What do customers really want from Construction Automation? Automation technology is advancing, but what features do customers actually want from Construction Automation? In this article Volvo CE’s Tina Lefebvre, Global Director Connected Services and Koen Sips, VP Customer Solutions, highlight how auto...
Ridgway Rentals increases Telehandler stock to over 200 machines for Hire and Sales Shropshire based Ridgway Rentals has announce a significant expansion in the number of JCB telehandlers they have available to hire or purchase. Due to popular demand, Ridgway have increased their telehandler stock to ov...
AGD Systems acquires Radix Traffic Ltd Leading manufacturer of ITS product solutions, AGD Systems Limited, has acquired Radix Traffic Limited as part of its ambitious plans for growth. Radix, which is based in Romsey, Hampshire, is the largest manufacturer of ‘rotating cone’ tactile equipment to assist...
Western Sydney set for A$3.5 billion metro rail package Australia’s Morrison and Berejiklian Governments will ensure the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has a metro rail line in time for its opening. The Prime Minister said his Government’s $3.5 billion rail package commit...
Doka CAD and Formwork extend ChinPaoSan Necropolis cemetery in Taiwan In the north of Taiwan the ChinPaoSan Necropolis cemetery is being extended by the construction of two impressive buildings – an arrival hall and a pavilion. Along with many urn tombs, in future the cemetery will also feature ho...
STRABAG consortium starts upgrade of bridges along A9 motorway near Allersberg A consortium consisting of STRABAG AG, subdivision Bavaria North, and Ed. Züblin AG, Subdivision Bridge Construction, will today begin near Allersberg with the upgrade of a total of eight bridges on the A9 motorway between th...
Railway reopens thanks to the help of Ivy and Holly the robots The railway between Taunton and Exeter St David’s has reopened after a three-week closure thanks to Ivy and Holly the robots who helped carry out vital maintenance work in Somerset. The line reopened on Saturday (9 March) after Network Rail,...
The UK is urged to make a splash for wildlife For this year’s Wild About Gardens challenge, The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are calling on people to put in a pond. From mini container ponds to larger sunken ponds, it’s THE garden feature that can make the biggest difference...
VolvoCE to test RC Wheel Loaders when Sweden gets first industrial 5G network Telia, Ericsson and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have launched Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use today at Volvo CE’s facility in Eskilstuna. Volvo CE will then become one of the first in the world to use...
Eurovia Contracting South to install high-tech Digital CCTV system across Dover district Eurovia Contracting South’s CCTV division will install a new high-tech digital system across Dover, Deal and Sandwich after being awarded a £280,000 contract that will also improve public access Wi-Fi. The existing...
Sandvik introduces PowerCarbide Sandvik was the first company in history to produce rock tools with cemented carbide, which is one of the most successful composite engineering materials ever produced. The company has now gathered their most powerful carbide grades under one name: PowerCarbide. The range...
ALE custom transport solution delivers historic WW2 Rescue Launch ALE has designed bespoke equipment to complete the jacking, transportation and installation of a fragile Second World War rescue vessel, Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497, in Hartlepool, UK. The specially-tailored solution minimised disruptio...
Sacyr awarded their fourth highway conservation contract in Peru Sacyr will be responsible for the routine management and conservation of 436 kilometres of highway along the road corridor linking the Peruvian departments of Ayacucho, Huancavelica and Junín, located in the centre of the country. The Ruta...
UK Government utility proposals fail to address the real pothole issue New government proposals to force utility companies to maintain roads for five years after digging them up have been welcomed by the Road Surface Treatments Association – RSTA. However, such proposals will not address the real...
MVIS and Bartco UK achieve ISO Health and Safety Management accreditation Intelligent transport system (ITS) solution providers, MVIS and Bartco UK, have further cemented their reputation for quality service, becoming two of the first companies in the sector to achieve the 45001:2018 accreditation for I...
Awards and honours at the Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association Annual Meeting During the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) held in Cancun, Mexico awarded and honoured the leading lights in the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry. Incorporated...
The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019 The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019 is the African continent’s most prominent event, which brings together the key financiers, investors, multilateral investment institutions, Government ministries, regulators, p...
The Screwfix Trade Apprentice Competition 2019 is now open for entries! The wait is over! This year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition opened for entries on Monday 4th March. Every year, Screwfix searches for the best up-and-coming trade talent. Are you an apprentice who thinks you have what it tak...
StreetLight Data now delivers 2018 on-demand Traffic Counts for nearly every road in the US StreetLight Data, a leader in big data analytics for mobility has launched Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) for 2018 on the StreetLight InSight® platform. Providing accurate, on-demand traffic volumes for over...
Sandvik supports digitalization of infrastructure construction projects and worksites Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has introduced connectivity between SanRemo remote monitoring system for Sandvik surface drilling equipment and Infrakit Cloud, a solution for connecting work machinery, field equipme...
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