HAMM’s new HX Series pivot-steered tandem rollers makes life easy, smart, and compact
HAMM presents a new generation of pivot-steered tandem rollers: The HX series. Replacing the previous DV+ series, it is impressive thanks to intuitive operation with Easy Drive, high performance data, many comfort features and sustainable operation, as well as the "Smart Compact" digital compaction assistant.
Distracted driving dangers in the US
Distracted driving and lack of seatbelt use pose dangers in the US.
New East Africa road link
An important new East Africa road link is planned.
Volvo CE launches Task Manager to help keep projects on track
Managing a busy worksite can be time consuming and challenging, with many different and interdependent tasks and with numerous contractors, sub-contractors, sites and machines at play. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) makes it easier to connect the pieces of the puzzle with a new digital solution, Task Manager.
South Korea road tunnel project
A challenging South Korean road tunnel project is being proposed.
Expressway planned for India’s Odisha State
A new expressway is planned for India’s Odisha State.
A major Florida road project underway
Work on a major Florida road project is underway.
Construction resumes for Bolivian tunnel link
Construction work is resuming for a major Bolivian tunnel link.
Recycled materials
A road building firm in China is benefiting from the use of a new asphalt plant able to handle a high percentage of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) in the mix. The firm is operating a Lintec CSM4000HRC asphalt mixing plant that is equipped with a hot recycling system.The plant is being operated by Lu An Highway Industry in China’s Anhui province, providing high-quality asphalt for the S244 regional expressway and other expressway and road maintenance projects.
Paraguay bridge project completion is due
Completion of a major Paraguay bridge project is due shortly.
Loan to boost key Nepal road works
A loan will boost works on a key Nepal road.
Clean solar onsite power
Prolectric is now offering the ProPower 3-Phase Solar Hybrid Power unit, which can help contractors meet sustainability targets.
New Vietnam airport link roads
New Vietnam airport link roads will be built to a key Vietnam airport.
British road safety; a small improvement
British road safety is showing a small but encouraging improvement.
Versatile mini digger from Doosan
Doosan says that its new DX85R-7 mini-excavator offers versatility and is the latest addition to the company’s next generation range of Stage V models.
Milling a runway surface
Milling machines from Wirtgen were used as part of the successful project to resurface a runway for Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany
Texas toll road project
Work is underway on a Texas toll road project.
Funding for El Salvador road project
Funding has been secured for an El Salvador road project.
Tertu T32 barriers for Slovenia
Barriers from French global manufacturer Tertu are lining roads and cycle paths in Slovenia, including the famous Velika Planina natural beauty area.
The cost of crashes in the US
The financial cost of road crashes in the US places a heavy burden