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Network Rail appeals to young people across Britain to take their safety seriously
Network Rail appeals to young people across Britain to take their safety seriously New research from Network Rail reveals only 36% of 18 to 24 year olds believe going on the railway track is extremely...
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The timeline of construction safety solutions
The timeline of construction safety solutions According to OSHA 6.5 million people work on construction sites every day in the US alone making construction safety a top priority. The fatal accident ra...
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Cairo to Cape Town road links Tanzania to the rest of Africa
Cairo to Cape Town road links Tanzania to the rest of Africa Rehema Tukai grew up in Kondoa and works in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital city. Until now, visiting her family in Kondoa involved a five-hour...
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Virtual Reality Developers designing a new breed of cars at Volkswagen
Virtual Reality Developers designing a new breed of cars at Volkswagen Virtual reality (VR) is not just game-playing. At Volkswagen, VR is contributing to faster and more efficient development of vehi...
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ADM promotes US Manufacturing Industry during I Make America event
ADM promotes US Manufacturing Industry during I Make America event Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. talked with its U.S. House representative about issues important to the manufacturing industry during an I...
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Chartered Association of Building Engineers votes in favour of Chartered Engineer Status
Chartered Association of Building Engineers votes in favour of Chartered Engineer Status The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has today announced it will go ahead with its applicatio...
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McCann leading the way on Highways England Health and Safety Passport scheme
McCann leading the way on Highways England Health and Safety Passport scheme Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann is playing a crucial role in educating fellow highway profess...
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ProwESS allows container terminals to capture, store and reuse energy from handling equipment
ProwESS allows container terminals to capture, store and reuse energy from handling equipment Following a successful proof of concept trial at the UK Port of Felixstowe, Cress Systems is pleased to an...
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The top five mines in the world
The top five mines in the world Many necessities of modern life rely on mined materials – but where are these minerals coming from and what exactly makes them so impressive? 1. AS GOOD AS GOLD – KALGO...
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telent Technology playing an important part of Britain’s railway technology transformation
telent Technology playing an important part of Britain’s railway technology transformation A technological transformation across more than 70% of the UK rail network is on its way, delivering fa...
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Highways England £400m A1 upgrade brings safer, faster journeys for drivers
Highways England £400m A1 upgrade brings safer, faster journeys for drivers The £400m Highways England upgrade – the biggest road building project in the north of England – means there are now motorwa...
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Reaching for the sky at the University of Manchester’s Engineering Campus
Reaching for the sky at the University of Manchester’s Engineering Campus Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has reached a key milestone on The University of Manchester’s £2...
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Tarmac supports a new protocol to prevent labour exploitation
Tarmac supports a new protocol to prevent labour exploitation Tarmac has strengthened its commitment to safeguarding employees within its business and the construction industry by becoming the first o...
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2018 proves a promising year for Biral
2018 proves a promising year for Biral Following a strong start to 2018, leading meteorological specialist Biral has been busy showcasing its popular products at exhibitions around the world and featu...
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ELE launches new geotechnical testing software
ELE launches new geotechnical testing software ELE International has launched a new version of its dedicated software for soils testing to BS, ASTM and AASTHO standards. Designed specifically for geot...
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Paddington Station 24/7 features Network Rail’s aerial survey team
Paddington Station 24/7 features Network Rail’s aerial survey team The second series of the behind the scenes documentary Paddington Station 24/7 aired on Monday 14 May with the programme taking...
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INTERMAT 2018 heralded a wave of innovation and new business
INTERMAT 2018 heralded a wave of innovation and new business The 2018 edition of the international exhibition for construction and infrastructure was a lively and vibrant event, confirming the growth...
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Construction equipment sales in the UK show nearly 6 percent growth in Q1 2018
Construction equipment sales in the UK show nearly 6% growth in Q1 2018 Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK market grew by 5.7% in the first quarter of 2018, compared with...
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Sacyr Foundation collaborates with NGOs to supply water in Makuyu, Kenya
Sacyr Foundation collaborates with NGOs to supply water in Makuyu, Kenya The Sacyr Foundation has signed an agreement to with two NGOs in Kenya for a project to install about 5.5 km of pipes, plus the...
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Triple decker junction enters final stages in Tyneside
Triple decker junction enters final stages in Tyneside Work to reduce congestion by creating the North East’s first triple decker junction in North Tyneside is entering its final stage as work starts...
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Royal opening for London Bridge Station offers ‘Transformation in Passenger Experience’
Royal opening for London Bridge Station offers ‘Transformation in Passenger Experience’ The country’s fourth busiest railway station, London Bridge, was officially reopened on the 9th May by The Duke...
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Skyjack supports Construction Safety Week
Skyjack supports Construction Safety Week Skyjack manufactures equipment that is seen on job sites and industrial projects across the globe. As a company with such a wide reach, it’s important to advo...
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Highways England warns thousands of road workers’ lives are being put at risk
Highways England warns thousands of road workers’ lives are being put at risk Highways England today released video footage of a reckless motorist mounting the pavement and placing road workers’ lives...
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Plastic flamingos and kites keep Washington State Pass clearing crews safe – and entertained
Plastic flamingos and kites keep Washington State Pass clearing crews safe – and entertained When you see a plastic flamingo yard ornament or a kite decorated like an eagle, you likely don...
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Eurovia Infrastructure wins major resurfacing contract in Kent
Eurovia Infrastructure wins major resurfacing contract in Kent Eurovia Infrastructure has won Kent County Council’s Road Asset Renewal Framework Contract to resurface the rural and urban network throu...
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Highways England signs deal with contractors to improve road construction times
Highways England signs deal with contractors to improve road construction times Highways England has signed a deal with contractors across the country to enable the company to respond more quickly whe...
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Minnich Manufacturing hosts US Congressman for AEM I Make America Event
Minnich Manufacturing hosts US Congressman for AEM I Make America Event Congressman Bob Gibbs visited Mansfield, Ohio, equipment manufacturer Minnich Manufacturing to meet with employees and speak abo...
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Millions set to benefit as British railway technology transformation takes off
Millions set to benefit as British railway technology transformation takes off By the time HS2 arrives in Manchester, the majority of the UK network – covering some 70% of journeys – will have undergo...
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STRABAG wins additional €800m section of Alto Maipo hydropower project in Chile
STRABAG wins additional €800m section of Alto Maipo hydropower project in Chile After the refinancing that was successfully concluded yesterday, Tuesday, the publicly listed construction group STRABAG...
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T H WHITE showcases New Holland latest tractors, balers and forage harvesters at Grassland UK
T H WHITE showcases New Holland latest tractors, balers and forage harvesters at Grassland UK New Holland dealer T H WHITE Agriculture will be presenting the latest New Holland tractors, foragers and...
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Crashing cars into poles at Traffex Seeing Is Believing
Crashing cars into poles at Traffex Seeing Is Believing Four live demonstrations will show, for the first time in public, the effects of crashing into a traditional, rigid lamp-post at high speed vs t...
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Digital Metso Metrics solution for waste recycling to be launched at IFAT Germany
Digital Metso Metrics solution for waste recycling to be launched at IFAT Germany Metso will launch Metso Metrics solution for mobile M&J pre-shredders at IFAT 2018, which takes place from May 14...
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Tarmac Innovation Challenge celebrates supplier collaboration
Tarmac Innovation Challenge celebrates supplier collaboration Drone technology, cutting-edge pumping systems and state-of-the-art data monitoring software are among the exciting innovations set to be...
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Frankfurt’s OMNITURM tower is rising skyward
Frankfurt’s OMNITURM tower is rising skyward The almost rectilinear glass tower will bring action to the city’s skyline, because at about half-height the tower describes what could be call...
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Heathrow signs landmark deal to host the UK’s largest Electric Vehicle Fleets
Heathrow signs landmark deal to host the UK’s largest Electric Vehicle Fleets Heathrow, Jaguar and travel services company WeKnowGroup have signed a landmark deal that will see a fleet of up to...
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Volvo’s Building Tomorrow movie scoops Brand Film Festival award
Volvo’s Building Tomorrow movie scoops Brand Film Festival award Celebrating the best of brand storytelling throughout Europe, Volvo CE’s ‘Building Tomorrow’ short film has been presented with a...
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Biplane Airmail Service resumes in USA for one historic week
Biplane Airmail Service resumes in USA for one historic week Like a flight back in time, historic Stearman Speedmail biplanes will carry mail from San Diego to Seattle from Sunday, May 13, to Friday,...
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SWARCO leads the way in Tour de Yorkshire
SWARCO leads the way in Tour de Yorkshire SWARCO Traffic is helping local authorities during the Tour de Yorkshire 2018 with its innovative mobile Variable Message Signs (VMS). The mobile VMS incorpor...
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The Here and There of Dirt
The Here and There of Dirt Providing dirt contractors with critical cut and fill quantities for their projects In the early 2000s, Jim Hammond did something historic in his life. He decides to shift h...
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Snøhetta designs planetarium for Solobservatoriet, Norway’s largest astronomical facility
Snøhetta designs planetarium for Solobservatoriet, Norway’s largest astronomical facility Snøhetta’s design comprises a brand new 1,500 m² planetarium as well as scattered interstellar cabins, each sh...
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Meet Metso and their waste recycling equipment at IFAT China
Meet Metso and their waste recycling equipment at IFAT China Metso will present its extensive waste recycling equipment and service offering at IFAT China 2018 taking place May 3-5 in Shanghai, China....
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New Holland returns to Cereals in 2018
New Holland returns to Cereals in 2018 New Holland returns to Cereals in 2018 and will be showcasing some of its latest machines. Visitors to stand 887 will see the CR9.80 Revelation 24″ SmartTr...
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Grundon achieves IQ PRIME – Professional Recognition in Mineral Extraction status
Grundon achieves IQ PRIME – Professional Recognition in Mineral Extraction status Three mineral extraction sites operated by one of the UK’s leading suppliers of sands and aggregates have been r...
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SE10 achieves highest ever position in PR Week’s Top 150 agency rankings
SE10 achieves highest ever position in PR Week’s Top 150 agency rankings International PR agency SE10 has jumped up the PR Week Top 150 UK Consultancies 2018 rankings – reaching 106th – the highest po...
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UK Highways Industry and Road Safety Groups call for cut in road works
UK Highways Industry and Road Safety Groups call for cut in road works Pedestrian, road safety and disability campaign groups as well as experts across the highways sector have responded to news that...
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Ethical business certification for Mabey, a leading UK construction services company
Ethical business certification for Mabey, a leading UK construction services company Mabey Group’s UK construction services business announced today that it has become one of the first companies in th...
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New proposals for a wilder Britain – A critical moment to reverse the decline of nature
New proposals for a wilder Britain – A critical moment to reverse the decline of nature Today the Wildlife Trusts are publishing “Towards a wilder Britain – creating a Nature Recovery Netw...
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Heathrow’s Export Café is Open for Business
Heathrow’s Export Café is Open for Business Heathrow is treating delegates at this year’s Multimodal cargo conference with samples of the most popular British food items exported from the airpor...
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Download a detailed guide to the new GDRP Legislation and Camera Recording Systems
Download a detailed guide to the new GDRP Legislation and Camera Recording Systems Brigade Electronics has created a pack that customers can download from their website to provide a detailed guide to...
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Built in Britain by JCB celebrates the best of British Engineering at the London Motor Show
Built in Britain by JCB celebrates the best of British Engineering at the London Motor Show The Confused.com London Motor Show has partnered with JCB, which will see three of its vehicles headlining o...
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