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That machine control packages improve working efficiency is understood. A new report from Trimble highlights just how much the boost in efficiency its autosteering package can deliver when used on soil compaction equipment.

Firms are now offering technologies that will boost safety levels around working machines. These can alert operators to the vicinity of personnel to a working machine and even shut down a piece of equipment in the event of someone being in too close a proximity.

Further road works are planned for Ho Chi Minh City.

A key Texas interstate construction project is underway.

UK government commits €50 million for work on the 6.5km stretch of the A38 in England.

The seal of quality from Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR) - the German "Campaign for Back Health" confirmed it: the operating concept and cabin design of Bomag’s latest pivot-steered tandem rollers are verifiably backfriendly and recommended by doctors and therapists.

An array of new solutions is available from key manufacturers for binder and chipsealing applications.

A key Vietnam road project is planned for HCMC.

A major Texas road project has been awarded.

A new sealant product from Sika is said to offer high performance in a range of construction applications. The Sikaflex-423 Powercure product is a rapid-cure, high-performance sealant and booster for vertical and horizontal joints. Said to be quick to prepare, apply and producing minimal waste, Sikaflex-423 Powercure is fast curing even when applied at low temperatures.

The Messina Strait bridge tender is due to open soon.

Develon is developing its European facilities.

Traffic Group Signals, a UK maker of advanced portable and temporary traffic signal products, has boosted performance of its Metro Pro- and Evo1 Pro-enabled temporary traffic signals.

When a vital fiber-optic cable was cut during construction work in Germany, the impact was huge. There were telecom disruptions affecting the greater Frankfurt area, all departures and landings at Frankfurt Airport were suspended, and Lufthansa’s global IT system crashed. Leica Geosystems says it is vital to put in place “strategies to protect people, equipment, and assets… and to emphasise the crucial role digital solutions play in ensuring safety.”

Protests continue at the new Goa Airport project.

Wacker Neuson remains on its growth track in 2023.

The news that the Italian Government is once again considering building a bridge spanning the Messina Strait is of major significance for the construction sector, as well as for the country.

Colas divisions in Hungary and Slovakia cooperated on constructing a recently opened bridge between Ipolydamasd in Hungary and Helemba in Slovakia.

TempCast, from Vaisala, is a wireless, pole-mounted sensor that measures air temperature, humidity and pavement surface temperature - without touching the pavement.

Rolls Royce Power Systems reports strong performance.