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National Highways has been announced as the only UK winner of an Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award, having won the accolade for its innovative use of geospatial techn...
Tarmac is inviting submissions to its fourth annual Innovation Challenge, open to existing and new suppliers, university teams and any organisations or individuals with a...
In a market that seems ever-thirsty for innovation, GHH’s latest brainchild, the LF-10 NEO Load Haul Dump (LHD), has caused quite the stir in the mining sector, boa...
The performance of the L 507 E is equal to that of a conventionally powered Liebherr wheel loader in the same size class, but it emits no CO2 onsite. In addition, noise e...
Foresight Intelligence, the leading data analytics software provider for the construction industry, today introduced new AI-powered features for its Fleet Intelligence so...
In the sweltering southwest of Cairo, where the arid expanse once ruled, an ambitious vision is coming to life. Egypt is orchestrating an agricultural revolution, an oasi...
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, the global bitumen market remains enigmatic, with industry analysts unable to form a consensus on i...
Skydio, the premier U.S. drone manufacturer, recognized for its autonomous flight technology, has announced a pioneering partnership with Trimble, a global leader in mapp...
The landscape of connected technology, deeply interwoven into our daily lives, now casts a spotlight on the automotive sector, where the integration of connected devices...
Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) software solution developer for architecture and multidisciplinary design, is featured by Apple in their rece...
In a major milestone towards the standardisation of greenhouse gas emissions calculations for the UK, new guidance for local highways authorities, that includes Scope 3 e...
Two new Develon DL420CVT-7 wheel loaders purchased by ASH Group for use at the company’s state-of-the-art Aggregates Wash Plant in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire in the UK, h...
The WRC 240(i) breaks coarse rocks in-situ, as found in hand-packed pavement layers (e.g. Telford bases) or stony soils, and produces a homogeneous mix in a continuous pr...
Auction houses have a tradition spanning several centuries. In recent decades, they have undergone a digital transformation, expanding their reach globally. However, this...
Following the announcement of additional funding for roads linked to the scrapping of the second phase of HS2, Wayne Johnston, Chief Executive Officer at WJ Group, says c...
Sellafield’s deployment of robotic technology is achieving ground-breaking progress in nuclear decommissioning, with their insights benefiting the broader sector. A...
The Liebherr tunnel excavator range expands with the new R 930 Tunnel crawler excavator, now launched on the world market. Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (Fra...
Duracell, the #1 trusted battery brand, today announced the new M150 Portable Power Station, an easy solution to powering your devices from virtually anywhere. Offering 1...
In a strategic collaboration, Caterpillar and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. have unveiled plans to automate a fleet of 33 Cat® 793 haul trucks at the Bagdad mine in Arizona. The...
Aggregate Industries has been recognised for its commitment to carbon reduction after gaining a globally recognised gold standard. The leading UK building materials suppl...
Nestled in the heart of the Adriatic Sea, the Pelješac Bridge is more than just a structural masterpiece; it is a testament to human ambition, collaboration, and the intr...
Milestone for the epoch-making “Deep Tunnel Sewerage System” (DTSS) project in Singapore: the five contractors have completed tunnelling works for the second...
In a ground-breaking initiative in the UK’s northeast, three local roads have been cited as the greenest highways ever resurfaced in the country. The project is bei...
Road construction is a logistical minefield of local council permissions, workforce and machinery planning, and financial considerations. Any delays or complications can...
CIFA is back at Ecomondo after many years with the latest addition to Energya – the electric brand: the E9 electric mixer truck mounted on a Volvo chassis, a 100% e...
On Wednesday, following a two-day downturn in crude oil prices, the market experienced minimal fluctuations. This stability is attributed to the intertwining of two signi...
Today, the rail industry has multiple digital capabilities for the most precise asset monitoring and efficient railroad maintenance. The fact that the situation with acci...
To meet increasing demand for more environmentally-friendly construction projects, Mecalac has harnessed its spirit of innovation and developed a range of 100% electric m...
Dansand A/S, Denmark’s leading sand specialist, has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art ultra fines recovery system, designed and engineered by wet processing expe...
Japan stands tall as a global leader in engineering research and technology, with technological achievements that are second to none. Yet, Japan’s rise wasn’t...
As tensions in the Middle East flared last week, the global Brent crude oil index saw a significant 4.1% jump on Monday, 16 October, reaching a high of $88.15 per barrel...
Wheel loaders, powerful movers in construction sites and mines, have come a long way from their humble origins. Today, with a myriad of models tailored for various tasks,...
Amidst the swelling challenges of urban congestion faced by global cities, Santiago de Chile emerges as a beacon of innovation in the realm of toll collection. The metrop...
Réunion and Mayotte, islands shimmering in the vast Indian Ocean, recently witnessed a new horizon of construction equipment. The residents were treated to their inaugura...
Ease of transportation combined with excellent lifting capacities – this is the primary development goal that the engineers at Tadano pursued when designing the new AC 5....
In a significant development in Indonesia’s construction and mining sectors, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), the exclusive dealer for Volvo CE, has fortified its growing...
A groundworks and civil engineering specialist has hailed the outstanding performance, fuel efficiency and operator environment of its new JCB 140X tracked excavator. Lut...
Wigan-based civil engineering and groundworks company Civils & Construction Solutions Ltd has ordered four CASE CX130E crawler excavators from local dealer Dennis Bar...
In a monumental step towards transforming road safety, Sacyr, a global infrastructure heavyweight, has entered into a pioneering partnership with tech behemoth GMV. Their...
In a sudden turn of events, the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East underwent a seismic shift on Saturday, 7th October, when Hamas launched an offensive against Isr...
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