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Peterbilt announces electric truck updates and collaborations for CES2020
Peterbilt announces electric truck updates and collaborations for CES2020 Peterbilt has completed nearly 40,000 real-world miles with its fleet of 16 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). โWith this miles...
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Mammoet and ALE merge to create largest engineered heavy lifting and transport service
Mammoet and ALE merge to create largest engineered heavy lifting and transport service Mammoet is happy to confirm that as of January 8, 2020, the acquisition of ALE has been completed, and the busine...
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Maintenance contract awarded for Network Rail’s Flying Banana train
Maintenance contract awarded for Network Rail’s Flying Banana train Network Rail has awarded a contract to Loram UK for the maintenance of its New Measurement Train following a competitive tende...
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John Deere gears up for CONEXPO CONAGG 2020
John Deere gears up for CONEXPO CONAGG 2020 John Deere will be exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March 2020. Encompassing 70,000 square feet, the John Deere Enterprise booth area will include locations...
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Uber and Hyundai announce flying rideshare partnership at CES2020
Uber and Hyundai announce flying rideshare partnership at CES2020 Uber and Hyundai Motor Company have today announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network...
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Galliford Try Highways achieves Leaders in Diversity accreditation
Galliford Try Highways achieves Leaders in Diversity accreditation Galliford Try Highways has achieved the Leaders in Diversity accreditation for its commitment to equality and diversity in the workpl...
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Furness line rail passengers will benefit from a more reliable railway in Arnside
Furness line rail passengers will benefit from a more reliable railway in Arnside Passengers using the Furness Line railway between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster will soon have more reliable journey...
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Go Plant Fleet Services awarded new ISO 45001 safety standard
Go Plant Fleet Servicesย awarded new ISO 45001 safety standard Go Plant Fleet Services has become one of the first providers of specialist vehicles to achieve a new international standard for Occupatio...
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Caterpillar showcasing new equipment, technologies and services at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Caterpillar showcasing new equipment, technologies and services at CONEXPO-CON/AGG Paying tribute to those building the worldโs infrastructure, the Caterpillar CONEXPO – CON/AGG 2020 experience...
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Perth METRONET project adds 32km of rail and promises 3,000 jobs
Perth METRONET project adds 32km of rail and promises 3,000 jobs A historic Perth METRONET construction contract will add a further 32 kilometres of rail to Perth’s network,ย as early works comm...
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MIT studies uncertain role of natural gas in the transition to clean energy
MIT studies uncertain role of natural gas in the transition to clean energy A new MIT study examines the opposing roles of natural gas in the battle against climate change โ as a bridge toward a lower...
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EIB funds โฌ185m for modernising rail in Berlin under the Investment Plan for Europe
EIB funds โฌ185m for modernising rail in Berlin under the Investment Plan for Europe The EIB (European Investment Bank) is providing โฌ185m for modernising regional rail in Greater Berlin. DAL Deutsche...
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EBRD finances$12m to upgrade Asyaport in Turkey
EBRD finances$12m to upgrade Asyaport in Turkey Turkeyโs key trans-shipment hub Asyaport will increase its capacity and improve efficiency with a new US$ 12 million loan by the EBRD. The International...
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Washington State Transportation Commission adopts road charging recommendations
Washington State Transportation Commission adopts road charging recommendations The Washington State Transportation Commission has adopted recommendations today on how Washington can begin a transitio...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery expands operations into Tyne Dock in South Shields
Hitachi Construction Machineryย expands operations into Tyne Dock in South Shields Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) has expanded its business operations by acquiring a new building to support its af...
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Meet the sustainable alternative to concrete
Meet the sustainable alternative to concrete Sustainability is the hot topic for every UK industry. So, what action can the construction industry take to put sustainability at the top of the agenda in...
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STRABAG using BIM 5D on Austrian CAPE 10 social project
STRABAG using BIM 5D on Austrian CAPE 10 social project STRABAG, the largest Austrian construction group will be utilising BIM 5D for their new contract to design and build CAPE 10, a modern social an...
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Quanta Services selects RB Asset Solutions to help manage and redeploy 61,000+ assets
Quanta Services selects RB Asset Solutions to help manage and redeploy 61,000+ assets Quanta Services, Inc., a leading contractor operating in the utility, pipeline, energy, and communication industri...
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AfDB funds $272m for construction of Msalato International Airport in Tanzania
AfDB funds $272m for construction of Msalato International Airport in Tanzania The Board of Directors of the AfDB (African Development Bank) has approved a $272.12 million loan to Tanzania for the con...
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The IFC invests $225m in Mauritania Gold Mine
The IFC invests $225m in Mauritania Gold Mine The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $225 million debt investment in Tasiast Mauritanie Limited S.A. (TMLSA) and its Tasiast gold mi...
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Case IH and New Holland Agriculture receive ASABE 2020 Innovation Awards
Case IH and New Holland Agriculture receive ASABE 2020 Innovation Awards ASABE – The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers have included three innovative technologies from Ca...
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Herrenknecht’s Suse, Sibylle, Wanda and Kรคthchen set a fast pace in Swabia
Herrenknecht’s Suse, Sibylle, Wanda and Kรคthchen from Baden set a fast pace in Swabia All the machine-driven tunnels for the Stuttgart-Ulm rail project were quickly and quietly excavated in just...
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EU financing โฌ45m for development of Port of Trieste
EU financing โฌ45m for development of Port of Trieste The European Union is supporting the development of the Port of Trieste with new funding worth โฌ45.5m. The EIB today signed a โฌ39m loan with the Ea...
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Hyundai shows future vision for cities with Smart Mobility at CES 2020
Hyundai shows future vision for cities with Smart Mobility at CES 2020 Hyundai Motor will take to the stage at CES 2020 to present its vision for smart mobility and cities of the future. Hyundai will...
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DOKA Formwork enables Sweden’s biggest road and tunnel project
DOKA Formwork enables Sweden’s biggest road and tunnel project A 21 km motorway bypass is being constructed to relieve traffic in Stockholm: E4 Bypass Stockholm, or in Swedish โE4 Fรถrbifart Stoc...
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Wearable tech is a $54 billion opportunity for the construction industry by 2023
Wearable tech is a $54 billion opportunity for the construction industry by 2023 Wearable tech has the potential to transform the construction industry through the ability to improve safety and effici...
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USL Group acquires Logiball pipe rehabilitation equipment manufacturer in Canada
USL Group acquires Logiball pipe rehabilitation equipment manufacturer in Canada USL Group has announced the acquisition of Logiball Inc., a leading manufacturer of trenchless pipe rehabilitation equi...
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Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy from Waste plant completed in Yorkshire
Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy-from-Waste plant completed in Yorkshire After 3 years of construction, the Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy-from-Waste plant has successfully completed its commissioning p...
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Caterpillar celebrating 90 years on the New York Stock Exchange
Caterpillar celebrating 90 years on the New York Stock Exchange Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby rang the opening bell on Monday at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark the 90th ann...
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Liebherr celebrates 50th anniversary and showcases machinery at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020
Liebherr celebrates 50th anniversary and showcases machinery at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020 From March 10-14, 2020, Liebherr’s innovative products will be on display at Conexpo – Con/Agg 2020. Li...
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Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway
Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway Local politicians, project staff and neighbours joined iwi to mark completion of the newest bridge on the Hamilton sectio...
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2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview
2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview It’s been yet another busy year for construction, with BIM developments, greater use of modern methods of construction, looming Brexit, increas...
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Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport
Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport For the first time ever a cutting-edge fleet of self-driving Level 4 electric shuttles will usher in a new era of...
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EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade
EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade As part of its effort to improve regional integration in the Western Balkans, the EBRD is extending โฌ15 million for the reconstruction and upgrade of the roa...
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AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project
AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved its first investment in the Russian Federation to improve transport conn...
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Driver training tips to reduce liability costs and protect your fleet
Driver training tips to reduce liability costs and protect your fleet Road traffic accidents occur every day and account for more than 1.2 million deaths annually. Many of these accidents are avoidabl...
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Executive Hire Show 2020 is the place to meet Hire Industry Professionals
Executive Hire Show 2020 is the place to meet Hire Industry Professionals With 160 exhibitors, including 20 companies making their Show debut, there is no better opportunity than the 2020 Executive Hi...
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Digitalization in mining showcased at Sandvik event in Brisbane
Digitalization in mining showcased at Sandvik event in Brisbane On 3-4 December, almost 300 leaders from the mining, construction and quarrying industries from Australia, Japan and Indonesia met in Br...
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The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain
The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain Different jobs present different risks. While office workers may risk carpal tunnel syndrome or the occasional migraine, metal workers are steering clear of...
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John Holland awarded Australia North East Rail Line upgrade
John Holland awarded Australia North East Rail Line upgrade Major works for the North East Rail Line Upgrade project are soon to commence with the announcement from the Australian Rail Track Corporati...
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Pushing boundaries in design and sustainability with Kebony wood
Pushing boundaries in design and sustainability with Kebony wood From a remote Island hideaway in Norway to a transformed family home in the Surrey Hills, Kebony, a global leader in the production of...
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Wedge Group’s new livery helps to galvanize their nationwide fleet
Wedge Group’s new livery helps to galvanize their nationwide fleet One of the UKโs leading galvanizing companies is rolling out a new look for its fleet of more than 100 trucks. Wedge Group Galv...
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Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency
Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency Achieving high quality at low costs and a reliable assistant at hand โ for milling machine operators the new Wirtgen large milling mach...
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EIB finances US$50m rebuild of hurricane damaged Sint Maarten International Airport
EIB finances US$50m rebuild of hurricane damaged Sint Maarten International Airport The European Investment Bank (EIB) is agreeing finance, enabling the reconstruction of Princess Juliana Internationa...
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Geo Connect Asia 2020 gathers momentum
Geo Connect Asia 2020 gathers momentum Montgomery Asia has announced the first wave of speakers and exhibitors for the March Geo Connect Asia 2020 event, which will be a focal point for the multi-bill...
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Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs
Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs Exchange, a revolutionary new digital and technology programme, has opened applications for its first cohort, a...
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Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer
Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer Working with industry leaders and contaminated land experts, CIRIA has developed an Asbestos Site Aid mobile app, the first of...
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Tax is always the focus for election manifestos
Tax is always the focus for election manifestos For the Construction industry tax has been something that has been discussed a lot over the last few months – even before the UK General Election...
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New Development Bank in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects
New Development Bankย in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects On December 2, 2019, the 22nd Meeting of the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) was held in Sha...
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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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