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The quarry and aggregate industry by the numbers
The quarry and aggregates industry by the numbers With millions of workers and hundreds of thousands of active sites, aggregate quarrying is one of the biggest industries in the world – but just how b...
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Latin America Bitumen Market share to exceed US$5.7 billion by 2024
Latin America Bitumen Market share to exceed US$5.7 billion by 2024 According to a new research report by the market research and strategy consulting firm, Graphical Research, Latin America Bitumen Ma...
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Austria’s Latschau Reservoir refurbished with Shell Bitumen
Austria’s Latschau Reservoir refurbished with Shell Bitumen The Latschau reservoir is a hub for the hydroelectric power facilities of Vorarlberger Illwerke at Montafon in western Austria. The se...
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Nortech brings elegance to ANPR and traffic signals with stainless bollards
Nortech brings elegance to ANPR and traffic signals with stainless bollards People and vehicle access control specialist Nortech is now offering elegant stainless steel bollards to house the Nedap ANP...
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Weholite structures awarded HAPAS certificate in first for industry
Weholite structures awarded HAPAS certificate in first for industry When is a pipe not a pipe? When its diameter is greater than 900mm and it’s installed under a road. This paradoxical riddle is what...
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SDS develops groundbreaking SuDS material to tackle Highway Metals Pollution
SDS develops groundbreaking SuDS material to tackle Highway Metals Pollution A groundbreaking new SuDS sustainable drainage material is offering a simple and versatile solution to removing toxic heavy...
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Testing soils in construction
Testing soils in construction Soils form the structural foundation for almost all construction work, making soil testing very important as failure to test soils adequately and correctly would introduc...
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Soil stabilization has the edge
Soil stabilization has the edge Soil stabilization is proving to be the optimum solution whenever the properties of soil have to be altered to make it suitable for further roadworks. That was the case...
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A colourful future for asphalt
A colourful future for asphalt This past July, Shell Bitumen presented its Shell Mexphalte C binder for coloured asphalt tunnel at the Make the Future Live annual festival in London. Make the Future L...
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Polypipe enhances highways offering with introduction of Ridgichute
Polypipe enhances highways offering with introduction of Ridgichute Polypipe, the UK’s leading manufacturer of sustainable drainage and water management solutions, has launched Ridgichute – a ne...
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NAPA publishes guide to preserving pavements with thinlays
NAPA publishes guide to preserving pavements with thinlays The best way to ensure long pavement life is to preserve pavements through maintenance and address distresses before they become pavement fai...
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Structural Design Guide for Porous Asphalt is now available
Structural Design Guide for Porous Asphalt is now available Porous asphalt pavements are a green infrastructure solution that provides the performance, ease of construction, and functionality of tradi...
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We are at a tipping point for bitumen
We are at a tipping point for bitumen We live in rapidly changing times, especially for bitumen trading businesses. Refiners are concerned about the impact that the International Maritime Organisation...
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Motorcycle friendly Evo-Chev Chevron system delivers cost savings
Motorcycle friendly Evo-Chev Chevron system delivers cost savings The Evo-Chev Chevron System, by TMP Solutions has been installed on Titnore Lane, West Sussex, to improve road safety and reduce maint...
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The Pro Nemus visitor centre is a showcase of engineered wood construction
The Pro Nemus visitor centre is a showcase of engineered wood construction Metsä Group’s new visitor centre in Äänekoski, in Central Finland, is a prime example of fast construction using wood. The 1,...
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Scientists invent Bio-Bitumen to pave roads using plastic and other mixed wastes
Scientists invent Bio-Bitumen to pave roads using plastic and other mixed wastes Scientists at Aston University have developed Bio-Bitumen, a new way to convert organic bin waste such as decomposed fo...
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Shihang China is now the Copper Nickel Pipe supplier for top 500 brand companies
Shihang China is now the Copper Nickel Pipe supplier for top 500 brand companies Shihang today marked another milestone for being the main supplier of CuNi 90/10 & CuNi 70/30 pipes for top 500 bra...
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ASI celebrates examples of their GSB pavement preservation used 39 years ago
ASI celebrates examples of their GSB pavement preservation used 39 years ago While many manufacturers of asphalt preservation products claim their products provide long-lasting benefits, few can offer...
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Line-X powerful protective coating earns European Certification
Line-X powerful protective coating earns European Certification LINE-X – a global leader in extreme performance protective coatings with proprietary technologies – has just reached a milestone by rece...
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Philips Lighting’s new innovations make switching to LED lighting even easier
Philips Lighting’s new innovations make switching to LED lighting even easier Philips Lighting (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has announced two new innovations, the Philips Tru...
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MSU developing high-strength Concrete to save Montana time and money
MSU developing high-strength Concrete to save Montana time and money In a lab at Montana State University, researchers use massive hydraulic pistons to crush samples of concrete in order to determine...
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Nigeria’s Azuri Peninsula is a new residential paradise on the Atlantic shoreline
Nigeria’s Azuri Peninsula is a new residential paradise on the Atlantic shoreline In the Marina district of Eko Atlantic City in the heart of Nigeria’s business capital Lagos, the Azuri Pe...
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SIKA establishes National Subsidiary in Honduras
SIKA establishes National Subsidiary in Honduras Sika is laying the foundation for further growth in Central America by establishing a national subsidiary in Honduras. With the new subsidiary customer...
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ClearSpan hybrid buildings deliver the best of both worlds
ClearSpan hybrid buildings deliver the best of both worlds Fabric and metal are each beneficial materials in their own right. The translucency of fabric allows for ample sunlight, and the strength of...
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Tactile black markings in the middle of the road can increase traffic safety
Tactile black markings in the middle of the road can increase traffic safety A new approach to delineating traffic lanes is being championed by Borum as a way to reduce head-on collisions and improve...
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STRABAG shows innovative way out of the diesel dilemma with Sustainable High-Tech Asphalt
STRABAG shows innovative way out of the diesel dilemma with Sustainable High-Tech Asphalt STRABAG’s TPA competence centre has presented an innovative solution that can help cities fight the negative i...
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Accelerated Bridge Construction used to replace Savoy Road Bridge in Massachusetts
Accelerated Bridge Construction used to replace Savoy Road Bridge in Massachusetts Bridge substructure is composed of all precast concrete bridge components for fast-track construction Partnering with...
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WEC CCTV manufacture 65 camera masts for Mersey Gateway Project
WEC CCTV manufacture 65 camera masts for Mersey Gateway Project WEC CCTV, a UK manufacturer of camera mounting structures, has supplied 65 specially designed camera masts for the new Mersey Gateway Br...
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Oldcastle Precast Wall Panel System used at Buffalo International Airport
Oldcastle Precast Wall Panel System used at Buffalo International Airport Using precast concrete custom-made wall panels and hollow core plank, Oldcastle Precast Newnan, Ga., working in conjunction wi...
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Metsä Wood calls for collaboration in timber innovation
Metsä Wood calls for collaboration in timber innovation Modular construction, using timber as a key element, is a credible solution to fast and sustainable house building. However, Metsa Wood believes...
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MasterChef inspires engineer to cook up a recipe for self-healing roads
MasterChef inspires engineer to cook up a recipe for self-healing roads Dr Alvaro Garcia, a lecturer with the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham, has hit on a recipe for success by...
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SIKA builds stronger Northern America and Latin America operations while expanding into Mexico
SIKA builds stronger Northern America and Latin America operations while expanding into Mexico The Board of Directors of Sika has decided to set up a new, strong region Americas. The aim is to create...
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Metsä Wood to invest in Kerto LVL production in Punkaharju, Finland
Metsä Wood to invest in Kerto LVL production in Punkaharju, Finland Metsä Wood, a part of Metsä Group, has decided to build a new Kerto® LVL production line, with an annual capacity of 65,000 cubic me...
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American Concrete Institute expands mission to focus on Global Concrete Standards
American Concrete Institute expands mission to focus on Global Concrete Standards The American Concrete Institute announces that its mission has been expanded to reflect its proactive approach to advo...
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Building an innovative, modular, transformable, easy to dismantle wooden home
Building an innovative, modular, transformable, easy to dismantle wooden home The Fondation des Amis de Médecins du Monde organized a competition to provide homes for people who are currently in preca...
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Concrete Canvas wins Samsung Innovation Award
Concrete Canvas wins Samsung Innovation Award Concrete Canvas was named the Samsung Innovation Award Winner at the 2017 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards gala dinner ceremony, held at the Grosvenor...
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Bituchem’s Airpatch perfect solution for potholes and surface deformations
Bituchem’s Airpatch perfect solution for potholes and surface deformations AirPatch is an engineered, sprayed application from BituChem that provides an excellent ‘break’ and quality pothole repair so...
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How incorrectly marking your Car Park could cost you
How incorrectly marking your Car Park could cost you Car Parks are a very important part of the UK’s road network – and are often forgotten about when it comes to marking to high specifica...
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SIKA gears up for high performance concrete reinforcing fibre production for EMEA
SIKA gears up for high performance concrete reinforcing fibre production for EMEA Sika has started producing high-performance concrete reinforcing fibre for clients in the Europe, Middle East and Afri...
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TRL tests RHiNOPHALT Highway Preservation on the M4 Motorway in England
TRL tests RHiNOPHALT Highway Preservation on the M4 Motorway in England ASI is constantly striving to extend the life of the valuable infrastructure network through planned maintenance using RHiNOPHAL...
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Conversation Plinth in Indiana encourages discussion about hardwood CLT
Conversation Plinth in Indiana encourages discussion about hardwood CLT Design firm IKD has unveiled the first hardwood Cross Laminated (HCLT) structure in the United States at the 2017 Exhibit Columb...
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MIT finds a new way to mix oil and water for better emulsions
MIT finds a new way to mix oil and water for better emulsions The reluctance of oil and water to mix together and stay that way is so well-known that it has become a cliché for describing any two thin...
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Recipe extraction by artificial intelligence aids materials fabrication
Recipe extraction by artificial intelligence aids materials fabrication In recent years, research efforts such as the Materials Genome Initiative and the Materials Project have produced a wealth of co...
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Maarten van der Breggen receives first Open Source Wood award from Metsä Wood
Maarten van der Breggen receives first Open Source Wood award from Metsä Wood The first Open Source Wood Award has been won by Dutch architect Maarten van der Breggen for his Maskerade® building conce...
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Colourful road markings are becoming more popular on British roads
Colourful road markings are becoming more popular on British roads Recently, the presence of bright and colourful surface markings has become more and more prominent on British roads. This is a major...
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Eth Zurich invents technique for making an ultra-thin concrete roof
Eth Zurich invents technique for making an ultra-thin concrete roof Researchers from ETH Zurich have built a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof using innovative digital design and fabric...
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JCB releases Supertough – Supersafe – Superversatile JCB Paint
JCB releases Supertough – Supersafe – Superversatile JCB Paint JCB PAINT® has created a paint which has been formulated to make it easy to use on almost any exterior surface and engineered...
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LafargeHolcim supplies eco-friendly high-performance concrete for new Mexico City Airport
LafargeHolcim supplies eco-friendly high-performance concrete for new Mexico City Airport LafargeHolcim will supply environmentally friendly, high-performance concretes for the construction of Mexico...
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BITUCHEM to showcase their surfacing solutions at Highways UK
BITUCHEM to showcase their surfacing solutions at Highways UK This November, BituChem will be joining the discussion of the many subjects surrounding British highways as the company exhibits at Highwa...
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From desktop designs to actual projects – join the Open Source Wood
From desktop designs to actual projects – join the Open Source Wood Metsä Wood is calling on all architects and engineers to share their innovations in wood construction. The objective is to share kno...
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