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Acclaim Handling awarded Health and Safety ISO 45001 accreditation
Acclaim Handling awarded Health & Safety ISO 45001 accreditation Award-winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in E...
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Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO
Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO South-Carolina-based Road Dryer, LLC, will have its experts on hand in Silver Lot 3 Booth #S6509 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 10-14, 20...
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Making the Most of Data and why it is Key for Public Sector Organisations in 2020 and Beyond
Making the Most of Data and why it is Key for Public Sector Organisations in 2020 and Beyond In this article, Nick Smee, CEO of Yotta, a leading, global connected asset management software and servic...
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IVECO, FPT Industrial and NIKOLA announce partnership to achieve Zero-Emissions transport
IVECO, FPT Industrial and NIKOLA announce partnership to achieve Zero-Emissions transport IVECO and FPT Industrial, brands of CNH Industrial N.V., and NIKOLA today presented the scope and plans of the...
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Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020
Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020 The past year has seen considerable change across the UK’s transport industry, from the arrival of the first driverless ta...
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British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour
British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour Ringway Jacobs is delighted to have won the prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council. We now join the small number o...
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A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire
A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire A tailor-made traffic solution from SWARCO Traffic Ltd, the traffic technology specialist, is helping to keep cyclists protected on...
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JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award
JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award A JCB Design Engineer is the toast of the UK today after winning a national apprentice award. Louise Meredith, 21, scooped the ti...
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CIRIA guidance on delivering better water management through the planning system
CIRIA guidance on delivering better water management through the planning system CIRIA has published new guidance ‘Delivering better water management through the planning system (C787)’ that identifie...
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EBRD finances €17m for 175 new buses for six cities in Georgia
EBRD finances €17m for 175 new buses for six cities in Georgia The EBRD is extending a €17 million sovereign loan to Georgia that will be on-lent to the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia (MDF) to...
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The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge
The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge Artefacts thought to date back 2000 years were discovered at the site where a new bridge is being built. A Roman ear cleaner and tweezers were f...
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KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London
KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London KfW IPEX-Bank has joined forces with numerous other international banks and institutional investors to finance the Silvertow...
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ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining
ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining The premier UK event for the mining supply chain, the ABMEC Conference was held in Nottingham on 21 November 2019, and brought together over 200...
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World Bank approves major road upgrade for Timor-Leste
World Bank approves major road upgrade for Timor-Leste The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$59 million credit to begin rehabilitating the 44.3km road corridor from Gleno to...
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CABEI approves US$245.8m for road infrastructure in El Salvador
CABEI approves US$245.8m for road infrastructure in El Salvador CABEI, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration has approved a loan for US$245.8 million to the Republic of El Salvador for th...
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Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique Metsä Pavilion
Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique Metsä Pavilion The structural design of the Metsä Pavilion has been optimised to be as simple as possible so this unique structure could be create...
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Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition
Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition Ron Hull Demolition Ltd of Rotherham South Yorkshire has opted for a Volvo EC480E rigged with both High Reach and in...
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Final section of new M11 motorway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg opened
Final section of new M11 motorway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg opened The final section (Section 8) of the new Moscow – Saint Petersburg (M11) motorway was officially opened on 27 November 2019...
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Canadian Keeyask Project equipment to be sold on Ritchie Bros Marketplace-E platform
Canadian Keeyask Project equipment to be sold on Ritchie Bros Marketplace-E platform As one of the largest construction projects in the world, the Keeyask Project in Northern Manitoba has required a t...
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Australia investing A$1 billion for road infrastructure in Victoria
Australia investing A$1 billion for road infrastructure in Victoria A federal and state infrastructure package in Australia will boost the Victorian economy with more than $1 billion in project fundin...
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Siltbuster deploys large temporary Modular Water Treatment Systems for Welsh Water
Siltbuster deploys large temporary Modular Water Treatment Systems for Welsh Water Siltbuster has designed and mobilised one of the UK’s largest ever temporary modular water treatment solutions, in ju...
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Global construction and real estate totals $41.38 billion in 3rd Quarter
Global construction and real estate totals $41.38 billion in 3rd Quarter Total global construction & real estate industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 were worth $41.38 billion, according to GlobalDat...
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British-made 100000 hour LED technology putting the spotlight on Rail and Construction
British-made 100,000 hour LED technology putting the spotlight on Rail and Construction World class technology manufactured by Marl International, which has helped keep the UK rail industry on track i...
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Western Australia receives $940m funding to improve Infrastructure
Western Australia receives $940m funding to improve Infrastructure The Western Australia economy will receive a $940 million boost from additional Federal and State infrastructure funding over the nex...
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CEB loans reach €4 billion in 2019 to support construction and social projects
CEB loans reach €4 billion in 2019 to support construction and social projects The Administrative Council of the CEB (Council of Europe Development Bank) approved eight new project loans totalling €40...
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AIIB commits US$112m to improve Transport and water services in Karachi
AIIB commits US$112m to improve Transport and water services in Karachi Residents across Karachi will have greater access to basic services following recent investments by the AIIB (Asian Infrastructu...
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The World Bank and City of Paris partner to promote Sustainable Cities across the globe
The World Bank and City of Paris partner to promote Sustainable Cities across the globe The World Bank and the city of Paris, France, are joining forces to support sustainable cities across the globe,...
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EIB supporting €450m Ukraine road infrastructure upgrade
EIB supporting €450m Ukraine road infrastructure upgrade The EIB (European Investment Bank) has agreed to provide a loan of €450m to finance new road construction and road network rehabilitation along...
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Saint-Gobain Pam UK’s Install Plus wins Highways UK Innovation Award
Saint-Gobain Pam UK’s Install Plus wins Highways UK Innovation Award Leading access cover and grating manufacturer Saint-Gobain PAM UK have received an award for innovation in the Asset Manageme...
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EBRD commits support for Ukraine road infrastructure
EBRD commits support for Ukraine road infrastructure The EBRD and the government of Ukraine intend to deepen their cooperation in the development of the country’s road infrastructure. More and better...
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Rio Tinto and EdTech sector to invest in developing the skills of young Australians
Rio Tinto and EdTech sector to invest in developing the skills of young Australians Rio Tinto will work with leaders in Australia’s education and innovation sectors in a new, disruptive approach desig...
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UK Construction and real estate industry deals total $4.09 bn in Q3
UK Construction and real estate industry deals total $4.09 bn in Q3 Total construction & real estate industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 worth $4.09bn were announced in the UK, according to GlobalDa...
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SIKA acquires Adeplast – Romania’s leading manufacturer of construction materials
SIKA acquires Adeplast – Romania’s leading manufacturer of construction materials Sika has agreed to acquire Adeplast SA, a major manufacturer of mortars and thermal insulation solutions i...
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Silvertown Tunnel passes another major milestone with contract signing in London
Silvertown Tunnel passes another major milestone with contract signing in London Transport for London (TfL) and the RiverLinx consortium – comprising Macquarie Capital, Cintra, Aberdeen Standard Inves...
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Anglo American joins ResponsibleSteel to reinforce commitment to responsible mining
Anglo American joins ResponsibleSteel to reinforce commitment to responsible mining Anglo American announces its membership of ResponsibleSteel, reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining and th...
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Wrekin first to offer 10 year guarantee on manhole and gully covers
Wrekin first to offer 10 year guarantee on manhole and gully covers Engineered for a long life and assured performance, the Unite series of manhole covers and gully tops from Wrekin Products now come...
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Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance
Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance Yotta has won a major contract with Northumberland County Council for the delivery and implementation of Yotta’s fla...
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Komatsu mine clearing efforts showcased at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Komatsu mine clearing efforts showcased at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Komatsu’s mine clearing efforts to remove Anti-Personnel Landmines to be introduced as a side event of the fourth Review C...
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Tirana Airport releases Consultancy tender for airfield rehab and Terminal expansion
Tirana Airport releases Consultancy tender for airfield rehabilitation and terminal expansion Tirana International Airport (TIA) is preparing for anticipating future growth with a commitment to undert...
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PIARC explored Transport Systems Economics at the World Road Congress
PIARC explored Transport Systems Economics at the World Road Congress During the World Road Association (PIARC) World Road Congress held in Abu Dhabi last October, Dr Fred Amonya, Chair Transport Syst...
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Autonomous vehicles could be the silver lining for better road maintenance
Autonomous vehicles could be the silver lining for better road maintenance The introduction of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could result in a better maintained local road network believes the Road Surfac...
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Bosch applies for local 5G licenses to bolsters innovation in Industry 4.0
Bosch applies for local 5G licenses to bolsters innovation in Industry 4.0 Bosch believes 5G local area networks and Industry 4.0 are the way forward. The company has applied for 5G operating licenses...
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Williams Advanced Engineering helps JCB secure Tractor Speed World Record
Williams Advanced Engineering helps JCB secure Tractor Speed World Record Williams Advanced Engineering has worked as an important part of a project team to support JCB’s World Record attempt to build...
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MAJOR increases FLEX-MAT manufacturing capacity
MAJOR increases FLEX-MAT manufacturing capacity MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its production plants for the...
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Three HDR projects earn Excellence Awards from the American Segmental Bridge Institute
Three HDR projects earn Excellence Awards from the American Segmental Bridge Institute Every two years, the American Segmental Bridge Institute recognizes bridge projects for excellence in segmental b...
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North Somerset street lighting to be transformed by Yotta Alloy
North Somerset street lighting to be transformed by Yotta Alloy Technology company, Yotta has won a major contract working with North Somerset Council through their IT and Business Services provider,...
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Sacyr financing $185m of the Puerta de Hierro highway in Colombia
Sacyr financing $185m of the Puerta de Hierro highway in Colombia Sacyr Concesiones has completed the financial closure of the concession of the Puerta de Hierro – Palmar de Varela and Carreto-C...
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Some UK Councils begin charging for garden waste in the name of environmental responsibility
Some UK Councils begin charging for garden waste in the name of environmental responsibility More than a third (36%) of environmental services managers in councils, local authorities, government or in...
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Magway revolutionary subterranean delivery network opens up for Crowdfunding investment
Magway revolutionary subterranean delivery network opens up for Crowdfunding investment Magway, the British start-up that has developed a ground-breaking, sustainable delivery utility designed to tran...
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EIB supports €139m rehabilitation of Malawi transport network
EIB supports €139m rehabilitation of Malawi transport network The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Union have confirmed support for refurbishing the principal road across landlocked Malawi...
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