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Wirtgen’s ambitious Cold Recycling Project on Germany’s oldest Autobahn
Wirtgen’s ambitious Cold Recycling Project on Germany’s oldest Autobahn The slogan ‘Work On Progress’ is prominently displayed everywhere on STRABAG construction sites. With this campaign, STRAB...
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Wirtgen SP 94i Slipform Paving rehabilitating Interstate 44 in Missouri
Wirtgen SP 94i Slipform Paving rehabilitating Interstate 44 in Missouri Paving an interstate highway is always a challenge, with tight time frames and confined working areas force contractors to make...
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Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines
Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines HS2 (High Speed Two) is seen as the UK’s flagship transportation project, connecting the West Midlands and London and through 1...
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Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements
Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements The Marshall Mix Design method, a cornerstone in the field of pavement design, has been a reliable process for producing durable and high...
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Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project
Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project Posing a major pinch point on the Taunton highway network in Somerset, the Toneway Corridor Capacity Improvement Scheme was a m...
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Pavement Perfection – A Step-by-Step Guide to Asphalt Longevity
Pavement Perfection – A Step-by-Step Guide to Asphalt Longevity Asphalt pavement is like a good friend – reliable, sturdy, and always there to support you. But just like any friendship, it...
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Bentley Technology saves $7m for Mountain Roadway Upgrade in Colorado
Bentley Technology saves $7m for Mountain Roadway Upgrade in Colorado Colorado’s Interstate 70 (I-70) mountain corridor leads to some of the state’s most popular recreational destinations and serves a...
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The Crucial Role of Standpipes in the Mining Industry
The Crucial Role of Standpipes in the Mining Industry In the mining industry, hazards are around every corner. From the potentially unstable grounds within the depths of underground tunnels to the hug...
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Dynamic Spreading to optimizing Road Safety, Sustainability and Savings
Dynamic Spreading to optimizing Road Safety, Sustainability and Savings When winter weather strikes, road safety takes priority. If not properly treated, icy, snow-covered roads create conditions ripe...
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Boosting Property Values with Energy Efficiency Solutions
Boosting Property Values with Energy Efficiency Solutions Sweden leads Europe in revolutionizing CO2 emission reduction and energy efficiency through smart energy solutions, resulting in increased pro...
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Revamping and widening the winding roads of south-eastern Ohio
Revamping and widening the winding roads of south-eastern Ohio Some of the most dangerous roadways in the country include bustling highways, high-speed interstates and tricky intersections. But unexpe...
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Digital is Key to Leaner and Greener Road Projects
Digital is Key to Leaner and Greener Road Projects How do roads fit into a net zero future? It’s a question that highways agencies across the globe are grappling with. Most can agree that sustainable...
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Vacuum Excavation delivers Safety and Efficiency to Utility Infrastructure
Vacuum Excavation delivers Safety and Efficiency to Utility Infrastructure A focus on safety can expand work opportunities and open up a contractor to new and innovative business areas. KM Group, a pr...
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Crafting Sustainable Cities through the Eco-Metropolis Model
Crafting Sustainable Cities through the Eco-Metropolis Model In the bustling world of urban development, a ground-breaking paradigm is making waves, promising to redefine our cities’ futures. Th...
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Interchange Project in South Africa improved using Connected Digital Environment
Interchange Project in South Africa improved using Connected Digital Environment Situated along the only east-west route between South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana, Montrose Interchange is part of...
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Rebuilding Route E45 in Denmark with Sustainable Cold Recycling
Rebuilding Route E45 in Denmark with Sustainable Cold Recycling A 6.5 km section of the European Route E 45 highway not far from Denmark’s world famous Legoland theme park had to be completely rehabil...
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Rehabilitating a German Motorway with Vögele’s InLine-Pave Sustainable Method
Rehabilitating a German Motorway with Vögele’s InLine-Pave Sustainable Method A section of the southern Berlin orbital needed renewing as a result of severe rut formation. In order to rehabilita...
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Revolutionizing Infrastructure Maintenance with Robotics
Revolutionizing Infrastructure Maintenance with Robotics Our built environment is aging and failing faster than we can maintain it. Recent building collapses and structural failures of roads and bridg...
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Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers
Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers Foster Contracting have estimated that values ranging from 29% to 93% can be achieved in carbon reduction, along with significant cost savi...
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Exploring Waste-to-Energy Solutions in the Maldivian Archipelago
Exploring Waste-to-Energy Solutions in the Maldivian Archipelago A study published online on October 30, 2023, in the journal of Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, addresses the cru...
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Unravelling the Impact of Major Events on Urban Transit Systems
Unravelling the Impact of Major Events on Urban Transit Systems In the heart of Columbus, Ohio, a bustling metropolis where the hum of daily life is as constant as the ticking of a clock, a recent stu...
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Afghanistan’s Amu Darya Canal highlights benefits of old-fashioned Construction
Afghanistan’s Amu Darya Canal highlights benefits of old-fashioned Construction In a remarkable feat of engineering and determination, Afghanistan has embarked on a monumental project that belie...
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The Pelješac Bridge – An Engineering Marvel Shaping Geopolitical Landscapes
The Pelješac Bridge – An Engineering Marvel Shaping Geopolitical Landscapes Nestled in the heart of the Adriatic Sea, the Pelješac Bridge is more than just a structural masterpiece; it is a test...
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Sewage superhighway tunnelling completed by HERRENKNECHT Singapore
Sewage superhighway tunnelling completed by HERRENKNECHT Singapore Milestone for the epoch-making “Deep Tunnel Sewerage System” (DTSS) project in Singapore: the five contractors have compl...
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Exploring Topographical Surveys
Exploring Topographical Surveys Before considering any construction project, it is important to have accurate information about the site’s physical features to serve as the basis for all future work....
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Atlas Copco Breaker proves its versatility on tough underwater project in Malta
Atlas Copco Breaker proves its versatility on tough underwater project in Malta In Malta’s biggest harbor, a big electrification project is ongoing to energize cruise liners and cargo ships with clean...
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Cities are sinking as the ground warms and deforms
Cities are sinking as the ground warms and deforms There is a “silent hazard” lurking underneath our major global cities, and our buildings were not designed to handle it. A novel study from Northwest...
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Understanding River Alteration by studying Vegetation and Geomorphology
Understanding River Alteration by studying Vegetation and Geomorphology Researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology published their findings on the drastic short-te...
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Wirtgen W200Fi Milling Machine renovates Stadio Olimpico running track in Rome
Wirtgen W200Fi Milling Machine renovates Stadio Olimpico running track in Rome Built in 1927 as Stadio dei Cipressi (Cypress Stadium), the Stadio Olimpico has hosted a wide variety of high-attendance...
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Aggregate Industries takes pole position after resurfacing Donington Park
Aggregate Industries takes pole position after resurfacing Donington Park Donington Park is one of the world’s most iconic race venues, hosting some of motorsport’s most prestigious national and inter...
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Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth
Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to ensure that their road networks are in a safe and serviceable condition. At the sam...
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The Evolution of Soil Stabilisation
The Evolution of Soil Stabilisation From Ancient Civilisations to Modern-Day Construction The remediatory technique of soil stabilisation has been implemented across the construction and building sect...
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Coal Mine Digital Elevation Models with the CHCNav AlphaAir 450
Coal Mine Digital Elevation Models with the CHCNav AlphaAir 450 CHC Navigation (CHCNav) has shared with us the remarkable capabilities of their AlphaAir 450 LiDAR Aerial Survey Drone for creating high...
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Environmentally considerate Geotechnical Survey Drilling with Window Sampling
Environmentally considerate Geotechnical Survey Drilling with Window Sampling Geotechnical surveying investigations are never a one size-fits-all approach; there will always be varying situations and...
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Documentation required for a Fire Risk Assessment
Documentation required for a Fire Risk Assessment Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement to ensure the safety for occupants of a building. All businesses and organisations need to employ a ‘res...
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New ASTM Standard to evaluate Fatigue Cracking in Roads
New ASTM Standard to evaluate Fatigue Cracking in Roads ASTM International’s road and pavement committee (D04) has approved a new standard that will allow those in the road construction industry to ex...
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Regulating Systems in a Portable Compressor
Regulating Systems in a Portable Compressor Why are regulation systems so vital in a portable compressor, and how do they differ to those suitable for a stationary machine? Guy Laps, Technology and In...
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Sustainable Ground Source Heat Pumps slash energy bills
Sustainable Ground Source Heat Pumps slash energy bills Despite the cost-of-living crisis and the number of other challenges the construction industry is currently faced with, businesses and individua...
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The importance of Geothermal Drilling and Sustainable Energy
The importance of Geothermal Drilling and Sustainable Energy As organisations, people, and governments alike continue to search for new ways to minimise their carbon emissions, the topic of renewable...
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Yas Marina F1 Circuit in Abu Dhabi resurfaced in just two weeks
Yas Marina F1 Circuit in Abu Dhabi resurfaced in just two weeks First opened in 2009, the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is now a key part of the Formula One (F1) season, often holding the final race...
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Construction of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 accelerated by PERI Customised formwork
Construction of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 accelerated by PERI Customised formwork At the south end of Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 3, with its futuristic design, is currently one of Europe’s largest...
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UK Manhole Ladder Specifications put the industry at risk
UK Manhole Ladder Specifications put the industry at risk LEADING manufacturer of bespoke steel solutions Wrekin Products has reported that the latest British Standards (BS) for vertical manhole ladde...
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Sonic Drilling and how it compares to alternative drilling techniques
Sonic Drilling and how it compares to alternative drilling techniques There are a significant number of drilling techniques available out there, from cable percussion, to hand-auger, to rotary drillin...
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Running a water pipe under a stream with a TRACTO PS60 GRUNDOPIT
Running a water pipe under a stream with a TRACTO PS60 GRUNDOPIT The PS60 GRUNDOPIT is a small HDD rig that packs exceptional performance into a compact package. The fluid-assisted mini drill rig is w...
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Tips to reduce cost of CNC Machining Aluminum
Tips to reduce cost of CNC Machining Aluminum As world technology continues to improve, machining services also advance, and if you are not careful, you may miss out on new design tips to improve your...
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Cable Percussion Drilling Vs Sonic Drilling
Cable Percussion Drilling Vs Sonic Drilling Cable percussion drilling (CPD) has stood proudly as the most common form of geotechnical drilling in the UK, for years on end. Multiple geotechnical drilli...
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Air on the side of caution: HVAC for tunnels
Air on the side of caution: HVAC for tunnels Driven by global urbanization, demand for cost-effective, safe tunnels is growing. Reliable, energy-efficient components and systems – such as ventilation...
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Beacon Lights and their uses
Beacon Lights and their uses Beacons serve the purpose of drawing attention, warning, and making people aware in order to assist them in various locations and scenarios. They serve as a warning for an...
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Are Boreholes good for the Environment?
Are Boreholes good for the Environment? Boreholes are an essential part of our life, whether drilled into the earth to explore for or to release oil, gas, water, etc. or even to study the earth’...
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Powering through challenges with Hydrodemolition
Powering through challenges with Hydrodemolition In Europe, some of the first signs of infrastructure date back to the late Middle Ages. Early roads, bridges and canals were made with logs driven into...
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