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MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand
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,...
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Green issues facing the building, construction and infrastructure industries
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 proces...
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Post-pandemic construction surge driving demand for worker-friendly on-site storage
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 wo...
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EIB invests €10.3m for safer air traffic corridors over the Western Balkans
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)...
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Siemens Mobility welcomes launch of Birmingham Clean Air Zone
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. Si...
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World-first Recyclable Waste Stock Market launches for reusable waste materials
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 t...
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Communication in a High-Noise Construction Environment
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. Fu...
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JCT launches 2021 dispute adjudication board documentation
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 pr...
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Network Rail unveils innovative railway footbridge design
Network Rail unveils innovative railway footbridge design A new design of bridge that could transform rail crossings across Britain will be unveiled by Network Rail at Rail Live today (June 16). The i...
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New Holland adds Stage V-compliant engines to the compact Boomer tractor range
New Holland adds Stage V-compliant engines to the compact Boomer tractor range New Holland Agriculture has launched the new Stage V-compliant Boomer tractor range, which packs a bigger performance whi...
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Midlands Connect releases plans for £800m alternative fuels network
Midlands Connect releases plans for £800m alternative fuels network Regional transport body Midlands Connect has outlined plans for an £800million alternative fuels network, which if installed could c...
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Third of UK businesses scrapped tech projects during pandemic
Third of UK businesses scrapped tech projects during pandemic A new survey of 750 UK business leaders has revealed the successes and failures of business’ digital transformation journey during the pan...
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JCB launches £70k NSPCC fundraising drive to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year reign
JCB launches £70k NSPCC fundraising drive to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year reign JCB employees are embarking on a major fundraising drive for children’s charity the NSPCC with the launch of a £70,...
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Ashtead Technology develops remote monitoring solution for both noise and dust
Ashtead Technology develops remote monitoring solution for both noise and dust Ashtead Technology has developed a remote monitoring solution for the continuous measurement of both noise and dust. “The...
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Cross River Partnership and Vivacity Labs partner on Clean-air interventions in London
Cross River Partnership and Vivacity Labs partner on Clean-air interventions in London Cross River Partnership (CRP), a non-profit and impartial partnership organisation that delivers positive change...
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Key trends propelling global electronic toll collection into 2027
Key trends propelling global electronic toll collection into 2027 Rapid urbanization, coupled with the rising adoption of smart transportation systems, will give the global electronic toll collection...
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Sacyr wins €3,700 million 320 kilometre highway contract in Italy
Sacyr wins €3,700 million 320 kilometre highway contract in Italy SIS consortium, formed by Fininc and Sacyr, has won the contract for the operation rights of the Italian highways A21 Turin-Alexandria...
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Quality management is more important in manufacturing and engineering than ever before
Quality management is more important in manufacturing and engineering than ever before Quality and consistency have always been benchmarks of good business in the manufacturing and engineering sectors...
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AUSA excited to be back at the World of Concrete
AUSA excited to be back at the World of Concrete Over a year after the start of the global pandemic, thanks to the positive progress made in some regions, the first large-scale events are starting to...
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Komatsu to sell UK based Conveying and Projects businesses
Komatsu to sell UK based Conveying and Projects businesses With two opportunities selected for the future of its UK-based conveying businesses, Komatsu announced plans for a management buyout of its i...
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How BIM can be used on the Construction Site
How BIM can be used on the Construction Site Like many industries today, construction is undergoing a significant technological transformation. While tech adoption in the sector lagged behind other in...
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Nokian introduces Ground Kare Semi-Slick tyre for backhoe loaders on the railways
Nokian introduces Ground Kare Semi-Slick tyre for backhoe loaders on the railways Railway use sets special demands for a backhoe loader tyre. Half of the tyre is on metal, which can cause uneven wear...
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Outsight launches first real-time LiDAR solution for the Forestry Industry
Outsight launches first real-time LiDAR solution for the Forestry Industry Outsight, a leader in 3D Spatial Intelligence, has announced the launch of the first real-time LiDAR solution for the forestr...
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Weldsafe expands with launch of new website
Weldsafe expands with launch of new website Family-run business Weldsafe were really excited to announce the launch of their brand new website. Based in Scotstoun in the West End of Glasgow, Weldsafe...
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Ritchie Bros. experiencing one of the strongest equipment demand trends in years
Ritchie Bros. experiencing one of the strongest equipment demand trends in years Long lead times on new equipment and exceptionally high productivity in key industries have pushed heavy machinery dema...
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Construction is the route to Economic Recovery
Construction is the route to Economic Recovery In the words of the British Prime Minister: “Build, build, build.” At least, that is the plan being mounted by Westminster to escape the looming recessio...
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GKD Technologies featuring new Safety Control Solutions at Rail Live
GKD Technologies featuring new Safety Control Solutions at Rail Live GKD Technologies has announced that it will be exhibiting at the much-anticipated Rail Live exhibition 16 – 17 June 2021, Quinton R...
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Origin Materials launches Net Zero Automotive program with Ford
Origin Materials launches Net Zero Automotive program with Ford Origin Materials, the world’s leading carbon negative materials company, today announced the launch of its Net Zero Automotive Program w...
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Targeted spraying technology can reduce herbicide use in farming
Targeted spraying technology can reduce herbicide use in farming AGCO, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced it h...
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Granite awarded $12m CMAR Runway Rehabilitation contract in Central California
Granite awarded $12m CMAR Runway Rehabilitation contract in Central California Granite announced that it has been awarded a contract by the County of San Luis Obispo for the construction phase of the...
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Goldacre Ventures open up for applications for RElab 2021 scale-up programme
Goldacre Ventures open up for applications for RElab 2021 scale-up programme Goldacre Ventures (Goldacre), a VC firm based in London focusing on the Smart Built Environment, is excited to announce tha...
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Delaware and VertiGIS partner to expand Geospatial Asset Management capabilities
Delaware and VertiGIS partner to expand Geospatial Asset Management capabilities Global IT services company, Delaware has signed a partnership agreement with GIS software and services specialist, Vert...
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Cement shortages reignite concrete consumption and environmental impact concerns
Cement shortages reignite concrete consumption and environmental impact concerns There has been an increased demand for construction material supplies since the first lockdown in the UK. It is thought...
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Skyjack Telescopic Booms win Lowest Cost of Ownership prize
Skyjack Telescopic Booms win Lowest Cost of Ownership prize Skyjack won EquipmentWatch’s 2021 Lowest Cost of Ownership award for its telescopic boom range. Using current marketplace data to project lo...
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Is it time to incentivise Modern Methods of Construction
Is it time to incentivise Modern Methods of Construction It’s widely accepted that Modern Methods of Construction represent the future of volume housebuilding and are a key part of the solution...
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WJ Group reinforces market leading position in UK with Bellstan acquisition
WJ Group reinforces market leading position in UK with Bellstan acquisition WJ Group, the market-leading highway marking and safety business, has acquired Bellstan Ltd, a long-standing road marking co...
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Peterbilt showcasing their Concrete Truck line-up at World of Concrete 2021
Peterbilt showcasing their Concrete Truck line-up at World of Concrete 2021 Peterbilt Motors Company is displaying its line-up of vehicles for the concrete industry at World of Concrete in Las Vegas,...
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Texas-based right of way valuation firm focuses on transportation and utilities
Texas-based right of way valuation firm focuses on transportation and utilities O’Brien Right of Way Valuation, formerly known as O’Brien Realty Advisors, today announced its strategic expansion and r...
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JCT Symposium exhibition nearly sold out with Signals firms giving it the green light
JCT Symposium exhibition nearly sold out with Signals firms giving it the green light Organisers of this year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham say the industry is showing enthusiasm to ge...
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2021 Robotics Award goes to ABB PixelPaint car painting
2021 Robotics Award goes to ABB PixelPaint car painting The 2021 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA) goes to PixelPaint technology of ABB. Two high-precisio...
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Greentech Festival using MANN+HUMMEL antiviral air purifiers
Greentech Festival using MANN+HUMMEL antiviral air purifiers What do trade fairs and conferences, festivals and large events across Germany have in common? They have all been severely limited in their...
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The most famous bridges in film and TV
The most famous bridges in film and TV More than just public infrastructure, bridges are monuments of the world’s towns and cities. Instantly recognisable, we’ve come to appreciate these crossings as...
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GSSI offering in-person training opportunity at World of Concrete 2021
GSSI offering in-person training opportunity at World of Concrete 2021 GSSI will be offering in-person training classes in conjunction with the World of Concrete (WOC) tradeshow, being held June 8-10,...
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Meet the new version of the award-winning Ironhand 2.0 exoskeleton glove
Meet the new version of the award-winning Ironhand 2.0 exoskeleton glove Medtech company Bioservo Technologies is releasing an updated version of the groundbreaking exoskeleton glove – Ironhand® 2.0,...
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Updated NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate unlocks your sustainable future
Updated NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate unlocks your sustainable future Environmental management is key to a successful and sustainable future, so NEBOSH has released a new specification N...
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Investment fund awards £1.6m to robotic train guides and transformative transport projects
Investment fund awards £1.6m to robotic train guides and transformative transport projects Six innovative and pioneering projects exploring the benefits and applications of 5G technology in the transp...
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Network Rail celebrates 3,000th apprentice taking station at Suffolk signal box
Network Rail celebrates 3,000th apprentice taking station at Suffolk signal box Signalling apprentice, Thomas Briggs, based at Saxmundham in Suffolk, has become Network Rail’s 3000th apprentice since...
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Komatsu selected as a Digital Transformation Brand for 2021
Komatsu selected as a Digital Transformation Brand for 2021 Komatsu has been selected as a “Digital Transformation Brand” jointly selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry an...
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Is the Project Profession ready to tackle Climate Challenge
Is the Project Profession ready to tackle Climate Challenge Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession, has launched a new report Future Trends: Tackling C...
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Highways England to create largest community woodland alongside Lower Thames Crossing
Highways England to create largest community woodland alongside Lower Thames Crossing Highways England has announced a new woodland the size of 135 football pitches will be planted in partnership with...
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