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JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest
JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest At the Executive Hire Show, JCB launched a new 1-tonne site dumper which is set to become the safest machine in its class. Powered by...
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SENNEBOGEN builds the world’s largest material handler
SENNEBOGEN builds the world’s largest material handler SENNEBOGEN will present the new 895 E, the largest material handler ever built, to the public at bauma 2019. The gigantic machine is impres...
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CEA exhibiting at the National Fluid Power (NFPC) Industry Open Day
CEA exhibiting at the National Fluid Power (NFPC) Industry Open Day The CEA will be exhibiting at the National Fluid power Centre (NFPC) Industry Open Day event for the first time on Wednesday 20th Fe...
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Heathrow unveils new locations for popular Business Summit series
Heathrow unveils new locations for popular Business Summit series More businesses than ever before will work with Heathrow to explore new global markets and supply chain opportunities, as 11 locations...
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NIC warns about the cost of congestion which INRIX estimates at £8 billion for 2018
NIC warns about the cost of congestion which INRIX estimates at £8 billion for 2018 New figures show that road congestion cost the UK economy £8billion last year – highlighting the need for local solu...
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Morris Site Machinery debuted their shining stars at the Executive Hire Show
Morris Site Machinery debuted their shining stars at the Executive Hire Show Innovative new products and a new Managing Director took the spotlight at the Morris Site Machinery stand at this year’s Ex...
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Cutting edge PLPR tech helping Network Rail to almost double track maintenance capacity
Cutting edge PLPR tech helping Network Rail to almost double track maintenance capacity Network Rail is boosting its capacity to identify and fix track defects using cutting edge technology, reducing...
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Eurovia Contracting South wins £1.6m CCTV Control Room relocation contract
Eurovia Contracting South wins £1.6m CCTV Control Room relocation contract Eurovia Contracting South’s CCTV division has been awarded the contract for the relocation of a CCTV Control Room for Stevena...
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Highways England to host webinar ahead of £20m revolutionise roads competitions
Highways England to host webinar ahead of £20m revolutionise roads competitions Highways England is calling on the country’s most creative minds to join a webinar next Thursday (14 February 2019) to e...
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Military into Logistics
Military into Logistics Logistics is an essential part of the military, with members being trained to a high standard of driving and maintenance, equipping soldiers with a trade for life. This is why...
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Today’s Horizon – CEA Annual Conference programme announced
Today’s Horizon – CEA Annual Conference programme announced The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) Annual Conference, sponsored by machinery manufacturer SMT, is taking place on 21st...
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Transport Systems Catapult seeks innovators for major Highways England contract
Transport Systems Catapult seeks innovators for major Highways England contract The Transport Systems Catapult is looking for innovative developers and organisations to support Highways England’s inci...
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Meet the husband and wife team keeping Britain’s motorways moving this winter
Meet the husband and wife team keeping Britain’s motorways moving this winter When it comes to keeping motorways moving this winter, look no further than the Smith-Storer family. Karen Smith-Sto...
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Is Brexit making construction workers leave or are they leaving their options open?
Is Brexit making construction workers leave or are they leaving their options open? Results from a survey of over 10,500 construction workers carried out by world leading recruiter Randstad, has revea...
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MB Crusher plans big reveal for Bauma 2019
MB Crusher plans big reveal for Bauma 2019 According to MB Crushers, if you want to know how to figure out the Italians, just speak about food – it works every time, even at MB Crusher attachmen...
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New research shows Construction Industry failing to attract young people
New research shows Construction Industry failing to attract young people Less than one in ten young people would consider a career in construction, even though more than half are interested in subject...
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SENNEBOGEN celebrates 60th year at bauma
SENNEBOGEN celebrates 60th year at bauma The World-trade fair bauma’s success story started in 1954 with just 58 exhibitors at Theresienwiese in Munich. Fast forward to today and the exhibition...
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E and JW Glendinning take delivery of the first Volvo rigid hauler sold in Britain
E & JW Glendinning take delivery of the first Volvo rigid hauler sold in Britain E & JW Glendinning Ltd has taken delivery of the first Volvo rigid hauler to be sold in Great Britain which has...
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Cross department planning and collaboration is the way forward for UK local authorities
Cross department planning and collaboration is the way forward for UK local authorities Historically, individual departments within local authorities have tended to work in isolation. They have develo...
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STRABAG awarded share of €132m contract for D35 motorway in the Czech Republic
STRABAG awarded share of €132m contract for D35 motorway in the Czech Republic A consortium including STRABAG a.s., a subsidiary of European construction group STRABAG, has been awarded the contract t...
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Liebherr – Together. Now and Tomorrow at Bauma 2019
Liebherr – Together. Now and Tomorrow at Bauma 2019 From 8-14 April, Liebherr will give attendees of Bauma 2019 a unique chance to experience its latest innovations first-hand, which range from...
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The new BENNINGHOVEN product philosophy
The new BENNINGHOVEN product philosophy New BENNINGHOVEN asphalt mixing plants incorporate a great deal of what BENNINGHOVEN has learnt about asphalt production and mixing plants since the 1960s. Duri...
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Operam launch Online Learning to support adoption of new ISO 19650 Standards
Operam launch Online Learning to support adoption of new ISO 19650 Standards In December 2018, ISO published two international standards, the first to be published within the new ISO 19650 series, whi...
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Telensa announces the Urban Data Project with Cambridge as Launch Partner City
Telensa announces the Urban Data Project with Cambridge as Launch Partner City Telensa, a leader in smart street lighting and smart city applications has announced the Urban Data Project. Telensa has...
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VINCI UK Foundation calls for applications from charities to fight social exclusion
VINCI UK Foundation calls for applications from charities to fight social exclusion VINCI businesses across the UK and the Republic of Ireland are once again calling for funding applications from proj...
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The Christmas Tree approach inspires Land Services to opt for a Volvo ECR145E Excavator
The Christmas Tree approach inspires Land Services to opt for a Volvo ECR145E Excavator “It was the build quality that impressed me….” says Malcolm Davidson, proprietor of Selkirk-based Davidson Land...
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LandQ to scale up off-site ambitions with new construction strategy
L&Q to scale up off-site ambitions with new construction strategy One of the UK’s largest housing associations and developers is scaling up its off-site ambitions and has developed its own Modern...
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VÖGELE pioneering machine technology and digital process solutions at bauma 2019
VÖGELE pioneering machine technology and digital process solutions at bauma 2019 The world market leader for road pavers has restructured its product range and is also poised to stage several premiere...
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Fast growing Bristol business on the lookout for more apprentices
Fast growing Bristol business on the lookout for more apprentices The ETM Group / ETM Recycling, a Bristol highways maintenance and recycling company, is on the lookout for more apprentices as it look...
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Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe will focus on the Hyundai Effect at Bauma
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe will focus on the Hyundai Effect at Bauma Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) will present at bauma 2019 15 construction equipment products on the compan...
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Liebherr to reveal revamped 42m Powerbloc concrete pump at bauma
Liebherr to reveal revamped 42m Powerbloc concrete pump at bauma Liebherr will introduce a completely redeveloped 42 M5 XXT truck mounted concrete pump for the medium range class at Bauma 2019. One hi...
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CASE celebrates innovation at Bauma with world-first steering system for graders
CASE celebrates innovation at Bauma with world-first steering system for graders This year, CASE will debut several world-first launches at Bauma as part of its innovation theme with an industry first...
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Bartco UK to introduce friendly and energy efficient ITS billboard at Traffex
Bartco UK to introduce friendly and energy efficient ITS billboard at Traffex Traffic managers of major long-term schemes are now able to sustainably offer road users an improved customer experience,...
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Wirtgen W 380 CRi high performance and high-tech Cold Recycler set for Bauma launch
Wirtgen W 380 CRi high performance and high-tech Cold Recycler set for Bauma launch Due to the rapid increase in heavy-duty transport, the global road network is showing visible signs of aging in many...
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Scope sees slower growth, rising costs and challenges for construction in Europe
Scope sees slower growth, rising costs and challenges for construction in Europe Europe’s construction sector faces modest revenue growth and mostly stable profit margins in 2019, but the credit outlo...
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Gothenburg drive to electrify takes to the water with Volvo Penta
Gothenburg drive to electrify takes to the water with Volvo Penta In the next phase of Gothenburg’s drive to connect its residents with a seamless citywide low emission commuting network, a Volvo Pent...
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Caterpillar to “Rewrite the Rules” of the jobsite at Bauma 2019
Caterpillar to “Rewrite the Rules” of the jobsite at Bauma 2019 Caterpillar and its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit a wide range of equipment, technology, and servi...
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Evidence of 2,000 year old beer making found on mammoth A14 road scheme in England
Evidence of 2,000 year old beer making found on mammoth A14 road scheme in England Deep below the surface of Britain’s biggest road scheme something has been brewing for a very long time – more than 2...
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Liebherr to feature prototype Compact Litronic Wheeled Excavator at bauma
Liebherr to feature prototype Compact Litronic Wheeled Excavator at bauma Liebherr will showcase the prototype of the new A 913 Compact Litronic wheeled excavator for the first time at bauma 2019. Thi...
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CASE Rodeo and 360 degree solutions to be featured at Bauma 2019
CASE Rodeo and 360 degree solutions to be featured at Bauma 2019 CASE will showcase a special CASE Rodeo event at bauma 2019 in Munich, and will display their full offering of 360-degree solutions as...
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ADEPT SMART Places winners announced with 7 projects going forward to Live Labs
ADEPT SMART Places winners announced with 7 projects going forward to Live Labs The winners of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport’s ( ADEPT ) SMART Places Liv...
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UK Housebuilding boosts construction as infrastructure projects fail to materialise
UK Housebuilding boosts construction as infrastructure projects fail to materialise Surging mortar sales suggest that housebuilding in Great Britain remained buoyant in 2018, with the latest data from...
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When does new technology become part of the mainstream?
When does new technology become part of the mainstream? Early adopters take the risks of new ideas but see that as a necessary way of keeping ahead of competitors or the marketplace, and they know tha...
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Heathrow launches shared Apprenticeship Scheme to create a strong skills base
Heathrow launches shared Apprenticeship Scheme to create a strong skills base Commitments welcomed by the Chair of the Heathrow Skills Taskforce Lord Blunkett, Baroness Sugg, trade union representativ...
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Buckinghamshire’s online workshop provides winter driving refresher
Buckinghamshire’s online workshop provides winter driving refresher A new online workshop has been launched in Buckinghamshire to help all drivers prepare for driving in winter conditions. The f...
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Liebherr to unveil four new Mobile Cranes at Bauma
Liebherr to unveil four new Mobile Cranes at Bauma Liebherr will unveil four new products from its Mobile Cranes Product Division at the Bauma event. These new cranes feature high performance, economy...
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New phase of major Sunderland housing development at Potters Hill begins
New phase of major Sunderland housing development at Potters Hill begins Work around a major new housing development in Sunderland has taken a step forward. A North East contractor, Esh Construction,...
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New technology and service enhancements are key for Hyundai at Bauma 2019
New technology and service enhancements are key for Hyundai at Bauma 2019 Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) is committed to staying on top of the latest technology trends and will be bringi...
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Network Rail announces preferred bidders for next generation of rail system contracts
Network Rail announces preferred bidders for next generation of rail system contracts Network Rail have announced preferred bidders to deliver the next decade of rail system – anything needed to make...
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CASE features new compact wheel loaders with electrohydraulic controls at bauma
CASE features new compact wheel loaders with electrohydraulic controls at bauma As part of its theme of innovation at Bauma 2019, CASE launches electrohydraulic controls on its compact wheel loader F-...
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