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New Electric Excavator and Portable Compressor set for Executive Hire Show
New Electric Excavator and Portable Compressor set for Executive Hire Show Doosan Bobcat will be showing the company’s new E19e two-tonne electric mini-excavator for the first time in the UK on Stand...
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VolvoCE to feature “Change Starts Here” theme at Conexpo 2023
VolvoCE to feature “Change Starts Here” theme at Conexpo 2023 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is building a one-of-a-kind booth experience at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 tradeshow to...
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Skyjack opens new manufacturing plant in Mexico
Skyjack opens new manufacturing plant in Mexico Skyjack has celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Mexico on 12 January 2023 in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The ceremony was attended by...
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Circular use of Aggregates could reduce emissions and save Europe €6B per year
Circular use of Aggregates could reduce emissions and save Europe €6B per year A new report by Sweco found it possible to reduce costs for raw material by approximately EUR 6 billion per year in Europ...
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Unicontrol 3D Machine Control now available from SMT GB
Unicontrol 3D Machine Control now available from SMT GB The Unicontrol 3D machine control system can now be retrofitted to the majority of construction equipment products in Great Britain. Created by...
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EIB supports Sustainable Development of Public Transport in Krakow
EIB supports Sustainable Development of Public Transport in Krakow The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the City of Krakow are expanding their long-term cooperation, this time with a public-private...
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Kilmac expands with small and mighty Hyundai HX85A Excavators
Kilmac expands with small and mighty Hyundai HX85A Excavators “These will be the first three Hyundais of many” says Bert Hope of Tayside-based Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor, Kilmac Ltd,...
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OKP in Singapore chooses Volvo Vibro Hammer for Sheet Piling applications
OKP in Singapore chooses Volvo Vibro Hammer for Sheet Piling applications The EC350DL vibro hammer solution was developed by Volvo’s Special Application Solution (SAS) team to operate in perfect harmo...
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Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology
Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Ness Czech, a leading Czech system integrator and supplier of IT...
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Tell Bau puts Doosan DX255NLC Excavator to work on Norderney Island
Tell Bau puts Doosan DX255NLC Excavator to work on Norderney Island Norderney is one of the most popular islands on the German North Sea coast with tourists. To keep it that way, it is necessary to ca...
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CHAS acquired by Veriforce
CHAS acquired by Veriforce CHAS 2013 Limited based in London has announced receipt of all customary regulatory approvals that confirms that its acquisition by Thoma Bravo-backed Veriforce, LLC, the su...
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RSK Group acquires WysePower Construction Site Solutions Company
RSK Group acquires WysePower Construction Site Solutions Company The market-leading temporary site service company WysePower, which emphasises the use of carbon-neutral building solutions, has been ac...
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Major changes in UK Building Safety for 2023
Major changes in UK Building Safety for 2023 The construction industry will see major changes this year as the new building safety regime comes into play. The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has laid t...
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Iteris wins $2.8m I-10 Express Lane Initiative in California
Iteris wins $2.8m I-10 Express Lane Initiative in California Iteris, Inc. today announced that it has been awarded a $2.8 million contract from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCT...
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Technisches Hilfswerk supports emergencies with ATLAS Excavator
Technisches Hilfswerk supports emergencies with ATLAS Excavator Quick support in emergencies – flexible and extremely agile ATLAS 140W blue mobile excavator – 15 t power and effectiveness in operation...
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Cleary Stone receives the first Electric Volvo Wheel Loader in the US
Cleary Stone receives the first Electric Volvo Wheel Loader in the US Cleary Stone has had their eye on sustainability for a long time. The Richmond, Vermont-based business provides rock products from...
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HS2 Box Bridge Slide installed over the M42 by Balfour Beatty VINCI
HS2 Box Bridge Slide installed over the M42 by Balfour Beatty VINCI Balfour Beatty VINCI has celebrated a world-first as around 450 of its people slid a 12,600 tonne bridge required for HS2, a record...
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Superior Construction celebrates Safety Award from Indiana Constructors
Superior Construction celebrates Safety Award from Indiana Constructors Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, is proud to receive a 2022 Silver Safety Program Awar...
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The seven issues affecting Supply Chains in the UK in 2023
The seven issues affecting Supply Chains in the UK in 2023 The last year has been challenging for supply chains, with 2023 set for similar pressures and a raft of new legislation to boot. But forewarn...
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Newcastle and Gateshead support businesses to achieve Clean Air Compliance
Newcastle and Gateshead support businesses to achieve Clean Air Compliance Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Newcastle City, and Gateshead Council to deliver the financial assista...
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Spanish Ceramic Floor Tile expands with new Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader
Spanish Ceramic Floor Tile expands with new Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader Trans-Tomaco is a family company based in Castellón in Spain, founded in 1950 by professionals from the world of transport, logi...
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Lintec & Linnhoff manufacturing new Asphalt Plants in Malaysia
Lintec & Linnhoff manufacturing new Asphalt Plants in Malaysia Lintec & Linnhoff has kicked off production of its asphalt and concrete batching plants at its newest facility, a manufacturing s...
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Ritchie Bros. largest auction in the Pacific Northwest net over $50m
Ritchie Bros. largest auction in the Pacific Northwest net over $50m Last week, Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest auction ever in the Pacific Northwest, selling 3,700+ items from five locations in o...
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Former CEA Construction Equipment Association CEO awarded MBE
Former CEA Construction Equipment Association CEO awarded MBE Rob Oliver, who retired as the Chief Executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) in 2021, has been awarded an MBE in the Kin...
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Ferrovial completes sale of Amey for £400 million
Ferrovial completes sale of Amey for £400 million Ferrovial has completed the sale of 100% of Amey Group to a UK company controlled by funds managed by One Equity Partners, in partnership with Bucktho...
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Digital Construction Sites and Sustainability on show at SaMoTer 2023
Digital Construction Sites and Sustainability on show at SaMoTer 2023 With just under five months to go, the 31st edition of SaMoTer is to be held in Verona, 3-7 May 2023, with a focus on innovation....
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Cashless Tolling System speeds up New York Traffic
Cashless Tolling System speeds up New York Traffic Kapsch TrafficCom USA announces the delivery completion for a new tolling system covering four bridges and two tunnels between New York and New Jerse...
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Granite wins $174m construction contracts at Los Angeles World Airports
Granite wins $174m construction contracts at Los Angeles World Airports Granite has been awarded an approximately $174 million contract by the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)...
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Lafarge Canada turns Nova Scotia Cement Plant green
Lafarge Canada turns Nova Scotia Cement Plant green Lafarge Canada has been consistently advancing in their journey to Net-Zero. The largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions i...
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Kastle Crushers future-proofs quarry operations with Hyundai HX220AL Excavator
Kastle Crushers future-proofs quarry operations with Hyundai HX220AL Excavator Crushing. Digging. Munching. Pecking. Feeding. Screening – Independent crushing and screening contractors, Kastle C...
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Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany
Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany Komatsu today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH, a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineerin...
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Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways
Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Jacobs, and PwC have been appointed by National Highways to help develop t...
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Doosan to introduce new Global Brand and products at CONEXPO CONAGG
Doosan to introduce new Global Brand and products at CONEXPO CONAGG Doosan will introduce the company’s new global brand and logo, as well as several new products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 from 14-18 Ma...
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IoT adoption in Asia Pacific set to surge
IoT adoption in Asia Pacific set to surge APAC is set to overtake the rest of the world in IoT adoption according to an Asian IoT Megatrends report from the global research firm OMDIA and global conne...
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Rokbak expands into France and Germany
Rokbak expands into France and Germany Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has its eyes set on growth in key territories – two of which are France and Germany. Following the company’s succ...
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VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK
VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by National Highways to deliver improvement works to junction 9 of the M3, a key motorway junction, which co...
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Astec joins the Better Plants Program run by the US Department of Energy
Astec joins the Better Plants Program run by the US Department of Energy Astec has joined the Department of Energy (DOE) Better Plants program that works with leading U.S. manufacturers to achieve vol...
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Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support
Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support Liebherr Distribution et Services France SAS has combines theirs existing sales and service activities in France into a new c...
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Eagle Crusher to showcase new products at CONEXPO CON-AGG
Eagle Crusher to showcase new products at CONEXPO CON-AGG Eagle Crusher Co., a leading manufacturer in the crushing and screening industry, continues its rich tradition of new product innovation leadi...
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National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK
National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK More than £1 billion-worth of contracts to maintain road surfaces on motorways and major A-roads in England have been confirmed today....
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Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products
Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products Bespoke powder blending solution provider, Cemblend, today announced it has struck a collaboration agreement with OCL Regenera...
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A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition
A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition With van prices at an all-time high this year, A-Plan is inviting tradespeople and van drivers to enter their van competition – the lucky winne...
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Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators
Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators Carlisle-based Lloyd Ltd, the Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Northern England and Southern Scotland, has won an order for 50 Bobcat E17 mini-excavators...
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Alstom Electric Train Solutions to include Actasys Thermal Management Devices
Alstom Electric Train Solutions to include Actasys Thermal Management Devices Actasys Inc., a leader in safeguarding sensor functionality in real-world applications, announced today they have entered...
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Humanitarian Innovative Technologies bringing 3D Printed Schools to Ukraine
Humanitarian Innovative Technologies bringing 3D Printed Schools to Ukraine Envision a world where we could build refugee homes in 48 hours. Imagine a world where we could 3D print a children’s...
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Changi Airport demonstrate Sarcos Robotics Outdoor Baggage Handling System
Changi Airport demonstrate Sarcos Robotics Outdoor Baggage Handling System Sarcos Technology and Robotics, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems that redefin...
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5 reasons to Invest in the Cardiff Commercial Property Market
5 reasons to Invest in the Cardiff Commercial Property Market If you are looking for a sound investment, you may have considered buying a property and renting it out. After all, there is a vibrant stu...
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Factors increasing the value of Real Estate in Australia’s Gold Coast
Factors increasing the value of Real Estate in Australia’s Gold Coast The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most popular areas to live in, with good reason! The weather is amazing, the beac...
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Iteris providing Network Infrastructure Support at Fort Bend Emergency Op’s Center
Iteris providing Network Infrastructure Support at Fort Bend Emergency Op’s Center Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, announced that i...
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Shell and Connect Plus accelerate Decarbonisation of Road Construction
Shell and Connect Plus accelerate Decarbonisation of Road Construction Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Connect Plus – a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings L...
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