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Squeaky wheels get the Cortec Biobased Oil treatment
Squeaky wheels get the Cortec Biobased Oil treatment It is often true that “the squeaky wheel gets the oil,” both literally and figuratively. For example, a door that starts to squeak is naturally much more likely to get lubricated than one that is moving quietly on its hinges. In the past, this mai...
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Sunderland highways scheme to pump £26m back into local economy
Sunderland highways scheme to pump £26m back into local economy Work on Phase 3 of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor (SSTC3) has resulted in £26 million being invested into the local economy through responsible procurement of local suppliers and sub-contractors. The new dual carriageway...
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Metso Outotec introduces magnetic separators for improved recycling and recovery
Metso Outotec introduces magnetic separators for improved recycling and recovery Metso Outotec is introducing its versatile magnetic separators portfolio consisting of wet and dry Low Intensity Magnetic Separators and High Gradient Magnetic Separators. The portfolio caters to a wide variety of appli...
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PRINOTH expands specialized off-road equipment range with Jarraff Industries acquisition
PRINOTH expands specialized off-road equipment range with Jarraff Industries acquisition PRINOTH announces the execution of an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Jarraff Industries Inc., a privately-owned American company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and commercializ...
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New MapInfo Pro release powers decision-making with critical location-based context
New MapInfo Pro release powers decision-making with critical location-based context Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced the launch of MapInfo Pro v2021 – the newest release of its popular Geographic Information System (GIS) product. MapInfo Pro v2021 enables customers to...
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Portal Milling Machines deliver quality manufacturing at lower cost
Portal Milling Machines deliver quality manufacturing at lower cost The demands on model, mould and tool makers are growing: Customers demand more quality, a perfectly milled surface and high dimensional accuracy and this is best done at low prices with a fast delivery speed. In order to keep up wit...
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Flawed diamonds can lead to flawless quantum networks
Flawed diamonds can lead to flawless quantum networks The colour in a diamond comes from a defect, or “vacancy,” where there is a missing carbon atom in the crystal lattice. Vacancies have long been of interest to electronics researchers because they can be used as ‘quantum nodes’ or points that mak...
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Metso Outotec launches online tool for metal recycling machines
Metso Outotec launches online tool for metal recycling machines The new Index operating and production data collection system from Metso Outotec’s Metal Recycling business transfers relevant data from the recycling machine directly to the customer’s equipment. Metso Outotec Metal Recycling has taken...
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UK introduces T Level Qualifications to address technical skills gaps in industry
UK introduces T Level Qualifications to address technical skills gaps in industry It is common knowledge that the construction sector is facing intense skills shortages that threaten the viability of many projects in the sector if they are not urgently addressed. It is now thought that an additional...
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SOCOTEC completes Tunnel Monitoring project on M25
SOCOTEC completes Tunnel Monitoring project on M25 Working on behalf of Align joint venture, SOCOTEC Monitoring used a combination of instrumentation and monitoring techniques to monitor ground movement underneath one of the busiest sections of the M25, which forms a major section of the HS2 tunnell...
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CIRIA’s new publication explores Archaeology and construction
CIRIA’s new publication explores Archaeology and construction CIRIA is pleased to announce the launch of a new publication Archaeology and construction: good practice guidance (C799). This guide provides a comprehensive update on managing an integrated archaeology and construction process to d...
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Manitowoc acquires the crane business of HandE Equipment Services
Manitowoc acquires the crane business of H&E Equipment Services The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, announced the closing of the acquisition of the crane business of H&E Equipment Services, Inc., one of the largest rental equipment comp...
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Ring Jobsite Security released by Ring and Home Depot to secure Job Sites
Ring Jobsite Security released by Ring and Home Depot to secure Job Sites Ring, whose mission has been to make neighbourhoods safer, today announced an exclusive collaboration with The Home Depot that introduces Ring home security products and services to job sites for the first time. Ring Jobsite S...
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Fisker establishing specialty electric vehicle engineering division in UK
Fisker establishing specialty electric vehicle engineering division in UK Fisker, creators of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions has announced the establishment of The Fisker Magic Works, its UK-based specialty vehicle engineering and development div...
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Construction Equipment Rental Market projected to reach $150 billion by 2027
Construction Equipment Rental Market projected to reach $150 billion by 2027 The size of construction equipment rental market was anticipated as $110 billion in the year 2020 and is predicted to touch $150 billion till 2027, rising with a CAGR of 4.5% between the years 2021 to 2027 as per the resear...
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Gammon Construction wins Chinachem residential development in Hong Kong
Gammon Construction wins Chinachem residential development in Hong Kong Gammon Construction Limited has announced it has been awarded a HK$2.67 billion building contract by Chinachem Group for Ho Man Tin Station Package Two Property Development. Located atop MTR Ho Man Tin Station, the development c...
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Modern Methods of Construction and why it’s time to set standards
Modern Methods of Construction and why it’s time to set standards As the Government’s own 2025 deadline approaches for new build homes to be ‘zero carbon ready’, and with mandates for 25% of new homes to be built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Ian Atkinson, partner at law firm Womble Bo...
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Rio Tinto to manufacture iron ore rail cars in Western Australia
Rio Tinto to manufacture iron ore rail cars in Western Australia Rio Tinto is supporting iron ore rail car manufacturing in Western Australia with a commitment to use local suppliers to build ore rail cars for its Pilbara mining operations. A tender will soon be released to the local market for an i...
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Enscape plans Mac version and integration with TestFit as its first SDK partnership
Enscape plans Mac version and integration with TestFit as its first SDK partnership Enscape, a leading provider of 3D real-time rendering and virtual reality technology for the global AEC industry, announced this week at the company’s first user event: ENVISION 21, its plans to release Enscape for M...
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Survey reveals the opportunities for Construction Project Cost Management
Survey reveals the opportunities for Construction Project Cost Management Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today released a report in partnership with Dodge Data & Analytics, a leading provider of commercial construction project data. The report...
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Britain’s HGV crisis should look at rail solutions to get trucks of the roads
Britain’s HGV crisis should look at rail solutions to get trucks of the roads The ongoing crisis and shortage of drivers for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) has impacted our supermarket aisles, restaurants and retail stores, to name but a few. With the huge impact on the UK logistics sector, it’s...
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Inti Punku consortium wins terminal contract at Jorge Chávez International Airport
Inti Punku consortium wins terminal contract at Jorge Chávez International Airport The operating company for the Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima Airport Partners (LAP) has awarded the Inti Punku Consortium the works for the design and construction of the new passenger terminal that will com...
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Digital LTL Council launches Industry Standards for New Electronic Bill of Lading
Digital LTL Council launches Industry Standards for New Electronic Bill of Lading The Digital LTL Council today announced the availability of standardized electronic bill of lading (eBOL) attributes available via an API. Replacing paper bills of lading with a digital alternative increases visibility...
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Service and quality puts Hitachi Wheel Loaders in first place for Recycling company
Service and quality puts Hitachi Wheel Loaders in first place for Recycling company The machines were delivered by Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) (HCMUK) to the Group’s subsidiary – JM Recycling. The line-up comprises four ZW250-6s, four ZW180-6s, and two high-lift ZW180-6s. The waste and recyc...
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Mammoet SPMT cantilever solution enables swift rail bridge girder setting
Mammoet SPMT cantilever solution enables swift rail bridge girder setting Mammoet was contracted to assist in two phases of work to set twelve steel rail bridge girders. The girders were located directly under Interstate 70 in Colorado, which prevented any cranes from performing the work. Each girde...
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International Lithium Association to be the voice of the global lithium industry
International Lithium Association to be the voice of the global lithium industry The world has entered the “lithium century” almost without noticing it, but until now this critical industry lacked a central voice. Rechargeable lithium batteries are everywhere, providing safe, reliable power wherever...
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NBS Summit sees Construction Leaders plan for a Sustainable Future
NBS Summit sees Construction Leaders plan for a Sustainable Future Senior leadership and professionals across the UK construction sector took part in a virtual event with a major focus on climate change. The NBS ‘The Construction Leaders’ Summit: Building Better’, brought together leading voices in...
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Port of Southampton puts fleet of JCB Teletruks to work
Port of Southampton puts fleet of JCB Teletruks to work A leading port operator is using a fleet of JCB Teletruks to handle millions of items of luggage as the cruise industry launches its post pandemic recovery. At its Port of Southampton base, Solent Stevedores run a fleet of 16 JCB Teletruk model...
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Highways.Today wins two International Media Awards
Highways.Today wins two International Media Awards This week Highways.Today is excited to have won not one, but two media awards! Highways.Today was launched in 2017 by Anthony Davis who commented: “Winning one international media award was great, but winning two in one week is absolutely fabulous!...
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Doka brings its InnovationTowers to the Expo in Dubai
Doka brings its InnovationTowers to the Expo in Dubai After a one-year postponement, the Expo 2020 will open its doors in Dubai for six months starting on 1 October 2021. Doka will be there, presenting itself with digital solutions and an exhibit to a public of millions in the Austrian Pavilion. Wit...
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LCRIG achieves ISO 44001 certification for sustainable businesses
LCRIG achieves ISO 44001 certification for sustainable businesses ISO 44001 represents a new generation of international standard with a focus on behaviours, organisational culture and management processes providing a common platform to underpin sustainable business relationships and harness the ben...
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UCI and Irvine Smart Cities deploys Velodyne Lidar infrastructure solution
UCI and Irvine Smart Cities deploys Velodyne Lidar infrastructure solution Velodyne Lidar today announced its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution has been selected by the HORIBA Institute for Mobility and Connectivity2 (HIMaC2) in the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Samueli School of Engineer...
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Abu Dhabi launches $3m ASPIRE MBZIRC maritime robotics challenge
Abu Dhabi launches $3m ASPIRE MBZIRC maritime robotics challenge The Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) will be held in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, in June 2023, where tech innovators will participate to seek marine safety and security solutions to take home more than US$3 m...
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CG Railway completes maiden voyage of new Rail Ferry
CG Railway completes maiden voyage of new Rail Ferry CG Railway, LLC (CGR), a joint venture between Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and SEACOR Holdings Inc., today announced that its new, state-of-the-art rail ferry, the Cherokee, completed its maiden roundtrip voyage with record results for transportati...
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Autodesk goes hands free with RealWear assisted reality Construction Management
Autodesk goes hands free with RealWear assisted reality Construction Management RealWear, the world’s leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today announced that Autodesk and RealWear have successfully collaborated to integrate Autodesk Construction Cloud® w...
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Work Wallet wins International recognition for their construction software
Work Wallet wins International recognition for their construction software Derby-based digital innovator Work Wallet has won a prestigious global industry award for its market-leading health and safety management software. It’s modular, mobile-first platform was named Best Construction Health and Sa...
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Thermal Imaging for large animal detection reduces Wildlife Collisions
Thermal Imaging for large animal detection reduces Wildlife Collisions According to the 2020 State Farm annual study, nearly two million collisions between vehicles and large animals occur every year in the United States alone, representing approximately five percent of all reported motor vehicle co...
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Sweden and Germany lead the way in development of electric roads
Sweden and Germany lead the way in development of electric roads Germany and Sweden have made themselves world leaders when it comes to real-world studies on electric roads. On Gotland, the world’s first wireless e-road has been finished. Electric roads are one of the studied technologies in t...
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Point of Rental Elite software expands web-based interface
Point of Rental Elite software expands web-based interface Point of Rental’s multilingual and multi-currency Elite product continues to expand its Web-based interface to allow for writing contracts, building quotes, and managing contracts from a web browser. The biggest new feature, however, is Elit...
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BrightDrop completes its first Electric Light Commercial Vehicle
BrightDrop completes its first Electric Light Commercial Vehicle BrightDrop, the technology start-up decarbonizing last-mile deliveries, today announced the completion of the first production builds of the EV600, a key milestone to deliver its first electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) to FedEx...
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Caterpillars new Trial 11 brings Hot Wheels to life
Caterpillars new Trial 11 brings Hot Wheels to life Remember the hours spent as a kid playing with Hot Wheels® – all those adventures in the sandbox! Or maybe the time you spent creating the most challenging track setups you could imagine. Imagine how cool it would be bring that to real life!...
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New all-electric truck designed for the real world announced by Tevva
New all-electric truck designed for the real world announced by Tevva Electric truck pioneer Tevva has today unveiled the new Tevva Truck – a British designed 7.5-tonne electric truck intended for mass production. The global electric truck market was valued at $1.15 billion in 2020 and is expected t...
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CASE announces CTL TV620B largest and most powerful Compact Track Loader
CASE announces CTL TV620B largest and most powerful Compact Track Loader CASE Construction Equipment introduces the TV620B compact track loader (CTL), the largest and most powerful compact track loader ever built. The 114-horsepower, 6,200-pound rated operating capacity CTL delivers best-in-class br...
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New Pipeline Incident Recording System launched by Linewatch
New Pipeline Incident Recording System launched by Linewatch Linewatch, the leading pipeline safety and awareness group, has launched a brand-new Infringement Database service, designed to better protect the gas, oil and chemical pipelines of its 22 Members and those working near them. Developed in-...
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Manufacturing Operations Management and Digital Transformation
Manufacturing Operations Management and Digital Transformation The drive for transformation among industry players is at an all-time high. But at the same time, organizations want lower risk options to digitalize the shop floor. To reduce the number of isolated, inflexible solutions, manufacturers w...
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Nexxiot consolidates its leading position in Cargo TradeTech with MOST acquisition
Nexxiot consolidates its leading position in Cargo TradeTech with MOST acquisition Nexxiot, the emerging TradeTech juggernaut transforming the cargo freight industry around the world through data and logistics digitization advancements, has announced it will acquire a majority interest in the Swedis...
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JCB profitable in 2020 despite severe Covid impact on global manufacturing operations
JCB profitable in 2020 despite severe Covid impact on global manufacturing operations Staffordshire-based JCB remained profitable in 2020 despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its global manufacturing operations, the company announced today. Last year sales turnover fell to £3.1 bill...
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The unspoken dangers of Railway Perimeter Safety
The unspoken dangers of Railway Perimeter Safety UK based security fencing specialist, Jacksons Fencing has revealed findings from a survey regarding UK railway perimeter safety. With government plans to increase the railway infrastructure in the UK, research was commissioned to find out if perimete...
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The Crosby Group launches Straightpoint ChainSafe for protecting cargo
The Crosby Group launches Straightpoint ChainSafe for protecting cargo The Crosby Group announces the launch of the Crosby Straightpoint ChainSafe – for protection of cargo during transport. The ChainSafe, with a 4t capacity, is a smart dynamic solution for measuring the load on lashing, load secure...
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Balfour Beatty wins £52m National Grid contract to re-wire London
Balfour Beatty wins £52m National Grid contract to re-wire London Balfour Beatty has announced that it has been awarded a £52 million contract on behalf of National Grid to deliver essential cabling works as part of the London Power Tunnels 2 project. Having delivered the cabling works for phase one...
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MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK
MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK MOKE International has announced that full production of MOKE vehicles has returned to the United Kingdom! All MOKEs will be built at a state-of-the-art facility operated by the British automotive manufacturing services company, Fablink Gro...
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ePropelled showcases new Electric Vehicle Motor Technology at CENEX-LCV
ePropelled showcases new Electric Vehicle Motor Technology at CENEX-LCV ePropelled, the technology company that offers leading-edge electric propulsion systems, announced the release of a ground-breaking new electric vehicle (EV) propulsion system at the Cenex-LCV in Millbrook. This new system incre...
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Road Marking and Coatings market forecast to 2025
Road Marking and Coatings market forecast to 2025 The increased spending on infrastructural development across numerous regions and the growing focus on boosting the transport infrastructure will prove to be a profitable growth generator for the road marking coatings market during the forecast perio...
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Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque
Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque An unsung hero credited with inventing the modern road surface has been celebrated with the unveiling of a commemorative blue plaque in Nottingham. Edgar Hooley, a Nottinghamshire County surveyor, perfected the method of ma...
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Point of Rental creates Cloud Engineering Team to focus on scalability
Point of Rental creates Cloud Engineering Team to focus on scalability Point of Rental is expanding its focus on providing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud hosting by creating a cloud engineering division, headed by new Chief Architect of Cloud Engineering Collin Pike. “Business takes place in t...
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The London EV Show goes live in December
The London EV Show goes live in December Valiant Business Media will host one of the world’s most important EV events of 2021. The London EV Show will be conducted as a ‘Hybrid Event’ from 7-9 December 2021 at Olympia London, UK, amalgamating the features of both in-person and virtual events. The Lo...
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B2W Software’s new API streamlines Construction Equipment inspection and repairs
B2W Software’s new API streamlines Construction Equipment inspection and repairs B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy construction management software, has introduced new capabilities within its ONE Platform that enable contractors to identify equipment defects and make repairs faster and...
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ENVISION 21 bringing 3D Rendering and Architectural Visualization community together
ENVISION 21 bringing 3D Rendering and Architectural Visualization community together Enscape, a leading provider of real-time rendering, visualization, and virtual reality technology for the global architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, has announced the full speaker list and ag...
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Plantworx creating Futureworx technology and sustainability event
Plantworx creating Futureworx technology and sustainability event The CEA, hosts of the Plantworx construction exhibition, has joined forces with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a future technology event – Futureworx. The new event is taking place on the 30th and 31st of Marc...
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Procore launch AI innovation to connect construction and messaging
Procore launch AI innovation to connect construction and messaging Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced the next wave of enhancements for a smarter and more connected platform. “For almost 20 years, Procore has been working to connect ev...
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