Construction, COVID19 and managing workplace safety The construction industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, with large numbers of sites shutting and many workers being furloughed – but over recent weeks we have seen those sites reopening and workers returning. At the start of lockdown, the Health and S...
Highways England announce Dipesh J Shah OBE as new chair responsible for RIS2 Dipesh J Shah OBE has been announced as Highways England’s new chair to lead the government’s ambitious plans to level up road infrastructure across the country. Following a competitive selection process he will take up the ro...
Construction Equipment market set to reach $160 billion by 2026 According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the construction equipment market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $135 billion to over $160 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable traction...
World Bank invests $100m for climate-resilient roads in Colombia The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project. The project will enhance rural communities’ acc...
North American Development Bank finances Mexican border-wide transportation project The North American Development Bank (NADB) signed an initial loan agreement for up to $155.4 million pesos with Value Arrendadora for its Border-wide Vehicle Program for Public Transportation in Mexico, which is expected...
EU invests over €2 billion in 140 key transport projects to jump-start the economy The EU is supporting the economic recovery in all Member States by injecting almost €2.2 billion into 140 key transport projects. These projects will help build missing transport links across the continent, support sustai...
Peugeot electric vehicles from 1941 to the e-2008 SUV PEUGEOT has been pioneering electric vehicles since 1941, with the all-new e-2008 SUV the culmination of nearly 80 years of expertise. From creating an electric vehicle to combat the fuel shortages during the German occupation of France in the Second...
Talbert Manufacturing 55-ton trailer delivers optimum towing and recovery capabilities Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, offers the 5553TA traveling axle trailer for optimum versatility and productivity. With a planetary winch and Talbert’s redesigned pi...
Herrenknecht celebrates breakthrough of 7.5km tunnel in Italy In Italy, the largest tunnel boring machine ever used in Europe successfully completed its drive in June. The supersize borer (Earth Pressure Balance Shield, diameter 15.87 metres) made by Herrenknecht in Schwanau, Baden/Southern Germany, dug...
Mason Bros appointed Mecalac Construction Equipment dealer in South and central Wales Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has appointed Mason Bros to its national dealer network. From two sites in Lampeter Velfrey and Bridgend, the family-owned firm will be responsible for distributing Mecalac’s acclaimed...
Tsurumi kicks off the new compact HS pump for dewatering tasks Tsurumi has expanded its HS series pumps with a model offering a remarkable performance mix for all types of dewatering tasks. The new HS3.75SL aims to expand in a segment where users already have a wide choice. Even on paper, the new pump i...
Velodyne Lidar adds the Smart to Blue City Technology Solutions Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a multi-year sales agreement with Blue City Technology, developer of a Smart City system for traffic monitoring. The Blue City Technology solution, equipped with Velodyne’s lidar sensors, helps improve r...
Viewpoint and CFMA partner to extend access to key construction benchmark data Viewpoint, a Trimble Company and construction management software leader, and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), have announced a joint endeavour to provide in-depth visibility into important financial,...
Queensland announces $30m tender for Diverging Diamond Interchange Tenders to build Brisbane’s first diverging diamond interchange are now out to market. The $30 million jointly funded project is expected to bring 65 jobs online and will transform the Strathpine Road interchange. Federal Minister for Po...
ERM study on Ingevity Evotherm M1 asphalt additive offsets greenhouse gases by 18 to 23 Ingevity Corporation today announced that a study conducted by consulting firm ERM, London, U.K., has determined that the use of Ingevity’s Evotherm® M1 warm mix asphalt additive offsets the volume of greenhouse gase...
ULMA introduces complete Climbing Solutions for high-rise safety and productivity The ULMA COMPLETE CLIMBING SOLUTIONS is an integral package that provides forming, climbing, and safety in a single product line, offering an integrated solution that adapts to any height and geometry for cost-effective, o...
BAE Systems working on US Army CATV Program and Hybrid Electric Drives BAE Systems has been awarded a $32 million prototype agreement by the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) to integrate a Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) system onto a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The deve...
GPRS using Ground Penetrating Radar to expand business Many early adopters of ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology found concrete scanning to be the effective application. Those anchoring, saw cutting, or core drilling concrete would hire a contractor to scan the area before cutting to avoid accide...
WAI Global features Starters and Alternators for Construction and Industrial Equipment WAI Global, a premier global parts manufacturer for the heavy duty, agricultural, automotive, industrial, and power sports aftermarket, features its complete line of starters ideal for construction, forklift, and farm...
Fairbanks Scales announces new roller conveyor roller scale Fairbanks Scales, the oldest scale company in the U.S. and the world’s leader in weighing equipment, announces the new Roller Conveyor Scale, designed to capture static weighments of products as they manually move down a conveyor line. Incorpor...
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