Scotland to trial an all-electric road gritter unit from Bucher
Transport for Scotland will be trialling an all-electric gritter unit from Swiss company Bucher Municipal along the Forth Bridges this winter.
Bentley Awards 2020 to be held in Vancouver
The Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure Awards 2020 will be held in Vancouver.
SaMoter moves to May as Italy tackles a coronavirus outbreak
Italy’s SaMoTer exhibition is pushed back from March to May amid Covid-19 concerns
Cutting road deaths around the world
A new funding source will help cut road deaths around the world.
Good data, right decisions
Poor asset management will often lead to “wrong decisions regarding replacements and improvements” or “uncertainty in decision-making”, according to recent research. The result - 28% - is from a poll of 400 members of the UK-based global Institute of Asset Management commissioned by technology company Yotta.
Analysis contract for Amey
Amey has an analysis contract with Highways England.
Chilean bridge project achieves resolution
A resolution has been achieved for Chile’s Chiloe Island bridge project.
On the road to commonality
Commonality for construction machine road use requirements is being suggested for Europe.
French road safety improves during 2019
French roads have seen a road safety improvement in 2019.
Yotta and PiP IoT improve safety on Auckland motorways
In New Zealand, Auckland System Management is working with asset software provider Yotta and sensor manufacturer PiP IoT to manage motorway maintenance and repairs.
Fraser Crossing Partners chosen for new Pattullo Bridge in Canada
Fraser Crossing Partners consists of Acciona Infrastructure Canada and Aecon Constructors.
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EAPA figures show increase in RAP use
Official European Asphalt Paving Association (EAPA) figures show recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) use increasing.
Thailand’s dangerous roads see heavy casualties
Thailand’s dangerous roads see heavy casualties every year.
Ghana road project receiving funding
An important road project for Ghana is receiving funding.
Plans to halve road deaths by 2030
A new plan aims to halve road deaths by 2030
Turkish bridge stake sale for Astaldi
Italian firm Astaldi is selling its stake in a major Turkish bridge link.
Volvo CE’s latest excavator for emergent markets
Volvo CE has expanded its excavator range to meet the needs of emergent markets.
Doosan’s high performance, heavyweight excavator
Doosan is introducing a high-performance, heavyweight crawler excavator in the shape of the DX800LC-5B. This machine is aimed at the 80tonne crawler excavator class in emergent territories and is said to offer optimum value to the end-user. Advantages are said to include high productivity and fuel efficiency, as well as operator comfort, improved reliability and durability and maximum uptime. It is designed to meet the needs of heavy-duty quarrying applications as well as major infrastructure construction projects.
Indian highway deals awarded
Two important highway projects have been awarded in Rajasthan State.