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Scotland’s iconic Forth Road Bridge enters the digital era
Scotland’s iconic Forth Road Bridge enters the digital era Scotland’s iconic Forth Road Bridge is set for a new lease of life – carrying ultrafast internet traffic for the historic town which lies in its shadow. Openreach Scotland Board chair Katie Milligan says the “once in a generation engin...
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New environmentally friendly resurfacing material trialled on M3 Motorway
New environmentally friendly resurfacing material trialled on M3 Motorway A section of the M3 motorway in Hampshire is becoming the first stretch of motorway to use a resurfacing material which contains the highest proportion of recycled asphalt pavement ever used on the strategic road network. The...
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B2W Software demonstrated new ONE Platform capabilities at World of Concrete
B2W Software demonstrated new ONE Platform capabilities at World of Concrete B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy civil construction management software demonstrated their new capabilities for its ONE Platform for estimating and operations at World of Concrete. The new feature enhancements are...
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Hydrogen-reduced iron sponge developed by HYBRIT: SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall
Hydrogen-reduced iron sponge developed by HYBRIT: SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have now produced the world’s first hydrogen-reduced iron sponge on a pilot scale. The technological breakthrough within the HYBRIT initiative cuts about 90 percent of the emissions in connect...
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Canteras de Santullán upgrades with Doosan at Bilbo Quarry in Spain
Canteras de Santullán upgrades with Doosan at Bilbo Quarry in Spain Canteras de Santullán, a family-owned, independent quarrying company, has purchased new Doosan equipment for the company’s operations based in Bilbo (Bizkaia) in Spain. The new Doosan machines include two DL550-5 wheel loaders, two...
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Five things you need to know about the UK Environment Bill
Five things you need to know about the UK Environment Bill After several COVID-related setbacks, the Environment Bill, which provides a post-Brexit framework for environmental governance in England, is set to become law this autumn. While most of the Bill only applies to England, some significant pr...
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Curb and gutter paving performance enhanced with robotic solutions from Topcon
Curb and gutter paving performance enhanced with robotic solutions from Topcon Topcon Positioning Group announces system solutions designed to support curb and gutter paving professionals by maintaining productivity and accuracy, even when facing difficult GPS coverage issues. Using either the GT-12...
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Aggregate Industries expands with new Coleshill RMX plant in West Midlands
Aggregate Industries expands with new Coleshill RMX plant in West Midlands As part of ongoing plans to expand its concrete offering across the West Midlands, Aggregate Industries has opened a new ready mix concrete plant in Coleshill, Warwickshire. One of the leading construction materials supplier’...
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Ferrovial reinforces SDG commitments with new projects in Latin America and Africa
Ferrovial reinforces SDG commitments with new projects in Latin America and Africa Ferrovial has taken a new step in its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, integrated into the company’s strategy, with the implementation of new Social Infrastructure projects in Latin America and A...
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Europe’s largest Salt Mine gets safer with SENNEBOGEN 613 E 16 T Telescopic Crane
Europe’s largest Salt Mine gets safer with SENNEBOGEN 613 E 16 T Telescopic Crane This time the traditional German miners‘ greeting “Glückauf” (“Good luck”) is the motto for the 16 t telescopic crane from SENNEBOGEN, because in Europe’s largest rock-salt mine in Heilbronn, the mobile cra...
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ADB loans $150m for Solomon Islands Land and Maritime Connectivity Project
ADB loans $150m for Solomon Islands Land and Maritime Connectivity Project The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved support of almost $150 million to boost land and maritime connectivity in Solomon Islands. ADB is providing a grant of $74.5 million sourced from the Asian Development Fund and a...
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ADB finances $100m Bangladesh Rural Road Network expansion
ADB finances $100m Bangladesh Rural Road Network expansion The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to expand the coverage of an ongoing rural road network improvement project in Bangladesh, connecting the rural population to agricultural development zones. This additional f...
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AIIB finances $260m for high-tech Bridge Construction in Bangladesh
AIIB finances $260m for high-tech Bridge Construction in Bangladesh The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD260-million loan to Bangladesh for the construction of a bridge that will make use of the latest advances in technology to improve safety and promote early detection...
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How can developers use data to their advantage?
How can developers use data to their advantage? In an industry that’s intrinsically traditional, the notion of utilising data more widely is often met with apprehension. After all, technology is largely deemed unnecessary in a sector that’s driven by intuition and hands-on experience. However, as th...
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VolvoCE commits to approved Carbon reduction using science based targets
VolvoCE commits to approved Carbon reduction using science based targets In a pledge to reduce its carbon impact and help meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is announcing the scope of its Science Based Targets (SBTi) commitment – to achieve net-zero value...
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Intel identifies key industries to harness tech and slash emissions to reach Net-zero
Intel identifies key industries to harness tech and slash emissions to reach Net-zero Resilience First in partnership with Intel have today published a new white paper on ‘Decarbonisation and the role of technology’. This paper outlines how technology and innovation can be harnessed to cut greenhous...
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Genesee County uses Substrata’s Perma-Zyme to construct limestone unpaved road
Genesee County uses Substrata’s Perma-Zyme to construct limestone unpaved road Today Michigan’s Genesee County and biochemical enzyme manufacturer Substrata announced the successful construction of an unpaved road treated with Perma-Zyme in Flushing, MI. The construction of the 1 mile long res...
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Albania launches first tender for utility-scale onshore wind power plants
Albania launches first tender for utility-scale onshore wind power plants Albania has launched its first tender for utility-scale onshore wind power plants today. Individual projects with a capacity of between 10 MW and 75 MW can apply. Several projects will be chosen; total tendered capacity equals...
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Doosan Excavators in the US now feature Trimble factory-installed Machine Controls
Doosan Excavators in the US now feature Trimble factory-installed Machine Controls Trimble and Doosan Infracore North America announced today that Doosan will offer the Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Excavators as an optional factory-installed machine control solution for the North A...
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CHAS and British Lung Foundation initiative looks at dealing with deadly dust
CHAS and British Lung Foundation initiative looks at dealing with deadly dust June 21 – 27 marks Love your Lungs Week, a British Lung Foundation initiative to promote better lung health. Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS, looks at how employers can look after workers’ lungs by...
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Mio launches the MioWORK A500s Android series for professionals
Mio launches the MioWORK A500s Android series for professionals MiTAC Digital Technology Corporation (MDT), a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (MHC, TWSE: 3706), announces the global release of its new MioWORK™ A500s series 5″ handheld Android™ 10.0 devices for enterprises. The...
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Airspeeder makes first full-scale electric flying racing car test flights
Airspeeder makes first full-scale electric flying racing car test flights In the summer of 2019 entrepreneur Matthew Pearson stated his ambition to create the world’s first racing series for electric flying cars. His mission was informed by the role racing historically played in accelerating the dev...
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Cat Connect phones home to you running smoothly and profitably
Cat Connect phones home to you running smoothly and profitably Catching the early warning signs of failure is critical in maintaining safety when working with construction machines. It also avoids unplanned downtime and costly breakdowns. Here, Nick Kakoudakis, Technology and Remote Services Manager...
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Doka invests in the future with new powder coating plant
Doka invests in the future with new powder coating plant The new Doka powder coating plant is one of the most modern plants of its kind in Europe and one of the largest production investments Doka has made in decades. The plant also confirms Doka’s clear commitment to environmentally friendly indust...
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Cortec MCI-309 protects reinforcing metal in concrete from corrosion
Cortec MCI-309 protects reinforcing metal in concrete from corrosion Cortec’s Patented MCI® Technology designed to protect reinforcing metal in concrete from corrosion is widely used around the globe. Application of MCI® products experienced rapid growth in recent years due to a number of factors su...
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MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand
MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand The problem with excavated earth and rocks is, from an economic, regulatory, and an environmental perspective. However, there is a solution and is within reach. Although NASA’s Ingenuity drone helicopter landed on Mars,...
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Green issues facing the building, construction and infrastructure industries
Green issues facing the building, construction and infrastructure industries The construction industry is known for its heavy use of natural resources, which is often an unavoidable part of the process. However, as the UK Government becomes more conscious of climate change and its impact on the worl...
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Residential construction development propel fibre cement market outlook
Residential construction development propel fibre cement market outlook Rapidly increasing urbanization across the world has led to increased construction and infrastructure development activities. This has subsequently instigated the demand for efficient and durable construction materials such as f...
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Post-pandemic construction surge driving demand for worker-friendly on-site storage
Post-pandemic construction surge driving demand for worker-friendly on-site storage New research highlights that the construction industry has grown nearly 6% in early spring 2021, meaning that new work and repair and maintenance are £334m above pre-pandemic levels. The research, conducted by specia...
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EIB invests €10.3m for safer air traffic corridors over the Western Balkans
EIB invests €10.3m for safer air traffic corridors over the Western Balkans The European Investment Bank (EIB) will lend €10.3 million to Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services SMATSA Llc (SMATSA), which manages air traffic over the two countries. The corridors controlled by SMATSA are key regio...
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Siemens Mobility welcomes launch of Birmingham Clean Air Zone
Siemens Mobility welcomes launch of Birmingham Clean Air Zone The start of this month saw Birmingham City Council launch its new Clean Air Zone (CAZ), with the scheme being enforced from this week. Siemens Mobility Limited designed and installed the scheme, which has the company’s Sicore II automati...
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World-first Recyclable Waste Stock Market launches for reusable waste materials
World-first Recyclable Waste Stock Market launches for reusable waste materials A world-first recyclable waste stock market has launched to connect eco-conscious buyers and sellers while challenging the belief that all waste is worthless. The Green Alchemist provides an innovative sales platform whe...
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Communication in a High-Noise Construction Environment
Communication in a High-Noise Construction Environment Noise can have a negative effect on the everyday worker’s health. It can lead to all sorts of complications, including permanent hearing loss. Furthermore, the workflow of a company is hindered if there’s no proper communication between the empl...
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JCT launches 2021 dispute adjudication board documentation
JCT launches 2021 dispute adjudication board documentation JCT has announced the launch of the Dispute Adjudication Board Documentation 2021 (DAB 2021). The new product was first made available for pre-order via the JCT online store in May 2021. The video features Paul Cowan, barrister, 4 New Square...
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Electrical Testing switches entire van fleet to Mercedes-Benz
Electrical Testing switches entire van fleet to Mercedes-Benz A winning combination of fixed costs, product reliability and good honest customer service means highways services specialist Electrical Testing has now resolved to switch its entire fleet to Mercedes-Benz vehicles from Dealer Orwell Truc...
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The Crosby Rapid Rescue Chain Kit is an essential Lifesaving Tool
The Crosby Rapid Rescue Chain Kit is an essential Lifesaving Tool When accidents happen, every second counts. For firefighters and rescue workers across the globe, it is vital to keep rescue operations as smooth and safe as possible. The chain rescue kit, developed by The Crosby Group, provides the...
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China experiences quality mobile crushing and screening with Sandvik solutions
China experiences quality mobile crushing and screening with Sandvik solutions Hunan Yan Run construction engineering Ltd. has in recent years found a successful niche specializing in real estate groundworks. This is combined with the production and sale of construction aggregates and slate. In orde...
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Network Rail unveils innovative railway footbridge design
Network Rail unveils innovative railway footbridge design A new design of bridge that could transform rail crossings across Britain will be unveiled by Network Rail at Rail Live today (June 16). The innovative circular bridge is set to revolutionise the way Network Rail builds footbridges over the t...
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New Holland adds Stage V-compliant engines to the compact Boomer tractor range
New Holland adds Stage V-compliant engines to the compact Boomer tractor range New Holland Agriculture has launched the new Stage V-compliant Boomer tractor range, which packs a bigger performance while maintaining its compact size. New features further improve the tractors’ efficiency and operator...
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ChargePoint introduces Global Electric Fleet Charging Portfolio
ChargePoint introduces Global Electric Fleet Charging Portfolio ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle charging network, today announced the most comprehensive EV charging solution portfolio available for fleets of all types and sizes. From concept to scale, ChargePoint’s global fleet solution port...
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B2W Estimating and Operations Software now available to College Construction Programs
B2W Estimating and Operations Software now available to College Construction Programs B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy construction management software, is extending its B2W College Program for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. Colleges and universities that contact B2W by July 30, 2...
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Midlands Connect releases plans for £800m alternative fuels network
Midlands Connect releases plans for £800m alternative fuels network Regional transport body Midlands Connect has outlined plans for an £800million alternative fuels network, which if installed could create an international centre of excellence for the charging of commercial vehicles with hydrogen an...
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Third of UK businesses scrapped tech projects during pandemic
Third of UK businesses scrapped tech projects during pandemic A new survey of 750 UK business leaders has revealed the successes and failures of business’ digital transformation journey during the pandemic. It found: The majority (56%) have successfully adopted one or more new technologies However,...
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JCB launches £70k NSPCC fundraising drive to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year reign
JCB launches £70k NSPCC fundraising drive to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year reign JCB employees are embarking on a major fundraising drive for children’s charity the NSPCC with the launch of a £70,000 appeal. The JCB NSPCC Platinum Jubilee Appeal starts this week and is set to run until 2022 to c...
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Cat introduces 2.7 to 3.5 tonne mini-hydraulic excavators industry first features
Cat introduces 2.7 to 3.5 tonne mini-hydraulic excavators industry first features Boosting operating efficiency, servicing ease and operator comfort, the new Cat® 302.7 CR, 303 CR and 303.5 CR hydraulic mini excavators introduce industry-first features for the 2.7- to 3.5-tonne class machines. Built...
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Coinford Plant to replace their fleet with 95 Hitachi Excavators
Coinford Plant to replace their fleet with 95 Hitachi Excavators Coinford Plant kick started the year with an extensive order of 95 excavators, supplied by HCMUK throughout 2021. Coinford Director Lee Burlton said: “Our latest purchase of Hitachi Excavators gives our expanding Fleet of Excavators bo...
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Should your business switch and hire Electric Vans
Should your business switch and hire Electric Vans The van leasing market is changing. Innovation and development in infrastructure and competitive pricing are making electric vans the next big step in the industry. Thanks to government legislation, automotive brands are making electric vehicles mor...
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Ashtead Technology develops remote monitoring solution for both noise and dust
Ashtead Technology develops remote monitoring solution for both noise and dust Ashtead Technology has developed a remote monitoring solution for the continuous measurement of both noise and dust. “These are two of the most important pollutants – especially at construction and demolition sites,” expl...
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Cross River Partnership and Vivacity Labs partner on Clean-air interventions in London
Cross River Partnership and Vivacity Labs partner on Clean-air interventions in London Cross River Partnership (CRP), a non-profit and impartial partnership organisation that delivers positive change for London’s residents, businesses and visitors, partnered with Vivacity Labs to demonstrate the imp...
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Altuity wins grant to fund development of 3D scanning from West of England Authority
Altuity wins grant to fund development of 3D scanning from West of England Authority Altuity Solutions Ltd, a UK-based developer of facilities management (FM) and underground asset management software, has won a business growth grant from the West of England Combined Authority to fund 80% of the har...
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ePicker launches innovative fleet of access vehicles and Lithium-Ion powered forklifts
ePicker launches innovative fleet of access vehicles and Lithium-Ion powered forklifts ePicker, an elite material handling equipment provider, today launched its innovative fleet of stackers, pallet jacks, access vehicles and Lithium-Ion powered forklifts that maximize the efficiency and productivit...
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Meet Luminar Blade – A design vision for our Autonomous Future
Meet Luminar Blade – A design vision for our Autonomous Future Today, at its inaugural Studio Day in New York City, Luminar Technologies, Inc introduced Blade, its vision for the future of design and integration of autonomous technology across robo-taxis, trucking and consumer cars. Luminar al...
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FedEx and Nuro partner up for last-mile delivery logistics with Autonomous Vehicles
FedEx and Nuro partner up for last-mile delivery logistics with Autonomous Vehicles FedEx and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuro’s next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations. The collaboration between FedEx and Nuro launched in April with a pilot...
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Western Digital brings rugged Edge Servers to Harsh Remote Environments
Western Digital brings rugged Edge Servers to Harsh Remote Environments Providing the foundation for the world’s essential data infrastructure, Western Digital today announced the availability of its new high-performance Ultrastar® Edge server family that brings compute closer to where data is gener...
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Key trends propelling global electronic toll collection into 2027
Key trends propelling global electronic toll collection into 2027 Rapid urbanization, coupled with the rising adoption of smart transportation systems, will give the global electronic toll collection (ETC) market a commendable boost over 2021-2027. Additionally, increasing introduction of favourable...
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Sacyr wins €3,700 million 320 kilometre highway contract in Italy
Sacyr wins €3,700 million 320 kilometre highway contract in Italy SIS consortium, formed by Fininc and Sacyr, has won the contract for the operation rights of the Italian highways A21 Turin-Alexandria-Piacenza and A5 Turin-Ivrea-Quincinetto, as well as the connecting highway A4/A5 Ivrea-Santhià and...
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Quality management is more important in manufacturing and engineering than ever before
Quality management is more important in manufacturing and engineering than ever before Quality and consistency have always been benchmarks of good business in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, but after the turmoil brought by COVID-19 they have become even more crucial. COVID-19 brought wid...
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AUSA excited to be back at the World of Concrete
AUSA excited to be back at the World of Concrete Over a year after the start of the global pandemic, thanks to the positive progress made in some regions, the first large-scale events are starting to be held. One of the first construction industry events to be held was World of Concrete, which took...
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Komatsu to sell UK based Conveying and Projects businesses
Komatsu to sell UK based Conveying and Projects businesses With two opportunities selected for the future of its UK-based conveying businesses, Komatsu announced plans for a management buyout of its in-region conveyor manufacturing business and a separate agreement to sell its projects business (UK-...
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How BIM can be used on the Construction Site
How BIM can be used on the Construction Site Like many industries today, construction is undergoing a significant technological transformation. While tech adoption in the sector lagged behind other industries for years, that’s no longer the case in many worksites. At the heart of this transformation...
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