Talks continue for 2025 Gordie Howe opening
The tolled six-lane cable-stayed bridge over the Detroit River will connect the city of Windsor in the Canadian province of Ontario with Detroit in the neighbouring US state of Michigan.
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Proximity alert system from Hexagon boosting site safety
Hexagon’s Leica Geosystems division is now offering an innovative proximity alert package that can help boost site safety. Site personnel and machines carry tags that are recognised by the system and can be identified in the back office. When a site worker comes into proximity with a machine or two pieces of equipment come too close, the system will provide an alert. The tag that the site worker carries will resonate, showing that the person is too close to a working machine. Meanwhile, the alert system in the machine cab will provide a warning to the operator that a person is in the vicinity of the piece of equipment, showing distance as well as direction. Magnus Thibblin, president of the machine control division at Hexagon explained, “The goal is to give the operator visibility of personnel around the machine.”
Accurate asphalt paver control from Trimble
Using the new Trimble Roadworks Paving Control Platform version 2.10 is said to boost the accuracy and efficiency of asphalt paving work.
Innovative new soil compactors
Major manufacturers are introducing sophisticated new single drum rollers for the soil compaction sector
A quantum leap forwards: industry experts have seen a step-change in remote working and connectivity
The pandemic gave many contractors no choice … they had to find new ways to work remotely and to communicate on screen rather than on site. They adopted connected construction technology faster than ever in order to stay as productive as possible. In this latest World Highways Roundtable on the benefits of connected construction, three leading experts on machine control discuss how their high-tech know-how is being used to keep sites efficient and safe.
Nigerian bridge deal awarded
A major Nigerian bridge deal has been awarded.
Florida contract for Webuild’s US subsidiary
A key Florida contract has been awarded to Webuild’s US subsidiary, Lane Construction.
Nova Scotia commits to major road spend
The US$748 million announced is part of a five-year highway improvement plan.
Pilosio flies high with Flydeck
The Flydeck system from Pilosio simplifies and speeds up the assembly of suspended scaffolding and structures more safely.Importantly, because it is an under-bridge suspended system, there is no need to stop bridge traffic or close lanes. The system consists of 25cm or 45cm aluminium or steel lattice girders connected by patented pins and spring pins.
Efficient compaction
An innovative tool to help optimise surface quality after compaction is now being considered by BOMAG. There is a need for this technology to fill a gap in road construction work, according to the firm
Making construction cool with Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble
Put a young person in a modern excavator today and their eyes light up. In the latest World Highways Roundtable on the benefits of connected construction, we asked three leading experts on machine control technology how the industry can present itself as a cool, and computer-savvy place to work using autonomous machines and on-screen solutions. Simplify usage and be 43% more productive. Get out of the dirt and into a new high-tech world. It’s simple and easy, they say.
Chinese road projects in progress
Several major Chinese road works are underway.
Norwegian mega tunnel project
Key Norwegian mega tunnel project contract is being awarded.
Screed heating option
Volvo CE is now offering a new screed heating option for its asphalt pavers, which can also be retrofitted to existing machines
Femern to tender for Fehmarnbelt rail works
The contract will comprise a 25km two-track railway to run trains at 200kph and a catenary system of which 18km will be inside the immersed road-rail Fehmarnbelt Tunnel.
Prototype electric loader from Komatsu at bauma
Komatsu is unveiling its prototype electric compact wheeled loader, which has been designed and built together with Moog, a specialist in the field of precision control components and systems. Moog’s Intelligent electric system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt and steering electric cylinders, power electronics, system control computer, battery, and battery management system. The integrated control system connects and coordinates the actions across the machine, while the all-electric actuators and motors drive the machine’s traction and loading system, offering high efficiency and controllability.
Efficient concrete production
Giatec says that its new SmartMix package is a mix management, automated mix analytics, and reporting software. This is said to allow producers to optimise their concrete mixes in real time to reduce cement usage and mix cost.
