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JCB 140X Tracked Excavator exceeds expectations
JCB 140X Tracked Excavator exceeds expectations A groundworks and civil engineering specialist has hailed the outstanding performance, fuel efficiency and operator environment of its new JCB 140X trac...
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UK CASE Roadshow a success for Civils and Construction Solutions
UK CASE Roadshow a success for Civils and Construction Solutions Wigan-based civil engineering and groundworks company Civils & Construction Solutions Ltd has ordered four CASE CX130E crawler exca...
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The Ambitious Quest for a Tunnel Under the Strait of Gibraltar
The Ambitious Quest for a Tunnel Under the Strait of Gibraltar In a seismic revelation, geologists proposed that the Mediterranean Sea was once a vast, enclosed lake, with no apparent exit points in t...
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Russia Imposes Diesel Fuel Export Ban: Global Energy Markets at Stake
Russia Imposes Diesel Fuel Export Ban: Global Energy Markets at Stake In a startling move, Russia has officially instituted a ban on the export of diesel fuel, sending shockwaves through the global en...
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Liebherr L580 LogHandler XPower is a very special Wheel Loader
Liebherr L580 LogHandler XPower is a very special Wheel Loader With the L 580 LogHandler XPower®, Liebherr offers the timber industry a very special wheel loader. Liebherr has recently revamped this m...
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Scholpp bridges the gaps with a Tadano AC 4.080-1 Crane
Scholpp bridges the gaps with a Tadano AC 4.080-1 Crane The crane service provider Scholpp and the steel fabrication firm Erich Mächler GmbH are a well-coordinated team, having worked together since 1...
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Demolition with the World’s largest Duty Cycle Crane
Demolition with the World’s largest Duty Cycle Crane The site of the former thermoelectric power plant in the Venetian town of Porto Tolle is to be revived and transformed into an ecologically s...
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OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører in Denmark acquired by Sweco
OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører in Denmark acquired by Sweco Sweco announced acquisition of OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører, one of Denmark’s leading engineering firms in the buildings market. With the acquisition...
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BCP and Dorset Council awards Traffic Signal contract to Yunex Traffic
BCP and Dorset Council awards Traffic Signal contract to Yunex Traffic Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) and Dorset Councils have renewed their traffic signal maintenance contract with Yunex...
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Grand Paris Rail Project powered by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia
Grand Paris Rail Project powered by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia have partnered together to power the Grand Paris Express, one of Europe’s largest metro rail...
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EIB commits €60m for Port of Leixões upgrade in Portugal
EIB commits €60m for Port of Leixões upgrade in Portugal The European Investment Bank (EIB) has sealed a significant €60 million loan agreement with Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana...
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André Voß Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet
André Voß Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet André Voß Erdbau & Transport GmbH, based in Rostock in Germany, offers its customers a wide range of services in the areas...
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British distributor Obart in Kent now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK
British distributor Obart in Kent now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK The British distributor Obart from Maidstone in Kent is now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK. This means that the Japanese manufacturer now...
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Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business
Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business In a strategic move aimed at conserving precious natural resources and advancing the principles of the circular economy, Hanson, a renowned leader in t...
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Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology
Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology Kapsch TrafficCom, a global provider of transport solutions, has announced a significant contract with the Danish EETS toll service pr...
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AUSA HQ goes off-grid with 1,200 m² of solar panels
AUSA HQ goes off-grid with 1,200 m² of solar panels AUSA, the manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, continues to cement its commitment to sustainability and has now installed more t...
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EIB invests €30m in MERMEC’s Railway Digital Transformation in Italy
EIB invests €30m in MERMEC’s Railway Digital Transformation in Italy In a strategic move to bolster Italy’s rail infrastructure modernization, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has commit...
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Britten-Norman has begun UK production of the iconic Islander aircraft
Britten-Norman has begun UK production of the iconic Islander aircraft British aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, has begun UK production of the Islander, the world-leading sub-regional aircraft,...
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Aggregate Industries puts all-electric Liugong Loading Shovel to work in London
Aggregate Industries puts all-electric Liugong Loading Shovel to work in London Aggregate Industries has continued to show its net zero commitment by launching its first electric powered loading shove...
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Charting the course for Highway Electrification Advancement in the UK
Charting the course for Highway Electrification Advancement in the UK In recent years, the United Kingdom has witnessed remarkable growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market. As of July 2023, the nati...
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Metso meets needs of battery industry with Battery Chemicals Testing in Finland
Metso meets needs of battery industry with Battery Chemicals Testing in Finland Metso has modernized its pilot facility at Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithiu...
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QMJ Group acquires UK Concrete Show
QMJ Group acquires UK Concrete Show The QMJ Group, organizers of the internationally renowned Hillhead exhibition, are delighted to announce the acquisition of The UK Concrete Show. The move will add...
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Ancient Roman Glass buried for centuries could lead to new materials
Ancient Roman Glass buried for centuries could lead to new materials Some 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome, glass vessels carrying wine or water, or perhaps an exotic perfumes, tumble from a table in a...
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New Tadano HK 4.070-1 Truck-mounted Crane perfect for Pluimers Kraanverhuur
New Tadano HK 4.070-1 Truck-mounted Crane perfect for Pluimers Kraanverhuur Ask about the Tadano HK 4.070-1, and Willard Pluimers, the managing director behind the Rijssen, Netherlands-based crane ser...
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Foundations of the new Santa Giulia Arena in Milan completed by Trevi
Foundations of the new Santa Giulia Arena in Milan completed by Trevi Trevi, a division of the Trevi Group, a world leader in soil engineering, has successfully and on schedule completed all the found...
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Sacyr completes 45 percent sale of N6 Motorway Concession in Ireland
Sacyr completes 45 percent sale of N6 Motorway Concession in Ireland Sacyr, through its P3 unit Sacyr Concesiones, has agreed to sell its 45% stake in Irish motorway N6 to Bestinver Infra. The 56-kilo...
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Doka experience leads the way in Aurach Bridge reconstruction
Doka experience leads the way in Aurach Bridge reconstruction With a height of 50 metres, the Aurach Bridge is the highest bridge on the Austrian A1 motorway. It is frequented by around 50,000 vehicle...
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Sweco wins SEK 50 million Electric Grid modernisation contract in Sweden
Sweco wins SEK 50 million Electric Grid modernisation contract in Sweden Svenska kraftnät is a Swedish state-owned enterprise that is assigned by the government to maintain and develop Sweden’s nation...
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National Highways making new depots Greener and Friendlier Workplaces
National Highways making new depots Greener and Friendlier Workplaces Work has now been completed on the redevelopment of four National Highways depots which will bring together office and operations...
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GRIDSERVE trials Volvo Electric Excavator with SMT GB
GRIDSERVE trials Volvo Electric Excavator with SMT GB Using a Volvo ECR25 Electric excavator charged with clean solar energy could help the public EV charge point provider to minimise the environmenta...
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Manchester to benefit from sustainable CDE Waste Recycling Plant
Manchester to benefit from sustainable CDE Waste Recycling Plant CDE, a leading supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, has comm...
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Sacyr wins Misterbianco-Paterno Railway Contract in Sicily
Sacyr wins Misterbianco-Paterno Railway Contract in Sicily The Italian Ministry for Infrastructure and Transport awarded SIS consortium (51% Fininc and 49% Sacyr) a railway development contract in Cat...
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18th Century Bubwith Bridge reconstruction reaches half way point
18th Century Bubwith Bridge reconstruction reaches half way point Major repairs to a Grade II listed bridge are progressing on schedule according to North of England contractor, Esh Construction, who...
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Sanglier’s business in UK acquired by HB Fuller
Sanglier’s business in UK acquired by HB Fuller H.B. Fuller Company, the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, announced today that it has acquired the business of UK-based Sanglier L...
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Rokbak pulling their weight in France
Rokbak pulling their weight in France Two Rokbak haulers have been busy transporting earth, rubble and construction materials in France for 18 months, supporting Ferrand TP on a variety of public work...
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HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling
HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling In spring, not only snowdrops and crocuses sprout, but also construction sites on Swiss roads. Repair work, patching and renewal...
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Is Britain ready for Smart City Technologies?
Is Britain ready for Smart City Technologies? It’s no secret that smart technology and artificial intelligence are becoming more widespread. With 54% of the world’s population living in cities, a figu...
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Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool
Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has helped to deliver the successful completion of an innovative...
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Herrenknecht breaks through 1.4km Silvertown Tunnel
Herrenknecht breaks through 1.4km Silvertown Tunnel Tunnelling at the Silvertown project in London on track for success: using the largest tunnel boring machine (TBM) in the UK, miners from Riverlinx...
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Bobcat’s Pontchâteau Factory in France celebrates 60 years
Bobcat’s Pontchâteau Factory in France celebrates 60 years Bobcat’s factory in Pontchâteau in France traces its history back to the early 20th century when Joseph Sambron transformed his school...
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Construct-Equip in Birmingham acquired by City Hire
Construct-Equip in Birmingham acquired by City Hire City Hire has announced the acquisition of tool & plant hire company Construct-Equip in an all-share purchase. Construct-Equip owner Allan McCaf...
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Atlas Copco Breaker proves its versatility on tough underwater project in Malta
Atlas Copco Breaker proves its versatility on tough underwater project in Malta In Malta’s biggest harbor, a big electrification project is ongoing to energize cruise liners and cargo ships with clean...
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Cemex increases investment in UK Asphalt Business
Cemex increases investment in UK Asphalt Business Global building materials supplier Cemex is making strong progress with a significant investment programme into its UK asphalt operation. This include...
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Boğaziçi Beton commissions new CDE Wash Plant in Türkiye
Boğaziçi Beton commissions new CDE Wash Plant in Türkiye Boğaziçi Beton, the largest concrete manufacturer in Türkiye, has partnered with wet processing experts CDE to commission a new 220tph wash pla...
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Get close up to the Rokbak RA40 Hauler at Maxpo in Finland
Get close up to the Rokbak RA40 Hauler at Maxpo in Finland The Rokbak RA40 has made its debut at Finland’s largest exhibition of land construction and environmental maintenance machinery. Visitors to...
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New Flexible Working Measures set for the UK
New Flexible Working Measures set for the UK The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023 and is expected to come into force approximately one y...
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SOCOTEC completes Topsoil Classification Project in the Scottish Borders
SOCOTEC completes Topsoil Classification Project in the Scottish Borders In a recent collaboration that underscores the intersection of scientific rigor and environmental planning, SOCOTEC Consultancy...
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Balfour Beatty partners with New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering
Balfour Beatty partners with New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering Balfour Beatty today announces that it has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)...
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances new Polish Intermodal Railcars
KfW IPEX-Bank finances new Polish Intermodal Railcars KfW IPEX-Bank is financing a pool of new freight cars for the Polish freight wagon lessor Eurowagon. The financing is being used to procure up to...
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Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future
Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future As climate change, urbanisation and soaring car ownership continue to fuel a new age of sustainable road infrastructure, Neil Leake, National...
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