Morocco motorway loan for modernisation moves
A US$332 million loan will help upgrade Morocco’s motorways.
Make a date: bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024
The event in the Indian capital Delhi from 11-14 December will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to address critical issues and unlock the potential of India's construction sector.
DynaGate swings into action
The moveable DynaGate system, manufactured to containment level H2, was developed by Swiss road safety manufacturer DynaRoads.
US$3.6 billion Colombia 5G highway project
Work starts on US$3.6 billion Colombia 5G highway project
€1.07 billion for new Danish motorway
A budget of €1.07 billion is expected for a new Danish motorway.
Innovations in plant development
Several of the major manufacturers are offering key innovations for the asphalt plant segment – Mike Woof writes
Chinese investment sought for Cameroon roads
Chinese investment is being sought for Cameroon’s road improvements.
The 12th IRF Caribbean Regional Congress: held in Puerto Rico
The IRF Global's 12th Caribbean Regional Congress was held successfully in Puerto Rico.
Don't buy, subscribe instead... and stay ahead of the pack
The traditional way of doing things is to own the construction equipment you need on site. You can buy, or you can rent. You mix and match your technology needs with what is happening on site and your costs go up and down accordingly. However, a new model is emerging: Subscriptions. Take out a flat-fee plan and let someone else make sure you can get access to the latest thinking and the cleverest technology. Pete Kennedy reports.
Intelligent drone solution
The Dock 2 is DJI's first dedicated drone in a box solution for surveying, allowing automated and remote deployment for round-the-clock and on-demand data collection.
Rebloc’s construction site end terminal
Rebloc has developed an end-terminal for performance class P2A barriers with an impact severity level A designed specifically for traffic management on construction sites.
The end terminal has been successfully tested according to ENV 1317-4 and is particularly suitable for use in combination with temporary vehicle restraint systems.
The company, based in Austria, said that a standout feature of the system is the unanchored setup and the narrow width of only 240mm. The width matches exactly with the width of the connected temporary Rebloc barrier.
Hexagon and Nemetschek form partnership
Hexagon and Nemetschek have formed a key partnership.
Kohler Energy rebrands as Rehlko
Kohler Energy is rebranding as Rehlko.
US$12.2 billion for new Indian tunnels
A US$12.2 billion budget is being invested in new Indian tunnel projects.
US$12.85 billion for new Chinese highways
New Chinese highways worth US$12.85 billion are being planned.
UK’s ICE highlights women in engineering
Since beginning the ICE Connects: Women in Fellowship programme in June 2021, there has been a 45% increase in women fellows in the UK’s Institution of Civil Engineers.
Six years for Belgrade-Novi Sad highway
Total cost of the 100-km project in Serbia is estimated at €1.6 billion and will be completed by the Chinese company Shandong Hi-Speed Group.
Vietnam’s US$5.5 billion ring road project
Vietnam is planning US$5.5 billion ring road project for HCMC.
Texas boosts infra investment
The investment includes the adoption of a 10-year US$104.2 billion transportation plan by the Texas Department of Transportation.
US bridges needing repair or replacement
Nearly 221,800 US bridges are needing repair or replacement.
