Asphalt is becoming increasingly important across global construction, infrastructure and industrial technology, influencing how projects are visualised, coordinated, delivered and managed over time.
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Foster Contracting have estimated that values ranging from 29% to 93% can be achieved in carbon reduction, along with significant cost savings when using geosynthetic int...
The tandem rollers of the HD+ series have been a firm fixture in the product range of roller manufacturer Hamm for many years. Back in the summer of 2023, new models were...
As we step into 2024, the global bitumen market, a critical component of the construction industry, presents a complex yet intriguing scenario. With fluctuations in oil p...
Benninghoven has been active in the Bulgarian market since 2005 and has its own sales and service network in the country with Wirtgen Bulgaria. 25 asphalt mixing plants a...
In the intricate web of global economics, few industries are as sensitive to geopolitical shifts as the construction sector, particularly in the arena of bitumen—a crucia...
In an era where climate change looms large, the humble tree has emerged as an unsung hero in the urban tapestry. At the University of Gothenburg, researchers have been de...
The world of construction materials, particularly bitumen, is a mirror reflecting the larger movements of global economics and politics. The recent geopolitical events an...
In the dynamic world of heavy oil processing, technological advancements are pivotal. Standing at the forefront of this innovation is CIRCOR International, Inc., a renown...
In a week marked by anticipation and uncertainty, the global bitumen market experienced notable fluctuations, closely mirroring the volatile oil prices and geopolitical d...
Tight bends and uphill gradients up to 19%: Three Vögele pavers and one MT 3000-3i Offset material transfer vehicle were deployed on the construction of a race track near...
As the UK grapples with an escalating pothole crisis, questions arise about the efficacy of the government’s approach to road maintenance. Despite the government...
In the wake of over a month-long conflict in the Middle East, leading to tragic human losses with casualties exceeding 12,000, the global energy sector is witnessing sign...
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, the global bitumen market remains enigmatic, with industry analysts unable to form a consensus on i...
In a ground-breaking initiative in the UK’s northeast, three local roads have been cited as the greenest highways ever resurfaced in the country. The project is bei...
On Wednesday, following a two-day downturn in crude oil prices, the market experienced minimal fluctuations. This stability is attributed to the intertwining of two signi...
CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, highlights their IMO brand rotary screw pumps for p...
As tensions in the Middle East flared last week, the global Brent crude oil index saw a significant 4.1% jump on Monday, 16 October, reaching a high of $88.15 per barrel...
In a sudden turn of events, the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East underwent a seismic shift on Saturday, 7th October, when Hamas launched an offensive against Isr...
The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has sent shockwaves through the global oil market, causing a significant surge in oil prices. According to a recent CNN repor...
In recent developments, global crude oil, fuel, and bitumen prices have seen an increase, driven by a combination of factors impacting markets worldwide. These fluctuatio...
Excessive noise and dust emissions result in damage to health in the long term. To protect not only employees on building sites, but also human and animal life in the sur...
The global oil and bitumen markets are experiencing significant turbulence, with various geopolitical events and supply factors driving prices to new heights. The recent...
In a volatile twist of events, the global oil market is once again sending shockwaves through the construction industry. On September 6, the Asian trading session witness...
In spring, not only snowdrops and crocuses sprout, but also construction sites on Swiss roads. Repair work, patching and renewal is everywhere. Some of the old asphalt fr...
Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has helped to deliver the successful completion of an innovative carbon reduction regeneration project at the historic...
Global building materials supplier Cemex is making strong progress with a significant investment programme into its UK asphalt operation. This includes the opening of a n...
As climate change, urbanisation and soaring car ownership continue to fuel a new age of sustainable road infrastructure, Neil Leake, National Technical Manager at Aggrega...
Following the premiere at Bauma 2022, Vögele has now started supplying the diesel-powered MINI 500 and MINI 502 models. The company’s smallest pavers have pave widths of...
Built in 1927 as Stadio dei Cipressi (Cypress Stadium), the Stadio Olimpico has hosted a wide variety of high-attendance events, from the Summer Olympic Games and concert...
Cemex’s VIALOW, VIAFLOW®, and VIACOURT® asphalt, plus newer products that use a lower carbon bitumen, now form a new series of high-performance asphalt solutions which ha...
Donington Park is one of the world’s most iconic race venues, hosting some of motorsport’s most prestigious national and international events. Since being acquired by Mot...
Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to ensure that their road networks are in a safe and serviceable condition. At the same time, there is mounting pressure...
Staffordshire County Council’s brand-new Pothole Pro has clocked on for its first shift – on the doorstep of the JCB factory where it was produced. The council has just t...
Following the premiere at Bauma 2022, Vögele has now started supplying the diesel-powered MINI 500 and MINI 502 models. The company’s smallest pavers have pave widths of...
When multiple roads in the Dwyfor area of Cyngor Gwynedd were identified to have skid resistance below the required levels, a solution was required to restore texture and...
A double première in the Swiss Confederation: September 2022 saw the start of production at Switzerland’s first Benninghoven Recycling Priority Plant (RPP) – but this was...
OCL Regeneration has announced the launch of a new recycling centre in Medway’s Hoo peninsula, dedicated to asphalt, concrete, and other road and construction materials....
Caterpillar Inc. announces that it will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the Paving Products family. These standard 2.44 m size-class paver a...
At CONEXPO 2023, VÖGELE will be presenting an attractive cross-section of its current product range: From the small paver, the SUPER 700i, the SUPER 1300-3i compact paver...
QM Recycled Energy has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor of German company B2 Square’s Bio Bitumen. This is a completely new method of manufacturing aspha...
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