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HS2 – a better connected Britain or a financial folly?
HS2 – a better connected Britain or a financial folly? There has been a lot of talk about HS2 and about how, once completed, it will help to shrink the north-south divide and provide a much-needed transport spine across the country. However, if recent reports are to be believed government sour...
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New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue
New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue Pavement preservation specialist Crafco has just released a new program for asphalt manufacturers. The Crafco HP Asphalt Cold Patch Producer Partner Program lets qualified companies produce and market bulk Crafco HP Aspha...
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IQ Webinar focuses on workforce engagement
IQ Webinar focuses on workforce engagement Bringing a fresh perspective on workforce engagement to this month’s Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Academy ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinar is Viv Russell, Managing Director of Longcliffe Group Limited, the UK’s leading independent supplier of pure limestone...
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Massive Tunnel Boring Machine is taking shape in Brisbane for West Gate Tunnel
Massive Tunnel Boring Machine is taking shape in Brisbane for West Gate Tunnel Assembly is underway on the first of the two massive tunnel boring machines (TBM) that will build the West Gate Tunnel. Premier Daniel Andrews joined the Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan at the project’...
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Traffic Group Signals to launch at Traffex 2019
Traffic Group Signals to launch at Traffex 2019 Traffic Group Signals, a new division of The Traffic Group, will launch at Traffex 2019 on 2-4 April at the NEC Birmingham. The Traffic Group has a portfolio of market-leading businesses focused on product solutions designed to help create safer, green...
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Iconic clocktower in Cardiff Central is being revamped as part of rail station refurbishment
Iconic clocktower in Cardiff Central is being revamped as part of rail station refurbishment Network Rail Wales & Borders engineers have revealed some of Cardiff Central station’s long-lost secrets as they deliver essential refurbishment work. The work to the Grade II listed art deco station, or...
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Next generation Cat mini-excavators designed for optimum customer value
Next generation Cat mini-excavators designed for optimum customer value Five new models in the Cat mini-excavator line-up, engineered and manufactured by Caterpillar, are designed to provide users the best performance, versatility, safety, operator convenience—and affordability— in the smallest poss...
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NIC recommendations could ensure the UK benefits from world class infrastructure
NIC recommendations could ensure the UK benefits from world class infrastructure Ministers have a real and exciting chance to set the course for the UK to have world-leading infrastructure, Sir John Armitt said today. The chairman of the NIC (National Infrastructure Commission) pointed to the action...
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UK commuters losing the plot over congestion and pothole damage on route to work
UK commuters losing the plot over congestion and pothole damage on route to work More than a quarter of UK adults who commute across a city or town by car (27%) say that on average they spend more than 20 minutes of that commute in slow-moving traffic. That’s according to new research commissioned b...
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Rapid to exhibit innovative Track-Mounted Mobile Continuous Mixing Plant at Bauma
Rapid to exhibit innovative Track-Mounted Mobile Continuous Mixing Plant at Bauma From 8-14 April, Rapid will offer a unique opportunity to experience its latest innovation, Trakmix, track-mounted mobile continuous mixing plant at Bauma, Munich, 2019. The machine will be on display at Rapid’s stand,...
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John Holland expands rail and transport expertise in Australia
John Holland expands rail and transport expertise in Australia Australian infrastructure and property company John Holland has enhanced its transport capability and capacity with the acquisition of RCR O’Donnell Griffin’s rail and transport business. John Holland CEO Joe Barr said he was delighted t...
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Two-piece boom CASE CX370D faces the task of quarrying Luserna Stone in Northern Italy
Two-piece boom CASE CX370D faces the task of quarrying Luserna Stone in Northern Italy In the interwar years, around 90% of the Turin’s stairs and pavements were constructed from locally quarried Luserna Stone, a durable and attractive stone, with the Mole Antonelliana using slabs to support i...
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Morris Site Machinery to shine a light on their international business at bauma
Morris Site Machinery to shine a light on their international business at bauma Morris Site Machinery will show it means business on the international stage when it debuts two new portable lighting products and showcases world-class equipment at bauma 2019. The leading British equipment manufacturer...
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New MIT platform ensures web services adhere to User’s privacy data restrictions
New MIT platform ensures web services adhere to User’s privacy data restrictions In today’s world of cloud computing, users of mobile apps and web services store personal data on remote data centre servers. This data may include photos, social media profiles, email addresses, and even fitness...
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MPA Group partners with the CEA to offer advice on tax relief for research
MPA Group partners with the CEA to offer advice on tax relief for research The CEA has formed a partnership with The MPA Group to provide help and advice for members on claiming tax relief on their R&D activity. This is because only one in four eligible companies claim the tax relief that is ava...
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Cat next generation Mini Excavator range gets six new models
Cat next generation Mini Excavator range gets six new models The Caterpillar range of Next Generation mini excavator has been expanded with the addition of six new models in the 7-to-10-ton category. The new models provide a selection of basic configurations, allowing customers to choose the machine...
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VolvoCE partners with National Geographic on Sustainability Campaign
VolvoCE partners with National Geographic on Sustainability Campaign Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has joined forces with National Geographic to highlight a breath-taking project to save an endangered community against the threat of rising sea levels. Through a new collaboration that align...
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EBRD looks at working together for greener cities to help save the planet
EBRD looks at working together for greener cities to help save the planet Urban rivers choked with plastic, exhaust fumes hazing up the sunset over traffic jams, industrial chimney stacks belching smoke, or decrepit old housing leaking heat into the sky. Cities are the source of 70% of energy use an...
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CABE announces support for two AIAC Malaysia Contract Publications
CABE announces support for two AIAC Malaysia Contract Publications The publications – The Standard Form of Building Contracts, Main Contract and Sub-Contract (AIAC 2019 SFC) – provide comprehensive and unified contract templates that help to eliminate contract dispute by providing clear and unbiased...
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Metso welcomes Quinn Company of California to aggregates distributor community
Metso welcomes Quinn Company of California to aggregates distributor community Metso is pleased to welcome California-based Quinn Company to its USA distributor family as Quinn expands their Southern California customer offering by joining the Metso Community. Quinn is celebrating 100 years of busin...
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Australia’s 2019 Infrastructure Priority List identifies record A$58bn project pipeline
Australia’s 2019 Infrastructure Priority List identifies record A$58bn project pipeline Infrastructure Australia has released the 2019 Infrastructure Priority List, presenting 121 nationally significant infrastructure proposals and a $58 billion project pipeline designed to guide investment to...
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Guatemala to improve and rehabilitate the national road network with IDB support
Guatemala to improve and rehabilitate the national road network with IDB support The Inter-American Development Bank approved a US$150 million operation to Guatemala to implement an ambitious improvement and rehabilitation program of the roads connecting productive areas and departmental capitals to...
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Sweco to plan a new sustainable district for Rwanda’s capital Kigali
Sweco to plan a new sustainable district for Rwanda’s capital Kigali Rwanda’s government plans to develop a new district for low and middle-income residents in Kigali. The project is part of the state strategy for the development of sustainable and energy-efficient living spaces. “Sweco will w...
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ALE completes challenging 1,000km delivery of wind farm components in Thailand
ALE completes challenging 1,000km delivery of wind farm components in Thailand Demonstrating their expertise in logistics, civils works and the complete turnkey solution, ALE has completed the transportation of heavy wind components through a challenging 1,000km route to the Rom Klao wind farm in Mu...
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Clearview Intelligence sees signs of improvement at dangerous junction
Clearview Intelligence sees signs of improvement at dangerous junction A road safety initiative installed at a crossroad junction has reduced collisions and delivered a 97 percent first year rate of return against the potential cost of an accident. Clearview Intelligence and Scotland TranServ worked...
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ASPIN advances asset protection with Oxifree Global alliance
ASPIN advances asset protection with Oxifree Global alliance Aspin is introducing the next step in advanced asset protection for the rail, highways and infrastructure sectors with an exclusive new strategic alliance with Oxifree Global Ltd, the award-winning worldwide specialists in tackling corrosi...
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Trimble Exchange launched in the US for pre-Owned Trimble Products
Trimble Exchange launched in the US for pre-Owned Trimble Products Trimble has announced the launch of Trimble Exchange, an e-commerce platform connecting Trimble’s SITECH® dealer network directly with customers in the U.S. looking to purchase pre-owned, refurbished and legacy Trimble products. Inve...
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Aquajet upgrades Aqua Cutter Hydrodemolition Robots with Super Lance 3000
Aquajet upgrades Aqua Cutter Hydrodemolition Robots with Super Lance 3000 Aquajet Systems AB, a global leader in hydrodemolition machine manufacturing, introduces a new, more versatile lance system for its Aqua Cutter hydrodemolition robots. The Super Lance 3000 replaces the previous lance and allow...
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Rural Northern KwaZulu Natal to benefit from SANRAL projects and jobs
Rural Northern KwaZulu Natal to benefit from SANRAL projects and jobs Communities in far-flung rural areas in Northern KwaZulu Natal Road have not been overlooked by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL). They have been provided with safer walkways for pedestrians and periodic...
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New Generation of WIRTGEN Cold Milling Machines to be launched at bauma
New Generation of WIRTGEN Cold Milling Machines to be launched at bauma Bauma 2019 will feature a world premiere: Wirtgen is showcasing two models from its new generation of large milling machines in Munich. The focus of these machines’ innovative design with MILL ASSIST includes: Simplifying the op...
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JCB introduces tandem rollers designed to simplify operation and maintenance
JCB introduces tandem rollers designed to simplify operation and maintenance JCB has unveiled the new CT260 tandem vibratory roller, designed to simplify operation and maintenance, while increasing productivity and return on investment. The CT260 tandem roller is available in two drum sizes width 1,...
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MIT develops keener Electric Eyesight for autonomous vehicles
MIT develops keener Electric Eyesight for autonomous vehicles On-chip system that detects signals at sub-terahertz wavelengths could help steer driverless cars through fog and dust. Autonomous vehicles relying on light-based image sensors often struggle to see through blinding conditions, such as fo...
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Liebherr to showcase Condition Monitoring and System Solutions at Bauma 2019
Liebherr to showcase Condition Monitoring and System Solutions at Bauma 2019 The main focus of the Liebherr Components Division’s at this year’s Bauma, is on Condition Monitoring and system solutions. Along with the demo app, which allows to capture the current machine condition on the c...
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JCB announces exciting partnership with new British Motor Racing Team
JCB announces exciting partnership with new British Motor Racing Team JCB has announced an exciting partnership with a new British motor racing team as the company continues to expand its presence in global markets. The partnership with SportPesa Racing Point F1 team (formerly Force India) will see...
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Blastcrete Equipment’s Refractory Paddle Mixer delivers speed and reliability
Blastcrete Equipment’s Refractory Paddle Mixer delivers speed and reliability Blastcrete Equipment, LLC, a long-time manufacturer of shotcrete and gunite mixers and pumps, offers a Refractory Paddle Mixer that delivers fast mix times while working with mixtures that include aggregates up to a half-i...
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Network Rail to give new lease of life to disused Kent railway line
Network Rail to give new lease of life to disused Kent railway line Folkestone residents can begin looking forward to an exciting new future for the northern section of the disused Folkestone Harbour branch line as Network Rail today announced that it is to clear the line and begin discussions with...
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Granite Construction Co. wins NAPA National Airport Paving Award
Granite Construction Co. wins NAPA National Airport Paving Award Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Named 2018’s Highest Quality Airport Pavement The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced that Granite Construction Co. of Buellton, California, has won the 2018 Ray Brown Airport Pavement...
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Chapter 8 Shop launches new and improved vehicle livery range
Chapter 8 Shop launches new and improved vehicle livery range Chapter 8 Shop, a manufacturer of vehicle chevrons, have launched a new and improved product range specifically designed to save the amount of time you spend applying livery to vehicles. The livery manufacturer is introducing two new chev...
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Volvo looks to an Electric Construction Future at bauma 2019
Volvo looks to an Electric Construction Future at bauma 2019 Visitors to this year’s bauma 2019 exhibition in Munich, Germany, will be given a glimpse into the technological future as Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) looks at Building Tomorrow, showcasing its latest machines and integrated se...
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Cat 950M / 982M Wheel Loader updates improve technology and comfort
Cat 950M / 982M Wheel Loader updates improve technology and comfort The 2019 product update package for Cat® M Series Medium Wheel Loaders (950M – 982M) includes technology advances that provide: lower operating costs via extended service intervals; enhanced operator comfort with new seats and suspe...
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The second biggest hotel in Europe is in a quiet Somerset town.
The second biggest hotel in Europe is in a quiet Somerset town. In Bridgwater, just a few miles from the M5, a brand new huddle of buildings has become a temporary home to nearly 1,000 people. Or, more specifically, nearly 1,000 men. The hotel was built by French energy giant EDF as a place to ...
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Skyjack paints the Stacks Pink with German Customer to support Lebenshilfe Munster
Skyjack paints the Stacks Pink with German Customer to support Lebenshilfe Munster Skyjack has partnered with German customer, KFR Mietlifte GmbH, to provide a donation to Lebenshilfe Munster, an association that provides space, support, and guidance for people and families with disabilities. In add...
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Fageraas Skogsdrift puts the new Hitachi Forestry Excavator to the test
Fageraas Skogsdrift puts the new Hitachi Forestry Excavator to the test Norwegian company Fageraas Skogsdrift DA is among the first contractors to test the Hitachi ZX135USL-6 forestry excavator in its natural habitat. The special application machine has been designed and engineered specifically for...
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European-wide study investigated the main causes of motorbike and bicycle accidents
European-wide study investigated the main causes of motorbike and bicycle accidents A FOUR YEAR investigation into hundreds of accidents across Europe has gathered in-depth crash data to determine the biggest factors involved in motorbike and bicycle accidents. Seven teams of researchers, from the U...
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Network Rail promoting rail resilience with plans for improved sea wall at Dawlish
Network Rail promoting rail resilience with plans for improved sea wall at Dawlish Network Rail has made a planning submission to Teignbridge District Council to improve the long-term resilience of the railway linking Devon and Cornwall to the rest of the UK. Plans, developed in partnership with wor...
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American Tulipwood Pavilion showcased at the London Design Festival
American Tulipwood Pavilion showcased at the London Design Festival A collaboration first presented in 2008 by the American Hardwood Export Council and Sir David Adjaye will be part of an exciting new exhibition at the Design Museum, London. Sclera, originally commissioned in American Tulipwood for...
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PERI to showcase new developments for formwork and scaffolding at bauma
PERI to showcase new developments for formwork and scaffolding at bauma At bauma, the industry’s leading international trade show from 8th to 14th April 2019 in Munich, PERI will be showcasing numerous new developments for formwork and scaffolding technology to customers and visitors alike. Th...
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Collaboration and road layout innovation lead to UK national recognition
Collaboration and road layout innovation lead to UK national recognition Highways England, WJ Group, and Clearview Intelligence have been collectively shortlisted for the Improving Customers’ Journeys category at the annual Highways England Awards in March. It follows the successful completion of an...
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Australia’s 1,060 km Newell Highway set for A$500m upgrade
Australia’s 1,060 km Newell Highway set for A$500m upgrade The Newell Highway is the longest highway in NSW, stretching over 1060 kilometres from the Victorian border at Tocumwal to the Queensland border at Goondiwindi, and is a National Highway. The Newell Highway connects the state’s V...
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New scheme could make developers help reverse wildlife damage and decline
New scheme could make developers help reverse wildlife damage and decline The Wildlife Trusts call for all new developments to contribute to a Nature Recovery Network The Government consultation into a new legal requirement which could make developers actively improve nature closed at the weekend. I...
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HAMM’s sustainable and far-sighted solutions for the construction site of the future
HAMM’s sustainable and far-sighted solutions for the construction site of the future At HAMM, the developers are thinking not only about the next machine generation; they are also focussed on the effects that current megatrends will have on road building in general and on compaction in particu...
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JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest
JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest At the Executive Hire Show, JCB launched a new 1-tonne site dumper which is set to become the safest machine in its class. Powered by a Tier 4 Final, EU stage V certified engine, the dumper was shown for the first time. The new 1T-2...
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SENNEBOGEN builds the world’s largest material handler
SENNEBOGEN builds the world’s largest material handler SENNEBOGEN will present the new 895 E, the largest material handler ever built, to the public at bauma 2019. The gigantic machine is impressive with its operational weight of around 390 t and reach of up to 40 m. SENNEBOGEN will present th...
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The demise of PFI – gone but not forgotten
The demise of PFI – gone but not forgotten During the course of his Budget speech on 29 October 2018 the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, said: “I have never signed off a PFI contract as Chancellor and I can confirm today that I never will”. It might be nit-picking to point out that PFI...
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Webtec’s new CV120 hydraulic combination valve offers complete motor control
Webtec’s new CV120 hydraulic combination valve offers complete motor control Webtec, a specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, is unveiling its new CV120 series combination valve that provides a complete solution to hydraulic motor control for mobile machinery. Hydraul...
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CEA exhibiting at the National Fluid Power (NFPC) Industry Open Day
CEA exhibiting at the National Fluid Power (NFPC) Industry Open Day The CEA will be exhibiting at the National Fluid power Centre (NFPC) Industry Open Day event for the first time on Wednesday 20th February. This event takes place at the NFPC training centre in Worksop. The industry-lead exhibition...
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Heathrow unveils new locations for popular Business Summit series
Heathrow unveils new locations for popular Business Summit series More businesses than ever before will work with Heathrow to explore new global markets and supply chain opportunities, as 11 locations are set to host Heathrow Business Summits, announced today. Speaking at Heathrow’s first National G...
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Safety comes first for ALE in heavy transport and lifting project in Singapore
Safety comes first for ALE in heavy transport and lifting project in Singapore ALE’s operational expertise and focus on safety has been demonstrated during the heavy transportation and lifting operations of an FPSO project in Singapore. ALE was tasked with transporting, lifting and installing eight...
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NIC warns about the cost of congestion which INRIX estimates at £8 billion for 2018
NIC warns about the cost of congestion which INRIX estimates at £8 billion for 2018 New figures show that road congestion cost the UK economy £8billion last year – highlighting the need for local solutions to tackle the issue, as recommended in the UK’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment....
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Volvo CE expands ActiveCare Direct program to their Asphalt Pavers
Volvo CE expands ActiveCare Direct program to their Asphalt Pavers Owners of select models can now benefit from the 24/7 machine monitoring and reporting service that provides all the benefits of telematics without the burden of sorting through data and alarm codes. Originally launched in 2017 for e...
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