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Network Rail has publishes long term plan for digital railway
Network Rail has publishes long term plan for digital railway Network Rail has published a digital railway framework that sets out the long-term delivery of digital signalling, to bring significant benefits to passengers and help suppliers to plan resources. The long-term deployment plan (LTDP) has...
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Safety first in Northern Ireland for Hitachi excavators on A6 Dualling Scheme
Safety first in Northern Ireland for Hitachi excavators on A6 Dualling Scheme A local subcontractor is promoting the safety of its working practices and fleet of Hitachi construction machinery on the A6 Dualling Scheme in Northern Ireland. RB McGeary Contracts’ approach is proving invaluable to the...
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Leica Geosystems and Autodesk expand collaboration to streamline construction documentation
Leica Geosystems and Autodesk expand collaboration to streamline construction documentation Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced further cooperation with Autodesk to offer streamlined communication construction documentation and collaboration by integrating the field software Leica Cap...
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Highways England unveils electric roadworks vehicles trial
Highways England unveils electric roadworks vehicles trial Two fully electric powered roadworks vehicles are being trialled by Highways England for the first time, the company announced today. One of the vehicles is being used across the East Midlands and the other on a major scheme which is improvi...
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Plantforce Rentals tackles safety with high spec Hyundai wheeled excavator
Plantforce Rentals tackles safety with high spec Hyundai wheeled excavator Plantforce Rentals is a leading construction equipment rental company headquartered in Somerset, with additional depots across the West Country and the Midlands. The company owns a fleet of 93 Hyundai machines ranging from 6...
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Material-wise the most sustainable building material is wood
Material-wise the most sustainable building material is wood The construction sector continues consuming globally around one third of the planet’s already limited resources. Building with wood products like Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber) enables the vitally important change towards Mater...
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VolvoCE brings in the hackers to optimize digital diversity
VolvoCE brings in the hackers to optimize digital diversity Changing technologies mean every company needs to stay ahead of the digital curve, but few go so far as inviting hackers to take over their systems. Yet Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has embraced digital diversity and did just tha...
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Costain awarded sole maintenance service provider by United Utilities
Costain awarded sole maintenance service provider by United Utilities Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has been appointed as sole Maintenance Service Provider by United Utilities across its operations under a framework contract for an initial period of five years with an option t...
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Network Rail announces £215m UK wide contract awards for signalling
Network Rail announces £215m UK wide contract awards for signalling Network Rail has announced the award of 17 multi-million-pound framework contracts to deliver minor signalling works across the country, worth an estimated £215m for Control Period 6 (2019-2024). The minor signalling frameworks, whi...
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Sandvik DD320S mining drill excels underground
Sandvik DD320S mining drill excels underground Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s new DD320S is a two-boom, hydraulic controlled development drill, engineered to excel in demanding underground conditions and various drilling applications. The new rig utilizes state of the art Sandvik technology, r...
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Osborne to rollout Mabey Hire’s STEM Education Programme
Osborne to rollout Mabey Hire’s STEM Education Programme Mabey Hire secures further industry support for its STEM Education Programme, which launched earlier this year Mabey Hire is delighted to announce that leading construction and solutions provider Osborne has rolled out The Mabey STEM Edu...
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JCB Fastrac Tractor sets new 103.6mph British Speed Record
JCB Fastrac Tractor sets new 103.6mph British Speed Record JCB has set a new British speed record for tractors with its high-speed Fastrac tractor. The tractor notched up 103.6mph at Elvington Airfield, near York, with TV presenter and engineering guru Guy Martin behind the wheel. It smashed the pr...
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New Wirtgen Soil Stabilization Milling Tools tackles the rocks in the soil
New Wirtgen Soil Stabilization Milling Tools tackles the rocks in the soil Soil stabilization, a process widely used throughout the world, is the ideal solution for producing compactable soil with good paving properties from a sub-base with insufficient bearing capacity. In this context, companies n...
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A look at the reconstruction of the world’s longest road tunnel
A look at the reconstruction of the world’s longest road tunnel Reconstruction of the Coastal Highway Route E39 is not only Norway’s biggest ever infrastructure project – but the Rogfast road tunnel, of which it is part, will be the world’s longest and deepest underwater highway. With a depth...
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Bleeding Wolf in Altrincham to get £800,000 railway investment
Bleeding Wolf in Altrincham to get £800,000 railway investment Bleeding Wolf is an area of railway named after a legendary act of bravery will see an important railway upgrade this summer to ensure faster journeys for rail passengers in Cheshire. The section of railway near Altrincham will benefit f...
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MB Crusher’s Call and Resolve service puts their experts at the rock face
MB Crusher’s Call & Resolve service puts their experts at the rock face Using the new Call & Resolve service, MB Crusher makes available to construction companies all of its invaluable know-how and experience in the field, providing solutions for your next projects, be they complex, te...
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Fujitsu reveals UK commuters are demanding investment in rail services
Fujitsu reveals UK commuters are demanding investment in rail services The majority of commuters want to see increased investments in technology to make rail services and journeys quicker, cheaper and more reliable, according to not-yet-released data, commissioned by Fujitsu. The research, conducted...
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A Clearview of everything you need to know about improving route safety
A Clearview of everything you need to know about improving route safety Clearview Intelligence has been delivering road safety innovations for many years, and here we look at everything you need to know about improving route safety. The first fatal motor car accident in the UK occurred in 1899; sinc...
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Aebi TP 410 is a swift and sprightly specialist Transporter
Aebi TP 410 is a swift and sprightly specialist Transporter The Aebi TP 410 recently unveiled is Aebi’s brand new compact transporter, a small and nimble vehicle that boasts 75 hp and 1616 reverse transmission. Powered by a four cylinder Kubota engine with its 3.3-litre capacity, the TP 410 co...
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New MIT technique finds hidden objects in magic eye images for safer driverless cars
New MIT technique finds hidden objects in magic eye images for safer driverless cars A new MIT-developed technique enables robots to quickly identify objects hidden in a three-dimensional cloud of data, reminiscent of how some people can make sense of densely patterned Magic Eye images if they obser...
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CAV trials in London a significant milestone for the UK CAV sector
CAV trials in London a significant milestone for the UK CAV sector Following the recent announcement by FiveAI, confirming supervised trials of the firm’s automated vehicles will commence this month on public roads in London, TRL explains the carefully selected routes represent one of the most compl...
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European Space Agency award Siemens and Sonaca additive manufacturing contract
European Space Agency award Siemens and Sonaca additive manufacturing contract The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop aerospace design applications for metal additive manufacturing. The applications will leverage Siemens’ end-to-end software solut...
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Regen 2019 is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK Regeneration Industry
Regen 2019 is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK Regeneration Industry Regen was launched 5 years ago and is now firmly established as the UK’s leading forum for the regeneration industry. Urban & rural regeneration is a massive industry in its own right, and continues to tra...
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Tenneco Prime 3D Simulation software cut engine cylinder development time by 70 percent
Tenneco Prime 3D Simulation software cut engine cylinder development time by 70 percent At the 2019 IAA Frankfurt, Tenneco Powertrain division is presenting their award-winning PRiME 3D® simulation software which has been shown to cut development time for engine cylinder components by up to 70 perce...
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Transformation taking shape on the I-4 Ultimate SR 408 Interchange in Orlando
Transformation taking shape on the I-4 Ultimate SR 408 Interchange in Orlando At 120 feet high at its highest point, intricate flyover bridging is becoming a signature landmark of the I-4 Ultimate project in downtown Orlando. This impressive final product is taking shape where Interstate 4 (I-4) and...
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Dartford tunnel sees its longest ever loads
Dartford tunnel sees its longest ever loads The Dartford tunnel saw its longest ever free-flow load pass through it recently when it was used to transport an enormous 41-metre-long footbridge. The footbridge, destined for Southend in Essex, was the length of nearly five double decker buses. It was m...
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New Holland announces new dealer appointment in South Wales
New Holland announces new dealer appointment in South Wales New Holland is pleased to announce the appointment of David Evans Agricultural Ltd to cover the vacant territory around Bridgend in south Wales. Located in the heart of The Vale of Glamorgan in Llancarfan near Cardiff, the company covers th...
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Bosch technology enabling air taxis and teaching cars to fly
Bosch technology enabling air taxis and teaching cars to fly With traffic jams a common occurrence in the world’s cities, frustrated drivers sometimes find themselves looking to the heavens for a little help from above. A few years from now, the skies could in fact offer a tangible solution. The Bos...
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Sandvik launches 2 Series next generation Impact Crushers
Sandvik launches 2 Series next generation Impact Crushers Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens roll out the latest upgrade in their 2 Series Impact Crushers product offering with the launch of the new QI442 Impactor. Continuing their ongoing product development Sandvik is proud to announce the launch...
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Ferrovial sells 65 percent of Malaga’s Ausol toll roads to Meridiam for €447 million
Ferrovial sells 65 percent of Malaga’s Ausol toll roads to Meridiam for €447 million Ferrovial, through Cintra, has reached an agreement to sell 65% of Ausol I and Ausol II toll roads, in Malaga, to French infrastructure fund Meridiam for €447 million. The deal will provide Ferrovial with a ca...
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India’s Delhi Metro now 60 percent solar powered
India’s Delhi Metro now 60 percent solar powered 290 trains across 373 kilometres serving 2.6 million passengers in a single day are now green as more than half of the Delhi Metro transport system now runs on solar power coming all the way from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh. Ultra Mega Solar Park in...
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Honda e platform chassis and battery details unveiled
Honda e platform chassis and battery details unveiled Honda has announced the details of the chassis, battery and charging details for the highly anticipated Honda e compact electric car. Designed from the ground up, the Honda e is the first Honda to be built on a dedicated EV platform. The car will...
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Heathrow reveals expansion masterplan with launch of largest consultation
Heathrow reveals expansion masterplan with launch of largest consultation Heathrow has launched its 12-week statutory consultation on expansion, the latest milestone in delivering this critical national infrastructure project, as the preferred masterplan for the project is unveiled. The Airport Expa...
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IQ Leadership Webinar 27 June – Understanding Coaching and mentoring skills
IQ Leadership Webinar 27 June – Understanding Coaching and mentoring skills Understanding the importance of coaching and mentoring to enhance employees’ skills is the focus of this month’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinar from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Academy. Julian Smallshaw is Head...
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New BLK2GO handheld imaging laser scanner delivers unprecedented efficiency
New BLK2GO handheld imaging laser scanner delivers unprecedented efficiency Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is showcasing the Leica BLK2GO handheld imaging laser scanner, a first-of-its-kind mobile scanner, that was announced yesterday at HxGN LIVE. The BLK2GO is designed to scan complex spaces w...
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EIB and National Bank of Greece launch €650m green and urban infrastructure scheme
EIB and National Bank of Greece launch €650m green and urban infrastructure scheme New investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and urban development projects across Greece will be supported following the first agreement under a new €650 million infrastructure investment initiative. The Nat...
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LMBab operator can’t live without Volvo Dig Assist
LMBab operator can’t live without Volvo Dig Assist LMBab operator Patrik Ekström says Volvo’s Dig Assist feature for excavators has improved his work life massively. Unique to Volvo, the user-friendly new system helps operators complete excavation tasks safely, accurately and in a fraction of...
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Highways England funding clocks up 100 cycle path schemes
Highways England funding clocks up 100 cycle path schemes Highways England has reached a significant milestone of installing 100 cycle path schemes to improve the safety of cyclists and walkers around the country’s busiest roads. As well as improving and maintaining the country’s motorways and major...
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Does renting equipment reduce carbon emissions?
Does renting equipment reduce carbon emissions? Three specialised, independent research companies – Climate Neutral Group, CE Delft and SGS Search – have researched and calculated the CO² emissions during the full life-cycle of ten pieces of equipment representative of the portfolio of E...
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Isuzu D-Max Pickup partners with Tough Mudder for 2019
Isuzu D-Max Pickup partners with Tough Mudder for 2019 Isuzu UK has been appointed as the official automotive sponsor for the Tough Mudder obstacle course series throughout the UK for the remainder of 2019. The partnership will kick off with Tough Mudder’s high profile Scotland event at Drumlanrig C...
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John Deere beefs up the 850L Dozer for next level earthmoving productivity
John Deere beefs up the 850L Dozer for next level earthmoving productivity Designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s earth movers, the new John Deere 850L Dozer boasts the productivity, reliability, and durability customers expect in a production dozer. A few of the customer-inspired updates i...
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Bicycle Architecture Biennale reveals how cycling will shape our future smart cities
Bicycle Architecture Biennale reveals how cycling will shape our future smart cities The Bicycle Architecture Biennale (BAB) is a prestigious showcase of cutting edge, visually striking and high profile building designs that are facilitating bicycle travel and transforming communities around the wor...
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True Value Engineering delivers better performance and lower costs
True Value Engineering delivers better performance and lower costs Value engineering is a phrase that has divided the industry. At a time when the sector is under close scrutiny around the quality of what we build, value engineering – which not so long ago referred to a supply chain working to deliv...
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JCB a British success story continues expanding on a global scale
JCB a British success story continues expanding on a global scale JCB, the world’s third largest construction equipment brand by volume, has 22 plants on four continents: 11 in the UK and others in India, Brazil, the USA, China and Russia. The company employs more than 15,000 people worldwide. JCB i...
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Welsh pothole technology on track to protect one of the greatest NASCAR speedways
Welsh pothole technology on track to protect one of the greatest NASCAR speedways Potholes are an infuriating and costly hazard faced by many Welsh motorists on a daily basis, but the problem has placed one Welsh technology company on the road to export success. Swansea-based GPC Systems has signed...
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances €50 million expansion of Norwegian railway industry
KfW IPEX-Bank finances €50 million expansion of Norwegian railway industry KfW IPEX-Bank is providing the Norwegian Bane NOR Eiendom AS (BNE) with funds equivalent to around €50 million (NOK 500 million) to finance the expansion of the Norwegian railway related properties. The loan will be disbursed...
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Philippines NSCR railway receives $2.75b ADB financing for Malolos-Clark segment
Philippines NSCR railway receives $2.75b ADB financing for Malolos-Clark segment The Philippines Government’s North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, totalling 147 kilometres from New Clark City in Tarlac to Calamba in Laguna province, received a major boost with the approval of a $2.75-billion...
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How do architects accommodate their designs for temperature regulation?
How do architects accommodate their designs for temperature regulation? No matter how astonishing a building looks, it’s all a waste if the inside is inhabitable. Especially, when the primary purpose for buildings is to be used by people! One of most important parts of building design, is temperatur...
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Siemens Mobility Plus+ trial introduces third-generation traffic control system
Siemens Mobility Plus+ trial introduces third-generation traffic control system Siemens Mobility Limited has announced that the first installation of its Plus+ traffic control solution will take place in Poole, ready for comprehensive on-street trials to begin in July. The system has been developed...
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World Bank and disruptive technology brings Smart City Planning to Ho Chi Minh City
World Bank and disruptive technology brings Smart City Planning to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest commercial centre is now looking at Smart City Planning to manage it’s population of almost 9 million, spanning across 2,000 square kilometres, 24 districts and encom...
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A bump in the road for driverless cars?
A bump in the road for driverless cars? Patrick Mallejacq, Secretary General, PIARC World Road Association looks ahead to the 26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi this October and examines one of the key topics up for discussion – whether transport authorities around the world are ready for the adv...
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5 ways VINCI Energies is upgrading your world
5 ways VINCI Energies is upgrading your world Whatever their specialism: industrial; energy infrastructure; or ICT, the expert engineers at VINCI Energies UK & RoI are working towards the same goal: to connect us all for a better future. But what does that mean in practice? Here are five specifi...
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Volvo’s autonomous Vera delivers her first container to Swedish port
Volvo’s autonomous Vera delivers her first container to Swedish port Volvo Trucks’ electric, connected and autonomous vehicle Vera will form part of an integrated solution to transport goods from a logistics centre to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden. The assignment is a result of a new c...
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Three Washington State airports receive $9.4m US Federal funding
Three Washington State airports receive $9.4m US Federal funding Work to rejuvenate Washington State airports is getting a much-needed lift, thanks to a recent supplemental appropriation provided to the Federal Aviation Administration. Three Washington airports will receive a share of $9.4 million f...
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10 reasons to discover the all-new MB Drum Cutters
10 reasons to discover the all-new MB Drum Cutters When it comes to drum cutters, their strengths and weaknesses would seem obvious. However, there are constant innovations for these types of machinery, which are essential in sectors that deal with digging, cutting, profiling, or reducing hard mate...
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Acclaim the first port of call for SEACON with investment in 13 Hyundai forklifts
Acclaim the first port of call for SEACON with investment in 13 Hyundai forklifts Award winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in Essex. The company also has six regional service centres across the UK and Ireland and h...
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SACYR Somague awarded construction of €130m Portugal railway line
SACYR Somague awarded construction of €130m Portugal railway line Infraestruturas de Portugal has awarded Sacyr Somague the construction of a railway line 40 kilometres long. This infrastructure project will form a strategic part of the Southern International Corridor, which will link the ports of t...
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Edward Mackay Contractor purchases fifth Volvo excavator
Edward Mackay Contractor purchases fifth Volvo excavator Sutherland based Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd has opted for a second Volvo EC140E excavator, thanks to the machine’s impressive fuel economy, operator comfort and acceptance and general productivity according to Director, Scott Mackay. “We’ve...
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Enoba workflow monitoring solutions are help construction sites stay on schedule
Enoba workflow monitoring solutions are help construction sites stay on schedule Many construction sites are not able to finish their projects on time and staying within budget and on schedule is extremely challenging. Poor site supervision and poor site conditions are among the most common causes o...
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New Holland showcasing their machinery at Cereals and at The Royal Highland Show
New Holland showcasing their machinery at Cereals and at The Royal Highland Show New Holland Agriculture will be showcasing the diverse range of products it now offers at Cereals on 12-13 June 2019 as well as at the Royal Highland show on 20-23 June 2019. This will include updates to its telehandler...
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