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Limpopo Province needs US$660 Million for road construction
Limpopo Province needs US$660 Million for Road Construction The South African roads sector has been facing many funding and skills challenges resulting from an infrastructure backlog amounting to almo...
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Ammann featuring new plant and equipment at Las Vegas CONEXPO 2017
Ammann, based in Langenthal, Switzerland will show the technology and the productivity advantages it has to offer with its product range from fully assembled asphalt plants to small vibratory plate co...
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Road Surface Treatments Association gets stuck into National Pothole Day
NATIONAL POTHOLE DAY: THE VITAL STATISTICS As part of Britain’s National Pothole Day 2017 that was held on the 16th January, the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has published a compen...
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Shell’s Innovations in Bitumen Research and Development
Projects and Technologies Division Over 10,000 of Shell’s 90,000 plus employees work in their “Projects and Technologies” division, which has research locations spread out all over the world. Shell’s...
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Turkeys Eurasia Tunnel a major feat of engineering brings Europe and Asia together
Turkeys Eurasia Tunnel a giant dives deep and brings Europe and Asia together at the Bosphorus. In 2015 one of the boldest tunnel missions ever experienced a major breakthrough. The Turkish Prime Mini...
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New radio-wave technology assesses asphalt integrity
New Radio Wave Technology Assesses Asphalt Integrity Real time information on asphalt density and uniformity is a boon to construction quality efforts Properly compacted asphalt is a major factor in t...
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Asian Development Bank approves US$106.5m for Vietnam road projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$106.51 million loan to support the development of the five Viet Nam Development Triangle Area (VDTA) provinces — Binh Phuoc, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia L...
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New Zealand road construction staff give helping hand to native wildlife
Protecting native wildlife populations – and helping them thrive – is core business for the construction team building part of the new Waikato Expressway east of Hamilton. Lizards released into protec...
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Tanzania awarded AfDB loan for consultancy and design for bridge and bypass
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received loans from the African Development Bank (AfDB) towards the cost of undertaking their Transport Sector Support Programme (TSSP) and intend...
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Kenya applies to AfDB for rehabilitation of the Uganda – Kenya roads project tender
The Government of the Republic of Kenya has applied for financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) towards the cost of the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Multi-national Uganda – Ken...
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Ethiopia applies for AfDB funding for 160.7km road programme
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has applied for financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Ethiopia Integrated Road Transport Programme Phase-I,...
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Serbia receives US$290m for 1,100km of Road Rehabilitation and Safety Projects
Serbia receives US$290m for 1,100km of Road Rehabilitation and Safety Projects The project will support the rehabilitation and safety of about 1,100 km of Serbia’s major roads over the next five years...
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SYSTRA and AECOM win the Dubai Tram extension
SYSTRA & AECOM win the Dubai Tram extension The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has just awarded phases 2 and 3 for the extension of their iconic Light Rail Transit system to SYSTRA, a worl...
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World Bank gives Laos US$25m to strengthen and climate-proof rural roads
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$25 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Laos (Lao Peoples Democratic Republic) to strengthen its road...
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Namibia’s Northern regions allocated US$39.1 million for road rehabilitation
Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA) has allocated a massive US$39.1 million for road rehabilitation in the regions of Oshana, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto, as well as the two Kavango regions. The programme has...
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ADB finances Bhutan Northern Bypass Road
The Kingdom of Bhutan has received a grant from Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of South Asia Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Road Connectivity Project. Part of this grant will...
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Le Mans Bugatti Circuit gets surfacing of Shell Cariphalte Racetrack Asphalt
The Bugatti Circuit of Le Mans has had its 12-year-old top layer of asphalt replaced. The new race track will provide better grip and a more uniform riding surface, both critical elements that will en...
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Britain’s Mersey Gateway Bridge uses PERI’s Self Climbing Formwork
Mersey Gateway Bridge, Runcorn to Widnes, Great Britain Merseyside in North-West England is embracing significant improvements to its transport systems thanks to the landmark construction of the Merse...
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African Development Bank funding major road developments in Cameroon
Development of the Mintom-Lele-Ntam-Mbalam Road (Congo border) and facilitation of the Yaoundé – Brazzaville Transport Corridor The Republic of Cameroon has received a loan from the African Deve...
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US Army awards JCB with a US$142 Million order for 1,600 forklifts
The US Army has placed a $142 Million order for more than 1,600 light-capability rough terrain forklifts for deployment on tasks around the world. Duties will include loading and unloading aircraft an...
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World Bank funding new two-lane National Highway and 4 bridges in Afghanistan
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Trans-Hindukush Road Connectivity Project (THRCP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward...
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The Brexit impact on Africa’s Construction Industry
Worry and scepticism surround the Brexit debate The effects of the exit will trickle from the UK to Africa and beyond. We look at the impact of Brexit on Africa’s construction industry Shortly before...
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Istanbul Airport sees largest compaction project in history with 130 Bomag Rollers
130 Bomag Rollers synchronised in the largest compaction project in history Bomag is the largest manufacturer or Rollers in the world and their expertise was bought into action in 2014 for the constru...
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Climate Change and Transportation
Climate-smart Transportation is Key to Development Climate Change Issues According to the World Bank, when it comes to climate change, the transport sector is both a victim and a perpetrator. On the o...
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World Bank approves US$235 million for the Bihar Rural Roads Project in India
The World Bank today approved a US$ 235 million credit for the Bihar Rural Roads Project to improve and effectively manage the state’s rural road network. The Bihar Rural Roads project will supp...
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Tanzania’s Magole to Turiani Highway will be completed on time
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has announced that the long awaited Magole to Turiani highway in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania will be completed on time by September 2017. T...
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US construction firm Bechtel keen to build Kenya’s 485 km six-lane highway
Kenya’s six-lane highway from Nairobi to Mombasa highway project At the US-Africa Business Forum in New York Elizabeth Littlefield, head of the US Government’s Overseas Private Investment Corporation...
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Kenya plans US$99m International Airport in Embu County
Kenyan Area-Governor Martin Wambora has announced plans to construct a major international airport in Embu County, which is in the Eastern part of the country at a cost of US$99 Million. Governor Wamb...
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ADB approves US$198m for 77km road upgrade in Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $198 million loan to help upgrade and widen 77 kilometres (km) of the existing Karshi-Shakhrisabz-Kitab highway in Kashkadarya province, southeast of Uz...
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Volvo Group UK fined £900,000 after employee injured falling off step ladder
Volvo Group UK fined £900,000 after employee was seriously injured falling from a step ladder The Volvo Group UK Limited has pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work A...
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Truck mounted floodlight system designed to protect road workers at night
Woodway Engineering, a major emergency services’ provider and Acklea, a traffic management vehicle specialist, have joined forces to develop an illumination system to help protect vulnerable road side...
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Road bridge reconstructed over a weekend shown in time-lapse video
The time-lapse video shows the demolition and reconstruction of the Station Road Bridge in Hucknall, Nottingham, England. The 140 year old, 6 span bridge carries an average 9,000 vehicles a day. The b...
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13.9 km Tunnel through the Andes will connect Argentina and Chile
Paso de Agua Negra International Tunnel will connect Argentina and Chile The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$40 Million loan that will allow preliminary works for the new Paso...
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Egypt & Saudi Arabia to build 30 mile bridge over the Red Sea
Egypt & Saudi Arabia to build 30 mile bridge over the Red Sea Egypt and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to build a bridge over the Red Sea from Ras Nasrani, which is close to the Egyptian re...
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Kiribati upgrades its entire road network
Kiribati is a small island republic in the Central Pacific Ocean comprising 33 coral atolls and isles stretching across the equator with a total land area of 800 square kilometres dispersed over an ar...
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African Development Bank Group approves US$800 million to improve urban transport in Abidjan
African Development Bank Group approves US$800 million to improve urban transport in Abidjan The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of 769.78 million e...
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China is building and funding Africa’s Rail Transport Infrastructure
East African Railway Masterplan An exciting grand rail project is being implemented in East Africa to connect the countries in the region with an effective transport systems that will take the strain...
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Moscow lays 8,000 tons of asphalt in one continuous layer
While Moscow slept a major road rehabilitation project took place in May/July this year. The first major overhaul since the 1930’s was completed when Tverskaya Street was given a new surface dressing...
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The Benefits of Cold Milling / Planing
The Benefits of Cold Milling / Planing The video by Benjamin Beytekin, shows Wirtgen W 250 Cold Milling machines at work in Germany on the B 14 – Abfräsen, Waiblingen-Nord. Pavement Milling Also...
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Frankfurt Airport relies on Wirtgen Milling Machines to Recycle its Runway
Fraport AG, operator of Frankfurt Airport, renews the surface course on the runways about every seven years, including the centre runway, the most-frequently used section. Reason enough to assign key...
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Malaysia to Singapore High-Speed railway approved for bidding
Malaysia and Singapore have signed an agreement that paves the way for bidding for an international High-Speed rail line between Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The 350km Hig...
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Abidjan to Lagos Corridor Highway Project spans 5 West African Countries
Abidjan to Lagos Corridor Highway Project spans 5 West African Countries The AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND (ADF) is financing an estimated US$15.59 million study cost for the development of the Abidjan...
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US$74.9m Highway upgrade to connect Mozambique and Tanzania
US$ 74.9M Highway upgrade to connect Mozambique and Tanzania The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved US$ 71.8M grant and USD 3.1M loan to the Government of Mozambique for the construction of a 70...
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German Rail approves Alstom’s concrete slab track solution for high-speed main lines
The German rail authority has approved Alstom’s concrete slab track system for both high-speed and conventional rail services. Alstom has received recognition from the Eisenbahn-Bundesamt (EBA), the G...
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British Government announced over £1.3b in road improvements for the United Kingdom
The British Government has announced details of over £1.3 billion in road improvements for the United Kingdom As part of the £1.3 billion fund, the government is providing £925 million, which highways...
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22 US States approve US$ 201 billion for Transportation projects
Voters in 22 States have approved ballot measures that will see US$ 201 billion in funding going to State and local Transportation projects. According to an analysis by the American Road & Transpo...
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AfDB commits US$92.9m to open up access to Southern Ethiopia
AfDB commits US$92.9m to open up access to Southern Ethiopia On Wednesday 7th December of 2016 in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved USD 57.6M grant...
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Tesmec 1150 Rock Hawg Concrete Pavement Breaking in Kiev
Tesmec 1150 Rock Hawg Concrete Pavement Breaking in Kiev This video filmed in Kiev, Russia shows the Tesmec 1150 Rock Hawg surface miner being used to break a concrete pavement on highway No 1. Made i...
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Kyrgyz Republic Sign Agreement for North-South Alternate Road Corridor Rehabilitation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic today signed the financing agreement amounting to $95.1 million to rehabilitate a section of the North-South Alternate Road C...
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Bauma Germany 2019
Bauma Germany 2019 Date: 8-14 April 2019 Country: Germany Location: Munich Website: www.bauma.de Details: Bauma is a global driving force behind innovations, an engine for success and a marketplace. I...
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