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Dartford tunnel sees its longest ever loads
Dartford tunnel sees its longest ever loads The Dartford tunnel saw its longest ever free-flow load pass through it recently when it was used to transport an enormous 41-metre-long footbridge. The foo...
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Ferrovial sells 65 percent of Malaga’s Ausol toll roads to Meridiam for โฌ447 million
Ferrovial sells 65 percent of Malaga’s Ausol toll roads to Meridiam for โฌ447 million Ferrovial, through Cintra, has reached an agreement to sell 65% of Ausol I and Ausol II toll roads, in Malaga...
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India’s Delhi Metro now 60 percent solar powered
India’s Delhi Metro now 60 percent solar powered 290 trains across 373 kilometres serving 2.6 million passengers in a single day are now green as more than half of the Delhi Metro transport syst...
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Heathrow reveals expansion masterplan with launch of largest consultation
Heathrow reveals expansion masterplan with launch of largest consultation Heathrow has launched its 12-week statutory consultation on expansion, the latest milestone in delivering this critical nation...
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IQ Leadership Webinar 27 June – Understanding Coaching and mentoring skills
IQ Leadership Webinar 27 June – Understanding Coaching and mentoring skills Understanding the importance of coaching and mentoring to enhance employeesโ skills is the focus of this month’s...
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EIB and National Bank of Greece launch โฌ650m green and urban infrastructure scheme
EIB and National Bank of Greece launch โฌ650m green and urban infrastructure scheme New investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and urban development projects across Greece will be supported...
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Highways England funding clocks up 100 cycle path schemes
Highways England funding clocks up 100 cycle path schemes Highways England has reached a significant milestone of installing 100 cycle path schemes to improve the safety of cyclists and walkers around...
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Does renting equipment reduce carbon emissions?
Does renting equipment reduce carbon emissions? Three specialised, independent research companies – Climate Neutral Group, CE Delft and SGS Search – have researched and calculated the COยฒ...
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Isuzu D-Max Pickup partners with Tough Mudder for 2019
Isuzu D-Max Pickup partners with Tough Mudder for 2019 Isuzu UK has been appointed as the official automotive sponsor for the Tough Mudder obstacle course series throughout the UK for the remainder of...
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Bicycle Architecture Biennale reveals how cycling will shape our future smart cities
Bicycle Architecture Biennale reveals how cycling will shape our future smart cities The Bicycle Architecture Biennale (BAB) is a prestigious showcase of cutting edge, visually striking and high profi...
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True Value Engineering delivers better performance and lower costs
True Value Engineering delivers better performance and lower costs Value engineering is a phrase that has divided the industry. At a time when the sector is under close scrutiny around the quality of...
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JCB a British success story continues expanding on a global scale
JCB a British success story continues expanding on a global scale JCB, the worldโs third largest construction equipment brand by volume, has 22 plants on four continents: 11 in the UK and others in In...
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances โฌ50 million expansion of Norwegian railway industry
KfW IPEX-Bank finances โฌ50 million expansion of Norwegian railway industry KfW IPEX-Bank is providing the Norwegian Bane NOR Eiendom AS (BNE) with funds equivalent to around โฌ50 million (NOK 500 milli...
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Philippines NSCR railway receives $2.75b ADB financing for Malolos-Clark segment
Philippines NSCR railway receives $2.75b ADB financing for Malolos-Clark segment The Philippines Governmentโs North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, totalling 147 kilometres from New Clark City...
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How do architects accommodate their designs for temperature regulation?
How do architects accommodate their designs for temperature regulation? No matter how astonishing a building looks, itโs all a waste if the inside is inhabitable. Especially, when the primary purpose...
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A bump in the road for driverless cars?
A bump in the road for driverless cars? Patrick Mallejacq, Secretary General, PIARC World Road Association looks ahead to the 26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi this October and examines one of the...
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Three Washington State airports receive $9.4m US Federal funding
Three Washington State airports receive $9.4m US Federal funding Work to rejuvenate Washington State airports is getting a much-needed lift, thanks to a recent supplemental appropriation provided to t...
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SACYR Somague awarded construction of โฌ130m Portugal railway line
SACYR Somague awarded construction of โฌ130m Portugal railway line Infraestruturas de Portugal has awarded Sacyr Somague the construction of a railway line 40 kilometres long. This infrastructure proje...
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New Holland showcasing their machinery at Cereals and at The Royal Highland Show
New Holland showcasing their machinery at Cereals and at The Royal Highland Show New Holland Agriculture will be showcasing the diverse range of products it now offers at Cereals on 12-13 June 2019 as...
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Network Rail and Colas Rail achieve a 97 percent diesel-free “Site of the Future”
Network Rail and Colas Rail achieve a 97 percent diesel-free “Site of the Future” A project led by the Network Rail and Colas Rail has used solar lighting and power generation to prove the...
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BIM and ingenious Doka formwork building bridges on the A85 motorway in France
BIM and ingenious Doka formwork building bridges on the A85 motorway in France The A85 motorway is one of the main thoroughfares connecting the cities of Anger and Vierzon in France. Along the route a...
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Talent in Logistics research reveals significant recruitment problems
Talent in Logistics research reveals significant recruitment problems A new report by Talent in Logistics reveals the logistics sector has a significant recruitment problem, which could potentially ca...
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SWARCO Traffic signs new framework agreement with the University of Warwick
SWARCO Traffic signs new framework agreementย with the University of Warwick SWARCO Traffic Ltd has signed a new contract with the University of Warwick to provide leading traffic solutions and smart t...
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Queensland jobs boosted by $23b investment in roads and transport infrastructure
Queensland jobs boosted by $23b investment in roads and transport infrastructure More than 21,500 Queensland jobs will be supported by a record $23 billion investment in roads and transport infrastruc...
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Ringway to deliver UK East Region Maintenance and Response contract for 15 years
Ringway to deliver UK East Region Maintenance and Response contract for 15 years Highways England has appointed Ringway as its Contractor for its East Region (formerly Areas 6 & 8) to undertake th...
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VolvoCE leading diversity in construction
VolvoCE leading diversity in construction With a diverse workforce one of the key ways to promote innovation and creativity, how can a male-dominated industry like construction achieve better equality...
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Open call for Architects to help UK Local Authorities develop placemaking plans
Open call for Architects to help UK Local Authorities develop placemaking plans The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Thursday 6 June) launched an open call for architects to app...
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Clearview award nomination is a reflection of successful safety scheme
Clearview award nomination is a reflection of successful safety scheme A route safety scheme initiative that has been described by drivers as a โsuperb improvementโ and a โfantastic use of taxpayersโ...
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Mynydd Underbridge in Swansea upgrade renewal to commence
Mynydd Underbridge in Swansea upgrade renewal to commence Station road, which runs a one-way system close to Liberty Stadium, will close to motorists for the summer so that essential bridge maintenanc...
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Bristol builders saddle-up with Brompton Bike Hire to ease congestion
Bristol builders saddle-up with Brompton Bike Hire to ease congestion Builders on one of Bristolโs biggest developments will be adding a green tick to their environmental credentials thanks to an inno...
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Stockholm Arlanda Airport development financed by KfW IPEX-Bank
Stockholm Arlanda Airport development financed by KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank and Swedavia have signed a โฌ190 million loan agreement for the overall financing and development of the Swedish state owne...
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Eurovia helping deliver ยฃ15m Transport for Buckinghamshire highways programme
Eurovia helping deliver ยฃ15m Transport for Buckinghamshire highways programme Eurovia Surfacing and Eurovia Specialist Treatments (EST) with Transport for Buckinghamshire are to improve more than 100...
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An introduction to SolarLite Active Road Studs
An introduction to SolarLite Active Road Studs Retro reflective studs have long been the favoured and trusted choice for roadside delineation, but now SolarLite Active Road Studs are an excellent alte...
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DOKA’s technical skills put to the test on the Doha Orbital Highway project
DOKA’s technical skills put to the test on the Doha Orbital Highway project Dokaโs recent work on the new Doha Orbital Highway shows how a combination of slick logistics and technical supervisio...
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Top Speakers lined up for DroneCon2019 at Plantworx
Top Speakers lined up for DroneCon2019 at Plantworx โCOMIT (Construction Opportunities for Mobile IT) is delighted to be hosting DroneCon2019 its 2019 Drone Conference at PLANTWORX (11-13 June 2019, E...
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Safety Signage manufacturer Spectrum Industrial at Plantworx
Safety Signage manufacturer Spectrum Industrial at Plantworx Safety Signage and Products manufacturer Spectrum Industrial will be exhibiting at Plantworx 2019 to be held next week at the East of Engla...
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GSSI receives USA Presidential Award for Exports
GSSI receives USA Presidential Award for Exports The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, this week presented Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc, (GSSI) with a Presidential Award, the Presidentโs โEโ...
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ADB funded roads in Fiji helping to revive their rural economy
ADB funded roads inย Fiji helping to revive their rural economy The Fiji road network is being repaired and upgraded to improve mobility, safety, and climate change resilience. ADB is helping to finan...
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Helsinki Airport modernisation financed by KfW IPEX-Bank
Helsinki Airport modernisation financed by KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank is participating in the financing to expand and modernise Helsinki Airport, some 17 km north of Finland’s capital. The tota...
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1 in 5 professional drivers will risk a level crossing according to the train timetable
1 in 5 professional drivers will risk a level crossing according to the train timetable A staggering 23% of professional drivers have admitted that if they knew the train timetable and did not believe...
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Testing of painting platform for Queensferry Bridge enabled with help from Mabey Hire
Testing of painting platform for Queensferry Bridge enabled with help from Mabey Hire Temporary support towers and jacking systems used to proof test a Rubrica Painting Platform, which will be used to...
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Plantworx 2019 has its very own Smartphone App
Plantworx 2019 has its very own Smartphone App Plantworx 2019 is just a week away! The show has over 450 exhibitors and the big build-up has begun for the 4th biennial Construction show (11th โ 13th J...
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Alumasc Water Management Solutions sponsors the 2019 BMF All Industry Conference
Alumasc Water Management Solutions sponsors the 2019 BMF All Industry Conference The BMF All industry Conference, which will take place from 13-16 June 2019 at the Sun Gardens Hotel, Dubrovnik, aims t...
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Highways England A428 upgrade saves commuters up to 90 minutes
Highways England A428 upgrade saves commuters up to 90 minutes Updated plans to transform one of the busiest road links in the East of England have gone on show today.ย Commuters using the A428 between...
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ADB $350m loan to upgrade Chhattisgarh state and district roads in India
ADB $350m loan to upgrade Chhattisgarh state and district roads in India The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $350 million loan to rehabilitate and upgrade state highways and major district...
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Artificial intelligence summit focuses on the transition to smart sustainable cities
Artificial intelligence summit focuses on the transition to smart sustainable cities Not only is artificial intelligence is at the forefront of fighting hunger and mitigating the climate crisis, it is...
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World Bank improving the infrastructure of four large neighbourhoods in Dhaka
World Bank improving the infrastructure of four large neighbourhoods in Dhaka The government of Bangladesh has signed a $100.5 million financing agreement with the World Bank to improve livability of...
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Spitfire lands at London Bridge to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings
Spitfire lands at London Bridge to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings There was a Supermarine Spitfire surprise for passengers at London Bridge this morning as a full-scale replica Spitfire appear...
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UNECE adopts recommended sustainable procurement for responsible business practices
UNECE adopts recommended sustainable procurement for responsible business practices Public procurement alone represents 15-20% of global GDP, while procurement commitments under the World Trade Organi...
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Barcelona to get new fleet less polluting alternative buses with finance from EIB
Barcelona to get new fleet less polluting alternative buses with finance from EIB The European Investment Bank (EIB) is financing the modernisation of the Barcelona fleet of city buses, by granting a...
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