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Architects warn security is an afterthought in pedestrianisation
Architects warn security is an afterthought in pedestrianisation New research has found that nearly half (49%) of urban design professionals believe that the recent rise of pedestrianisation in city and town centres is making public spaces more vulnerable to attack. The coronavirus pandemic has had...
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Highways England install new safety measures after A556 platform work in Cheshire
Highways England install new safety measures after A556 platform work in Cheshire Drivers using the motorway network and other roads in Cheshire and Greater Manchester will benefit from safer journeys thanks to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and a Highways England project along the A...
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EBRD finances almost 400 trolleybuses for 12 Ukraine cities
EBRD finances almost 400 trolleybuses for 12 Ukraine cities Over six million inhabitants of 12 cities in Ukraine are benefiting from better and more comfortable public transport thanks to the introduction of almost 400 new trolleybuses financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development...
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Blue IoT and Yotta partner to deliver Asset Management Services worldwide
Blue IoT and Yotta partner to deliver Asset Management Services worldwide Australia-based IoT smart cities integration services firm, Blue IoT has signed a collaborative partnership agreement with UK-based asset management software provider, Yotta. The partnership will allow the two organisations to...
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Transport Technology Forum issues cyber security standards and guidelines
Transport Technology Forum issues cyber security standards and guidelines The Transport Technology Forum has issued new guidance to help organisations to keep up to date with the vast amount of information available about cyber security standards in order to keep their data safe and secure. The Cybe...
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TRB develops high-volume manufacturing solution for composite components
TRB develops high-volume manufacturing solution for composite components TRB Lightweight Structures (TRB) has created a new production process to deliver continuous-fibre thermoset composite parts at high volume. By combining innovations in materials science with robotic manufacturing, TRB is making...
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EBRD and Khan Bank underwrite heavy machinery company in Mongolia
EBRD and Khan Bank underwrite heavy machinery company in Mongolia The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and local lender Khan Bank are supporting the operations of Mongolia’s leading dealer in heavy duty machinery, Wagner Asia Equipment (WAE), which supplies specialised equipme...
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Powell Groundworks opts for reliability with purchase of fifteenth Volvo excavator
Powell Groundworks opts for reliability with purchase of fifteenth Volvo excavator A long-standing user of Volvo reduced swing excavators, Powell Groundworks has opted for the latest E series ECR145, which is the fifteenth Volvo owned by the company. Commenting on the recently purchased ECR145E, Own...
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Four Liebherr cranes support bridge construction in North West Germany
Four Liebherr cranes support bridge construction in North West Germany Great teamwork by four Liebherr K series tower cranes in the centre of the Emsland region in North West Germany: two 81 K.1 and two 53 K cranes are currently being used for concrete work and formwork transport purposes during th...
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Esri UK partners with Heliguy for end-to-end drone solution for AEC industry
Esri UK partners with Heliguy for end-to-end drone solution for AEC industry Esri UK today announced a new partnership with drone specialists Heliguy to complete its end-to-end drone solution designed for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. The final piece in Esri UK’s s...
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Practical uses for industrial IoT
Practical uses for industrial IoT The possibilities for implementing Internet of Things (IoT) are only limited by our imagination. To serve as inspiration, we’ve rounded up some of the most common industrial use cases today, as well as those we are likely to see more of in the near future. Predictiv...
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University of Birmingham studies smartphones for collecting highway data
University of Birmingham studies smartphones for collecting highway data Motorists with smartphones could help highway chiefs maintain road quality by sending ‘crowdsourced’ data from their mobiles that would allow engineers to assess when carriageway repairs are needed, according to a new study. Ro...
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MIPS Finite Element Analysis Tool enables the future of Hardhat development
MIPS Finite Element Analysis Tool enables the future of Hardhat development In the ongoing pursuit to make helmets safer, MIPS AB, the global leader in helmet-based safety systems, has unveiled its innovative Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tool. With this tool, MIPS uses state-of-the-art computer sci...
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John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader passes 1 million hours on the job
John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader passes 1 million hours on the job A testament to the durability and performance of the John Deere machines, the 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader has logged 1 million operating hours in the field. With the achievement of this milestone, customers can be confident in the 94...
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Metso Outotec launches next-generation HRCe high pressure grinding technology
Metso Outotec launches next-generation HRCe high pressure grinding technology Metso Outotec is launching the next evolution of the high pressure grinding roll, the HRCe HPGR. The industry standard was set when the HRC HPGR was launched back in 2014 pioneering the use of flanges and non-skewing desig...
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DJI supplies aerial imagery and camera tech for Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team
DJI supplies aerial imagery and camera tech for Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team DJI will supply the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team with latest aerial imagery and creative camera technology to bring racing fans closer to the action on and off the track DJI, the latest Official Supplier to the Merced...
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InstroTek signs up with GSSI for PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges
InstroTek signs up with GSSI for PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that InstroTek Inc. will serve as national and international distributor of GSSI’s PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density ga...
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Woking Borough Council contracts WPS to install ticketless parking systems
Woking Borough Council contracts WPS to install ticketless parking systems WPS, one of the UK’s leading parking equipment providers, is helping Woking Borough Council to provide a seamless visitor and resident experience with a series of ticketless car park upgrades as a part of Woking town centre’s...
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The Boot’s celebrate 600 years of family service as JCB turns 75
The Boot’s celebrate 600 years of family service as JCB turns 75 AS JCB mark its 75th birthday there’s one family with an extra reason to toast the milestone after notching up a staggering 600 years’ service to the company. The Boot family started its long association with JCB in 1949 when Bil...
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Manitou launches new website
Manitou launches new website Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving, is launching a new website dedicated to its iconic Manitou brand. The goals of its new public website, www.manitou.com, are to increase the visibility of the Manitou brand internati...
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Network Rail starts work to restore iconic Ribblehead viaduct in Yorkshire
Network Rail starts work to restore iconic Ribblehead viaduct in Yorkshire Work is under way to improve passenger and freight journeys over the world-renowned Ribblehead viaduct. The iconic North Yorkshire landmark is undergoing important maintenance to secure its future for decades to come. The 144...
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Waste handler BTU Hartmeier upgrades fleet with new Hyundai Loader in Munich
Waste handler BTU Hartmeier upgrades fleet with new Hyundai Loader in Munich BTU Hartmeier Entsorgung GmbH & Co. KG has its headquarters in Unterschleissheim, which is just north of Munich. The group was founded in 1996 and is split into two divisions, Waste Disposal and Service. The Waste Dispo...
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DARPA awards PARC contract to next phase in Ocean of Things project
DARPA awards PARC contract to next phase in Ocean of Things project PARC, A Xerox Company, announced today it has been awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the next development phase in the Ocean of Things, a project to expand what scientists know about the...
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Komatsu Mining relocates HQ and Factory to Milwaukee
Komatsu Mining relocates HQ and Factory in Milwaukee Komatsu Mining Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu, has announced they will be relocating its new headquarters factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The new buildings are using digital transformation and smart construction technology an...
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Volvo Construction Equipment and SDLG all set for bauma China
Volvo Construction Equipment and SDLG all set for bauma China At bauma China 2020 the major Chinese trade show, Volvo and SDLG will exhibit side by side, showcasing the powerful combined offer with many products designed and manufactured in China for China. Volvo booth at next bauma China 2020 Under...
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Artificial Intelligence has changed the world and the law must change with it
Artificial Intelligence has changed the world and the law must change with it From Skynet to the singularity, for better or worse, artificial intelligence (AI) is the future – but AI and people don’t compete on a level playing field, least of all in the eyes of the law. For example: From...
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Jaguar Land Rover using aerospace technology to develop lightweight vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover using aerospace technology to develop lightweight vehicles Jaguar Land Rover is taking part in pioneering research trials to test the capability of advanced lightweight metals and composites to be used in future vehicles. As part of a two-year project, the company will use technolo...
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Bentley Systems announces Winners of Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards
Bentley Systems announces Winners of Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the winners of the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing design, c...
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Colorbiotics launches Invigorate Rejuvenator to extend Asphalt service life
Colorbiotics launches Invigorate Rejuvenator to extend Asphalt service life Colorbiotics, an industry leader in colorants, coatings and equipment, has launched Invigorate™ rejuvenator to increase the use of recycled asphalt and extend asphalt service life. Colorbiotics has long served landsca...
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Qube-MRS joins Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to support 5G infrastructure
Qube-MRS joins Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to support 5G infrastructure Qube-MRS today announced that it has joined the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Program to help facilitate connectivity for smart city development via the application of its 4G and 5G small cell infrastructure s...
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Hitachi ID unveils Bravura Security Fabric – the only complete Identity and Access Platform
Hitachi ID unveils Bravura Security Fabric – the only complete Identity and Access Platform Hitachi ID hosts its first online conference, the Power of One Digital Identity & Access Virtual Summit, where executive leadership will unveil the Hitachi ID Bravura Security Fabric and version 12....
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Study warns companies are underestimating the Ethical Challenges of AI
Study warns companies are underestimating the Ethical Challenges of AI NTT DATA Services, a digital business and IT services leader, today announced the results of a new study with Oxford Economics that assesses progress, concerns and use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation. The st...
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Velodyne Lidar white paper calls for action to improve Pedestrian Safety
Velodyne Lidar white paper calls for action to improve Pedestrian Safety Velodyne Lidar has published a white paper that calls for independent performance testing of driver assistance systems to be expanded to include dark night-time scenarios. The change would address a gap in current testing proto...
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Earthmoving equipment market forecast to reach $91 billion by 2026
Earthmoving equipment market forecast to reach $91 billion by 2026 According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the earthmoving equipment market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $80 billion to over $91 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable trac...
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Executive Hire Show UK rescheduled to April 2021 – The show will go on
Executive Hire Show UK reschedules to April 2021 – The show will go on Due to continuing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, and following discussions with exhibitors, supporters and partners, the Executive Hire Show organisers have taken the decision to reschedule the 15th annual hire e...
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John Deere debuts high-flow Snow Blower models ready for winter
John Deere debuts high-flow Snow Blower models ready for winter John Deere announces three new single-motor, high-flow snow blower models just in time for peak snow-removal season. Compatible with the John Deere compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and skid steers, the SB72D, SB78D and SB84D...
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Skydio opens new Tokyo office to support growing demand in Asia
Skydio opens new Tokyo office to support growing demand in Asia Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the opening of its new office in Tokyo, Japan, strengthening the company’s ability to support local enterprise and public sect...
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Cube Highways acquires 30-year $684m Concession for 9 roads in India
Cube Highways acquires 30-year $684m Concession for 9 roads in India Cube Highways has closed the acquisition of nine operating highway projects from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for $684 million. The Cube Highways portfolio has 27 highways with nearly 8,400 lane-kilometres across...
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Trimble and Boston Dynamics partner up for Autonomous Robots in Construction
Trimble and Boston Dynamics partner up for Autonomous Robots in Construction Trimble and Boston Dynamics announced today a strategic alliance to integrate a variety of construction data collection technologies with Boston Dynamics’ Spot® robot platform. The jointly-developed solution will combine th...
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DJI announces DJI Pocket 2 – smallest stabilised Mini 4K Camera
DJI announces DJI Pocket 2 – smallest stabilised Mini 4K Camera DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today sets a new standard with its most powerful and portable stabilised mini camera – DJI Pocket 2. The second iteration of the highly popular Osmo Pocket,...
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Best practice for Automated Lane Keeping Regulations
Best practice for Automated Lane Keeping Regulations With less than six months until the new UN regulations on Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) are enabled, automakers are preparing for a new ‘common rulebook’ for Level 3 automation of vehicles. But with an international standard for functional...
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Port Danubia Speicherei in Austria relies on a SENNEBOGEN Port Handling Giant
Port Danubia Speicherei in Austria relies on a SENNEBOGEN Port Handling Giant A project with impact – this is what the “big green one” built for Danubia Speicherei Ges.m.b.H in Enns, Austria, truly is. Together with SENNEBOGEN sales and service partner Ascendum Baumaschinen GmbH, the por...
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Utility Asset Damage Prevention Day Conference set for 5 November
Utility Asset Damage Prevention Day Conference set for 5 November UKPN, UKOPA, Fisher German, Portsmouth Water, BeforeUdig NZ, Linewatch and Rhino, are amongst the major names taking to the ‘stage’, when The Damage Prevention Day Conference, which focuses on protecting utility assets and those worki...
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Doosan extends log loader product offering with two new road builders
Doosan extends log loader product offering with two new road builders Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, extends its log loader product offering with two new road builders. The new Doosan® DX300LL-5 and DX380LL-5 road builders complement the current DX225LL-5 road builder in offering comfort, powe...
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Cityzenith Digital Twin platform helps New Mexico in transition to a carbon neutral future
Cityzenith Digital Twin platform helps New Mexico in transition to a carbon neutral future New Mexico is launching a new ‘smart infrastructure’ and carbon-neutral energy era on a grand scale, after its 2019 Energy Transition Act (ETA) positioned the US state as a global leader to fight Climate Chang...
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Lynch Plant adopts new GKD Cat 308 RCi machine control solutions
Lynch Plant adopts new GKD Cat 308 RCi machine control solutions Machine control manufacturer, GKD Technologies has been supplying nationwide plant hire specialists L Lynch Plant Hire since 2017. GKD Technologies have a team of preferred installers who work with Lynch Plant. The machines are locate...
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Fred Champion Groundworks invests in new Hitachi excavator fleet in Cornwall
Fred Champion Groundworks invests in new Hitachi excavator fleet in Cornwall Long established civil engineering company Fred Champion Groundworks Ltd, based in Liskeard, Cornwall, has invested in a significant number of new Hitachi hydraulic excavators as part of its fleet replacement programme. Cha...
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11 reasons to study for a career in Civil Engineering
11 reasons to study for a career in Civil Engineering It is impossible to build a bridge, road, tunnel, or any kind of infrastructure without a team of qualified Civil Engineers. It is one of the professions that has always and will always be in high demand, and it will never become obsolete. Constr...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery UK partners with Engcon to supply and fit tiltrotators
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK partners with Engcon to supply and fit tiltrotators Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced a new partnership with Engcon to supply and fit their range of tiltrotators at HCMUK’s state-of-the-art preparation centre in the North East. L Lynch Plant Hi...
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Fugro awarded 5-year contract at Dallas Love Field Airport for quality assurance testing
Fugro awarded 5-year contract at Dallas Love Field Airport for quality assurance testing Fugro has been awarded a 5-year contract by the City of Dallas Department of Aviation to provide quality assurance testing services for all upcoming construction projects at Dallas Love Field Airport, Dallas Exe...
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Liebherr Mining and VA Erzberg develop Trolley Assist for 100 tonne mining trucks
Liebherr Mining and VA Erzberg develop Trolley Assist for 100 tonne mining trucks At Bauma 2019, VA Erzberg and Liebherr concluded a development contract for a Trolley assist system for the T 236 (100t mining truck). Since then the iron ore mine has been testing the diesel-electric truck in Austria....
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Brokk 200 delivers SmartPower, SmartDesign and SmartRemote for Mining Operations
Brokk 200 delivers SmartPower, SmartDesign and SmartRemote for Mining Operations Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers the Brokk 200 for ultra-deep mining applications. With SmartConcept™, the company’s signature system for improved performan...
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Albion Stone expands mining operations on Isle of Portland with new Volvo Loader
Albion Stone expands mining operations on Isle of Portland with new Volvo Loader A third Volvo L150H loading shovel has been supplied to Albion Stone for its mining operations at the Jordans and Bowers mines on the Isle of Portland. Joining the two existing L150s that were supplied in 2014 and 2016,...
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MIT explores turning diamond into metal
MIT explores turning diamond into metal Long known as the hardest of all natural materials, diamonds are also exceptional thermal conductors and electrical insulators. Now, researchers have discovered a way to tweak tiny needles of diamond in a controlled way to transform their electronic properties...
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Crushing the old method with MB Crusher
Crushing the old method with MB Crusher Old methods feel comfortable and safer, save you hours of research, and appear to be cheaper on your budget. After using the method for years, you know the ins and the outs of the procedure and have a solution for its problems. Or are those tried and tested .....
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Asphalt maintenance solution gives Innovative Roadway Solutions the advantage
Asphalt maintenance solution gives Innovative Roadway Solutions the advantage The hardest part of a project for most contractors is the bid. Balancing customer specs with overhead costs to produce a number both sides are comfortable with takes skill and a deep understanding of an operation’s capabil...
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ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards
ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards The ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence is hosting a virtual panel discussion on Exoskeletons: Considerations When Deciding to Use Them as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be held virtually on November 19, 2020....
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Cybersecurity threats and the construction equipment business
Cybersecurity threats and the construction equipment business As construction companies digitize more of their operations and take advantage of the many benefits this brings, cybersecurity becomes an increasingly effective support. Guy Dulberger, Vice President of Information Security at Ritchie Bro...
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GM unveils Factory ZERO in Detroit for an all-electric future
GM unveils Factory ZERO in Detroit for an all-electric future General Motors has today announced its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center will be known as Factory ZERO, reconfigured to an all-electric vehicle assembly plant. The name Factory ZERO reflects the significance of this facility in advancing...
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Costain help drive infrastructure innovation with new Cloud-based platform
Costain help drive infrastructure innovation with new Cloud-based platform Pushing the pace on digitisation and innovation to drive better, faster and greener delivery of infrastructure, Costain has worked together with key partner SAP as well as a consortium of industry leading enterprises, such as...
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