asphalt plants introduced during 2019. The ability to use RAP is another important feature being seen in all of the sophisticated new plants coming to market.

Work is now starting on a new bridge in Sarawak, Malaysia and is expected to take three years to complete.