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New EIB €8.9 billion financing to support climate, water, transport, enterprise and education
New EIB €8.9 billion financing to support climate, water, transport, enterprise and education The December board meeting of the European Investment Bank (EIB) yesterday approved a total of €8.9 billion of new financing for 55 projects across Europe and in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle E...
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Inrix predicts over 20 million vehicles will hit UK roads this Christmas causing 4 hour delays
Inrix predicts over 20 million vehicles will hit UK roads this Christmas causing 4 hour delays More than 20 million vehicles will hit the road this festive period resulting in significant delays, according to data from INRIX, the global leader in connected car services and transportation analytics....
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Hitachi compact construction equipment make a perfect combination
Hitachi compact construction equipment make a perfect combination A Hitachi ZW75-6 wheel loader and ZX55U-5 mini excavator are offering exceptional support to a landscape gardening company in southwest Germany. Susewind is using the two compact machines to construct and maintain private gardens near...
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Liebherr NC-B top-slewing cranes swing into action
Liebherr NC-B top-slewing cranes swing into action After the launch of the NC-B series last year, the cranes are already working on several construction sites. The smaller one of them is the Balewadi Techpark in Pune, India. The larger one is the NC-B 9-62 that will be exhibit at the booth OD 50 at...
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Santa backs Highways England call for motorists to check their vehicles this Christmas
Santa backs Highways England call for motorists to check their vehicles this Christmas With just 13 days to go before Christmas, Highways England has called on the main man to help remind drivers to check their vehicles before travelling this festive season. Santa Claus checks his sleigh to make sur...
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Siemens unveils all-new passively safe traffic signal poles
Siemens unveils all-new passively safe traffic signal poles Siemens, a global leader in traffic management technology, has unveiled a new range of passively safe traffic signal poles. Performance-rated against BS EN 12767, the new range offers customers longer life passively safe poles in a wide var...
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EIB supports upgrade of Kharkiv Metro in Ukraine
EIB supports upgrade of Kharkiv Metro in Ukraine The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 160m to finance improvements to the public transport system in Ukraine’s second largest city. EIB funds will support the extension of the Kharkiv metro network to a residential area with a high populat...
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Sandvik pushes the boundaries with the Ranger DXi series
Sandvik pushes the boundaries with the Ranger DXi series New Ranger DXi series pushes boundaries with several new high-performing features for improving the drilling process: 55 square meter drilling coverage equipped with new powerful rockdrill, Sandvik-style intelligence and high fuel efficiency m...
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South Yorkshire historic military bridge makes final journey
South Yorkshire historic military bridge makes final journey One of the last military bridges installed to form access to RAF Sandtoft, a Second World War airfield, has been removed after it was installed sometime in 1943/44. The Inglis Bridge, which is believed to be the only known surviving Mark 1...
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New Zealand’s Waikato Expressway gets 110km/h speed limit sections
New Zealand’s Waikato Expressway gets 110km/h speed limit sections From today the speed limit on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (SH2) and the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway (SH1) is 110km/h. NZ Transport Agency Director of Safety and Environment Harry Wilson says this...
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Heathrow welcomes 50th electric vehicle as part of pledge to ‘Go Electric’
Heathrow welcomes 50th electric vehicle as part of pledge to ‘Go Electric’ Heathrow has reached a key milestone in its pledge to ‘Go Electric’ with the delivery of the 50th electric vehicle to the airport’s fleet. This is a key step in Heathrow’s promise to make all of its cars and small...
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Maximise driver confidence through intelligent road markings
Maximise driver confidence through intelligent road markings Highways England are adding more than 240 miles of extra capacity to the strategic road network by expanding the use of smart motorways and intelligent road markings. Smart motorways use active traffic management (ATM) techniques to increa...
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Norway to build world’s tallest timber building
Norway to build world’s tallest timber building “Mjøstårnet” will be more than 80 metres tall and stand 30 metres higher than what is today considered the world’s tallest timber building. “Mjøstårnet sets new standards for timber constructions. The building is the closest we come to a skyscraper in...
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Siemens hosts Women in ITS (UK) in England
Siemens hosts Women in ITS (UK) in England Leading traffic technology supplier Siemens hosted the latest Women in ITS interest group meeting at its offices and manufacturing centre in Poole, Dorset this week. Focusing on diversity in industry, the event was free-of charge and open to all ITS (UK) me...
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Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane works day and night
Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane works day and night Hoisting bridge elements through two overhead cables was the most difficult part of the job. A Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane dismantled a cable bridge at night. The job was completed within a few hours thanks to the li...
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McCann begins work on £25m LED street lighting for Calderdale, Yorkshire
McCann begins work on £25m LED street lighting for Calderdale, Yorkshire Civil and Electrical Engineering firm, McCann, has begun work on a £25m contract to replace and maintain street lighting across Calderdale, Yorkshire, which will see the Nottingham-based company working in the area until at lea...
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INTERMAT Construction Observatory flags €1,600 billion projects in EMEA
INTERMAT Construction Observatory flags €1,600 billion projects in EMEA INTERMAT, the international trade show for the construction and infrastructure sector, has unveiled its first Construction Industry Observatory, a report produced in association with French government agency Business France. The...
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American Concrete Institute expands mission to focus on Global Concrete Standards
American Concrete Institute expands mission to focus on Global Concrete Standards The American Concrete Institute announces that its mission has been expanded to reflect its proactive approach to advocating the global adoption of ACI standards. ACI – a leading authority and resource worldwide for in...
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First glimpse of updated Highways England Road Design Manual set for 2018
First glimpse of updated Highways England Road Design Manual set for 2018 Highways England is set to release an updated set of road design standards in 2018 which will be used across the United Kingdom. Renowned experts at the company responsible for the Britain’s motorways and major A roads are upd...
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Tarmac partners with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards to develop youth skills
Tarmac partners with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards to develop youth skills Tarmac has launched a new partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh Awards (DofE), the UK’s leading youth charity, to enable more young people to better their life prospects and achieve their DofE Award. The new charity partnersh...
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BAM to deliver Visual Control Tower at Dublin Airport
BAM to deliver Visual Control Tower at Dublin Airport The Irish Aviation Authority has awarded the construction of the new Visual Control Tower (VCT) at Dublin Airport to BAM Ireland, the Irish operating company of Royal BAM Group nv. The contract value is €27 million. Designed by Dublin’s Scott Tal...
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England to Wales Severn bridge transfer to public ownership draws closer
England to Wales Severn bridge transfer to public ownership draws closer People travelling over the Severn bridge will soon benefit from cheaper journeys as the bridges return to public ownership early next year. On Monday 8 January the responsibility for the operations, maintenance and vehicle char...
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Williams Racing F1 driver Lance Stroll shares his secrets at the JCB Academy
Williams Racing F1 driver Lance Stroll shares his secrets at the JCB Academy Williams Martini Racing Formula One driver Lance Stroll today shared some of the secrets of his sporting success during a visit to JCB and the JCB Academy. Stroll was just 18-years-old when, in November last year Williams M...
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Mr. Manhole is recognized internationally for their unique Manhole System
Mr. Manhole is recognized internationally for their unique Manhole System An ingenious product that has revolutionized the repair of manholes and manhole frames is gaining recognition internationally, including by Cheddar, Tech Insider UK, Interesting Engineering, and UNILAD Tech. So far the Mr. Man...
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GSSI showcases their latest GPR Technology at World of Concrete 2018
GSSI showcases their latest GPR Technology at World of Concrete 2018 GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be highlighting its latest GPR technology at the 2018 World of Concrete conference, to be held January 23-26, 2018, at the Las Vegas Conventio...
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DAB Civil Engineering Contractors goes for quality with 3 Volvo EC220E Excavators
DAB Civil Engineering Contractors goes for quality with 3 Volvo EC220E Excavators Leicester based DAB Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd has rekindled its association with Volvo Construction Equipment products by purchasing three new twenty-two tonne EC220Es from SMT GB for it plant fleet. This is th...
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Grayhill introduces new rugged series 04JT joystick with tactile feedback
Grayhill introduces new rugged series 04JT joystick with tactile feedback Grayhill, Inc. introduces the Series 04JT Discrete Joystick, which features direct tactile feedback, a rugged design, and reliable functionality. The single pole, 4-way toggle switch is designed and manufactured to meet milita...
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£600 billion UK National Infrastructure Pipeline puts the cart before the horse
£600 billion UK National Infrastructure Pipeline puts the cart before the horse The announcement by the British Government that some £600 billion is to be spent on national infrastructure investment is a case of putting “the cart before the horse” believes the Road Surface Treatments Association (RS...
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New MIT design could dramatically cut energy waste in electric vehicles and the power grid
New MIT design could dramatically cut energy waste in electric vehicles and the power grid Power electronics, which do things like modify voltages or convert between direct and alternating current, are everywhere. They’re in the power bricks we use to charge our portable devices; they’re in the batt...
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Haver and Boecker Screening Technology increases efficiency for more uptime
Haver & Boecker Screening Technology increases efficiency for more uptime Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider for the aggregates and mining industries, offers efficiency-enhancing screening technology to optimize screening operations. Designed for minimal...
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New Wirtgen W210XP milling machine is a champion performer in its weight class
New Wirtgen W210XP milling machine is a champion performer in its weight class With the W210XP, the Wirtgen experts have extended their comprehensive product range with a new high-performance machine. Combining tremendous engine power with an application-optimized machine transport weight, this mach...
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Manitou scoops the Étoile du Design Made in France prize
Manitou scoops the Étoile du Design Made in France prize The Manitou group, the global leader in all-terrain handling, has won the “Étoile du Design Made In France” prize at the Étoiles du Design ceremony held at the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Awarded by APCI (Agency for the Promotion of...
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EFKON delivers intelligent enforcement system for Austria’s toll roads
EFKON delivers intelligent enforcement system for Austria’s toll roads EFKON GmbH of Raaba by Graz, Austria, a subsidiary of STRABAG SE, is a leading provider of intelligent road toll collection and enforcement systems. The enforcement systems developed by EFKON use video technology to electro...
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Skyjack boosts Ashbrook fleet as rental company quickly expands its business
Skyjack boosts Ashbrook fleet as rental company quickly expands its business Skyjack continues to gain traction with UK rental company, Ashbrook, which is quickly expanding its fleet of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The Canadian manufacturers range of simply reliable machines form the ma...
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Major Metro Tunnel construction works on display in Australia
Major Metro Tunnel construction works on display in Australia Locals and visitors will be able to watch construction of the biggest public transport project in Victoria, Australia’s history from new viewing areas at City Square, as work ramps up on the Metro Tunnel. Minister for Public Transport Jac...
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A mini-recycling plant in every home?
A mini-recycling plant in every home? A major British waste and recycling company believes people should be able to recycle plastics in their own homes, and new-build houses should come with the technology ready-installed. The technology already exists to allow plastics to be either pelleted or turn...
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ADB approves US$400m to modernise Azerbaijan’s North-South Railway Corridor
ADB approves US$400m to modernise Azerbaijan’s North-South Railway Corridor The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved two loans totalling $400 million to help strengthen Azerbaijan’s railway sector and modernize and rehabilitate the Sumgayit-Yalama rail line, a key lin...
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Hitachi fine-tunes ZW150-6 wheel loader to perfection
Hitachi fine-tunes ZW150-6 wheel loader to perfection The new mid-size wheel loader from Hitachi is a detailed evolution of the successful previous generation model, and offers outstanding versatility, exceptional comfort and industry-leading safety. Using its extensive knowledge of the high-perform...
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JCB celebrates manufacturing milestone of half a million engines
JCB celebrates manufacturing milestone of half a million engines A JCB business which has powered its way to international success celebrated the production of half a million JCB engines – enough to stretch from London to Paris. Four cylinder diesel engines first began rolling off the line at...
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New John Deere L-Series Compact Wheel Loader tackle the toughest tasks
New John Deere L-Series Compact Wheel Loader tackle the toughest tasks Built for construction contractors, landscapers and rental center operators, the new John Deere 204L and 304L compact wheel loader deliver higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs. An evolution of the...
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Cat GSV-Series Grapples feature design refinements to increase performance and durability
Cat GSV-Series Grapples feature design refinements to increase performance and durability The new Cat® GSV520 and GSV520 GC orange-peel grapples, designed with features to enhance strength, reliability, and durability, incorporate new easy-loading tines and vertical cylinders that create a profile t...
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Volvo CE continues the Megaproject story – Moving the city of Kiruna
Volvo CE continues the Megaproject story – Moving the city of Kiruna The latest episode of ‘The Megaproject Listing’ takes viewers to the northernmost city in Sweden, Kiruna – where the city is on the move. Kiruna is relocating three kilometers east to ensure it does not collapse into the expa...
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Liebherr releases Tunnel versions of four XPower wheel loaders
Liebherr releases Tunnel versions of four XPower wheel loaders Tunnel construction is one of the most demanding civil engineering applications for construction equipment. Liebherr has a range of machines capable of working productively under the extreme conditions of a tunnel construction site. Thes...
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Digital dashboard to keep Australian’s in Victoria up-to-date on road conditions
Digital dashboard to keep Australian’s in Victoria up-to-date on road conditions From today, Victorians will be able to log on to a digital dashboard on the VicRoads website to track progress on road upgrades, pot-hole repairs and other maintenance efforts, giving Victorians unprecedented acce...
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John Wainwright’s Volvo EC750E Excavator a solid performer
John Wainwright’s Volvo EC750E Excavator a solid performer A new seventy-five tonne Volvo EC750E has been delivered to John Wainwright & Co Ltd’s Moons Hill Quarry in the Mendips following a detailed review of the market. Looking to replace a similar sized excavator specifically to clean d...
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PERI scaffold solutions prop up the Williams Bridge refurbishment in Rotterdam
PERI scaffold solutions prop up the Williams Bridge refurbishment in Rotterdam The refurbishment of the pylons on Rotterdam’s Williams Bridge proved to be a tremendous challenge for installing the scaffolding. The project-specifically designed PERI scaffold solution was based on two systems th...
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JCB backs Stoke on Trent’s bid for City of Culture in the UK
JCB backs Stoke on Trent’s bid for City of Culture in the UK JCB today threw its weight behind Stoke-on-Trent’s bid for UK City of Culture status as the clock ticks down to decision day. Stoke-on-Trent is one of five cities in the running to be named UK City of Culture 2021, alongside Sunderla...
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Caterpillar expands Industrial Engine range with new 12.5 litre engine
Caterpillar expands Industrial Engine range with new 12.5 litre engine Caterpillar will expand on what is already the industry’s broadest industrial engine range with the addition of the new Cat® C13B. The 12.5 liter Caterpillar engine will leverage a proven, reliable core of components with over 68...
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Highways England lifting 400 miles of roadwork to ease Christmas congestion
Highways England lifting 400 miles of roadwork to ease Christmas congestion A £15bn investment on motorways and major A-roads is helping motorists and hauliers this festive season get to their destinations quicker and with fewer delays. Since it was created in 2015, Highways England has completed 18...
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PERI Group reorganise their Management Structure
PERI Group reorganise their Management Structure The shareholders and the Advisory Board of the PERI Group have decided to change the management organization of the family-owned company: As of January 1, 2018, the Group Management of three managing directors, will be extended by a Chief Executive Of...
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Envirobuild aims to protect over 40,000 acres of rainforest through Rainforest Donations
Envirobuild aims to protect over 40,000 acres of rainforest through Rainforest Donations EnviroBuild, the leading sustainable construction company, aims to protect over 40,000 acres of rainforest this year by donating 10% of their profits to the Rainforest Trust and Ocean Cleanup. Ocean Cleanup is a...
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A promising but bumpy road ahead for blockchain
A promising but bumpy road ahead for blockchain Do you remember the world before the internet? Can you imagine your life without it? Prepare yourself, because another revolutionary technology is about to become just as indispensable. I’m talking about blockchain technology. Blockchain is a digital,...
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New Cat wheeled Material Handlers get application-specific design
New Cat wheeled Material Handlers get application-specific design The new range of Cat® wheel material handlers (MH3022, MH3024, MH3026) maintains the Caterpillar purpose-built philosophy for these machines, while reflecting engineering refinements that tailor them more precisely to specific industr...
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CECE Secretary General visits Volvo CE Swedish facilities in Eskilstuna
CECE Secretary General visits Volvo CE Swedish facilities in Eskilstuna The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) recently met the experts at Volvo CE to discuss how technology and environmental change are shaping the future of the industry. The visit to Sweden this month of the Commi...
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Galliford Try leads the way with new employee wellbeing programme
Galliford Try leads the way with new employee wellbeing programme Galliford Try, the leading housebuilding and construction group, has launched its new employee wellbeing programme ‘Be Well’ and a new partnership with mental health charity Mates in Mind. The new programme encompasses both physical a...
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Dynapac introduces 6th generation of small asphalt rollers
Dynapac introduces 6th generation of small asphalt rollers The new CC1100/CC1200 generation VI is designed to meet the construction industry’s tough conditions with the operator in mind resulting in a robust, comfortable and modern machine for best compaction result. The new machine has a unique des...
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First Volvo demolition EC750E Excavator for R Collard Ltd
First Volvo demolition EC750E Excavator for R Collard Ltd R Collard Ltd of Eversley, near Hook, Hampshire has taken delivery of the first demolition specified Volvo EC750E to be sold in Great Britain The seventy-five tonne excavator is an addition to R Collard’s extensive mixed fleet of mobile plant...
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Zero tolerance corruption standards to unlock PPP for Sustainable Development
Zero tolerance corruption standards to unlock PPP for Sustainable Development A new standard on zero tolerance to corruption in Public Private Partnerships (PPP) developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) will help to catalyse countries’ efforts to strengthen transparency...
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Highways England gets green light for new Kent M20 motorway junction
Highways England gets green light for new Kent M20 motorway junction A £104m project to create a new motorway junction on the M20 in Kent has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State today (Friday 1 December). Junction 10a will serve communities and businesses around Ashford, impro...
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Zirocco Surface Dryer heats up the road marking industry
Zirocco Surface Dryer heats up the road marking industry As the Winter time fast approaches and the weather gets colder, windier, and wetter, line marking jobs are slowing down. This is due to the inability to mark damp or wet surfaces, as the surface will not be able to provide the right conditions...
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