Australia’s US$11 billion transport infrastructure boost
Australia is planning a US$11 billion transport infrastructure boost.
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RoadPeace Challenge: charity is miles ahead
Around the UK, supporters of RoadPeace ran, cycled, walked – even rode horses and kayaked – to log 16,958 miles – nearly 27,300km - in just seven days.
US$1.34 billion for Tasmania transport infrastructure
The Australian Government is investing US$1.34 billion for Tasmanian transport infrastructure.
Burkina Faso’s US$156 million lifeline
Burkina Faso will benefit from a US$156 million lifeline.
Morocco’s motorway map is growing
Morocco’s motorway map continues to grow.
US$4 billion for road expansion in Vietnam
US$4 billion investment is planned for road expansion in Vietnam.
US$2.5 billion boost for Cameroon
A US$2.5 billion investment will boost Cameroon’s development.
North-South Nigeria road link
A North-South Nigeria road link is planned.
US$5.5 billion Uttar Pradesh in India, road development
Uttar Pradesh in India is planning US$5.5 billion of road development works.
John Hopkins report: iRAP boosts safety
A paper and report from Johns Hopkins University suggests that 700,000 deaths and severe injuries have been prevented through road safety projects using the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) methodology.
UK group moves on PAS 2080 carbon standard
A ‘free to use’ toolkit from the Highways Sector Council is to help public agencies and private companies meet the PAS 2080 carbon emission standards in road assets.
Another Czech D6 tender due this autumn
Work on the section that will connect Bošov with Knínice will cost around €170 million.
Webuild is investing in underground technology
Italian firm Webuild is investing in underground construction technology.
US$295 million funding for Uganda
A US$295 million funding package is being supplied to Uganda.
XCMG reports record results
XCMG is reporting record financial results.
Concrete success in Italy
GIC concrete show proves a success in Italy.
Manitou buys Dezzo Equipment in South Africa
The purchase comes as Manitou Group reports first quarter revenue up 3% from the same period last year, reaching €685 million.
Road markings and microplastics
Recent regulations from the European Commission have exempted road markings from microplastic bans and restrictions, at least for the moment, explains the ERF.
Bomag's compact compactor
Bomag is introducing a new generation, radio remote-controlled multi-purpose compactor. The BMP 8500 compactor is said to be powerful and robust and features an improved radio control system over previous models.
The firm says that using radio control offers better performance than infrared systems, which allows multiple units to operate simultaneously onsite. Should a remote control unit go missing, a new unit can be paired without the need for special knowledge or tools.
Innovations in earthmoving
New innovations for the crawler excavator market will boost productivity as well as sustainability – Mike Woof writes
