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Esri publishes book about Web GIS featuring the latest advances in ArcGIS
Esri publishes book about Web GIS featuring the latest advances in ArcGIS Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of a new book by popular geographic information system (GIS) technology author Pinde Fu, Getting to Know Web GIS, Fourth Edition. As a promising...
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Metabo HPT unveils The Tank 200 PSI High Capacity Pancake Compressor
Metabo HPT unveils The Tank 200 PSI High Capacity Pancake Compressor Metabo HPT today announced The Tank™ – the industry’s first 200 PSI High Capacity Pancake Compressor (model EC914S). With class leading PSI, this lightweight compressor packs 25% more pressure into a smaller body. It i...
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Bentley Systems announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program
Bentley Systems announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced the finalist...
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Monaco Solicitors guide to the Coronavirus and employee rights in the UK
Monaco Solicitors guide to the Coronavirus and employee rights in the UK There have been unprecedented impacts on employees’ rights in the UK during this coronavirus pandemic, including the right to health and safety and the right to be paid. If your employer has cut your pay because you have refuse...
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Fluor JV starts construction of LAX Aerial Guideway Automated People Mover
Fluor JV starts construction of LAX Aerial Guideway Automated People Mover Fluor Corporation announced today that the Fluor-led joint venture LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) Constructors placed concrete for the first segment of the cast-in-place aerial guideway span for the Automated People...
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GEOBIM 2020 Virtual Conference open for Registration
GEOBIM 2020 Virtual Conference open for Registration Registration is now open for the GEOBIM 2020 virtual conference on 3rd-4th December for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry professionals. The GEOBIM conference is a unique platform for the AEC industry, policy makers, and in...
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Highways England restores milestones in £5.2m environment improvements
Highways England restores milestones in £5.2m environment improvements Highways England has reached a major milestone in a £5.2 million programme of environmental improvements across the North West – by restoring actual historic milestones. The company, which runs the country’s motorways and m...
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World’s longest airside bridge lifted by Mammoet at Hong Kong International Airport
World’s longest airside bridge lifted by Mammoet at Hong Kong International Airport Mammoet has successfully assisted Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to create a new panoramic point with the installation of its Sky Bridge –the world’s longest airside bridge. This pedestrian bridge spann...
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Herbst Tiefbau switches to Hyundai with a new HL955A wheel loader
Herbst Tiefbau switches to Hyundai with a new HL955A wheel loader Herbst Tiefbau is a civil engineering business run by Christian Herbst and his six-man professional team – the company operates in Epfach, which is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany. “Your civil engineering partner in t...
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Sandvik and Macleod Construction celebrating 20 year partnership
Sandvik and Macleod Construction celebrating 20 year partnership MacLeod Construction Ltd may have been founded on traditional house building values, but it has successfully embedded modern construction and quarrying practices into its operations. Based in Lochgilphead, the multi-faceted company are...
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New Cat D9 Dozer delivers on efficiency with lower fuel and maintenance costs
New Cat D9 Dozer delivers on efficiency with lower fuel and maintenance costs The new Cat® D9 Dozer replaces the D9T model and offers customizable configurations to meet application needs around the world. Built on a legacy of longevity and proven reliability in the field, the new Cat D9 lowers over...
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Esri releases Guidebook for Advanced Python Scripting in ArcGIS Pro
Esri releases Guidebook for Advanced Python Scripting in ArcGIS Pro Esri, a leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of a new book, Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro by Dr. Paul A. Zandbergen. Most GIS jobs today require at least some experience in programming, and Pyt...
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Bosch deploys traffic video sensor technology in America’s first Smart City
Bosch deploys traffic video sensor technology in America’s first Smart City Peachtree Corners is the US’s first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – today announced its strategic collaboration with the Bosch Building Technologies divisi...
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British businesses are potentially missing out on over £70k of innovation credits
British businesses are potentially missing out on over £70k of innovation credits Evidence suggests that more awareness is needed of the range of applications for R&D tax credits in the UK logistics industry. With HMRC data revealing that the sector made up 0.9% of UK R&D tax credit claims,...
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MOVE AMERICA finds optimism for the future of MaaS and Shared Mobility
MOVE AMERICA finds optimism for the future of MaaS and Shared Mobility On the opening day of the MOVE AMERICA Summit, INVERS, the inventor of automated vehicle sharing, gave its insights into the future of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and Shared Mobility as a guest on a panel of experts and as a hos...
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Earthquake-proofing Japan’s bridges with Liebherr 42 K.1/J fast-erecting cranes
Earthquake-proofing Japan’s bridges with Liebherr 42 K.1/J fast-erecting cranes Five 42 K.1/J cranes are working on the construction of a motorway bridge close to Mount Fuji in the south east of Japan. The Shin (New) - Tohmei Expressway connects the city of Toyoda with Japan’s capital Tokyo. B...
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What is a Sustainable City?
What is a Sustainable City? Imagine a city with buildings run on solar power and thriving biodiversity, with no smog lingering in the air and more cyclists than cars. While this vision may look different than many cities today, a movement known as sustainable cities is working to make it a reality....
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John Deere announces Grade Control for L-Series Tractor Loaders
John Deere announces Grade Control for L-Series Tractor Loaders A first in the construction market, the John Deere 210L and 210L EP Tractor Loaders are now available with grade control-ready and grade indication factory options, allowing for faster and more accurate fine grading. The grade technolog...
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British Government levy pays for University of Northampton engineering apprenticeships
British Government levy pays for University of Northampton engineering apprenticeships The newly launched Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, which is run by the University’s team of industry experts, sees the British Government cover the costs of training an apprentice, via its Apprent...
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Doka formwork and modern bridge-building techniques used on US 181 Harbor Bridge
Doka formwork and modern bridge-building techniques used on US 181 Harbor Bridge Traffic in the USA has increased by 38.4% in the last 25 years, and along with it the importance of measures to create and maintain safe, efficient transport links. The city of Corpus Christi in Texas is rising to this...
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SENNEBOGEN 100-tonne Clamshell Crane digs deep on Kiel Canal project
SENNEBOGEN 100-tonne Clamshell Crane digs deep on Kiel Canal project The Kiel Canal is one of the world’s busiest artificial shipping lanes and connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea over a distance of almost 100 km. The Brunsbüttel lock system forms the western entrance to the canal and n...
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5 questions you need to ask before investing in a CCTV security system
5 questions you need to ask before investing in a CCTV security system The security of your premises is the most important thing you can invest in; protecting your team, assets and reputation, successful security measures are invaluable for every business. However, assumptions are often made all too...
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Brokk Demolition Machines now with customised options for High Heat Environments
Brokk Demolition Machines now with customised options for High Heat Environments Brokk, a world leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers specialized, high-heat options, ideal for processing applications. These features are available as part of Brokk’s customization durin...
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Cortec VpCI Emitting Corrosion Protection Technology advances metal protection
Cortec VpCI Emitting Corrosion Protection Technology advances metal protection Cortec’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility resulted in expanding portfolio of sustainable products. Cortec’s VpCI® devices protect metals by conditioning enclosed environments with corrosion inhibiti...
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Esri acquires nFrames to enhance 3D Surface Imaging Technology
Esri acquires nFrames to enhance 3D Surface Imaging Technology Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced the acquisition of nFrames, a technology company that develops SURETM, an industry-leading imagery and lidar 3D surface reconstruction software. This will enable the fusion...
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Analog Devices introduces first Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
Analog Devices introduces first Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles Analog Devices today announced the industry’s first wireless battery management system (wBMS), which enables automotive manufacturers increased flexibility to scale their electric vehicle fleets into volume prod...
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Mercedes-Benz USA and Microsoft redefine automotive maintenance with HoloLens 2
Mercedes-Benz USA and Microsoft redefine automotive maintenance with HoloLens 2 Mercedes-Benz USA today announced a transformational collaboration with Microsoft that redefines automotive maintenance and the way service technicians work, leading to an enhanced customer experience and greater efficie...
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Iron Ox raises $20m for Robotic Greenhouse Technology
Iron Ox raises $20m for Robotic Greenhouse Technology Iron Ox, a leader in robotics and AI-enabled farming with a mission to solve food insecurity, today announced the closing of $20 million in a Series B round. Also announced today, the opening of their Gilroy, California farm, which is successfull...
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Esri and UN launch storytelling competition to spread awareness of sustainable development
Esri and UN launch storytelling competition to spread awareness of sustainable development Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) have launched the 2020 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition for the Sustainable Development...
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Qobotix AI universal OS transforms Robots into Intelligent Collaborators
Qobotix AI universal OS transforms Robots into Intelligent Collaborators Qobotix announced today the introduction of its new universal AI operating system to transform collaborative robots (cobots) into intelligent co-workers on the manufacturing floor. After two years of R&D, including active i...
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SWARCO Traffic expands into new facilities
SWARCO Traffic expands into new facilities SWARCO Traffic, the traffic technology group, has moved into a new, larger premises to accommodate the company’s continued growth and provide additional space for production, assembly, servicing and spares. The premises, located six miles north of its forme...
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VolvoCE updates Load Assist and Wheel Loader machine Control
VolvoCE updates Load Assist and Wheel Loader machine Control Volvo CE is updating its mid-size and large wheel loaders with machine and software features that improve productivity, performance and total cost of ownership. Volvo Construction Equipment is making its Load Assist machine control applica...
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Cullimore Group urges UK hauliers to support petition for improved HGV driver facilities
Cullimore Group urges UK hauliers to support petition for improved HGV driver facilities Moreton Cullimore is calling on fellow haulage firm owners and their drivers to back a petition to make HGV driver facilities a mandatory part of the planning application process for major infrastructure project...
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Yotta starts Recruitment Drive after winning 16 new contracts
Yotta starts Recruitment Drive after winning 16 new contracts Connected asset management software and services provider Yotta has achieved significant business growth over the past few months, securing 16 new contract wins and increasing their overall headcount by 10 percent. The projects have been...
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Spot now available in UK, Europe and Canada
Spot now available in UK, Europe and Canada Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, expanded commercial sales of Spot, the agile robot that climbs stairs and traverses rough terrain with ease, to the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada. This follows the launch of commercial sale...
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Daimler improve logistics with automatic communications process for inbound deliveries
Daimler improve logistics with automatic communications process for inbound deliveries At the Mercedes-Benz lorry plant in Wörth, lorries now send out early status updates to announce their arrival – all without drivers lifting a finger. To support this capability, the Inbound Logistics unit at the...
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Raubex Construction named Preferred Contractor for Bussell Highway project in Australia
Raubex Construction named Preferred Contractor for Bussell Highway project in Australia The much-awaited Bussell Highway dual carriageway is a step closer, with Raubex Construction Pty Ltd named as the preferred contractor for the first stage between Capel Bypass and Hutton Road. Fast-tracked to boo...
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Iteris unveils their next-generation of Traveler Information Services Solution
Iteris unveils their next-generation of Traveler Information Services Solution Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the deployment of ClearRoute™, the company’s next-generation traveler information services solution. The South Carolina Departmen...
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Doosan reveals next generation DA30-5 and DA45-5 articulated hauler trucks
Doosan reveals next generation DA30-5 and DA45-5 articulated hauler trucks As the newest generation of articulated dump trucks, the Doosan® DA30-5 and DA45-5 represent the latest enhancements to articulated dump truck (ADT) performance, reliability, operator comfort and serviceability. In conjunctio...
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World Bank project in Himachal Pradesh to deliver safer, resilient roads
World Bank project in Himachal Pradesh to deliver safer, resilient roads The Government of India, the Government of Himachal Pradesh and the World Bank today signed a $82 million project to support Himachal Pradesh strengthen its transport and road safety institutions by improving the condition, saf...
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Planning fast-tracked for UK Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre
Planning fast-tracked for UK Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre Harwell, Oxfordshire: Vale of White Horse District Council has granted planning permission for the highly specialist facility that will house the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC). VMIC, a not for profit...
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TRL asks how many road deaths are acceptable?
TRL asks how many road deaths are acceptable? In this article Dr Neale Kinnear, Head of Behavioural Science at TRL examines our acceptance of road deaths. “In the video above from Western Australia’s (WA) Road Safety Commission, a researcher stops a man in the street and says, “Last year 161 p...
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Volvo Construction Equipment showcased in SMT GB virtual exhibition
Volvo Construction Equipment showcased in SMT GB virtual exhibition With COVID-19 leading to the cancellation of all major events, SMT GB has teamed up with The 360 View to bring a virtual exhibition to life, allowing you to discover Volvo equipment like never before. SMT’s “V-360o Expo” allows you...
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GSSI updates StructureScan Mini XT GPR Kit and Palm XT Antenna
GSSI updates StructureScan Mini XT GPR Kit and Palm XT Antenna GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces new updates to the StructureScan™ Mini XT all-in-one GPR concrete inspection system, including a software update and a newly designed su...
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Nikola partners with General Motors to manufacture the Nikola Badger
Nikola partners with General Motors to manufacture the Nikola Badger General Motors receives 11 percent ownership of Nikola and right to nominate one director; General Motors seizes growth opportunity with Nikola to boldly move into broader markets with Hydrotec fuel cell and Ultium battery systems...
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CIRIA debate to discuss how cities are driving the sustainability agenda
CIRIA debate to discuss how cities are driving the sustainability agenda This year’s CIRIA Annual Debate will take place virtually on 30 September from 14.00-16.00 bringing together leading experts from the engineering and built environment sector to discuss how cities are driving the sustainability...
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ERF study benchmarks road networks in 20 countries
ERF study benchmarks road networks in 20 countries Routes de France, the European Union Road Federation (ERF) and the Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics (FNTP), in collaboration with the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) and the Confederation of International Contractors’...
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Next generation of Hitachi Zaxis-7 Excavators puts owners and operators in complete control
Next generation of Hitachi Zaxis-7 Excavators puts owners and operators in complete control The new ZX490LCH-7, ZX530LCH-7, ZX690LCH-7 and ZX890LCH-7 Stage-V compliant models from Hitachi have an industry-leading cab with first-class comfort and safety features. Their exceptional reliability, effici...
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SpecifiedBy reports online demand for building products rises by 125 percent
SpecifiedBy reports online demand for building products rises by 125 percent Specification-led marketing and product data specialist, SpecifiedBy, has reported substantial quarterly growth in its online marketplace as COVID-19 accelerates the need for building product manufacturers to embrace digita...
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Have we missed the moment to reinvent mass transport?
Have we missed the moment to reinvent mass transport? The danger from COVID-19 is far from over – some places fear a ‘second wave’, some places are very much still in the ‘first wave’ and local lockdowns, international travel restrictions and quarantine still lead the news every day. In this article...
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New technologies to counter terror in civil aviation on the horizon
New technologies to counter terror in civil aviation on the horizon As the civil aviation industry continues to deal with the threat of terror attacks, new technologies that use AI are quickly evolving to meet the counter terror needs of critical civil infrastructure and the challenge of upholding n...
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Autonomous vehicles set to operate in quarries long before they are on our roads
Autonomous vehicles set to operate in quarries long before they are on our roads Creating solutions capable of maximizing transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. For Volvo Autonomous Solutions, it’s likely to happen first in the controlled world of quarryi...
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Soilmec SR-125 HIT drilling rig delivers solid foundations in Frankfurt
Soilmec SR-125 HIT drilling rig delivers solid foundations in Frankfurt The drilling rig SR-125 HIT is currently the flagship of the Soilmec range. Engineered to be multifunctional and technology-adaptable, the SR-125 HIT is built with robust and accurate design to face the most challenging jobsite...
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Mineral Products Qualifications Council introduces MP Connect card for drivers
Mineral Products Qualifications Council introduces MP Connect card for drivers The Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC) have been working with the industry, to bring new technology to the extractives industry which will revolutionise the way in which it operates, and is a huge step forward...
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Industry and unions call for emergency measures and retraining for UK recovery
Industry and unions call for emergency measures and retraining for UK recovery Britain’s manufacturers, leading unions, skills training providers and industry bodies are calling today on the Government to take urgent action to safeguard the skills the country’s economy needs now and in the future by...
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Robot Shuttle and Robotaxi concepts converging
Robot Shuttle and Robotaxi concepts converging Robot shuttles are converging with robotaxis according to an IDTechEx report “Robot Shuttles and Autonomous Buses 2020-2040.” Being silent, robotic and emission-free, they are expected to be allowed over piazzas and through indoor malls to deliver their...
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CBI calls for private sector to help deliver an infrastructure revolution in the UK
CBI calls for private sector to help deliver an infrastructure revolution in the UK Private sector investment can be a major driver of the UK’s ‘infrastructure revolution’, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), at a time when public purses have been stretched by unprecedented Cov...
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Contact Harald’s standalone contact tracing technology simplifies workplace return
Contact Harald’s standalone contact tracing technology simplifies workplace return In an age where public health impacts day-to-day business, more organizations are turning to contact tracing to keep operations running without disruption. The challenge many companies face is the IT infrastruct...
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Nissan announces breakthrough in Carbon Fibre manufacturing
Nissan announces breakthrough in Carbon Fibre manufacturing A material used in airplanes, rockets and sports cars may find its way into more mass-market cars thanks to a new production process developed by Nissan. The new process speeds up the development of car parts made from carbon fibre reinforc...
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Cat 963 Track Loader delivers versatility and productivity
Cat 963 Track Loader delivers versatility and productivity When maximum return on equipment investment is key, track loader versatility means one machine and one operator can dig, load, carry, fill and more. The new Cat® 963 Track Loader combines that versatility with up to 10 percent better fuel ef...
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