VolvoCE commits to approved Carbon reduction using science based targets In a pledge to reduce its carbon impact and help meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is announcing the scope of its Science Based Targets (SBTi) commitment – to achieve net-zero value chai...
Intel identifies key industries to harness tech and slash emissions to reach Net-zero Resilience First in partnership with Intel have today published a new white paper on ‘Decarbonisation and the role of technology’. This paper outlines how technology and innovation can be harnessed to cut greenhouse-ga...
Genesee County uses Substrata’s Perma-Zyme to construct limestone unpaved road Today Michigan’s Genesee County and biochemical enzyme manufacturer Substrata announced the successful construction of an unpaved road treated with Perma-Zyme in Flushing, MI. The construction of the 1 mile long residen...
Albania launches first tender for utility-scale onshore wind power plants Albania has launched its first tender for utility-scale onshore wind power plants today. Individual projects with a capacity of between 10 MW and 75 MW can apply. Several projects will be chosen; total tendered capacity equals 100...
Doosan Excavators in the US now feature Trimble factory-installed Machine Controls Trimble and Doosan Infracore North America announced today that Doosan will offer the Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Excavators as an optional factory-installed machine control solution for the North Ameri...
CHAS and British Lung Foundation initiative looks at dealing with deadly dust June 21 – 27 marks Love your Lungs Week, a British Lung Foundation initiative to promote better lung health. Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS, looks at how employers can look after workers’ lungs by pre...
Mio launches the MioWORK A500s Android series for professionals MiTAC Digital Technology Corporation (MDT), a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (MHC, TWSE: 3706), announces the global release of its new MioWORK™ A500s series 5″ handheld Android™ 10.0 devices for enterprises. The rug...
Airspeeder makes first full-scale electric flying racing car test flights In the summer of 2019 entrepreneur Matthew Pearson stated his ambition to create the world’s first racing series for electric flying cars. His mission was informed by the role racing historically played in accelerating the develop...
Cat Connect phones home to you running smoothly and profitably Catching the early warning signs of failure is critical in maintaining safety when working with construction machines. It also avoids unplanned downtime and costly breakdowns. Here, Nick Kakoudakis, Technology and Remote Services Manager at...
Doka invests in the future with new powder coating plant The new Doka powder coating plant is one of the most modern plants of its kind in Europe and one of the largest production investments Doka has made in decades. The plant also confirms Doka’s clear commitment to environmentally friendly industrial...
Cortec MCI-309 protects reinforcing metal in concrete from corrosion Cortec’s Patented MCI® Technology designed to protect reinforcing metal in concrete from corrosion is widely used around the globe. Application of MCI® products experienced rapid growth in recent years due to a number of factors such a...
MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand The problem with excavated earth and rocks is, from an economic, regulatory, and an environmental perspective. However, there is a solution and is within reach. Although NASA’s Ingenuity drone helicopter landed on Mars, the...
Green issues facing the building, construction and infrastructure industries The construction industry is known for its heavy use of natural resources, which is often an unavoidable part of the process. However, as the UK Government becomes more conscious of climate change and its impact on the world th...
Residential construction development propel fibre cement market outlook Rapidly increasing urbanization across the world has led to increased construction and infrastructure development activities. This has subsequently instigated the demand for efficient and durable construction materials such as fibre...
Post-pandemic construction surge driving demand for worker-friendly on-site storage New research highlights that the construction industry has grown nearly 6% in early spring 2021, meaning that new work and repair and maintenance are £334m above pre-pandemic levels. The research, conducted by specialist...
EIB invests €10.3m for safer air traffic corridors over the Western Balkans The European Investment Bank (EIB) will lend €10.3 million to Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services SMATSA Llc (SMATSA), which manages air traffic over the two countries. The corridors controlled by SMATSA are key regional,...
Siemens Mobility welcomes launch of Birmingham Clean Air Zone The start of this month saw Birmingham City Council launch its new Clean Air Zone (CAZ), with the scheme being enforced from this week. Siemens Mobility Limited designed and installed the scheme, which has the company’s Sicore II automatic nu...
World-first Recyclable Waste Stock Market launches for reusable waste materials A world-first recyclable waste stock market has launched to connect eco-conscious buyers and sellers while challenging the belief that all waste is worthless. The Green Alchemist provides an innovative sales platform where b...
Communication in a High-Noise Construction Environment Noise can have a negative effect on the everyday worker’s health. It can lead to all sorts of complications, including permanent hearing loss. Furthermore, the workflow of a company is hindered if there’s no proper communication between the employee...
JCT launches 2021 dispute adjudication board documentation JCT has announced the launch of the Dispute Adjudication Board Documentation 2021 (DAB 2021). The new product was first made available for pre-order via the JCT online store in May 2021. The video features Paul Cowan, barrister, 4 New Square and...
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