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February 1, 2023

SWARCO’s sustainable SOLIDPLUS glass beads

Since last year, SWARCO’s SOLIDPLUS next generation of glass beads have been made in one of the most state-of-the-art and efficient facilities for the production of reflective glass beads.
January 31, 2023

Exodigo digs deep in Tel Aviv

When a large sinkhole opened up on a busy highway in Tel Aviv, Israel, city transport authorities called in the underground mapping experts from Exodigo.
Exodigo uses sensors  and cloud-based AI to produce accurate 3D  maps of underground areas as deep as 10m (image courtesy Exodigo)
January 30, 2023

Use data to gather intelligence and be more efficient: Get on track for a brighter future

Successful contractors are employing connected construction technology to track where and when their road surface mix is being made, to predict when it will arrive on site, and to make sure their autonomous paving machinery is ready and waiting for it to arrive. Use pro-active maintenance. Prevent disruption to your project schedule. Track your productivity in real time and make the right decisions. The future is bright and its already here, say three leading experts on machine control.

January 30, 2023

Safety has no alternative

The speed control project is recognized as a strategic road safety project of the Republic of Croatia and is included in one of the main documents of the Republic of Croatia, specifically in the National Road Safety Plan of the Republic of Croatia for the 2021 to 2030 period as adopted by the Government of the Republic of Croatia.
IRF Washington
January 30, 2023

Compact compaction innovation from Ammann

Ammann says that its prototype eAPX 68/95 3D Vibratory Compactor offers an innovative solution for compaction works, particularly in restricted urban working areas. According to the firm, eAPX 68/95 is the first vibratory plate on the market that can move in an arc, circle or turn on the spot.
Ammann claims mobility, versatility and sustainability for its novel electric plate compactor
January 30, 2023

Transforming bitumen for the future

It is easy to say that the road sector never changes, but the latest E&E Event, held last month suggests this is not true - Kristina Smith reports from Vienna
Record breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont said that future roads must cater for much lighter vehicles too
January 27, 2023

Expect the unexpected and win with Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble

An ancient Chinese philosopher once said that your plan never survives first contact with the enemy. On a big construction site, machines break down, the weather suddenly takes a turn for the worse, or an accident stops everything in its tracks. Make sure you have the data you need to take the best corrective actions. Use connected construction technology to make that new plan say three leading experts on machine control and connected construction in this, our latest World Highways Roundtable.

January 27, 2023

A new asphalt plant in Cameroon

A Lintec CSM4000 containerised asphalt plant in Cameroon has helped with the construction of the country’s first-ever expressway linking its two largest cities, Douala and Yaoundé. The new route replaces an older roadway in use for over three decades that no longer met traffic needs.
A Lintec asphalt plant has played an important role in the construction of Cameroon’s first expressway
January 26, 2023

Increase your profit margin: Connect machines, suppliers, and workers to get the right return

Collect as much data as you can on site and get it back to your project management team immediately. If the numbers look “off”, correct the actions in real time and update your working approach on site. You can’t manage what you can’t measure, say three leading experts on machine control and connected construction in this, our latest World Highways Roundtable. The message is simple: plan the work and work the plan. Be smart and adjust as you go along.

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