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AECOM led JV providing Management Support for California High-Speed Rail program
AECOM led JV providing Management Support for California High-Speed Rail program AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that its joint venture has been selected by the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) to provide program management support for the C...
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Doosan showcasing Crawler and Mini Excavators at ARA Show
Doosan showcasing Crawler and Mini Excavators at ARA Show Doosan Infracore North America will display a crawler excavator and two mini excavators targeted for rental customers during The American Rental Association Show in Orlando, Florida, February 11 – 15, 2023. The Doosan® DX140LC-7 crawler excav...
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EIB to finance €372m to extend line 11 of Madrid Metro
EIB to finance €372m to extend line 11 of Madrid Metro The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Community of Madrid (CAM) have agreed EIB financing of €554 million split into two operations that will have major regional impact. On the one hand, a €372 million transport loan has been granted for th...
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Willemsen Infra champions Electric Machines with a Bobcat E10e
Willemsen Infra champions Electric Machines with a Bobcat E10e Willemsen Infra BV, a civil engineering company from Utrecht in the Netherlands, purchased a new Bobcat E10e electric mini-excavator earlier in 2022. It is now one of the many electric vehicles and machines that WiIlemsen Infra uses on i...
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Exyn Technologies and Trimble show off Autonomous Surveying concept
Exyn Technologies and Trimble show off Autonomous Surveying concept Trimble and Exyn Technologies, a pioneer in multi-platform robotic autonomy for complex, GPS-denied environments, announced today a strategic collaboration to explore the use of autonomous construction surveying technology. The solu...
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International Mediator Leadership Training launching in Chengdu
International Mediator Leadership Training launching in Chengdu In our fast-paced, globalized world the demand for a diverse range of robust dispute resolution frameworks has never been more urgent. Mediation, arbitration, and litigation guarantee transnational economic and trade activities and main...
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Anyline launches Tyre Tread Scanner for Smartphones at SEMA 2022
Anyline launches Tyre Tread Scanner for Smartphones at SEMA 2022 Anyline, a global leader in mobile data capture and artificial intelligence, today launched an industry-first Tyre Tread Scanner that works on any camera-enabled smartphone or mobile device. The software solution, which accurately and...
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RoboSense launches Flash Solid-State LiDAR and Smart Manufacturing System
RoboSense launches Flash Solid-State LiDAR and Smart Manufacturing System RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, held a new product launch and Tech Day event. During the conference, RoboSense officially launched RS-LiDAR-E1 (E1), a flash solid-state LiDAR that sees 360° b...
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Procore innovations address Payments, Preconstruction and Labour Shortage
Procore innovations address Payments, Preconstruction and Labour Shortage Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced innovations and new solutions that will leverage the value of predictive analytics to connect everyone on a project tea...
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Biggest Construction Start-up Competition names 2022 Winners
Biggest Construction Start-up Competition names 2022 Winners CEMEX Ventures, the corporate venture capital and open innovation unit of CEMEX announced today the winners of its 2022 edition of the Construction Startup Competition. CEMEX Ventures leads the panel of jurors, which includes the competiti...
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Road Widener FH-R Material Placement Attachment cuts labour in half
Road Widener FH-R Material Placement Attachment cuts labour in half Road Widener LLC, a leading global manufacturer of road construction equipment, offers the patented FH-R material placement attachment, which provides contractors with 50% reduced labour at 1/5 of the cost of traditional self-propel...
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Highways industry faces critical Drainage Infrastructure knowledge gap
Highways industry faces critical Drainage Infrastructure knowledge gap More education and collaboration is required across the highways industry, after a new survey by ACO Water Management highlighted critical knowledge gaps regarding the implementation and maintenance of drainage systems. Outlined...
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AUSA introduced Electric Vehicle range and new branding at bauma
AUSA introduced Electric Vehicle range and new branding at bauma AUSA, the manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, was back at bauma again, the world’s largest construction sector trade show, which was held in Munich from 24 to 30 October. During a frantic week in which over 4...
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Caterpillar announces new Nursery and Landscaping Attachments
Caterpillar announces new Nursery and Landscaping Attachments To improve machine efficiency in nursery and landscape applications, Caterpillar introduces new attachments for its range of Cat® Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL). These purpose-built a...
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Wi-Fi 6 to transform Global Transport
Wi-Fi 6 to transform Global Transport The next generation of Wi-Fi is upon us, and it’s called Wi-Fi 6. With the potential to change how we use and connect to the internet; Wi-Fi 6 will significantly affect the transport industry. Transportation is one of the most data-intensive industries, thanks t...
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Bentley Systems’ new EC3 and iTwin integration enables Infrastructure Carbon Calculation
Bentley Systems’ new EC3 and iTwin integration enables Infrastructure Carbon Calculation Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced today at COP27 expanded integrated workflows for embodied carbon calculation in the Bentley iTwin platform. The new integration e...
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Oil and Bitumen Highlights: More Crude Bullishness by new IEA Reports
Oil and Bitumen Highlights: More Crude Bullishness by new IEA Reports Bitumen Report – November 8, 2022 The above 4% growth of crude during the first week of November made many hopefuls for $100 oil. Bitumen and fuel had lively markets as well. Brent closed at $98.57 and WTI settled at $92.44 on Fri...
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OWC introduces Atlas Pro and Atlas Ultra Series Memory Cards
OWC introduces Atlas Pro and Atlas Ultra Series Memory Cards OWC®, a leading customer-focused creator of innovative solutions for over 30 years that have enabled individuals, businesses, creative professionals, and educators to get maximum usefulness from their technology investment, today announced...
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Einride unveils latest line-up of Freight Mobility Solutions
Einride unveils latest line-up of Freight Mobility Solutions Freight mobility technology company Einride announced at its November Release the latest line up of product offerings and capabilities in its shipping ecosystem – including Einride Stations, a new autonomous vehicle, and an extended use ca...
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Executive Hire Show all set for February 2023
Executive Hire Show all set for February 2023 The Executive Hire Show team is delighted to confirm that the UK’s premier hire will be taking place on the 8th and 9th of February 2023, at its established home – the Coventry Building Society Arena (CBS Arena), formerly known as the Ricoh Arena. Despit...
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John Deere rolls out line-up of large Wheel Loaders
John Deere rolls out line-up of large Wheel Loaders John Deere launches its line-up of large wheel loaders as part of its Performance Tiering Strategy. Now available in the U.S. and Canada, the 744 P-tier, 824 P-tier, 844 P-tier, and the new 904 P-tier Wheel Loaders offer advanced productivity featu...
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Encourage ongoing learning in your Construction Team
Encourage ongoing learning in your Construction Team No two construction projects are the same. There’s always something new to learn about different buildings, machines, tools, and materials. Site managers must implement a continuous training program to help employees adapt to emerging challenges....
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Topcon’s TU Dublin donation driving the future of construction
Topcon’s TU Dublin donation driving the future of construction Topcon Positioning Systems has committed to making two significant donations to TU Dublin, Ireland’s first technological university, which will enhance students’ experience with education on the latest digital construction methods....
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From the Sahara to the Serengeti with Geotab Telematics and 4x4electric
From the Sahara to the Serengeti with Geotab Telematics and 4x4electric Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and the world’s #1 commercial telematics provider, today formally announced its partnership with 4x4electric, a fully self-sufficient Electric Vehicle expedition f...
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GIS data solutions for the Nevada Department of Transportation
GIS data solutions for the Nevada Department of Transportation The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) oversees 5,400 miles of highway and over 1,000 bridges, and is responsible for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the state highway system. Given the breadth of this i...
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Legal Lessons of the Kansas City Bridge Collapse
Legal Lessons of the Kansas City Bridge Collapse Last week’s fatal collapse of a bridge being constructed in rural Missouri is a stark reminder that construction sites are often inherently dangerous, posing health and safety risks to workers and others on or near the site. These dangers also create...
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Window Coating could keep Buildings cool without using any energy
Window Coating could keep Buildings cool without using any energy As climate change intensifies summer heat, demand is growing for technologies to cool buildings. Now, researchers report in ACS Energy Letters that they have used advanced computing technology and artificial intelligence to design a t...
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Asia’s largest integrated Mobility Show opens on 16 November in Mumbai
Asia’s largest integrated Mobility Show opens on 16 November in Mumbai The 10th edition of TrafficInfraTech Expo along with Smart Mobility Expo, Parking InfraTech Expo and Road InfraTech Expo will take place in Mumbai from November 16-18, 2022. Organised by VIS Group, the Show is in tune with...
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VolvoCE Electric Transformation continues with Sustainable Hauler Solutions
VolvoCE Electric Transformation continues with Sustainable Hauler Solutions Volvo Construction Equipment has announced its intention to invest SEK 360 million, approximately $32.7million, into its production facility in Braås, Sweden between now and 2027. The facility in Braås, long recognized for i...
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InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 returns in Bangkok
InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 returns in Bangkok InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022, Asia’s premier Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Technology Exhibition and Summit, opened its doors to an exciting array of solutions and ideas for AV and IT professionals and business decision-makers ac...
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Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Economic Turmoil and Political Tensions
Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Economic Turmoil and Political Tensions Bitumen Report – November 1, 2022 Crude, stalled in the range of 92 to 94 during the last week of October, shows that the market is still confused. Bitumen and fuel, however, tend to be rising. Brent closed at $94.14 and WTI settled...
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From Terex Trucks to Rokbak – A year of rebranding
From Terex Trucks to Rokbak – A year of rebranding Ever wondered what goes into launching a new brand? Jacqueline Reid, who led the team behind the award-winning Rokbak rebranding project, reflects on a successful first year and tells all about the renaming process – from how it came about to...
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Route Konnect highlights the future of Traffic Analytics
Route Konnect highlights the future of Traffic Analytics Described as the “Google Analytics” of physical spaces, there’s a breakthrough in monitoring traffic movement that includes all road users – not just those made of metal. Route Konnect is the first video analytics company to offer connected, m...
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Yunex to showcase Traffic Technology at Highways UK
Yunex to showcase Traffic Technology at Highways UK Yunex Traffic is to showcase its industry-leading solutions at the Highways UK exhibition, with the company’s automated, free-flow tolling, tunnel management, connected vehicle, EV charging and traffic control systems all on display. The company st...
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Ottawa modernizing its 100-year-old Energy Infrastructure
Ottawa modernizing its 100-year-old Energy Infrastructure In the Canadian capital of Ottawa, the hundred-year-old district heating and district cooling systems need to be renewed. It is an extensive project where FVB is responsible for how the renewal will be implemented in practice. Ottawa is locat...
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Trimble Ventures invests in Construction Tech start-up Civ Robotics
Trimble Ventures invests in Construction Tech start-up Civ Robotics Trimble Ventures, Trimble’s corporate venture capital fund, announced today its investment in Civ Robotics, a San Francisco-based construction tech start-up focusing on transforming surveying layout for civil engineering and infrast...
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Yanmar celebrates a decade of being Green
Yanmar celebrates a decade of being Green Yanmar has been on its zero-greenhouse gas emissions path for over a decade. The scale of the challenge is huge – and success will be driven by economic considerations more than concern for the climate, believes Chief Strategy Officer Shiori Nagata. Japan is...
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Wirtgen making Sustainable Road Construction tangible at bauma
Wirtgen making Sustainable Road Construction tangible at bauma ‘The Future in Roadbuilding – Smart. Safe. Sustainable.’ This was the motto of the joint appearance by the Wirtgen Group and John Deere at bauma 2022. With 97 exhibits – including 37 world premieres – and dedicated exhibition spaces cove...
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bauma 2022 exceeds expectations as they drive Industry Innovation
bauma 2022 exceeds expectations as they drive Industry Innovation When the grounds of Messe München become the centre of the construction machinery industry for seven full days, bauma once again took their place as a leading global trade show. A total of around 3,200 exhibitors from 60 countries (20...
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Reducing Energy use on your next Construction Project
Reducing Energy use on your next Construction Project Construction projects are a big part of any society. They can be the reason that your town is growing, or they can be what keeps it thriving. Construction projects also create tons of waste and emit pollution into the air – but we can do better...
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Concept for floating small modular reactor promises safe and affordable energy
Concept for floating small modular reactor promises safe and affordable energy NuScale Power LLC and Prodigy Clean Energy Ltd have announced a new conceptual design for a transportable and marine-based small modular reactor (SMR) power generating facility that provides dramatically improved transpor...
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Cosmic Magnet Manufacturing could reduce need for Rare Earth Elements
Cosmic Magnet Manufacturing could reduce need for Rare Earth Elements Researchers have discovered a potential new method for making the high-performance magnets used in wind turbines and electric cars without the need for rare earth elements, which are almost exclusively sourced in China. A team fro...
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Keysight Technologies introduces DC Emulator for EV Fast Charging
Keysight Technologies introduces DC Emulator for EV Fast Charging Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced the enhanced Scienlab Regenerative DC Emulator (...
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Custom Truck One Source partners with Battle Motors
Custom Truck One Source partners with Battle Motors Custom Truck One Source has announced the expansion of their offerings with the addition of Battle Motors to their truck inventory. As part of the partnership, Custom Truck will offer Battle Motor’s full cabover line including electric trucks, as w...
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Global Solar Panel collaboration saved $67 Billion in costs
Global Solar Panel collaboration saved $67 Billion in costs To reduce the carbon emissions that are driving climate change and meet climate targets, the world will need to deploy renewable energy at an unprecedented speed and scale. Solar energy promises to play a crucial role in achieving a sustain...
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Combining Lithium Extraction and Geothermal Energy for Renewable Energy
Combining Lithium Extraction and Geothermal Energy for Renewable Energy Beneath the Earth’s crust, super-hot rock holds the potential to provide clean, renewable energy called geothermal energy. This resource is just waiting to be tapped. However, the development of geothermal energy over the past c...
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Light analysing Chip will lead to portable Spectrometers
Light analysing Chip will lead to portable Spectrometers Scientists including an Oregon State University materials researcher have developed a better tool to measure light, contributing to a field known as optical spectrometry in a way that could improve everything from smartphone cameras to environ...
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XCMG names Allison Transmission exclusive provider for new All-Terrain Cranes
XCMG names Allison Transmission exclusive provider for new All-Terrain Cranes Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been named the exclusive provider of transmissi...
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Turning Carbon Dioxide into solid minerals underground
Turning Carbon Dioxide into solid minerals underground A new high-profile scientific review article in Nature Reviews Chemistry discusses how carbon dioxide (CO2) converts from a gas to a solid in ultrathin films of water on underground rock surfaces. These solid minerals, known as carbonates, are b...
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Thinnest ever ferroelectric material will lead to new energy-efficient devices
Thinnest ever ferroelectric material will lead to new energy-efficient devices The discovery of intriguing material behaviour at small scales could reduce energy demands for computing. As electronic devices become smaller and smaller, the materials that power them need to become thinner and thinner....
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Gazelle Wind Power hybrid Offshore Wind Platform design verified
Gazelle Wind Power hybrid Offshore Wind Platform design verified Gazelle Wind Power, the developer of a hybrid modular floating offshore wind platform, has received the results of its basin model tests at the Environmental Hydraulics Institute – University of Cantabria (IHCantabria) facilities...
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ZPE Systems launches small Cloud Gateway for IoT, OT and IoMD
ZPE Systems launches small Cloud Gateway for IoT, OT and IoMD ZPE Systems announces the Mini SR, a smartphone-size, cloud-orchestrated gateway that solves the operational challenges of running security and connectivity at the network edge. Organizations must solve evolving business needs by deployin...
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Ouster’s new REV7 Sensors doubles Range with L3 Digital LiDAR Chip
Ouster’s new REV7 Sensors doubles Range with L3 Digital LiDAR Chip Ouster, Inc., a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries, announced the launch of its newest OS series scanning sensors, REV7, power...
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Miniature Magnets can now be printed on a 3D Printer
Miniature Magnets can now be printed on a 3D Printer Scientists from the Ural Federal University and the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences are determining the optimal conditions for 3D printing of permanent magnets from hard magnetic compounds based on rare-earth metals. This will make...
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X-ray CT inspection of 3D-printed parts improved by Deep Learning
X-ray CT inspection of 3D-printed parts improved by Deep Learning A new deep-learning framework developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is speeding up the process of inspecting additively manufactured metal parts using X-ray computed tomography, or CT, while increasing...
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Smart materials and Metal Cations respond to Temperature
Smart materials and Metal Cations respond to Temperature Often referred to as smart materials, temperature-responsive or thermoresponsive polymers are gaining attention for their ability to respond to external temperature changes, allowing for an extensive range of applications. Making this smart ma...
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Storing Hydrogen in salts
Storing Hydrogen in salts Hydrogen gas could someday replace fossil fuels as a “clean” energy source, producing only water and energy. However, handling large quantities of gaseous hydrogen is cumbersome, and converting it to a liquid requires vessels that can withstand extremely high pressures. Now...
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What NOT to do after a Truck Accident
What NOT to do after a Truck Accident Being involved in any accident is a traumatic experience. But the stakes are even higher when that accident involves a commercial truck. These types of accidents often result in serious injuries or even death. If you’re ever unlucky enough to be involved i...
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Exodigo and Esri partner to Improve Underground Mapping
Exodigo and Esri partner to Improve Underground Mapping Exodigo, the breakthrough non-invasive subsurface imaging platform, announced a partnership today with Esri, the world leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) software, web GIS and geodatabase management applications, that will help gover...
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VolvoCE starts US deliveries of upgraded Electric Compact Wheel Loaders
VolvoCE starts US deliveries of upgraded Electric Compact Wheel Loaders Volvo Construction Equipment has upgraded its zero-emissions, low-noise L20 and L25 Electric compact wheel loaders just as deliveries are starting in North America, meaning every customer here will get the new versions of the ma...
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