Kohler’s new business strategy
Kohler has a new business strategy.
US$97 million WB backing for Pakistan-Afghanistan expressway
World Bank’s US$97 million support will assist the Pakistan-Afghanistan expressway project.
Innovative road construction
Wirtgen is introducing an innovative concept for road construction in the shape of its new WRC 240(i) rock crusher. The machine has been developed from the firm’s proven soil stabiliser technology and is designed to break coarse rocks in-situ, as found in hand-packed pavement layers.
Versatile loading with Yanmar
Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) is expanding its wheeled loader portfolio with the launch of a brand-new pair of machines. These are the te V7 and V7-HW (Heavy Weight) models, this e smallest wheeled loaders in Yanmar CE’s range.
Volvo Penta expanding its presence in battery technology
Volvo Penta is expanding its presence in the battery technology sector
Countdown is on: INTERMAT 2024 in Paris
Start today to build a better low-carbon tomorrow by registering to attend INTERMAT 2024, a global event for the building and civil engineering sector from April 24 to 27 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.
Greener transport infrastructure
Crossing the carbon challenge: Pioneering carbon reduction on the UK’s ‘greenest’ major infrastructure project
Paul Taylor – AtkinsRéalis Carbon Manager, Lower Thames Crossing Roads North
Smart controls for Komatsu excavators
Komatsu is now offering 3D machine guidance and payload metering across its excavator range. The technology is available for crawler and wheeled excavators, with features including dynamic payload metering.
Rebuilding roads in Italy
A fleet of Liebherr ADTs is helping with the construction of a major project at Lake Reschen in Northern Italy, close to the country’s borders with Austria and Switzerland.
Asecap Days – Istanbul 2023
The “vast lakes of data” collected daily by global highway operators are going to waste meaning opportunities to improve services and boost revenue are continually lost. This must change, reports Geoff Hadwick from the ASECAP Days 2023 conference in Istanbul.
US$19.4 billion for Thailand’s transport development
A US$19.4 billion plan is being set for Thailand’s transport development programme.
Kenya’s plan for US$5.2 billion road improvements
Kenya is setting out plans for US$5.2 billion of road improvements.
US$4.4 billion planned for Indian roads
US$4.4 billion of works are being planned for two Indian road projects.
US$600 million for Cape Fear bridge replacement?
An estimate of up to US$600 million has been suggested for North Carolina’s Cape Fear bridge replacement.
EU funds for Polish eastern voivodeships
The total available under the European Funds for Eastern Poland programme is €2.7 billion of which around €430 million is for roads.
RoadPeace Challenge to boost UK road safety
The RoadPeace Challenge is aiming to help boost UK road safety.
Komatsu sponsors F1 team Williams
Komatsu is sponsoring the F1 team Williams.
Tyne Bridge revamp finally starts
The UK’s Department for Transport has handed over €41 million – promised in 2022 – for a restoration of the historically listed 95-year-old Tyne Bridge in northeast England.
New €148 million port link for Italy
A new €148 million port link is planned for Ancona in Italy.