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TWM Traffic Control secures VAS Signage contract with Wirral Borough Council
TWM Traffic Control secures VAS Signage contract with Wirral Borough Council TWM Traffic Control Systems is a division of Pilot Group, a Manchester-based sustainable technology solutions firm, has won a key contract to supply and install all electronic vehicle-activated signage in the Wirral Borough...
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PwC programme promotes transport scale-ups to drive disruption
PwC programme promotes transport scale-ups to drive disruption PwC has launched a new programme to support transport disruptors who are transforming the transport and mobility industry as it adapts to changing public needs and consumer behaviours post-COVID-19. The pandemic has changed the way peopl...
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ABB launches next generation cobots to unlock automation
ABB launches next generation cobots to unlock automation ABB is expanding its collaborative robot (cobot) portfolio with the new GoFa™ and SWIFTI™ cobot families, offering higher payloads and speeds, to complement YuMi® and Single Arm YuMi® in ABB’s cobot line-up. These stronger, faste...
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US Postal Service awards Oshkosh billion dollar contract for 165,000 electric vehicles
US Postal Service awards Oshkosh billion dollar contract for 165,000 electric vehicles The U.S. Postal Service announced yesterday that it has awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh, WI, based Oshkosh Defense, to manufacture a new generation of US built postal delivery vehicles that will drive the mo...
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Honeywell expands ultraviolet product line to serve transportation segment
Honeywell expands ultraviolet product line to serve transportation segment Expanding on its popular UV Treatment System for airliners, Honeywell has debuted a new, smaller version of the product that includes a UV wand and portable backpack. Designed to help reduce pathogens found on high-touch surf...
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Florida DoT selects Iteris ClearGuide SaaS for Smart Mobility Infrastructure Management
Florida DoT selects Iteris ClearGuide SaaS for Smart Mobility Infrastructure Management Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a three-year software-as-a-service (SaaS) contract from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT...
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Global Shop Solutions celebrates 45 years in the manufacturing software business
Global Shop Solutions celebrates 45 years in the manufacturing software business Global Shop Solutions, a leading developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Founded in 1976 by Dick Alexander, the family-owned business has grown from a sma...
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Louisiana DoTD dramatically boosts productivity with HeadLight
Louisiana DoTD dramatically boosts productivity with HeadLight The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) experienced impressive productivity increases after adopting HeadLight, the industry’s leading photo-based inspection technology. A study conducted by the Louisiana Transp...
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Michelin promises 100 percent sustainable tyres by 2050
Michelin promises 100 percent sustainable tyres by 2050 Inspired by the VISION concept tyre introduced in 2017, an airless, connected, rechargeable and entirely sustainable solution, the Michelin Group is committed to making its tyres 100% sustainable by 2050. Today, nearly 30%* of the components us...
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DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks team-up for faster transition to fossil free transport
DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks team-up for faster transition to fossil free transport DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in Europe. The combined e...
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Hyundai HX520L Excavator polishes off the competition at Tuscan marble quarry
Hyundai HX520L Excavator polishes off the competition at Tuscan marble quarry Alba Ventura S.r.l., is a leading company that specialises in the marble quarrying, and has recently purchased a new HX520L crawler excavator from Toscomeccanica, which is the Tuscan region’s Hyundai Construction Equipment...
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Adoption of the MP Connect card system continues to grow
Adoption of the MP Connect card system continues to grow Covid-19 may have put the brakes on life as we know it, but it hasn’t affected the rate in which the mp connect card system, has been adopted by the extractives industry. Launched in October 2020, the state-of-the-art mp connect application, h...
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Building and Fire Safety Regulations post-Grenfell vary between England and Scotland
Building and Fire Safety Regulations post-Grenfell vary between England and Scotland Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the UK Government has been reviewing and taking steps to reform our building and fire safety regimes. However, one thing that is often overlooked in discussions around buil...
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Skyjack launches all new SJ20 work platform
Skyjack launches all new SJ20 work platform Skyjack built on the success of its unique vertical mast range and has introduced the all new SJ20. With a 20ft platform height, full electric drive, and an optional wind rating, the SJ20 offers a compelling ROI for rental companies. “The SJ20 lift feature...
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The Manitou Group is adapting their technical training
The Manitou Group is adapting their technical training In March 2020, industries were at a standstill, and Manitou had temporarily shut down its activities. The training centre, which was inaugurated in October 2019, was no exception, and its doors were closed for one month, until mid-April. Since...
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Euston Station trialling Covid-19 busting ultra-violet technology
Euston Station trialling Covid-19 busting ultra-violet technology Escalator handrails are being cleaned using ultra-violet light at London Euston station in a new trial to keep passengers protected from harmful germs. The kit inside the escalator shines powerful ultra-violet (UV-C) light onto the ha...
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Lynch Plant Hire expands fleet with Takeuchi excavators fitted with GKD machine control
Lynch Plant Hire expands fleet with Takeuchi excavators fitted with GKD machine control Machine guidance manufacturer, GKD Technologies has been supplying nationwide plant hire specialists L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage for over 3.5 years in what has been a successful partnership providing Lynch w...
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Electric resistant paint saves bridge in Cardiff from £40m demolition
Electric resistant paint saves bridge in Cardiff from £40m demolition In a world first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge usable by new electric trains, avoiding weeks of passenger disruption and train delays in the p...
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MIT researchers develop speedier network analysis graph tool
MIT researchers develop speedier network analysis graph tool Graphs — data structures that show the relationship among objects — are highly versatile. It’s easy to imagine a graph depicting a social media network’s web of connections. But graphs are also used in programs as diverse as content recomm...
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Einride and Electrolux electrify transport with innovation partnership
Einride and Electrolux electrify transport with innovation partnership Tech transport company Einride and one of the global appliance leaders, Electrolux, announces a strategic partnership to electrify transports, with operations starting in Q2 of this year. The partnership will within the first thr...
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Ardent Hire Solutions expands with £26m JCB Loadall Telehandler order
Ardent Hire Solutions expands with £26m JCB Loadall Telehandler order The UK’s biggest telehandler hirer is expanding its fleet further – by placing an order for £26 million worth of JCB Loadall models. Ardent Hire Solutions is adding 525 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers to its fleet as the...
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InstroTek takes on GSSI PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges
InstroTek takes on GSSI 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 gauge. Pav...
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Brian James Trailers launches Eco Plant entry-level plant trailer
Brian James Trailers launches Eco Plant entry-level plant trailer Brian James Trailers has launched Eco Plant, an entry-level range of beavertail plant trailers ideal for the transportation of light plant such as scissor lifts, access platforms and mini-diggers. The competitively priced trailers boa...
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FORO launches AI based Project and Contract Bundling platform for State DoT’s
FORO launches AI based Project and Contract Bundling platform for State DoT’s Atlanta-based FORO has announced its proprietary AI supported process (patent pending) specifically for Project and Contract Bundling for state Departments of Transportation that distils massive amounts of data into...
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How to find and hire Civil Engineers
How to find and hire Civil Engineers According to Tinypulse, the era of the traditional 8-hour day is coming to an end. It is being replaced by a convenient flexible schedule. Freelance employment is confidently striding into the future, leading a huge army of free creators. Specialists from differe...
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World Bank funds $500m for road and digital connectivity in Bangladesh
World Bank funds $500m for road and digital connectivity in Bangladesh The government of Bangladesh has signed a US$500 million agreement with the World Bank for finance to help rehabilitate the Jashore to Jhenaidah highway and improve connecting rural roads. The finance agreement was signed by Fati...
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Who is really footing the bill for the Government funding of unsafe cladding?
Who is really footing the bill for the Government funding of unsafe cladding? The discussion around building safety, and particularly the replacement of combustible cladding, continues to dominate the headlines for the construction sector. Last week’s announcement by the government comes again...
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Atkins wins $40m BART contract for construction management services
Atkins wins $40m BART contract for construction management services Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been selected as prime consultant under a $40 million USD contract with San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) in California. The five-year contract is to support on-call construct...
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UK Councils spent £99 million to fix UK potholes in 2020
UK Councils spent £99 million to fix UK potholes in 2020 A new study reveals that UK councils have spent a combined total of £99 million fixing potholes in 2020. But with a staggering 39,810 potholes in the UK in 2020 and numbers still rising, GoCompare Car wanted to find out which UK regions would...
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Tarmac Kier JV awarded Transport for London framework contract
Tarmac Kier JV awarded Transport for London framework contract A 50-50 joint venture between Tarmac and Kier has secured a major contract for Transport for London (TfL) to deliver and support the construction, renewal, and enhancement of highways infrastructure across the capital, including the deli...
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What does the future hold for Smart Construction
What does the future hold for Smart Construction As the world of technology and construction develops, we are edging closer to the future science fiction envisioned. We may not be gliding around on hoverboards quite yet, but if the construction industry is anything to go by, there are some breath-ta...
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The world’s largest businesses bidding to be named the most sustainable
The world’s largest businesses bidding to be named the most sustainable Reconomy has revealed which of the world’s largest businesses are bidding to be named as the most sustainable company. The company has produced an algorithm which measures the strength of a business’ ethical messaging on s...
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VolvoCE expands line-up with new EWR130E Wheeled Excavator
VolvoCE expands line-up with new EWR130E Wheeled Excavator Volvo Construction Equipment is launching a new mid-sized wheeled excavator, the EWR130E, which gives the shortest front and rear swing radius in its size class without compromising on lifting performance or digging force. With a rear swing...
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Tech Mahindra supporting IT transformation for Telefónica Germany and O2
Tech Mahindra supporting IT transformation for Telefónica Germany and O2 Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions announced today a strategic partnership with Telefónica Germany / O2, a leading telecommunications provid...
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Road Widener Offset Vibratory Roller attachment delivers safety for road crews
Road Widener Offset Vibratory Roller attachment delivers safety for road crews Road Widener LLC., a leading manufacturer of innovative road construction equipment, offers the industry’s first Offset Vibratory Roller attachment. The attachment’s offset, patented design allows the host machine to driv...
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REE Automotive opens Engineering Centre of Excellence in the UK
REE Automotive opens Engineering Centre of Excellence in the UK REE Automotive, a leader in e-Mobility, which recently announced its merger with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp., today announces the establishment of a new state-of-the-art Engineering Centre of Excellence. The new Engineering Ce...
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Bitumen Packaging
Bitumen Packaging Bitumen is a highly viscous liquid; therefore, it needs a suitable type of packaging to avoid leaking and contamination. Generally, bitumen packaging classifies into three types, including Jumbo Bag, New Steel Drum and bulk. Each packing has its own specification that you should ch...
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Momentum Dynamics and Eurovia to deliver Wireless Vehicle Charging to the UK
Momentum Dynamics and Eurovia to deliver Wireless Vehicle Charging to the UK Momentum Dynamics Corporation, a leading provider of wireless charging for electric vehicles, and Eurovia UK, the entity responsible for maintaining and improving over 50,000 kilometres of the UK’s highway network, have ann...
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Northern UK Evidence Academic Forum launched to inform transport decisions
Northern UK Evidence Academic Forum launched to inform transport decisions A new collaborative approach to infrastructure planning and policymaking is being introduced by Transport for the North (TfN) to ensure investment decisions are based on the most relevant and latest research and data. The Nor...
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SMT supports Klaas Haven Montessori School in Ghana with scholarships
SMT supports Klaas Haven Montessori School in Ghana with scholarships In alignment with its core values “caring, daring, sharing” SMT Ghana supported Klaas Haven Montessori School, painting the entire school building and offering scholarship packages, which will cover the full tuition an...
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TRL welcomes consultation on the use of mobile phones while driving
TRL welcomes consultation on the use of mobile phones while driving TRL is calling for further research into distracted driving to address fundamental flaws in existing legislation. This comes off the back of promising news that the Department for Transport (DfT) are looking to close a technical gap...
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Wittra joins the Mioty standardized wireless IoT connectivity Alliance
Wittra joins the Mioty standardized wireless IoT connectivity Alliance The Mioty technology is the standardized wireless connectivity solution for Massive IoT. Based on Fraunhofer’s patented telegram splitting technology, Mioty delivers a breakthrough in scalability and reliability for large industr...
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Universal Robots launches Virtual Expo on Cobots and Automated Machine Tending
Universal Robots launches Virtual Expo on Cobots and Automated Machine Tending The key to manufacturing success is keeping equipment running. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find and retain workers for tedious and potentially dangerous jobs such as machine tending. It’s not surprising that more tha...
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Jaguar Land Rover to reimagine a vision of modern luxury by design
Jaguar Land Rover to reimagine a vision of modern luxury by design Jaguar Land Rover will reimagine the future of modern luxury by design through its two distinct, British brands. Set against a canvas of true sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover will become a more agile creator of the world’s most desi...
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Ford unleashes the all-new F150 Raptor
Ford unleashes the all-new F150 Raptor Ford, America’s truck leader, created an off-road icon in 2009 when it introduced the desert racing-inspired F-150 Raptor. It was designed to not only speed over rough terrain, but also to jump and catch air. And today, it’s born again with an all-new third-gen...
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Europcar, Geotab and SureCam help construction firms tackle fleet optimisation
Europcar, Geotab and SureCam help construction firms tackle fleet optimisation Europcar Vans and Trucks, part of Europcar Mobility Group UK, has partnered with telematics leader, Geotab and dash cam provider, SureCam, to offer a six-month free telematics and dash cam video data subscription on new l...
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Manitou Group launch new Spare Parts brand
Manitou Group launch new Spare Parts brand Manitou Group, a leading worldwide brand in handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving, is launching a new brand dedicated to its spare parts offer with a stated objective to simplify the offer for the user while reducing the group’s environment...
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Doosan launching new products at Hillhead Digital 2021
Doosan launching new products at Hillhead Digital 2021 Doosan is presenting many new products for the first time at the Hillhead Digital event from 30-31 March 2021. They include the company’s new DL-7 wheel loader, DX-7 crawler excavator and ADT ranges, introducing a host of next generation machine...
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JCB Hydradig excavator playing key role in project to transform UK construction
JCB Hydradig excavator playing key role in project to transform UK construction A JCB Hydradig wheeled excavator is playing a key role in supporting a £72m Government-backed project to transform UK construction through digitally-enabled modern methods of construction. The machine is working within t...
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Metso Outotec launches global training services professionals certification program
Metso Outotec launches global training services professionals certification program Metso Outotec has started an integrated competence development, called Services Certification Program, which is targeted for the company’s service employees working on site. Metso Outotec has an extensive footprint o...
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CASE LIVE Webcast features Equipment Finance Solutions
CASE LIVE Webcast features Equipment Finance Solutions CASE Construction Equipment is launching CASE LIVE — a new broadcast and engagement platform with live events and educational sessions delivering topics that include equipment fleet management, acquisition strategies, new technologies, operation...
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UK’s safe digging resource sees over 3 million searches in 2020
UK’s safe digging resource sees over 3 million searches in 2020 LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, saw more than three million searches for underground pipes and cables pass through its central system in 2020. This record figure was up nine percent on the previous year, show...
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Chicago Transit Authority to purchase up to 600 Nova Buses
Chicago Transit Authority to purchase up to 600 Nova Buses Nova Bus, a subsidiary of Volvo Buses and the leading North American transit bus manufacturer, have confirmed that the Chicago Transit Board approved the purchase of up to 600 new, 40-foot buses from Nova Bus. These buses will help the Chica...
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CEMEX introduces VIABASE Engineered Asphalt Concrete for Housing Estate Roads
CEMEX introduces VIABASE Engineered Asphalt Concrete for Housing Estate Roads Global building materials solutions supplier CEMEX has presented VIABASE®, an engineered Asphalt Concrete specifically designed for use in the construction of housing estate roads. Perfectly timed to support construction c...
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Ford and Venari build on expertise to produce Project Siren lightweight Ambulances
Ford and Venari build on expertise to produce Project Siren lightweight Ambulances Ford today announced plans to re-establish its presence in the UK ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code n...
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GAP Group goes digital with the launch of 2021 catalogue
GAP Group goes digital with the launch of 2021 catalogue After winning Catalogue of the Year at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020, GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, has unveiled its new catalogue for 2021. This year the company is releasing a digital only version, via t...
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Asia Pacific Construction Equipment Market set to be worth US$75 Billion by 2026
Asia Pacific Construction Equipment Market set to be worth US$75 Billion by 2026 The revenue of Asia Pacific construction equipment market crossed $60 billion in the year 2019 and is predicted to touch 75 billion-dollar mark till 2026, growing at 4.5% between the years 2020 and 2026; as per the rese...
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University Geologists honoured by the Institute of Quarrying
University Geologists honoured by the Institute of Quarrying Eight of the best geology students in the UK have received recognition for their hard work and commitment to learning from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ), the membership organisation responsible for setting professional standards in the m...
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Linxon awarded Hall Substation Project in Sweden
Linxon awarded Hall Substation Project in Sweden Linxon has won an order of ca. $18 million from the Swedish utility Svenska kraftnät to supply a new 400 kV substation in Hall, outside the town of Södertälje, 25 kilometres south of Stockholm. This project consists of the installation of one new 400...
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Making sense of data created by Smart Buildings with Project Haystack
Making sense of data created by Smart Buildings with Project Haystack J2 Innovations, a founding member of the project, says open frameworks will ‘glue’ systems together so we can make buildings more efficient, sustainable and better for occupants. With buildings accounting for an estimated 40% of g...
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