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VINCI Expands in Canada with Acquisition in British Columbia
VINCI Expands in Canada with Acquisition in British Columbia In a move that sends a clear signal about its long-term commitment to North America, VINCI Construction has officially acquired Peters Bros Construction Ltd, a well-established British Columbian paving and asphalt services company. With a...
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Heidelberg Materials UK Paving the Future with Cat AP400 Asphalt Pavers
Heidelberg Materials UK Paving the Future with Cat AP400 Asphalt Pavers Heidelberg Materials UK has turned the ignition on a major leap towards greener, more efficient road construction with the purchase of three Cat® AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers. Supplied by Finning UK & Ireland, this new fleet...
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South Africa Setting the Stage for Infrastructure Evolution
South Africa Setting the Stage for Infrastructure Evolution South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector is gearing up for a landmark event as Big 5 Construct South Africa and the South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo return to the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg fr...
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Eurovia Rolls Out UK’s First AI Emergency Braking Smart Rollers
Eurovia Rolls Out UK’s First AI Emergency Braking Smart Rollers Eurovia Surfacing has just drawn a firm line in the tarmac when it comes to jobsite safety. In a landmark move, the company has become the first contractor in the UK, and Europe, to roll out BOMAG 174 tandem rollers enhanced with...
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SoilDri SEM Range Paving the Way for Greener, Smarter Trench Reinstatement
SoilDri SEM Range Paving the Way for Greener, Smarter Trench Reinstatement In a sector that’s under pressure to cut waste, lower emissions, and speed up delivery, SoilDri has launched its SEM Range — a breakthrough on-site drying solution that promises to reshape trench reinstatement practices acros...
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TranSource Drives VolvoCE Deeper into the Northern Plains
TranSource Drives VolvoCE Deeper into the Northern Plains In a strategic move that’s set to shake up the heavy equipment landscape in the Northern Plains, TranSource Truck & Equipment, Inc. is dramatically widening its reach. The South Dakota-based powerhouse, already a familiar name across the...
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bitsensing and IKIO Join Forces to Revolutionise India’s Highways
bitsensing and IKIO Join Forces to Revolutionise India’s Highways In a bold leap toward next-generation traffic management, South Korean radar technology firm bitsensing has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India’s IKIO Technologies. The signing, which took place...
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VINCI Unveils a Smarter, Safer and Wider A57 Motorway in Southern France
VINCI Unveils a Smarter, Safer and Wider A57 Motorway in Southern France After years of meticulous planning, tightrope construction logistics, and substantial financial commitment, VINCI Autoroutes has officially opened the newly revamped A57 motorway. Now a fully-fledged dual three-lane carriageway...
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Northland Expressway Corridor Unveiled to Transform New Zealand’s Far North
Northland Expressway Corridor Unveiled to Transform New Zealand’s Far North Once completed, the Northland Expressway will resemble other modern four-lane highways weaving through New Zealand’s rolling countryside. The New Zealand Government has unveiled an “emerging preferred corridor” for the next...
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Bridging Sicily’s Future With Viaduct Work on the Ragusa-Catania Motorway
Bridging Sicily’s Future With Viaduct Work on the Ragusa-Catania Motorway In the rolling hills of eastern Sicily, a vital infrastructure milestone is taking shape. Webuild, the Italian construction giant known for its transformative transport projects, has broken ground on the most pivotal str...
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Gambia Invites Bids for Brand-new terminal at Banjul International Airport
Gambia Invites Bids for Brand-new terminal at Banjul International Airport The Gambia has officially opened the bidding process for the construction of a brand-new terminal at Banjul International Airport, marking a pivotal step in its broader vision to transform air travel infrastructure across Wes...
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Bechtel to Deliver World-Class Terminals at King Salman International Airport in Saudi Arabia
Bechtel to Deliver World-Class Terminals at King Salman International Airport in Saudi Arabia In a landmark move set to reshape the Middle East’s aviation landscape, Bechtel has inked a strategic agreement with the King Salman International Airport Development Company to serve as the delivery...
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Chile Awards $1.6 Billion Contract to Transform Route 68 to Sacyr Concesiones
Chile Awards $1.6 Billion Contract to Transform Route 68 to Sacyr Concesiones Chile has taken a bold leap forward in its infrastructure agenda, awarding its largest-ever highway concession to date. In a landmark deal, the Supreme Decree officially granted Sacyr Concesiones Chile S.p.A. the reins to...
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Spain’s $108m A-127 Regional Road Upgrade Guaranteed by Assured Guaranty
Spain’s $108m A-127 Regional Road Upgrade Guaranteed by Assured Guaranty In a major boost to regional infrastructure, Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE), a subsidiary of the Bermudian financial powerhouse Assured Guaranty Ltd., has stepped in to guarantee a substantial project financing loan w...
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Lewis and Clark Bridge Paves the Way for Autonomous Vehicles
Lewis and Clark Bridge Paves the Way for Autonomous Vehicles The East End Crossing, also known as the Lewis and Clark Bridge, has officially stepped into the future. Spanning the Ohio River to connect southern Indiana and eastern Louisville, Kentucky, this vital transport link is no longer just a we...
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Mumbai’s Ambitious Metro Line 14 Poised for Launch
Mumbai’s Ambitious Metro Line 14 Poised for Launch Mumbai, a city constantly on the move, is set to gain yet another powerful artery in its expanding metro network. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is gearing up to break ground on the eagerly anticipated Metro Line...
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DEVELON’s Electric Construction Equipment Revolution Takes Centre Stage
DEVELON’s Electric Construction Equipment Revolution Takes Centre Stage In an industry long dominated by diesel fumes and engine roars, a quiet revolution is beginning to hum beneath the surface. DEVELON, formerly known to the world as Doosan Construction Equipment, is ushering in a new era fo...
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ADB’s Vision for 2047 includes $10 Billion Urban Makeover for India
ADB’s Vision for 2047 includes $10 Billion Urban Makeover for India India’s urban landscape is bracing for a transformational leap, and leading the charge is the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which has just pledged up to $10 billion of project finance investment over the next five years. This ambit...
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ADB Supercharges Green Investments in Eastern Thailand’s Infrastructure
ADB Supercharges Green Investments in Eastern Thailand’s Infrastructure In a significant move to bolster economic development and climate resilience, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has teamed up with the Government of Thailand to inject $68.74 million of project finance investment into moder...
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Why You Should Hire an Attorney After a Slip and Fall
Why You Should Hire an Attorney After a Slip and Fall Slip and fall accidents are usually unexpected, leaving the individual shocked and disoriented. Such incidents can lead to significant bodily injuries and losses. With professional assistance, navigating legal processes after the event should not...
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Turning Sludge into Strength for a Concrete Revolution in Sustainable Sewers
Turning Sludge into Strength for a Concrete Revolution in Sustainable Sewers In a bold step toward cleaner infrastructure and greener construction practices, engineers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have struck gold—or rather, grey matter. Their latest research tackles an eye-waterin...
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AI is Transforming Foundation Levelling
AI is Transforming Foundation Levelling In construction, it all starts at ground level—literally. A perfectly poured slab is the first step in building anything from a humble bungalow to a glittering skyscraper. But here’s the rub: if that slab isn’t flat, the entire structure risks shif...
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Remote Control, Real-Time, Industrial Infrastructure, IoT Management with Digi
Remote Control, Real-Time, Industrial Infrastructure, IoT Management with Digi Digi International, a long-time heavyweight in the Internet of Things (IoT) world, has just dropped a significant upgrade for field operations in heavy industries. With the launch of its all-new Digi Axess mobile app and...
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3D-Printed Metal Tooling Is Driving the Future of Auto Manufacturing
3D-Printed Metal Tooling Is Driving the Future of Auto Manufacturing Over in Tennessee, something rather ground-breaking is taking shape—layer by molten layer. Engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have made a bold leap in manufacturing, using 3D-printed m...
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Seeing the Flood Before It Hits with 3D Visualisations
Seeing the Flood Before It Hits with 3D Visualisations As climate change tightens its grip and extreme weather events become the new norm, how we communicate flood risks has never been more critical. Traditional static flood maps, while useful for planning, often fall flat when it comes to convincin...
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UC San Diego puts 10-Story Building to the Earthquake Challenge
UC San Diego puts 10-Story Building to the Earthquake Challenge In a bold leap for structural engineering, the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is set to challenge the limits of cold-formed steel construction. In June 2025, a full-scale, 10-storey building made entirely from cold-fo...
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In-Car Voice Commerce Could Drive $35 Billion for Automakers
In-Car Voice Commerce Could Drive $35 Billion for Automakers A revolution is revving up inside the cabins of our cars. According to new research commissioned by SoundHound AI, in-car voice commerce could become a $35 billion annual goldmine for automakers. No longer confined to basic navigation or w...
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Shaping the Invisible with 3D and 4D Printing of Electromagnetic Metamaterials
Shaping the Invisible with 3D and 4D Printing of Electromagnetic Metamaterials In a world increasingly shaped by electromagnetic technologies, the materials behind the scenes are finally stepping into the limelight. Electromagnetic metamaterials (EMMs), once the realm of theory and sci-fi fantasy, a...
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Onboard Dynamics and TD Williamson Join Forces for Cleaner Pipelines
Onboard Dynamics and TD Williamson Join Forces for Cleaner Pipelines In a bold move towards curbing methane emissions and modernising natural gas operations, Onboard Dynamics has teamed up with pipeline industry titan T.D. Williamson (TDW) in a strategic partnership designed to cover much of the Eas...
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Injured in a Car Accident – 7 Steps You Need to Take Immediately
Injured in a Car Accident – 7 Steps You Need to Take Immediately If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Miami, it’s essential to know what to do next. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Miami-Dade County had over 60,000 traffic accidents...
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Brazil is Turning Sugarcane Waste into Stronger and Greener Asphalt
Brazil is Turning Sugarcane Waste into Stronger and Greener Asphalt Brazil is quietly spearheading a revolution in sustainable infrastructure by turning sugarcane waste into roads. In an innovative twist, Brazilian researchers have discovered that sugarcane bagasse ash, the ashy residue left after s...
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Holcim UK Expands Footprint with Strategic Sharpness Asphalt Plant Acquisition
Holcim UK Expands Footprint with Strategic Sharpness Asphalt Plant Acquisition Holcim UK has set its sights firmly on the future with the acquisition of an asphalt plant in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. A calculated play that bolsters its regional influence and fuels its long-term growth trajectory. A...
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Heidelberg Materials UK Breaks Ground with Tufflayer BBA HAPAS Approval
Heidelberg Materials UK Breaks Ground with Tufflayer BBA HAPAS Approval In a landmark move for the UK’s road construction industry, Heidelberg Materials UK has made history as the first asphalt supplier to receive BBA HAPAS approval for a Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (SAMI) solution. T...
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Weiland’s Next Generation Picks Tadano for the Future
Weiland’s Next Generation Picks Tadano for the Future In a significant moment for Germany’s crane industry, Weiland Kran & Transport GmbH has just taken delivery of two impressive additions to its fleet: the Tadano AC 6.300-1 and AC 4.100L-1. Yet, what sets this handover apart isn’t...
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TotalEnergies Charges Ahead with Massive Solar and Battery Acquisition in UK
TotalEnergies Charges Ahead with Massive Solar and Battery Acquisition in UK In a strategic move that underscores its growing footprint in the UK’s renewable energy sector, TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of a significant pipeline of solar and battery storage projects from Low Carbon, a...
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Daimler Truck UK Expands SW Reach with Strategic Euro Commercials Acquisitions
Daimler Truck UK Expands SW Reach with Strategic Euro Commercials Acquisitions In a bold move to fortify its dealer network and bolster customer service coverage across the South West of England, Daimler Truck UK has greenlit a pivotal expansion. The acquisition of City West Commercials by Euro Comm...
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3D-Printing Breakthrough Delivers One Resin with Two Functions
3D-Printing Breakthrough Delivers One Resin with Two Functions In a leap forward for additive manufacturing, researchers have developed a revolutionary 3D-printing method that allows a single resin to create both solid structures and dissolvable supports. The implications? Faster, cleaner, and far m...
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Purpose-Built Bitumen MEST Bitutainer Storage from TEC sets a New Standard
Purpose-Built Bitumen MEST Bitutainer Storage from TEC sets a New Standard As infrastructure demands grow more complex, so too does the chemistry of the materials that bind it together. From polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) to emulsions and crumb rubber blends, today’s speciality bitumen formulations...
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Liebherr Luffing Cranes Take Bratislava’s Tallest Tower to New Heights
Liebherr Luffing Cranes Take Bratislava’s Tallest Tower to New Heights In the heart of Bratislava, a skyline transformation is underway. As the fifth and final jewel of the Skypark complex rises, three engineering marvels from Liebherr are taking centre stage—literally and figuratively. It’s not jus...
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Seeq Partner Awards Recognise Innovation, Growth and Real-World Impact
Seeq Partner Awards Recognise Innovation, Growth and Real-World Impact When it comes to industrial analytics, Seeq is no stranger to shaking things up. In its latest move to spotlight outstanding achievements across its global ecosystem, the advanced analytics software leader has unveiled the winner...
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Autonomous Trucking is Reshaping Long-Haul Logistics
Autonomous Trucking is Reshaping Long-Haul Logistics Autonomous driving technology might be hogging the headlines for city streets and robo-taxis, but the real disruptor is cruising quietly along our highways. Long-haul freight transport, particularly hub-to-hub trucking, has emerged as one of the m...
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Germany Racing Toward Tomorrow with Hyperloop Revival
Germany Racing Toward Tomorrow with Hyperloop Revival Nestled in the quiet, windswept coastal town of Emden, Germany, a transport revolution is quietly gathering speed. Once thought to be a pipe dream, the Hyperloop is finding fresh momentum at the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences. Despite...
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SYSTRA and TomTom Team Up to Revolutionise Transport Planning
SYSTRA and TomTom Team Up to Revolutionise Transport Planning In a bold stride toward shaping the future of urban mobility, SYSTRA Limited has selected TomTom as its go-to provider for digital maps, real-time traffic data, and location-based services. The move aims to supercharge the transport consu...
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Kapsch TrafficCom Smart Signals and Transit Priority Pilot Gets Vitoria Moving
Kapsch TrafficCom Smart Signals and Transit Priority Pilot Gets Vitoria Moving In a bold move to modernise its urban mobility landscape, the city of Vitoria in Spain has partnered with intelligent transport systems heavyweight Kapsch TrafficCom to trial a connected vehicle solution that gives munici...
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Network Plus Partners with Totalmobile to Supercharge Field Service Management
Network Plus Partners with Totalmobile to Supercharge Field Service Management In a major leap towards digital transformation, Network Plus, one of the UK’s leading utility and infrastructure service providers, has inked a game-changing partnership with field service management (FSM) software specia...
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ProjectPayit Reinvents Construction Payments Across UK, USA and Australia
ProjectPayit Reinvents Construction Payments Across UK, USA and Australia Cashflow headaches, spiralling debts, and the constant juggling act with credit cards. That’s the reality for countless small contractors navigating the construction sector’s fragmented and delay-ridden payment systems. But Pr...
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Augmented Reality is Revolutionising Firefighter Training
Augmented Reality is Revolutionising Firefighter Training It sounds counterintuitive, but firefighting training can be just as dangerous as the real thing. In fact, the United States Fire Administration reported that a staggering 16.6% of firefighter fatalities in 2024 occurred during training. That...
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Cat Excavators Get a High-Tech Overhaul for 2025
Cat Excavators Get a High-Tech Overhaul for 2025 Caterpillar has rolled out its latest wave of upgrades for its renowned Cat® Hydraulic Excavator line, offering a suite of cutting-edge enhancements aimed squarely at improving jobsite efficiency and making life easier for operators. Part of the compa...
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JCB Powering Up the Operator Challenge at PlantWorx 2025
JCB Powering Up the Operator Challenge at PlantWorx 2025 The Operator Challenge is roaring back into the spotlight at PlantWorx 2025, promising to be bigger, bolder, and even more exhilarating. Set to take place from 24-26 June at Newark Showground, this high-octane competition has firmly secured it...
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Toyota Reinvents RAV4 for a New Era of Software-Defined Driving
Toyota Reinvents RAV4 for a New Era of Software-Defined Driving In a bold move that signals Toyota’s commitment to innovation, the automaker unveiled the sixth-generation RAV4 at its world premiere in Tokyo on May 21, 2025. This launch not only introduces a refreshed design and enhanced perfor...
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10 Benefits of Using Vehicle-Activated Signs in Traffic Zones
10 Benefits of Using Vehicle-Activated Signs in Traffic Zones You’re driving down a familiar road when suddenly—flash—a bright sign lights up, warning you to slow down. Your foot instinctively lifts off the accelerator. That’s the power of vehicle-activated signs (VAS). In fact, they’re transforming...
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What to Do After a Truck Accident Leaves You Injured
What to Do After a Truck Accident Leaves You Injured Did you know that in the first half of 2024, approximately 2,523 people died in large truck accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)? Taking immediate steps after being injured in a truck accident can impr...
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Powering Up Rental Intelligence with Point of Rental AI Tools
Powering Up Rental Intelligence with Point of Rental AI Tools In a digital landscape where efficiency reigns supreme, Point of Rental Software is making waves with its bold leap into artificial intelligence. With the debut of its AI-powered Product Detail Supercharger, the company has launched what...
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How Material Choices Shape Modern Environments
How Material Choices Shape Modern Environments In the age of conscious design and sustainability, the materials we choose to build, furnish and finish our environments have never mattered more. From the homes we live in to the commercial spaces we visit, material choices now shape not only the aesth...
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AI Unveils the Hidden Science Behind Gully Erosion
AI Unveils the Hidden Science Behind Gully Erosion Gully erosion is a silent saboteur of agriculture, often carving destructive paths through fields after just one heavy downpour. It doesn’t just damage the land—it robs crops of nutrients, clogs waterways with sediment, and leaves farmers wrestling...
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Smarter Algorithms Beat the Digital Rush Hour in Smart Cities
Smarter Algorithms Beat the Digital Rush Hour in Smart Cities In a world where smartphones, wearables, and sensors track everything from traffic patterns to air quality in real time, the future of smart cities hinges on one thing: the seamless flow of data. But here’s the catch—when too many d...
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Solving the Residual Lithium Puzzle in High-Nickel EV Batteries
Solving the Residual Lithium Puzzle in High-Nickel EV Batteries When it comes to electric vehicle (EV) battery development, high-nickel (high-Ni) cathode materials are the shining star, holding the promise of longer driving ranges and improved energy densities. Yet, like any ambitious leap forward,...
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The Race is On as the London Construction Awards Deadline Looms
The Race is On as the London Construction Awards Deadline Looms Time is ticking for one of the UK construction industry’s most anticipated events of the year. With just days left before the entry deadline, the London Construction Awards are calling on trailblazers across the built environment...
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AI’s Blueprint for the Smart Highway Revolution
AI’s Blueprint for the Smart Highway Revolution Modern highways, those vital arteries of commerce and daily life, are on the cusp of an extraordinary transformation. They are evolving into “smart highways” – sophisticated, digitally enhanced roadways that harness the power of senso...
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Australia Introduces Multiple Accident Reduction Schemes To Keep Drivers Safe
Australia Introduces Multiple Accident Reduction Schemes To Keep Drivers Safe Australia is moving harder and faster than most Western counties to reduce accidents on the road. It is moving in the direction of zero tolerance, viewing accidents as unacceptable and finding ways to abate them. The last...
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