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CEA and HMG Report reveals UK Construction ranked top in Europe
CEA and HMG Report reveals UK Construction ranked top in Europe At PLANTWORX 2019 (11-13 June, East of England Arena & Events Centre, Peterborough) the construction machinery manufacturers will demonstrate to visitors why the UK construction sector is ranked number one in Europe with a 24% marke...
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Network Rail announces £750m contract awards for nationwide signalling
Network Rail announces £750m contract awards for nationwide signalling Network Rail has announced the award of six multi-million-pound framework contracts to deliver signalling and telecoms across the country, worth an estimated £750m for Control Period 6 (2019-2024). The signalling and telecoms (S...
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Minster Surfacing shortlisted for five UK National Recycling Awards
Minster Surfacing shortlisted for five UK National Recycling Awards Minster Surfacing, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is a finalist for three BusinessGreen Leaders Awards and for two National Recycling Awards. Last year, the Lincoln-based company won regional awards for its commitm...
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SWARCO Traffic signs framework agreement in Northern Ireland
SWARCO Traffic signs framework agreement in Northern Ireland SWARCO Traffic Ltd has signed a new framework agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) in Northern Ireland, to provide leading traffic solutions and smart technologies throughout the country. The new contract will see S...
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McCann wins fourth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award
McCann wins fourth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann has been named as a winner of the RoSPA Gold Award for a fourth consecutive year for successfully ensuring the safety of both its staff and contractors within the workplace over the previous...
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SMIE Crane Simulator wowed audiences at Bauma
SMIE Crane Simulator wowed audiences at Bauma SMIE is yet again innovating in the world of crane productivity and safety. As those attending Bauma this year will have seen, the booth is full of new technologies and products. What can’t be missed is the five screen simulator, which is drawing wide ac...
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Tokyo features Finnish wooden architecture with the elegant Metsä Pavilion
Tokyo features Finnish wooden architecture with the elegant Metsä Pavilion The wooden Metsä Pavilion is to be used by Finnish athletes and companies during the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020. The building will be made entirely from Metsä Wood’s Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber) elements. This pavi...
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Metso delivering Hybrid Truck Bodies for the Boliden Aitik mine in Sweden
Metso delivering Hybrid Truck Bodies for the Boliden Aitik mine in Sweden Metso has won an order to deliver two Metso Truck Bodies to Aitik mine in Gällivare, Sweden owned by Boliden. In addition, Metso will supply rubber truck bed lining for five more haul trucks. Boliden has been using Metso...
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STRABAG SE confirms record earnings for 2018
STRABAG SE confirms record earnings for 2018 The publicly listed construction group STRABAG SE posted several records in 2018 again: Not only did the output volume and the order backlog – as reported – reach their highest level in company history, but the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) an...
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Cat 299D2 XHP Compact Track Loader is purpose-built for difficult land-clearing
Cat 299D2 XHP Compact Track Loader is purpose-built for difficult land-clearing The Cat® 299D2 XHP Land Management Compact Track Loader has just been released in the USA. The loader is a superior, purpose-built machine solution for customers involved in demanding vegetation-management applications,...
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Self-Driving Cranes will be a reality thanks to Crane Operations Experts SMIE
Self-Driving Cranes will be a reality thanks to Crane Operations Experts SMIE SMIE has entered the race to create automated self-driving crane technologies using ProSITE, their acclaimed anti-collision and jobsite monitoring system. In a series of tests carried out during the first quarter of 2019,...
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VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction
VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction In a global first, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is among a small number of pioneering companies trialling 5G mobile connectivity. With the program set to make a big impact on construction innovation, we find out more from 5G expert Ca...
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Harrisburg trials Telensa connected Streetlight Smart City technologies
Harrisburg, USA trials Telensa connected Streetlight Smart City technologies Telensa, a world leader in Smart Street Lighting and Smart City data applications, today announced that it is working with the City of Harrisburg to trial smart city technologies featuring smart sensors for traffic, air qua...
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Young UK Professionals urge next generation to share their vision for infrastructure
Young UK Professionals urge next generation to share their vision for infrastructure The UK National Infrastructure Commission’s Young Professionals Panel (YPP) today invite young people to share their vision for the future of infrastructure in the UK, as they mark one year on from their establishme...
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Road Dryer introduces new Eastern Canadian dealers
Road Dryer introduces new Eastern Canadian dealers As part of its expanding sales force, Road Dryer, LLC, has added new authorized dealers for provinces in Eastern Canada. Montreal Tracteur/Montreal Tractor (MTI) and its sister company Hot Mix & Aggregate (HMA) now exclusively represent Road Dry...
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Metso delivering comminution and material handling equipment in Chile
Metso delivering comminution and material handling equipment in Chile Metso has been awarded with an order to supply crushing, comminution and material handling equipment for the first stage of Codelco’s El Teniente copper mine expansion project located in Cachapoal Province in central Chile....
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Peterbilt features Electric Trucks at ACT Expo in California
Peterbilt features Electric Trucks at ACT Expo in California Peterbilt Motors Company will display its electric vehicle lineup this week at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. The Peterbilt booth #1934 will feature a Model 220EV, a Model 520EV and a Model 579EV. The 220EV is spec’d with the Meritor...
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Bergkamp FP5 Flameless Pothole Patcher upgraded with Pivot Tack System
Bergkamp FP5 Flameless Pothole Patcher upgraded with Pivot Tack System Tack that is sprayed into potholes to increase adhesion within a patch can also adhere to your equipment hoses. In addition, the hoses can present jobsite tripping hazards. To address these common issues, Bergkamp Inc. has engine...
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Romanian NBG demands maximum durability from Hitachi excavators
Romanian NBG demands maximum durability from Hitachi excavators A Hitachi ZX300LC-6 medium excavator is helping NBG, a Romanian supplier of high-quality aggregates to dredge materials for use in concrete production from the Argeş River, 30km west of the capital, Bucharest. The Zaxis-6 machine was de...
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TRL looks at driver distraction and if it is time to update our evidence base
TRL looks at driver distraction and if it is time to update our evidence base The Chief Executive of Highways England recently expressed concerns about the safety of in-car touchscreens and the potential for distracting drivers. This is a concern echoed by many fleet managers, who have seen the in-v...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence
Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence Haver & Boecker has established its global brand Haver & Boecker Niagara to combine the engineering expertise and product portfolios of its three mineral processing locations in Brazil, Canada and Germany. In the past...
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John Deere announces Connected Support for Construction and Forestry Equipment
John Deere announces Connected Support for Construction and Forestry Equipment Designed to improve customer service and machine monitoring, John Deere announces the new John Deere Connected Support™. Enabled through the JDLink™ telematics connection, John Deere Connected Support levera...
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Which countries are investing the most in construction?
Which countries are investing the most in construction? Around the world, business is booming for the construction industry. Not only are countries looking to house an ever-growing population, but they are also looking to compete on a global scale to grow as nations. Some countries are fuelled by sh...
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WPI praise exceptional Volvo Pavers and faultless SMT GB support
WPI praise exceptional Volvo Pavers and faultless SMT GB support Joint Managing Director, Steven Igoe, of Middlewich based WPI Group praises the aftersales support “can do” attitude provided by Volvo Construction Equipment’s distributor, SMT GB. “That’s why we’ve taken the decision to br...
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Understanding the Future of Shared Mobility
Understanding the Future of Shared Mobility The global centre for innovation in transport and mobility solutions, TRL, is working on projects designed to tackle the questions around shared mobility. Societal factors such as commercial, economic and political pressures are shaping the evolution of sh...
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Coastal drivers see the benefits of SolarLite road safety scheme in Guernsey
Coastal drivers see the benefits of SolarLite road safety scheme in Guernsey The number of drivers feeling safe travelling along two of Guernsey’s key roads has more than doubled following the installation of solar powered road studs. In response to driver concerns about navigating unlit, narrow coa...
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Sweco looks at reusing energy to reduce carbon emissions
Sweco looks at reusing energy to reduce carbon emissions Energy production is a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions. We can reduce these emissions by using energy in smarter ways and reusing excess energy. In a new report, Sweco analyses various solutions for more efficient energy usage....
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VTT develops highly fire retardant coating from biomaterials
VTT develops highly fire retardant coating from biomaterials A spray- or brush-applied fire retardant coating made from nanocellulose is well suited for improving the fire properties of wood-based materials. It reduces the access of oxygen to the surface, thus significantly inhibiting combustion. Th...
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City regeneration to drive UK investment and infrastructure
City regeneration to drive UK investment and infrastructure UK High Streets have reached a ‘tipping point’. That was the view of a recently published parliamentary inquiry report on UK high streets. The shift to online sales (now accounting for 20% of all retail sales); the upward revaluation of bus...
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JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate
JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate One of the biggest lenders to the construction and agricultural industry in the UK, JCB Finance, is celebrating the milestone news that total lending has reached an all-time high. For the first time in its history the amount currently being lent to fu...
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Volvo Construction Equipment sales up 15 percent in the first quarter
Volvo Construction Equipment sales up 15% in the first quarter Growth in most major markets helped Volvo Construction Equipment deliver a solid first financial quarter 2019, with sales up 15% and profitability up 26%. Stable market conditions in most regions helped propel Volvo Construction Equipmen...
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TE Connectivity to showcase latest products and technology at Battery Show Europe
TE Connectivity to showcase latest products and technology at Battery Show Europe TE Connectivity (TE), a leader in connectivity and sensors, will showcase the latest innovations from its end-to-end power distribution, battery control and connectivity portfolio at the Battery Show Europe 2019. Visit...
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Plant Hire UK orders £17m JCB Loadall and Excavator Fleet
Plant Hire UK orders £17m JCB Loadall and Excavator Fleet JCB has secured a major deal with Plant Hire UK for new fleets of Loadalls and compact excavators worth almost £17 million. The deal will see the leading UK hirer strengthen its construction machinery line-up by purchasing 300 new JCB Loadall...
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Franki Africa’s expertise is bridging communities in Botswana
Franki Africa’s expertise is bridging communities in Botswana A magnificent bridge over the Okavango River in the Mohembo Village area which is being piled by Keller’s Franki Africa for main contractor Itinera/Cimolai JV is a shining example of Franki’s diverse strengths. The bridge, which con...
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Holmes Sand and Ballast bag two new Volvo L150Hs Loading Shovels
Holmes Sand and Ballast bag two new Volvo L150Hs Loading Shovels Holmes Sand & Ballast Ltd have taken delivery of two new Volvo L150H loading shovels for its Masters Quarry sand pit near Wareham in Dorset. The two new 25-tonne loading shovels take over the primary duties at Masters Quarry and we...
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ULEZ scheme set to favour motorcycles in London
ULEZ scheme set to favour motorcycles in London A survey of 1,000 Londoners to find out if they will make any changes due to the new regulations being introduced for the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) found that 82.1% of Londoners have, or have thought about changing their transport in preparation...
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Advanced Construction Robotics announces their 2nd autonomous construction robot
Advanced Construction Robotics announces their 2nd autonomous construction robot Last Wednesday morning at Bauma, the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair, Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) announced to an international audience their next robotic construction solution, IronBot. Iron...
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ALE adapts Manitowoc Crane to speed up wind farm project in Argentina
ALE adapts Manitowoc Crane to speed up wind farm project in Argentina ALE has utilised its innovative methods to adapt a crawler crane, Manitowoc 18000, with SPMTs to significantly reduce the schedule for the Loma Blanca wind farm project in Argentina. As the project included many challenges, ALE’s...
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Measuring runway friction before and after shotblasting at San Antonio Airport
Measuring runway friction before and after shotblasting at San Antonio Airport When planes land at airports, small amounts of rubber wear off the tires leaving a rubber residue behind on the runway. Rubber build-up on the pavement causes a loss of friction that, if allowed to go unchecked, will caus...
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ABB new digital application optimises dry bulk material handling for stockyard operations
ABB new digital application optimises dry bulk material handling for stockyard operations New ABB Ability Stockyard Management System enables fully integrated collaborative operation by connecting all available information and process data to optimize bulk material handling terminals and stockyards...
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1 in 12 work in Project Management and contribute £156bn to the UK economy
1 in 12 work in Project Management and contribute £156bn to the UK economy New research, commissioned by the Association for Project Management (APM) and conducted by PwC UK, has for the first time revealed the scale of the contribution the project profession makes to the UK economy. The new report,...
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Prolectric acquires the Solatainer Solar Generator
Prolectric acquires the Solatainer Solar Generator Prolectric, the UK’s fast-growing supplier of temporary solar lighting and off-grid power for highways, rail & infrastructure projects, has acquired the Solatainer® solar generator. The Prolectric acquisition includes all Solatainer assets and i...
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GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series
GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI) a world leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment has, launched a new video series as part of their GPR training academy. The video series features short and informative videos...
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EIB invests €4 billion for transport, business, clean energy and climate resilience
EIB invests €4 billion for transport, business, clean energy and climate resilience The EIB (European Investment Bank) approved today a total of €4 billion of new financing to facilitate private sector investment and improve transport, clean energy generation and access to clean water in 18 countrie...
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MIT develop unique environmentally friendly manufacturing method for plastics and textiles
MIT develop unique environmentally friendly manufacturing method for plastics and textiles The biggest source of global energy consumption is the industrial manufacturing of products such as plastics, iron, and steel. Not only does manufacturing these materials require huge amounts of energy, but ma...
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VolvoCE enters the 20-ton class excavator market with the EC200E
VolvoCE enters the 20-ton class excavator market with the EC200E The EC200E, which made its debut at bauma, gives a new choice for contractors and rental companies who want Volvo quality with exceptional value in light to medium applications. The new EC200E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction...
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Metso launches compact mobile screen for entry-level businesses at bauma
Metso launches compact mobile screen for entry-level businesses at bauma Metso is introducing a completely new mobile screen unit enabling new business opportunities in screening. The world premiere of the Lokotrack® ST2.3 mobile multi-use screen is taking place in Bauma 2019. The Lokotrack ST2.3 br...
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Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators
Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators Caterpillar is proud to announce the launch of the 2019/2020 Global Operator Challenge Competition. Operators will test their skills against those of fellow operators around the world to determine who can claim t...
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Updated Trimble Earthworks supports full Automatics for Tiltrotators and Graders
Updated Trimble Earthworks supports full Automatics for Tiltrotators and Graders Trimble today announced the release of Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 1.9 with support for fully automatic guidance for excavator tiltrotator attachments and Trimble Universal Total Stations for moto...
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Huge range of Cat Equipment, Technology and Services on display at bauma
Huge range of Cat Equipment, Technology and Services on display at Bauma Caterpillar is showcasing more equipment, technology and services than ever before at bauma 2019, the world’s largest construction industry trade show in Munich, Germany. The expansive Caterpillar display features diverse produ...
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World first as all-in-one wet processing system unveiled at bauma
World first as all-in-one wet processing system unveiled at bauma CDE has launched the Combo™ in a move set to revolutionise the wet processing industry. The patented Combo™ – the world’s first all-in-one wet processing plant – was unveiled at bauma in Munich, the leading t...
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R Tough Plant Hire sticking with Volvo Excavator
R Tough Plant Hire sticking with Volvo Excavator Is the sentiment of Robbie Tough, Managing Director of R Tough Plant Hire Ltd, Carluke, Lanarkshire, as he takes delivery of a brand new Volvo EC220E into his fleet. Since establishing his plant hire business in 2006, Managing Director, Robbie Tough,...
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Manitou presents handling solutions for today and tomorrow at bauma
Manitou presents handling solutions for today and tomorrow at bauma The Manitou group, leader in rough-terrain handling, has presented a wide range of connected, sustainable solutions dedicated to construction and mining at the BAUMA trade fair. A 100% electric platform is premiered as part of the n...
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GKD Technologies and Kobelco team up at Bauma
GKD Technologies and Kobelco team up at Bauma It’s safety first at Bauma, and with this firmly in mind, GKD Technologies have teamed up with Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe, and have installed a GKD 2RCi slew control system to one of Kobelco’s demonstration machines at the show on stand FN1016...
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INTERMAT Paris set for April 2021
INTERMAT Paris set for April 2021 Every three years, INTERMAT Paris is the global meeting place for professionals working in equipment, machinery, technology and materials for construction and infrastructure. Supported by its solid foothold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with 83% of its inte...
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D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials
D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials A new international standard announced by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) will help grade the performance of road pavement materials. The new specification D8239 will provide performance standards f...
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Open Source safety initiatives launched at Traffex 2019 by Highway Care
Open Source safety initiatives launched at Traffex 2019 by Highway Care The highway safety and mobile traffic product supplier Highway Care is launching two products at Traffex 2019 to keep workers safe behind barriers in roadworks areas and remind drivers to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in...
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Highway Care wins RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices
Highway Care wins RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices Highway Care, has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff, customers, clients and contractors get home safely at the end of the working day. Highway Care has achieved a Go...
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Body worn cameras transforming safety in the parking sector
Body worn cameras transforming safety in the parking sector Edesix, UK-based market leaders in the provision of Body Worn Cameras, will be joined by Vigilant Solutions to showcase its new Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology at Parkex 2019, in addition to Edesix’s renowned Wearable C...
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Berry Systems showcases turnkey parking solutions at Traffex
Berry Systems showcases turnkey parking solutions at Traffex One of the UK’s leading car park specialists is looking to build on a strong start to the year by showcasing its turnkey solutions to thousands of potential clients at Traffex 2019. Wolverhampton-based Berry Systems, which is exhibiting on...
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