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EBRD invests €250m for urban transport renewal in Poltava
EBRD invests €250m for urban transport renewal in Poltava The population of Poltava, in the Ukraine will soon enjoy journeys on up to 40 new energy efficient and ecologically friendly trolley low-floor buses thanks to a €10 million European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) loan. The pr...
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Simple methods to dispose of inert quarry and construction waste material
Simple methods to dispose of inert quarry and construction waste material The world of inert material recycling is evolving, always looking for the best answer to a single question – How to manage waste material. Waste management has become a real priority for all operators, job sites, quarrie...
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Ferrovial awarded €274m water treatment contracts in Texas
Ferrovial awarded €274m water treatment contracts in Texas PLW Waterworks, owned by Ferrovial Agroman subsidiaries Webber and Cadagua, has been selected to participate in the construction of two water treatment plants in Texas with a combined value of $312 million, equivalent to €274 million. Firstl...
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VolvoCE’s top maintenance checks to keep your excavator in tip-top condition
VolvoCE’s top maintenance checks to keep your excavator in tip-top condition By carrying out regular maintenance checks and only using genuine Volvo parts, owners and operators can promote high uptime from their machines. Drain the water separator every morning Condensation often forms...
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£78m M6 junction 10 upgrade to start in the Autumn in UK
£78m M6 junction 10 upgrade to start in the Autumn in UK A £78 million upgrade of the M6 junction 10, which will ease congestion and speed up journeys for the thousands of drivers who use it every day has taken a big step forward. Contractor John Sisk & Son has been appointed to design ...
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Competency Management solution launches for the Australian Rail Industry
Competency Management solution launches for the Australian Rail Industry Reference Point, the UK’s leading competency management technology company has announced that the new Rail Industry Worker Program’s (RIW) solution for the Australian Rail Industry has officially launched. The RIW Program provi...
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Bosch technology extending the service life of electric-vehicle batteries
Bosch technology extending the service life of electric-vehicle batteries Stress makes cells age faster – something that geneticists have long since demonstrated for the human body is also true for electric-vehicle battery cells. The older the batteries get, the lower their performance, servic...
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Five ways Artificial Intelligence is disrupting our lives
Five ways Artificial Intelligence is disrupting our lives No longer the domain of secret labs and sci-fi plots, artificial intelligence (AI) can help us recognize patterns in vast amounts of data, anticipate future events and take well-informed actions in real time – sometimes beyond human capabilit...
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Minnich adds Farrell Equipment to dealer network in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Minnich adds Farrell Equipment to dealer network in Wisconsin and Minnesota Minnich Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has added Farrell Equipment & Supply Co. to its dealer network in Wisconsin and Minnesota....
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Snøhetta designs Path of Perspectives Panorama Trail on Innsbruck’s Nordkette Range
Snøhetta designs Path of Perspectives Panorama Trail on Innsbruck’s Nordkette Range The Path of Perspectives or “Perspektivenweg”, designed by Snøhetta for the Nordkettenbahn cable railway, introduces a series of ten architectural elements along the panorama trail in the alpine lan...
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New MAJOR Flex-Mat Sensor makes screening performance easier with no downtime
New MAJOR Flex-Mat Sensor makes screening performance easier with no downtime MAJOR, a global leading manufacturer of high-performance screening media, introduces the Flex-Mat Sensor, a valuable and easy to operate vibration data measurement tool users can utilize to review results and fine tune the...
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Cleverciti powers Parking Guidance System at Germany’s largest Shopping Mall
Cleverciti powers Parking Guidance System at Germany’s largest Shopping Mall Cleverciti Systems, a leader in comprehensive, high-tech solutions for smart parking guidance systems, announced that Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s Ruhr Park shopping centre, Germany’s largest open-air, shopping c...
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Highways England starts search for team to deliver A303 upgrade near Stonehenge
Highways England starts search for team to deliver A303 upgrade near Stonehenge Highways England is today launching its search to find potential contractors for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme past Stonehenge. The company, responsible for the country’s major A roads and motorways, has publi...
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Tender opens for the Sydney Gateway airport project
Tender opens for the Sydney Gateway airport project The toll-free Sydney Gateway Airport Project will make it easier and quicker for motorists to travel to Sydney Airport. Sydney Gateway will provide motorists with a new alternative route to the domestic and international airport terminals from the...
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Highways England unveils successful air quality and innovation competition entries
Highways England unveils successful air quality and innovation competition entries Technology which could improve air quality in local communities by helping the way drivers leave motorways was named today as one of the successful entries in a multi-million-pound competition run by Highways England...
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Baden-Württemberg set for 18 new diesel engine trains with financing from KfW IPEX-Bank
Baden-Württemberg set for 18 new diesel engine trains with financing from KfW IPEX-Bank As part of an invitation to tender issued by the Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW), KfW IPEX-Bank is financing 18 new diesel multiple units for the regional public rail network. The financi...
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Bosch helping cities worldwide in the battle against air pollution
Bosch helping cities worldwide in the battle against air pollution Around the world, people are flocking from rural areas to cities. By 2050, there will be more than six billion people living in megacities, twice as many as now. Over the same period, the volume of urban traffic is set to increase th...
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Energy Harvester generates electricity from inside spinning tyres
Energy Harvester generates electricity from inside spinning tyres A new technology that could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, together with Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, have d...
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Hitachi Premium Rental excavator provides versatility and peace of mind in Annecy
Hitachi Premium Rental excavator provides versatility and peace of mind in Annecy When Charvin Entreprises needed a versatile medium excavator to work on its construction projects in and around the city of Annecy, it found a fast and cost-effective rental solution from Hitachi and its local dealer,...
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Mabey Hire awarded 300 ton multi-use equipment contract for Port of Tilbury regeneration
Mabey Hire awarded 300 ton multi-use equipment contract for Port of Tilbury regeneration Temporary works specialist Mabey Hire has announced a deal with construction firm GRAHAM to design and supply approximately 300 tonnes of equipment for the much-needed expansion of The Port of Tilbury, Essex. Th...
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ITA Tunnelling Awards announces 2019 nominees
ITA Tunnelling Awards announces 2019 nominees From November 18th to 20th 2019, in Miami-USA, the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association is organizing the fifth edition of its ITA Tunnelling and Undergroung Space Awards. The ITA Tunnelling Awards is an international competition se...
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Infrastructure procurement models need new framework for effective future investment
Infrastructure procurement models need new framework for effective future investment Infrastructure procurement of UK projects risks being constrained by lack of evidence on long-term investment outcomes and could have strategic implications for the UK’s ability to meet growing demand for infrastruc...
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The top 3 insights telematics can highlight
The top 3 insights telematics can highlight Connecting your machines is a powerful first step towards lowering your total cost of ownership. The insights provided by the data enable you to set targets and take actions for improvement in the areas that will have the greatest impact on your overall p...
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Nortech Controllers manage access at shared parking facilities
Nortech Controllers manage access at shared parking facilities The CPC202 and CPC204 Shared Occupancy Controllers from access controls specialists Nortech are compact, standalone, intelligent units that control access for groups of users sharing the same shared parking facility. A single CPC204 Shar...
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Construction in Australia forecast to regain growth from 2020
Construction in Australia forecast to regain growth from 2020 The construction industry in Australia, which is currently facing a troubled period, is set to regain growth momentum from 2020 on the back of a range of major infrastructure development programs and projects, according GlobalData, a lead...
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SMIE demonstrates remotely-operated Crane Automation
SMIE demonstrates remotely-operated Crane Automation SMIE the inventors of tower crane anti-collision have announced to industry partners that they had taken their crane automation technology a step further. Using their remote 4G system they have been able to connect a Pro-SITE installed tower crane...
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360 degree corner wheel module to accelerate the urban mobility revolution
360 degree corner wheel module to accelerate the urban mobility revolution A new Protean Electric corner wheel module concept that integrates advanced powertrain, steering and suspension technologies within a single product will help next-generation urban transport vehicles better meet the needs of...
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ELE Soiltest PRO range now includes AUTO Soils Consolidator
ELE Soiltest PRO range now includes AUTO Soils Consolidator ELE International has launched the AUTO Soils Consolidator (ASC), which is the company’s latest addition to the ELE Soiltest PRO range of advanced soils testing equipment. “By automating the test, we can create new levels of accuracy and re...
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VolvoCE videos lampoon traditional equipment telematics systems
VolvoCE videos lampoon traditional equipment telematics systems MID: 140, PSID: 15, FMI: 8 — Many construction equipment owners and equipment fleet managers are constantly hit with round after round of confusing fault codes like this as part of their generic telematics systems. Instead of decipherin...
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Skene adds more Volvo Loaders for its Soutra and Lomond quarries in Scotland
Skene adds more Volvo Loaders for its Soutra and Lomond quarries in Scotland Skene Group Construction Services Ltd of Glenrothes Fife has added three more Volvo L220H loading shovels to its fleet, with two going to work at its Soutra Mains quarry and the third taking up residency at the company’s Lo...
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Yanmar CEE celebrates a successful first year in the UK
Yanmar CEE celebrates a successful first year in the UK In 2018, Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) made the strategic decision to expand its presence in the UK. In just twelve short months, the company has established a strong dealer network and sales continue to increase throughout the region....
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Neal Manufacturing introduces high-volume Seal Coating machine for large road projects
Neal Manufacturing introduces high-volume Seal Coating machine for large road projects Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC and a leader in asphalt pavement preservation equipment, offers its High-Volume Road Maintenance Vehicle for maximum efficiency and high-quality results o...
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Construction has entered the Artificial Intelligence race
Construction has entered the Artificial Intelligence race While other sectors boast of advances in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a panel of experts from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), construction has now take the lead. In this article three experts from Volvo CE discuss artif...
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PLANTWORX Primary Engineer STEM event an inspirational success
PLANTWORX Primary Engineer STEM event an inspirational success On the final day of Plantworx Construction Exhibition, (13th June East of England Arena, Peterborough), nine Primary schools from the local Peterborough area took part in the Primary Engineer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Ma...
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Gothenburg Metro added to Siltbuster’s global rail projects
Gothenburg Metro added to Siltbuster’s global rail projects Siltbuster systems are being used to treat the waters generated during construction of the West Link project on the Gothenburg Metro in Sweden. This is the latest in a long line of high profile national and international rail projects...
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Metso establishes new business services centre in Vilnius
Metso establishes new business services centre in Vilnius Metso has decided to establish a new Metso Business Services (MBS) centre in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The investment supports the company’s profitable growth strategy by improving operational excellence and scalability of business s...
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Bosch and Daimler obtain approval for driverless parking without human supervision
Bosch and Daimler obtain approval for driverless parking without human supervision Bosch and Daimler have reached a milestone on the way to automated driving: the two companies have now obtained approval from the relevant authorities in Baden-Württemberg for their automated driverless parking system...
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Unique railway footbridge design for South Downs National Park in England
Unique railway footbridge design for South Downs National Park in England Local people and visitors are set to enjoy safer access across the railway at Tide Mills in the South Downs National Park after Network Rail’s proposals for a stunning new footbridge were approved. The footbridge, which has be...
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Highways England starts awarding £8.7 billion in contracts for major road upgrades
Highways England starts awarding £8.7 billion in contracts for major road upgrades The first in a series of contracts with supply chain partners to carry out up to £8.7 billion of work on England’s motorways and major A-roads have been signed. Highways England has signed a £61.4 million contract wit...
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Tarmac takes the chequered flag for Silverstone resurfacing
Tarmac takes the chequered flag for Silverstone resurfacing Tarmac’s new asphalt surface at Silverstone was the stage for high drama as Lewis Hamilton clinched a record sixth British Grand Prix victory last weekend. A new race lap record of 1:27.369 helped take the Mercedes-AMG driver to his histori...
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Sourcewell contact awarded for Heavy Equipment to Volvo Construction Equipment
Sourcewell contact awarded for Heavy Equipment to Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment has announced a second consecutive Sourcewell contract in the US, in their heavy construction equipment category. As one of the top-scoring respondents, Volvo earned the new four-year contract...
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Fieldfisher wins case against Network Rail in competition case
Fieldfisher wins case against Network Rail in competition case European law firm Fieldfisher has won a hard fought stand-alone competition case in the Competition Appeal Tribunal for its client Achilles Information Limited (“Achilles”), against Addleshaw Goddard acting for Network Rail....
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Industry experts launch pioneering compliance management platform
Industry experts launch pioneering compliance management platform Fleet operators are hailing the impact of ground-breaking software that’s set to revolutionise the compliance management of commercial drivers and vehicles in the UK. The state-of-the-art system, based on the latest internet and mobil...
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Decker Truck Line celebrates delivery of their 2,500th Peterbilt
Decker Truck Line celebrates delivery of their 2,500th Peterbilt Peterbilt Motors Company, along with Decker Truck Line, Inc., celebrated a relationship spanning six decades with the delivery of the transportation company’s 2,500th Peterbilt truck purchased from JX Truck Center. Decker runs a mix o...
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400,000th Durakerb unit drives construction sector to sustainability success
400,000th Durakerb unit drives construction sector to sustainability success Supporting the UK government’s drive towards a net-zero carbon emissions economy, Durakerb (part of the Econpro group) has announced the installation of its 400,000th kerb in the UK, saving the country 12 million kilogramme...
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McCann and fellow sponsors turn Chilwell Manor Golf Club’s vision into reality
McCann and fellow sponsors turn Chilwell Manor Golf Club’s vision into reality A new practice area was unveiled at Chilwell Manor Golf Club on Monday 10th June after several local sponsors, including Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann, donated time and resources to h...
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JCB expands in Latin America with $25m investment in Brazil
JCB expands in Latin America with $25m investment in Brazil JCB has announced a $25 million investment in its Brazilian operations as the company gears up for growth in the Latin America region. The investment was confirmed as JCB hosted the Governor of the State of São Paulo, João Doria at the comp...
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O’Rourke Infrastructure put a third Volvo P6870C wheeled paver to work in Portsmouth
O’Rourke Infrastructure put a third Volvo P6870C wheeled paver to work in Portsmouth “Product support is key…” according to father and son team, Phil and William O’Rourke, proprietors of Portsmouth based O’Rourke Infrastructure Services Ltd (OIS) as they take delivery of their third Volvo P687...
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John Deere launches US Apprenticeship Program to address service technician shortage
John Deere launches US Apprenticeship Program to address service technician shortage John Deere has received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its new Registered Apprenticeship Program and is making it available to its Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry dealers. The...
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Blastcrete introduces RS180 Mixer-Pump for high-volume Gypsum applications
Blastcrete introduces RS180 Mixer-Pump for high-volume Gypsum applications Blastcrete Equipment LLC, a long-time manufacturer of shotcrete and gunite mixers and pumps, introduces the RS180 Mixer-Pump with variable speeds from 0-18 cubic yards per hour and long-distance and high-volume pumping capabi...
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Volvo and Samsung SDI developing a strategic electromobility alliance for electric trucks
Volvo and Samsung SDI developing a strategic electromobility alliance for electric trucks Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks. Working together with Samsung SDI, Volvo Group aims to accelerate the speed of deve...
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CASE sponsors Team Schwabentruck in the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship
CASE sponsors Team Schwabentruck in the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship From 25 May to 6 October 2019, the Fédération Internationale De L’Automobile European Truck Racing Championship (FIA ETRC) takes place across eight different countries, including Germany, Italy, France, Slovakia and...
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Network Rail launches a £70m track worker safety task force
Network Rail launches a £70m track worker safety task force Network Rail has launched a new safety task force, backed with a £70m fund, to target track-worker safety, bringing together multiple strands of work from across the company aimed at improving safety for employees that work on the railway....
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The Concrete Maturity Method and why you should validate your maturity curve
The Concrete Maturity Method and why you should validate your maturity curve The maturity method is an ASTM-standardized, non-destructive test method for estimating concrete strength that provides real-time results. Typically, cylinders and beams are required to be cast and broken for quality contro...
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INRIX expands Smart City AV Platform to manage roadways, curbs and sidewalks
INRIX expands Smart City AV Platform to manage roadways, curbs and sidewalks For hundreds of years, cities have been responsible for providing, maintaining and managing a safe and dependable transportation system. Personal vehicles and public transit have long been the most popular, but recent AV Pl...
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Rockwheel owner Rokla to buy Hartl Crusher
Rockwheel owner Rokla to buy Hartl Crusher German rotary cutter manufacturer Rokla GmbH, which operates under the Rockwheel brand, has announced its acquisition of Austrian crusher and screening bucket specialist Hartl Engineering & Marketing GmbH. The deal, which became effective on 27 June 201...
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Go Plant Fleet Services supports key A14 road improvement project in the UK
Go Plant Fleet Services supports key A14 road improvement project in the UK Go Plant Fleet Services has been carrying out a major road sweeping operation on Highways England’s £1.5 billion A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme for the past 12 months, and the company’s contract has just been...
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Skyjack shines as a Gold Sponsor at IPAF Asia
Skyjack shines as a Gold Sponsor at IPAF Asia Skyjack is a Gold Sponsor at the leading powered access conference in Asia. The eighth annual IPAF Asia Conference which opens today in Hangzhou, the Zhejiang province of China. As a Gold Sponsor, Skyjack will be exhibiting a few of the region’s most pop...
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Dunedin in New Zealand selects Telensa to deliver Smart Street Lighting
Dunedin in New Zealand selects Telensa to deliver Smart Street Lighting Telensa, the leading provider of connected lighting and smart city data applications, has announced that its smart street lighting system has been selected by Dunedin City Council (DCC) as part of a contract with Broadspectrum t...
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Highways England on the right lines to make ghost markings disappear
Highways England on the right lines to make ghost markings disappear Ghost markings and blacked out lines on the road, which can confuse drivers, could become a thing of the past thanks to Highways England’s global search for a solution to the problem. When white road markings need to be removed, fo...
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