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B2W increases estimating speed and accuracy with new API capabilities
B2W increases estimating speed and accuracy with new API capabilities B2W Software, a leading provider of software for heavy construction, has added API-powered features that automate data transfer to make estimating easier, faster and more accurate. A new B2W Estimate API (application programming i...
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Septentrio brings anti-spoofing tech to PolaRx5 GNSS reference receivers
Septentrio brings anti-spoofing tech to PolaRx5 GNSS reference receivers Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS* positioning solutions, launches OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) on their high-end PolaRx5 reference receiver series. OSNMA offers end-to-end authentication on...
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HD Hyundai and Avikus complete transoceanic voyage Autonomous Merchant Vessel
HD Hyundai and Avikus complete transoceanic voyage Autonomous Merchant Vessel Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai, has successfully carried out autonomous navigation of a large ship across the ocean, becoming the first company in the world to accomplish such a feat. Together with SK Shipping, Avikus,...
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Evidence-backed Decision Making for Road Authorities
Evidence-backed Decision Making for Road Authorities According to the Institute for Government report “How governments use evidence to make transport policy”, the Department for Transport (DfT) is planning a major programme that will see reform of bus services, reviews of walking and cycling infrast...
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Volvo CE Remote Monitoring App supports Electric Transformation
Volvo CE Remote Monitoring App supports Electric Transformation Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is helping operators and fleet managers ensure their Volvo electric machines are always ready to work with an easy-to-use app called EMMA – helping them manage the charging process more efficientl...
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KINETIC 7™ clean gas breakthrough promises global Gas independence
KINETIC 7™ clean gas breakthrough promises global Gas independence A disruptive technology company has today confirmed it has made a major breakthrough in its search to innovate a ground-breaking “clean gas” energy source that will not only provide an alternative supply to natural gas, but al...
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bauma explores the Digital Construction Site
bauma explores the Digital Construction Site A number of barriers standing in the way of digital construction sites—particularly the lack of data standards—must be eliminated. Industry experts will explore the challenges and solutions during bauma TALK. The webinar series bauma TALK acts as a base o...
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SRL launches scalable software for Traffic Management Hire Industry
SRL launches scalable software for Traffic Management Hire Industry SRL Traffic Systems has become the only mobile ITS (intelligent transport system) hire supplier to provide local authorities with a scalable traffic management software platform. The platform enables the growing number of customers...
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ABTECH in Québec partners with Xwatch for Technology Safety Solutions
ABTECH in Québec partners with Xwatch for Technology Safety Solutions Xwatch Safety Solutions announce a distribution partnership with the ABTECH which distributes technological solutions in the construction industry across Eastern Canada. The company offers a range of reliable construction and surv...
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Iteris adds customizable ClearData Traffic Management Feeds to Mobility Solutions
Iteris adds customizable ClearData Traffic Management Feeds to Mobility Solutions Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, announces the addition of customizable ClearData™ traffic management feeds adding to its extensive mobility so...
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Trimble announces new high-accuracy OEM GNSS Receiver Module
Trimble announces new high-accuracy OEM GNSS Receiver Module Trimble introduced today the Trimble® BD9250, a dual-frequency OEM GNSS receiver module that supports Trimble RTX® correction services. The receiver is designed to deliver high-accuracy positioning for a range of high volume, autonomous-re...
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Exploring the 3D Printing of Complex Metal Parts
Exploring the 3D Printing of Complex Metal Parts 3D printing has opened exciting new avenues for engineers and forced product designers to reimagine what is possible. The ability to print complex metallic parts using advanced alloys anywhere in the world is undoubtedly impressive but not without its...
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Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM now open for Visitor Registration
Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM now open for Visitor Registration Visitors are invited to register their attendance at this year’s Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events for the opportunity to see the innovative technologies that are lowering emissions across transport and energy infrastructure. Across the co-locat...
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OGCI invests over £15m in Converge to help decarbonise the Construction Industry
OGCI invests over £15m in Converge to help decarbonise the Construction Industry Converge, an AI-based construction technology company, has raised over GBP 15 million to digitise, optimise, and decarbonise construction materials and processes responsible for 11% of global CO2 emissions. The round wa...
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RISE Robotics wins US Air Force design contract for Ultra-Light Loading Machine
RISE Robotics wins US Air Force design contract for Ultra-Light Loading Machine RISE™Robotics, the Zero Emission heavy machinery company, announced today that it has been awarded a $1.25 Million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Award by United States Air Force AFVentures. Ad...
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VolkerSmart Technologies sponsored the CIHT EV Charging Seminar
VolkerSmart Technologies sponsored the CIHT EV Charging Seminar On 19 May, VolkerSmart Technologies, one of the UK’s leading installers and maintainers of electric vehicle chargers, sponsored the CIHT Technical Seminar on the future of EV charging technology. The forward-thinking seminar, which was...
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Ynvisible’s digital e-paper Road Signs show EV charging station availability
Ynvisible’s digital e-paper Road Signs show EV charging station availability Ynvisible Interactive Inc., a fast-growing firm in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, announces a collaboration with Exevio, a digital solutions firm with a focus on quality, execution and implementation of modern t...
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LEVC teams up with Geotab for integrated Telematics
LEVC teams up with Geotab for integrated Telematics The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has engaged in a new partnership with the global leader in IoT and connected transportation, Geotab, providing state-of-the-art fleet management systems on its class-leading electric TX taxi and VN5 van. L...
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New app forecasts Asphalt Pricing to lower financial risks
New app forecasts Asphalt Pricing to lower financial risks Liquid Asphalt must compete with other products that are refined from crude oil and energy prices are currently soaring due to inflation. Imagine bidding today’s cash price and the cost of the hedge instead of guessing at some future price....
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Yunex Traffic adds smartmicro MLR Radar Detection for advanced Traffic Signals
Yunex Traffic adds smartmicro MLR Radar Detection for advanced Traffic Signals Yunex Traffic has announced the addition of the smartmicro MLR multi lane radar solution to its advanced traffic detection and management portfolio. With an extended range and flexibility, the solution delivers a cost-eff...
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ThoughtRiver AI powering a Risk Management Revolution in the Construction Industry
ThoughtRiver AI powering a Risk Management Revolution in the Construction Industry ThoughtRiver, one of the UK’s leading legal technology companies, has announced the development of a tool tailored to reviewing construction and engineering appointments. The tool is already being used by leadin...
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UK trials zero emission Automated Logistics HGV in the North East
UK trials zero emission Automated Logistics HGV in the North East The revolutionary 5G Connected and Automated Logistics (CAL) project progresses with autonomous driving testing of the UK’s first automated 40 tonne truck, powered by 5G, at Vantec in Sunderland. Following the announcement of the onbo...
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Hyundai piloting Digital Twins to improve EV Battery Performance
Hyundai piloting Digital Twins to improve EV Battery Performance Hyundai Motor Group announced in April that it recently carried out a project with Microsoft Korea to prove digital twin technology is effective at predicting an electric vehicle’s battery lifespan and optimizing its battery management...
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Battery industry set to exceed $168 billion by 2030
Battery industry set to exceed $168 billion by 2030 The battery industry is set to be one of the most significant over the next 10 years, according to GlobalData, which predicts that revenues will exceed $168 billion by 2030. However, the leading data and analytics company notes that extraction of r...
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Topcon enabling Bridges to Prosperity to keep building bridges across the globe
Topcon enabling Bridges to Prosperity to keep building bridges across the globe Continuing a well-established support effort, Topcon Positioning Group has supplied additional equipment for Bridges to Prosperity (B2P). A not-for-profit organization, B2P constructs trailbridges to improve the lives of...
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Teletrac Navman transforms fleet operations for CRS Building Supplies
Teletrac Navman transforms fleet operations for CRS Building Supplies Global market leader in telematics technology Teletrac Navman has secured a contract with independent builders’ merchant CRS Building Supplies Ltd to transform its fleet operations. With 12 branches across Somerset, CRS Building S...
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Transporting multiple cars safely and efficiently
Transporting multiple cars safely and efficiently Anyone who’s ever driven on a motorway is likely to have seen a transportation vehicle stacked with perhaps as many as six-to-eight cars. They’re a common sight on our roads, so we’re unlikely to give them much thought as we pull out to overtake. But...
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Scientists discover new way to diagnose Cracks in Concrete
Scientists discover new way to diagnose Cracks in Concrete A chemical reaction that causes concrete to crack and deteriorate can now be identified without harm, according to Argonne scientists. Although they are built to last for decades, bridges, dams, nuclear plants and other concrete structures a...
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MAPEI and Black Buffalo 3D partnership driving 3D Construction Technology
MAPEI and Black Buffalo 3D partnership driving 3D Construction Technology MAPEI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry, and Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, a leading provider of large-scale 3D construction printers, have announced a strategic, research,...
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Clemson University invents Hydrogen Hose that can repair its own cracks
Clemson University invents Hydrogen Hose that can repair its own cracks Marek Urban and his research group at Clemson University have developed a self-repairing hose to dispense hydrogen as part of the nation’s effort to diversify its fuel supply in the face of increasingly dire warnings about clima...
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Traffic jams could be a distant memory with AI Traffic Light systems
Traffic jams could be a distant memory with AI Traffic Light systems Long queues at traffic lights could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new artificial intelligence system developed by Aston University researchers. The system, the first of its kind, reads live camera footage and adapts the light...
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Topcon joins CampusOS 5G Research Project
Topcon joins CampusOS 5G Research Project Topcon Positioning Germany is one of 22 partners involved in CampusOS; a research project with the goal of developing a modular ecosystem for open 5G campus networks based on open radio technologies and interoperable network components. As part of the German...
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MIT researchers use AI to help autonomous vehicles avoid idling at red lights
MIT researchers use AI to help autonomous vehicles avoid idling at red lights No one likes sitting at a red light. But signalized intersections aren’t just a minor nuisance for drivers; vehicles consume fuel and emit greenhouse gases while waiting for the light to change. What if motorists could tim...
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Habitat for Humanity partnership prints Canada’s first multi-unit 3D Printed Homes
Habitat for Humanity partnership prints Canada’s first multi-unit 3D Printed Homes Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex, is partnering with the University of Windsor and nidus3D – Canada’s leaders in 3D construction printing, on the nation’s first permitted 3D printed residential homes. Th...
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LG Chem develops plastic Fire Barrier to prevent Thermal Runaway in EV Batteries
LG Chem develops plastic Fire Barrier to prevent Thermal Runaway in EV Batteries LG Chem today announced that it has developed a new plastic product for battery application that is capable of preventing the spread of flame in batteries, delivering the longest fire-resistance performance in the world...
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Subcontractors must embrace real-time digital Job Reporting Systems
Subcontractors must embrace real-time digital Job Reporting Systems MyMobileWorkers today released its newly commissioned piece of independent research into the attitudes of professionals that either help to reach, or make, the final decision about subcontracting civil engineering projects. The stud...
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Why it is important to ensure your wheels are balanced
Why it is important to ensure your wheels are balanced Cars are one of the most popular modes of transport across the entire UK. They provide quick and easy access to every part of any city, so it comes as no surprise that there are 32.5 million cars on the British roads. These vehicles, however, .....
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How Conti360 Fleet Solutions are adapting to customer needs
How Conti360 Fleet Solutions are adapting to customer needs As one of the UK’s largest providers of tyres and service solutions, Continental’s Conti360° Solutions has an enviable reputation for providing exceptional all-around service to its commercial fleet customers. From the initial development o...
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GNSS/INS integration made easier and faster with Septentrio RxLeverArm
GNSS/INS integration made easier and faster with Septentrio RxLeverArm Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS/INS (Global Navigation Satellite System / Inertial Navigation System) positioning and orientation solutions, takes a step today towards simplifying the integration process of its inerti...
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CARB CORE offers $125m incentives for deployment of Net-Zero Off-Road Technologies
CARB CORE offers $125m incentives for deployment of Net-Zero Off-Road Technologies What could be done with $125 million to reduce the environmental harm being done by off-road equipment? The California Air Resources Board (CARB) aims to find out and has announced the second round of its Clean Off-Ro...
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Siemens deploys Theum Worldwide for Knowledge Delivery
Siemens deploys Theum Worldwide for Knowledge Delivery In an era of radical change in which entire industries face the unprecedented challenge of transforming their processes to embrace a digital future, the ability to efficiently access and use corporate knowledge is critical to success. In a large...
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DJI introduces powerful Mini 3 Pro sub 249g Camera Drone
DJI introduces powerful Mini 3 Pro sub 249g Camera Drone DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today releases DJI Mini 3 Pro, its most powerful lightweight and portable camera drone. Weighing less than 249 grams to be policy-friendly in many regions and countries...
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Yotta celebrates continued momentum in Connected Asset Management
Yotta celebrates continued momentum in Connected Asset Management Yotta, a leading global connected asset management and services provider, continues to enjoy significant momentum across multiple service areas, from highways management, street lighting, environmental services, and street works contr...
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Gilbarco Veeder-Root driving hydrogen refuelling solutions with PDC Machines
Gilbarco Veeder-Root driving hydrogen refuelling solutions with PDC Machines Gilbarco Veeder-Root today announces a strategic technology partnership with PDC Machines, to bring best-in-class hydrogen refuelling solutions to market. Their strategic mission is to become a pioneer in enabling future hy...
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Umm Al Quwain transitions to BricsCAD to boost Urban Planning efficiency in UAE
Umm Al Quwain transitions to BricsCAD to boost Urban Planning efficiency in UAE The Urban Planning Department of the Government of Umm Al Quwain, located in the northern part of the United Arab Emirates, regulates all housing and building structures within the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, in line with...
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GM and INRIX create SaaS Road Safety Solution for Transportation Planners
GM and INRIX create SaaS Road Safety Solution for Transportation Planners General Motors and INRIX Inc., a world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services, announced a collaboration to develop safety solutions to help transportation and planning agencies achieve road safety goals. Avai...
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Federal Highway Administration awards Iteris funding for Smart Mobility initiative
Federal Highway Administration awards Iteris funding for Smart Mobility initiative Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, has announced that it has received funding under its indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Fede...
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TRL Speed Management Tool set to deliver reduced Road Casualty in LMIC Countries
TRL Speed Management Tool set to deliver reduced Road Casualty in LMIC Countries TRL has been awarded a prestigious grant by the World Bank’s Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) to develop ways of implementing its Speed Management Assessment Tool (SMAT) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Th...
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New Search Strategies improve Computational Cost of the Bicycle-Sharing Problem
New Search Strategies improve Computational Cost of the Bicycle-Sharing Problem Bicycle sharing is an attractive zero-carbon transportation option for a world that is being increasingly disrupted by climate change. But bikes need to be restored at bike ports every now and then. Calculating the optim...
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Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies debuts the SD1 Electric Truck
Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies debuts the SD1 Electric Truck Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies (Solo AVT), the vehicle hardware company revolutionizing the freight transportation industry, today revealed the design and specifications of the SD1, its long-haul battery-electric Class 8 truck tail...
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How AI is used in Construction
How AI is used in Construction Artificial Intelligence has been the buzzword of this century – It is an advanced technology applied to various fields to automate tasks and substitute human-initiated activities. Artificial intelligence has also found its application in the construction industry...
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It’s down to the insurance sector to accelerate the transition to driverless vehicles
It’s down to the insurance sector to accelerate the transition to driverless vehicles Driverless vehicles may have not moved into the fast lane of adoption just yet, but progress is certainly being made when it comes to seeing more of them on our roads. This is after changes to regulations ann...
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Xwatch Pitch, Roll and Trackunit Telematics the top choice for Cabbed Dumpers
Xwatch Pitch, Roll and Trackunit Telematics the top choice for Cabbed Dumpers Explore Plant and Transport Solutions, headquartered in Worksop, is committed to leading the way in site safety through the continued development of new and innovative ideas, forging partnerships with leading technology de...
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URANO project aims to include drones in Air Traffic Management System for Italy
URANO project aims to include drones in Air Traffic Management System for Italy Guaranteeing adequate safety standards and the utmost precision at every stage in flight with satellite navigation systems, particularly Galileo, RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) and UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System...
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Researchers explore ways to make Traffic Models more efficient
Researchers explore ways to make Traffic Models more efficient Models that predict traffic volume for specific times and places are used to inform everything from traffic-light patterns to apps that tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Researchers from North Carolina State University have no...
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Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis
Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis When it comes to green hydrogen, Bosch is stepping on the gas: in the interest of effective climate action, the company is planning not only to use this new fuel, but also to be one of the companies producing it. This is why Bosch is branching...
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Low-code Apps are evolving Construction Management
Low-code Apps are evolving Construction Management The construction industry has been notoriously slow to embrace digital transformation and modern technology, so with many contractor companies sticking to outdated, paper-heavy processes we asked Eli Greenberg, founder and CEO at EnM Contracting, an...
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SmartWitness Fleet Dashcam features modular two-way cameras
SmartWitness Fleet Dashcam features modular two-way cameras Sensata Technologies today announced that recently acquired SmartWitness is bringing industry-first modular flexibility to video telematics with its new KP2 dashcam. The KP2 is a compact road-facing camera with a snap-on driver-facing camer...
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Moxa announces E1 Mark and EN 50121-4 Compliant Robust Computers
Moxa announces E1 Mark and EN 50121-4 Compliant Robust Computers For modern transportation systems, maintenance is always crucial if you want to bring a safer overall transport experience to passengers. To save on maintenance efforts, Moxa, an IRIS-certified railway communication solution provider,...
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National Highways renews Pavement Decision Support Tool contract with Yotta
National Highways renews Pavement Decision Support Tool contract with Yotta Yotta, the leading global connected asset management and services provider, today announced that National Highways has renewed its contract with the company to implement a Pavement Decision Support Tool (P-DST). National Hig...
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Teledyne FLIR introduces dual Thermal-Visible Camera for Unmanned Systems
Teledyne FLIR introduces dual Thermal-Visible Camera for Unmanned Systems Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the release of its high-performance Hadron 640R combined radiometric thermal and visible dual camera module. The Hadron 640R design is optimized for in...
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Teletrac Navman transforming in-cab Driver Training with Smart Dashcams
Teletrac Navman transforming in-cab Driver Training with Smart Dashcams Global leaders of telematics and tracking solutions, Teletrac Navman has transformed in-cab driver training with the launch of Smart Dashcams – which pioneers the use of AI video technology and represents a significant developme...
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Librestream research explores Digital Transformation solutions for Utilities
Librestream research explores Digital Transformation solutions for Utilities Librestream announced today the release of its research paper, “Powering the Utility Workforce of the Future.” The company outlines the impact and challenges of the modernized grid on workforce transformation and delves int...
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Topcon 3D Machine Control installation simplified for Caterpillar Excavators
Topcon 3D Machine Control installation simplified for Caterpillar Excavators Topcon Positioning Group announces a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen excavator users to leverage Topcon 3D machine control functionality together with Cat Assist features. As a result of new compatibility of the Topcon...
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Hytera Communications enable Shenzhou-13 Astronauts return to Earth safely
Hytera Communications enable Shenzhou-13 Astronauts return to Earth safely The Shenzhou-13 spacecraft safely landed on April 16th 2022, after six months aboard China’s newest orbital station in the longest crewed mission to date for the country’s space program. The spacecraft carrying three as...
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Bellwether and Inmarsat explore satellite communications to optimise intra-city transport
Bellwether and Inmarsat explore satellite communications to optimise intra-city transport To revolutionise intra-city travel, Bellwether is bringing to market Volar, a UAM aircraft for personal and private mobility, designed to fly anyone at any time between any points in a city. Volar’s user-centri...
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