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RSK Group acquires Windtechs to expand renewable energy services
RSK Group acquires Windtechs to expand renewable energy services RSK Group Ltd has expanded its renewable energy offering by acquiring Welsh wind turbine maintenance and repair company Windtechs. Base...
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Base Quantum acquired by SOCOTEC Group
Base Quantum acquired by SOCOTEC Group SOCOTEC Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction, infrastructure and environment sectors, has acquired Base Quan...
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CE Dealer Team announces world-first gender equal World RX line-up
CE Dealer Team announces world-first gender equal World RX line-up For the first time in FIA World Rallycross Championship history, a gender equal full-season driver line-up will be represented on the...
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UK Government cracking down on companies that create potholes
UK Government cracking down on companies that create potholes Motorists will benefit from smoother journeys, better connected communities and reduced congestion, as the Government introduces new measu...
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National Highways on course to deliver Smart Motorway safety upgrade
National Highways on course to deliver Smart Motorway safety upgrade The installation of new safety equipment on smart motorways without a permanent hard shoulder will be completed within the next fiv...
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Rokbak RA30 and RA40 Articulated Haulers to featured at Hillhead 2022
Rokbak RA30 and RA40 Articulated Haulers to featured at Hillhead 2022 Rokbak is set to impress at this year’s Hillhead show with both its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers on display from June 21st to...
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Hyundai set to showcase Heavy Quarry Equipment at Hillhead 2022
Hyundai set to showcase Heavy Quarry Equipment at Hillhead 2022 At Hillhead 2022, Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe will showcase its comprehensive range of heavy line equipment that has been purp...
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VolvoCE invests in Limach in Netherlands to drive electrification
VolvoCE invests in Limach in Netherlands to drive electrification The majority investment in Electric Special Technics B.V – which operates under the brand name Limach – complements Volvo...
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The UK Construction Industry is still smiling
The UK Construction Industry is still smiling Cost pressures, inflation, materials and skills shortages, pipeline delays and now the threat of recession – it’s a wonder the construction industry in th...
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Yanmar gearing up for Hillhead 2022
Yanmar gearing up for Hillhead 2022 Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA is set to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition. The team will be located on stand V3 throughout t...
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Lancashire Council fined after Highways Team develop Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome
Lancashire Council fined after Highways Team develop Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome Lancashire County Council has been fined £50,000 after several employees carrying out work in the highways department d...
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Safe Digging in Roadbuilding
Safe Digging in Roadbuilding The roadbuilding industry is more committed to safe digging than it has ever been, according to Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource....
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First Tadano AC 4.080-1 all terrain crane sets to work for Härzschel in Germany
First Tadano AC 4.080-1 all terrain crane sets to work for Härzschel in Germany “It almost seems as though the Tadano AC 4.080-1 was made for us specifically – the cutting-edge crane is simply perfect...
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JCB pothole technology wins two prestigious industry awards
JCB pothole technology wins two prestigious industry awards Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s use of pioneering JCB technology to fix potholes quickly and permanently has won two prestigious industry awar...
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Tackling loneliness at work
Tackling loneliness at work Loneliness is the focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place from the 9th-15th May 2022. Alex Minett, Head of Products and Markets at CHAS looks a...
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HAUC(UK) to promote Climate Change with Welsh Deputy Minister’s presentation
HAUC(UK) to promote Climate Change with Welsh Deputy Minister’s presentation Lee Waters MS, the Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for Climate Change, will give a keynote presentation at this ye...
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SNC-Lavalin and Kier Highways prequalify for £2.7bn Birmingham Highways PFI tender
SNC-Lavalin and Kier Highways prequalify for £2.7bn Birmingham Highways PFI tender Following the commencement of the procurement process in February this year, Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) has formal...
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Skanska connecting communities with new footbridge installed over A45
Skanska connecting communities with new footbridge installed over A45 The successful installation of the new 92-tonne bridge is a key milestone in Skanska’s delivery of the £282m upgrade to M42 juncti...
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Xwatch Pitch, Roll and Trackunit Telematics the top choice for Cabbed Dumpers
Xwatch Pitch, Roll and Trackunit Telematics the top choice for Cabbed Dumpers Explore Plant and Transport Solutions, headquartered in Worksop, is committed to leading the way in site safety through th...
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URANO project aims to include drones in Air Traffic Management System for Italy
URANO project aims to include drones in Air Traffic Management System for Italy Guaranteeing adequate safety standards and the utmost precision at every stage in flight with satellite navigation syste...
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Doosan’s Transparent Bucket Technology wins Coup de Coeur Award
Doosan’s Transparent Bucket Technology wins Coup de Coeur Award The industry’s first ‘Transparent Bucket’ system launched by Doosan Infracore Europe, has won another major award in Europe. The l...
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MyMecalac brings Connected Services Telematics to their Site Dumpers
MyMecalac brings Connected Services Telematics to their Site Dumpers Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has announced the international roll-out of state-of-the-art telematics connectivity across its s...
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Jacobs and Atkins trial noise cameras for DfT
Jacobs and Atkins trial noise cameras for DfT Innovative noise cameras will provide evidence for police to take action against rowdy motorists, helping communities to enjoy peaceful public and residen...
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British trial will banish loud engines and exhausts on noisiest streets
British trial will banish loud engines and exhausts on noisiest streets A search for Britain’s noisiest streets has been launched by the Department for Transport, with four areas across England and Wa...
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bauma set to explore Autonomous Construction
bauma set to explore Autonomous Construction There may be many hurdles to overcome—The development of autonomous construction machines is currently among the main goals of manufacturers and research i...
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Mammoet completes world’s first Electric Powered Heavy Transport
Mammoet completes world’s first Electric Powered Heavy Transport Mammoet has achieved a major milestone in the development of sustainable heavy lifting and transport – undertaking the replacemen...
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DDC Engineering upgrades new highway drainage fleet with Truckman Kit
DDC Engineering upgrades new highway drainage fleet with Truckman Kit Truckman, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of pick-up truck and 4×4 accessories, has helped kit out a new fleet...
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National Highways renews Pavement Decision Support Tool contract with Yotta
National Highways renews Pavement Decision Support Tool contract with Yotta Yotta, the leading global connected asset management and services provider, today announced that National Highways has renew...
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Ringway taking over roadworks for Surrey County Council
Ringway taking over roadworks for Surrey County Council Surrey County Council officially hands over its highways maintenance contract to a new contractor from today, as part of plans to further improv...
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Bobcat goes Archaeological at the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome
Bobcat goes Archaeological at the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome Thanks to their compactness, stability and precise manoeuvrability, Bobcat machines have proved to be the ideal choice for use on an imp...
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MB Crusher exhibiting at the Hillhead Show for the first time
MB Crusher exhibiting at the Hillhead Show for the first time MB Crusher are looking forward to welcoming visitors to their stand Y1, at the Hillhead Show, where you can find the full MB range of atta...
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Invitation to Participate in Dialogue issued for Britain’s longest Road Tunnel project
Invitation to Participate in Dialogue issued for Britain’s longest Road Tunnel project National Highways has today invited shortlisted bidders to participate in dialogue for the £2.3 billion con...
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London EV Show 2022 returning to ExCeL London
London EV Show 2022 returning to ExCeL London The 2nd Annual London EV Show is all set to exceed previous expectations by once again hosting the most-comprehensive EV conference and exhibition for the...
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Digital Services key to overcoming hurdles in the European Rental market
Digital Services key to overcoming hurdles in the European Rental market Many rental companies are struggling to maximize their uptime, meet increased demand and surmount supply chain problems. They c...
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Aggregate Industries announces Aggneo 100 percent natural secondary aggregate
Aggregate Industries announces Aggneo 100 percent natural secondary aggregate Aggregate Industries has launched Aggneo, a 100% natural secondary aggregate that offers a sustainable solution and the sa...
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SMT GB and VolvoCE gearing up for return to Hillhead 2022
SMT GB and VolvoCE gearing up for return to Hillhead 2022 After a two-year break from exhibitions due to COVID-19, SMT GB is excited to showcase a wide range of the latest Volvo machines and service s...
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Esri UK annual GIS conference returns to QEII Centre in London
Esri UK annual GIS conference returns to QEII Centre in London Esri UK has announced the full programme for its upcoming annual conference and exhibition on 17 May 2022, including speakers from Arcadi...
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TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System
TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System National Highways has commissioned TRL Software to provide it with a new pavement asset management system, known as P-AMS. This wil...
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Government invests £30m for innovative highway decarbonisation projects
Government invests £30m for innovative highway decarbonisation projects Cutting-edge, innovative ideas to decarbonise the country’s highways will be brought to life thanks to tens of millions of pound...
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Sisk invests in JCB Electric Telehandler in Ireland
Sisk invests in JCB Electric Telehandler in Ireland John Sisk & Son has become the first construction and engineering firm in Ireland to invest in an electric telehandler. The JCB 525-60E electric...
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Hydrogen Fuel-cell Refuse Vehicles in the UK feature Allison 3000 Series transmissions
Hydrogen Fuel-cell Refuse Vehicles in the UK feature Allison 3000 Series transmissions Allison Transmission has announced that it has been selected to provide the propulsion system for the UK’s first...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates five decades in the UK
Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates five decades in the UK Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), a leading name in the construction, quarrying and demolition equipment market, is celebratin...
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Aggregate Industries building an ambitious sustainable future
Aggregate Industries building an ambitious sustainable future Aggregate Industries has today launched its sustainability strategy – Building Progress for a Sustainable Future. The new strategy sets ou...
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MB Crusher helps islands withstand material shortages
MB Crusher helps islands withstand material shortages Type in ‘’island’’ on a search engine and a dreamy image of a piece of land surrounded by clear blue water will appear. Those pictures immediately...
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Ramirent tests Digital Rental Center solution at the Construction Site
Ramirent tests Digital Rental Center solution at the Construction Site Ramirent is now testing RamiShare, a new app and rental system that will ensure more environmentally friendly and more productive...
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Intertraffic Amsterdam celebrates triumphant return after four-year absence
Intertraffic Amsterdam celebrates triumphant return after four-year absence Intertraffic Amsterdam, the world’s leading trade event for infrastructure, traffic management, smart mobility, safety and p...
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Electreon announces first Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses
Electreon announces first Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses Electreon, the leading provider of wireless and in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, today announced the on...
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Landsvirkjun and PCC SE to turn Emissions into Green Methanol for ships
Landsvirkjun and PCC SE to turn Emissions into Green Methanol for ships Landsvirkjun, The National Power Company of Iceland, and German investment company PCC SE have agreed to jointly explore the pos...
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Ferrovial wins €438m section of Grand Paris Express Metro
Ferrovial wins €438m section of Grand Paris Express Metro Ferrovial, through its Construction division, in consortium with French company Spie batignolles Valérian, has been awarded a contract to buil...
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Bobcat to introduce new products at Hillhead 2022
Bobcat to introduce new products at Hillhead 2022 On Stand CE16 at the Hillhead 2022 Exhibition in Hillhead Quarry in Buxton in the UK from 21-23 June 2022, Bobcat will present several new products fo...
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