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Connected Street Lighting improves Highway Maintenance for Local Authorities
Connected Street Lighting improves Highway Maintenance for Local Authorities Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is now managing its entire stock of 22,271 lighting assets, comprising streetlights, bollards, bellisa beacons; illuminated signs and feeder pillars, through an advanced co...
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JCB breakthrough proves appeal of Hydrogen Combustion Technology
JCB breakthrough proves appeal of Hydrogen Combustion Technology JCB has made a major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a 7.5 tonne Mercedes truck. The retrofit was completed in just days and one...
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How 3D Printing is improving Flexible Design in Construction
How 3D Printing is improving Flexible Design in Construction Construction and flexibility aren’t traditionally words that go together—particularly when you consider traditional building materials such as concrete and throw tight budgets, limited materials, and increasing transportation costs into th...
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Atlas Copco begins Electric Portable Air Compressor production in Antwerp
Atlas Copco begins Electric Portable Air Compressor production in Antwerp Leading the shift to a more sustainable society, Atlas Copco is investing in the future by inaugurating its first production line dedicated to the assembly of low carbon electric compressors. Based in Antwerp, Belgium, the new...
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CASE teases new attitude and new equipment for CONEXPO
CASE teases new attitude and new equipment for CONEXPO CASE Construction Equipment is putting the construction industry on notice with a promise that “You’ll See the Difference” at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, held in Las Vegas March 14-18, 2023. The 180-year-old+ manufacturer will highlight “The New CASE”...
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Improve your Leadership to drive Positive Change
Improve your Leadership to drive Positive Change To become a successful leader, you will need to master the ability to influence others so that you can drive positive change within your organisation. This may involve using effective tactics, which can help you connect with others and inspire them to...
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3 challenges to deliver Government Agency Projects
3 challenges to deliver Government Agency Projects When it comes to government agency projects, some of the main objectives are to make the process efficient and stay within the budget. And to achieve that, there need to be solid project management practices in place. However, there are many obstacl...
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StormSettler approved for Stormwater Runoff Treatment
StormSettler approved for Stormwater Runoff Treatment StormTrap announced today the release of the new stormwater treatment device, StormSettler™. The patent-pending treatment device, designed to remove sediment from stormwater runoff, has received New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technolo...
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Bobcat invests $9.3m for Automated Press at North Dakota Manufacturing Plant
Bobcat invests $9.3m for Automated Press at North Dakota Manufacturing Plant Bobcat Company, a global leader in the compact equipment industry, has completed a $9.3 million investment in punch press automation and press technology at its manufacturing facility in Gwinner, North Dakota, USA. The new...
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Top Factors for an effective Construction Project
Top Factors for an effective Construction Project Committing to a major construction project can come with a range of challenges, so you should be aware of the most important factors to ensure success. It’s essential to set goals and create an effective plan so that your project can be finished on t...
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Successful bauma CONEXPO INDIA celebrated Sustainable Technologies
Successful bauma CONEXPO INDIA celebrated Sustainable Technologies bauma CONEXPO INDIA, which took place from January 31 to February 3, 2023, at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida / Delhi NCR, closed with impressive results: a total of 601 exhibitors from 26 countries and 41,108 visitors from 83 c...
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Cyngn wins Autonomous Driving contract for Heavy Machinery
Cyngn wins Autonomous Driving contract for Heavy Machinery Cyngn, a developer of innovative autonomous driving solutions for industrial applications, has announced it has been awarded a multi-phase contract to implement autonomous vehicle technology by a global, large-cap company in the heavy machin...
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Prometheus Materials achieves ASTM certification for Bio-Cement
Prometheus Materials achieves ASTM certification for Bio-Cement Prometheus Materials, a leader in sustainable building materials, has achieved foundational certifications ASTM C129 for nonloadbearing CMUs and ASTM C90 for loadbearing CMUs for its bio-cement, providing the company with prominent reco...
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Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D
Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D Business, government, and science organizations increasingly rely on drones, crewed aircraft, and satellites to capture imagery. Detailed imagery data provides visibility into operations and opportunities, unpacking information from e...
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RoboSense LiDAR to drive safety for Toyota Cars
RoboSense LiDAR to drive safety for Toyota Cars RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, officially announced its partnership with Toyota, the world’s best-selling carmaker, on large-scale production with nominated orders for multiple models. With its advanced technol...
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Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Slope of Crude after new job data
Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Slope of Crude after new job data Bitumen Report – February 8, 2023 Pressure on crude knocked the price down by 7 percent. Singapore fuel was volatile as oil but bitumen stayed almost steady. Brent closed at 79.73 and WTI settled at 73.18 on Friday, Feb 3. The joy of Chi...
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Staying safe on the roads as a new driver
Staying safe on the roads as a new driver Getting on the road for the first time unaccompanied is a brilliant feeling but can be nerve wracking which may lead to greater risk of collisions. Here are a few things to be aware of as a new driver to ensure that your journeys are as ...
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Kautex Pentatonic Electric Vehicle Skid Plate wins OEM orders
Kautex Pentatonic Electric Vehicle Skid Plate wins OEM orders Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG announced it has received the first order from an automotive OEM for a thermoplastic composite underbody battery protection skid plate. The skid plate is part of the company’s new Pentatonic battery syste...
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Cepton wins US Highway Tolling LiDAR System contract
Cepton wins US Highway Tolling LiDAR System contract Cepton, Inc., a leader in high performance lidar solutions for the automotive and smart infrastructure markets, announced today that it has won a multi-million dollar sales contract from one of the largest highway tolling system operators in the U...
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Esri joins Overture Maps Foundation to build Interoperable Open Map Data
Esri joins Overture Maps Foundation to build Interoperable Open Map Data In an increasingly digital and automated world, geospatial data plays a critical role in understanding the physical environment and powering the next generation of location technologies. For geospatial developers and profession...
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Xendee simplifies rapid design of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Xendee simplifies rapid design of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Xendee, a provider of microgrid design and operation software, has released a new offering called MOBILITY that enables firms to rapidly design EV charging infrastructure along with supporting Distributed Energy Resources. Wi...
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Smart insoles could identify Workplace Trip Hazards
Smart insoles could identify Workplace Trip Hazards Slips, trips and falls (STFs) remain the top causes of major injuries in the workplace. According to the International Labour Organization, more than a million workers globally are injured at work on a daily basis with slips and trips being the pri...
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Do we need a 4th Traffic Signals for Self-Driving Cars
Do we need a 4th Traffic Signals for Self-Driving Cars At a traffic light, red means stop and green means go. But transportation engineers at North Carolina State University are now proposing a “white light,” which would enable autonomous vehicles to help control traffic flow – and let human drivers...
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Chinese research team develops Polymers with a Metal Backbone
Chinese research team develops Polymers with a Metal Backbone Until now, you can have a metal or a plastic, but not both in one. However, things don’t have to stay that way. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a Chinese research team has now reported a polymer with a metallic backbone that is conducti...
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What to consider when choosing your first car
What to consider when choosing your first car Passing your driving test is one of the greatest feelings in life as it opens a whole new world and gives you an entirely new level of freedom. Choosing your first car is an exciting process to go through, but what should you look for when there is ...
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Smart Sensors could prevent metal thieves running off with the rails
Smart Sensors could prevent metal thieves running off with the rails Cable theft costs the UK taxpayer millions of pounds each year—and that’s just for infrastructure repairs. The total cost to the economy is even higher. Thieves are attracted to metal for its buoyant pricing, targeting overhead pow...
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Metso Outotec to showcase latest innovations at Conexpo
Metso Outotec to showcase latest innovations at Conexpo Metso Outotec will present its latest innovations, technologies and offering for the aggregates industry at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 international construction trade show taking place on March 14-18, 2023. “Throughout the whole aggregates and c...
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New ASTM Standard to evaluate Fatigue Cracking in Roads
New ASTM Standard to evaluate Fatigue Cracking in Roads ASTM International’s road and pavement committee (D04) has approved a new standard that will allow those in the road construction industry to extend the service life of asphalt mixtures by more accurately predicting and evaluating fatigue perfo...
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UK National Apprenticeship Week promotes Skills for Life
UK National Apprenticeship Week promotes Skills for Life This week, 6-12 February, is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and the theme for 2023 is ‘Skills for Life’. Run by the Department for Education (DfE), it is a great opportunity for employers and organisations to highlight the opportunities av...
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Thomas Plant Hire boosts safety with 65 Xwatch Safety Systems
Thomas Plant Hire boosts safety with 65 Xwatch Safety Systems Thomas Plant Hire began its journey a quarter of a century ago in 1998 when MD Wyn Thomas founded a contracting business in Holywell in North Wales. The company has since grown into somewhat of a force majeure within the sector, with many...
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8 tips for a well-maintained and roadworthy vehicle
8 tips for a well-maintained and roadworthy vehicle Vehicle maintenance is vital while you’re on the road. If you don’t keep your vehicle in good shape, you won’t be able to drive it correctly and safely. You may get into accidents or get stranded when your car breaks down. To avoid these scenario...
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Caterpillar to showcase Innovations and Technology at Conexpo
Caterpillar to showcase Innovations and Technology at Conexpo The stage is set for Caterpillar’s largest exhibit to date at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 where the company will highlight its latest products, services and technologies while paying tribute to those who build the world’s infrastructure. The com...
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Tatra Trucks celebrates a successful 2022
Tatra Trucks celebrates a successful 2022 Tatra Trucks, one of Europe’s leading truck makers is celebrating a successful 2022, which was reflected in the number of 1,326 vehicles produced and sold, which exceeded their expected sales. Last year, Tatra Trucks also continued to fulfil key contra...
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B2W Software to showcase enhanced Construction Management at CONEXPO
B2W Software to showcase enhanced Construction Management at CONEXPO B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, today announced plans to demonstrate enhancements to its unified platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. New B2W features give construct...
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Aggregate Industries launches 2023 Apprenticeship Scheme
Aggregate Industries launches 2023 Apprenticeship Scheme The leading construction materials supplier, which has its headquarters at Coalville in Leicestershire and sites across the country, is seeking to recruit 76 this year, building towards a total of 200 active roles across the business. Apprenti...
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When it comes to Tyres, Commercial Fleet Operators should go Digital
When it comes to Tyres, Commercial Fleet Operators should go Digital With the price of a single 18-wheeler tyre ranging from £250 each to £555, proper maintenance should be a top priority for fleet managers to eliminate immobilization costs. Tyres are a big line-item, which is why commercial truckin...
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Effective steps to get a Construction Line of Credit in 2023
Effective steps to get a Construction Line of Credit in 2023 Business lines of credit are a flexible capital source you can draw from on an as-needed basis for expenses and opportunities that come your way. Entrepreneurs leverage this type of financing across all sectors of our economy, but they’re...
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XenomatiX introducing Dual-Lane LiDAR at Geo Week
XenomatiX introducing Dual-Lane LiDAR at Geo Week XenomatiX is announcing the new Dual Lane, the latest version of its road lidar, XenoTrack, at the 2023 edition of Geo Week on February 13-15 in Denver, a leading event for the geospatial, 3D and built world. XenomatiX, a true solid state lidar comp...
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Equipping American Road Builders for the next Generation of Roads
Equipping American Road Builders for the next Generation of Roads America has a love affair with the car, and its road networks are some of the most highly developed and extensive in the world. Despite this, the highway projects that link together urban and rural American population centres have not...
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Defensive driving and how it can help to keep you safe
Defensive driving and how it can help to keep you safe Whether it be speeding, moving into another lane without indicating or following behind too closely, car accidents can occur in the blink of an eye. It can be difficult to predict the actions of other drivers on the road, which can ultimately af...
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Factors that can affect driving test pass rates
Factors that can affect driving test pass rates If you’ve got a driving test coming up, then you might feel a little bit apprehensive. Ideally, you want to come away with a pass – or at least, to understand where things went wrong, so that you can correct it the next time. Let’s take a ...
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Mastenbroek to launch the Bulldog Utility Trencher at Conexpo
Mastenbroek to launch the Bulldog Utility Trencher at Conexpo Mastenbroek will unveil its first-ever utility trencher designed specifically for North America at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in March. The leading designer and manufacturer of self-propelled trenchers and crawler trucks will use North America...
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ICC Digital expands Industrial Computers expertise into Europe
ICC Digital expands Industrial Computers expertise into Europe ICC Dijital Endüstriyel Teknolojiler Ltd. Şti. (ICC Digital) is a well-known company in Turkey specialising in industrial computers. Focusing on delivering real-world solutions has seen ICC Digital grow rapidly as the founder Tamer Yiğit...
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Ferrovial launches Infraverse for Infrastructure Digitalisation and Virtualisation
Ferrovial launches Infraverse for Infrastructure Digitalisation and Virtualisation Ferrovial has unveiled Infraverse: a virtual platform from which to transform, develop and improve its assets and operations. Bringing the metaverse and infrastructure together, the Infraverse reinforces the company...
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Wejo is supporting Intelligent Transportation through Connected Vehicle Data
Wejo is supporting Intelligent Transportation through Connected Vehicle Data Imagine a world where data that can drive real change for a safer, more sustainable future is at the fingertips of civil engineers and Departments of Transportation. This data is already here – in vehicles on the road every...
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VolvoCE invests in production of Electric Wheel Loaders in Sweden
VolvoCE invests in production of Electric Wheel Loaders in Sweden As part of its ambition towards industry transformation through sustainable solutions, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced an investment into the production of electric wheel loaders from its plant in Arvika, Sweden....
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My Brokk Online Platform showcased at World of Concrete
My Brokk Online Platform showcased at World of Concrete Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers My Brokk, a comprehensive online support platform that offers multiple services in a single resource. The My Brokk portal offers two new online services —...
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ADEPT Live Labs 2 announce projects to start in 2023
ADEPT Live Labs 2 announce projects to start in 2023 The winning bidders who will take their projects forward as part of the £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme have been announced by Roads Minister, Richard Holden. Funded by the Department for Transport, the three-yea...
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The Most Reliable SUVs for Tradespeople
The Most Reliable SUVs for Tradespeople If you’re a tradesperson, you know the importance of having access to reliable transportation — particularly when it comes to getting from job to job. An SUV is great for transporting your tools and materials and comfortably carrying passengers along wit...
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The 50 most Disruptive Contech Start-ups of 2023 announced by Cemex Ventures
The 50 most Disruptive Contech Start-ups of 2023 announced by Cemex Ventures CEMEX Ventures, CEMEX’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, launches its annual TOP 50 list of construction technology start-ups. Its fourth annual edition features the 50 most promising Contech start-ups th...
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Unlock your projects with professionally maintained Hi-Rail Equipment
Unlock your projects with professionally maintained Hi-Rail Equipment Do you have a big project coming up that requires you to use Hi-Rail equipment? If so, it’s important to recognize the potential of this unique and powerful piece of machinery. The right combination of professionally maintai...
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Balfour Beatty wins £1.2 billion Highways Contract for Lower Thames Crossing
Balfour Beatty wins £1.2 billion Highways Contract for Lower Thames Crossing Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces that it has been awarded a £1.2 billion contract by National Highways to deliver the ‘Roads North of the Thames’ package of works for the proposed Lowe...
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Lenovo unveils Smart Infrastructure Solutions to accelerate IT Modernisation
Lenovo unveils Smart Infrastructure Solutions to accelerate IT Modernisation Lenovo has unveiled 25 new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile server and hyperconverged solutions powered by Intel’s 4th Generation Xeon Scalable Processors as part of its recently announced Infrastructure Solutions V3 portfolio. D...
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Intuitive Machines to fly Dymon Lunar Rover to the Moon
Intuitive Machines to fly Dymon Lunar Rover to the Moon Intuitive Machines, LLC, a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, and Japan-based robotics company, Dymon Co., Ltd., have signed an agreement to fly Dymon’s Yaoki rover on Intuitive Machines’ second mission to the Moon...
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Bobcat’s Compact Loader creators inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Bobcat’s Compact Loader creators inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat® skid-steer loader), have been selected as 2023 inductees for the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF). Th...
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Could abandoned mines be turned into batteries
Could abandoned mines be turned into batteries Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future. However, as sources like sunshine and wind are inherently variable and inconsistent, finding ways to store energy in an accessible and efficient way is cruci...
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Simplify shaft alignment with the Fluke 831 Laser Tool
Simplify shaft alignment with the Fluke 831 Laser Tool Misalignment causes at least half of all damage to rotating machinery, but instead of fixing the problem, teams often just treat the symptoms of misalignment by replacing bearings, couplings, and seals because they think alignment takes too long...
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New Generation of Hytera HP5 DMR two-way Radio designed for real work
New Generation of Hytera HP5 DMR two-way Radio designed for real work Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, today released HP56X and HP50X portable two-way radios to further expand and strengthen its new generation of Digital Mobi...
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Australia’s first Prototype Battery designed for Electric Mining Hauler Trucks
Australia’s first Prototype Battery designed for Electric Mining Hauler Trucks Fortescue’s decarbonisation journey has taken a major step forward today, with WAE Technologies completing and delivering to Australia the largest battery of its kind, ready to be installed in a prototype zero-emission ba...
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JCB Engines to drive Powerscreen Screening Plant
JCB Engines to drive Powerscreen Screening Plant JCB Power Systems has won a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to leading screening equipment manufacturer Powerscreen®. The partnership will see bespoke specification JCB 81kW and 97kW Stage V IPU engines power all of the latest models in Powersc...
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