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John Deere Power Systems is introducing two new engines, the JD14 and JD18, which have been designed from the ground up. These engines have capacities of 14litres and 18litres respectively and meet Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions requirements for Europe and the US.

Road agency Nye Veier received dispensation for construction of a motorway in the Lågen delta from the State Administrator last April but the work has run into environmental concerns

A decade of research has hit the roads in Scandinavia and the UK as Nynas launches Nypol RE, a lower-carbon PMB with a biogenic component

Topcon is now offering a machine control package developed for use with compact equipment such as mini excavators and skid steer loaders. The package comes with a screen in the cab as well as a survey pole, allowing users to make simple site surveys and then load data directly into the machine. John Downey from the firm commented, “It’s aimed at use with small contractors or for utilities works.”

HyperTunnel, based in the UK, said its new construction methods will reduce carbon footprints by building tunnels more than 10 times faster and at half the cost of conventional methods.

Trimble is offering machine control options for piling and drilling machines from ABI Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft as well as Junttan.

Costa Rica road projects are underway, although some may face delays.

Spring time in Paris: the next INTERMAT sustainable construction solutions and technology exhibition will be held at Paris Nord Villepinte from 24-27 April, 2024.

The three consultancies will help England’s National Highways agency develop a business plan for its third five-year Road Investment Strategy plan, RIS3.

A key road safety conference is planned for 2023.

An Italian bridge monitoring technology tender is underway.

Komatsu is buying the German maker of underground equipment, GHH.

Although open, for the time being only buses, taxis, bicycles and motorcycles can use the famous 19th century bridge that links Buda and Pest which make up the Hungarian capital.

DUI is a serious road safety issue for the US.

In Romania major highway works are continuing.

Charcon's Eco CSK Kerb and CSK cycle kerbs - containing up to 65 per cent recycled or reclaimed materials - will form kerb lines, cycle tracks and channels alongside vehicle lanes.

The four-models - WX140E, WX160E, WX155E SR, WX175E SR - have been developed through a cooperation with South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Construction Equipment.

Work is underway on a series of key Chinese road projects.

Familiar product is given new spin by making motorway structure out of wood.

VolkerFitzpatrick will also construct three bridges, rearrange the main junction 9 roundabout and reuse the existing sub-base from the project near London.