Features

Existing mix plants can be upgraded significantly by retrofitting, as has been seen by a plant upgrade for a client in Mintraching, close to Regensburg in Bavaria

The results are out: Iterchimica and Directa Plus’ GiPave combines recycled plastic and nanotechnology to improve pavement performance across the board

IRF World Meeting will be a global summit and technology showcase

Norway’s road transport network is changing radically as the country gears up for greater EV use as well as a gradual phasing out of its traditional ferry links

North Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona is one of the metropolitan area’s most recognisable landmarks and busiest hiking destinations.

Asphalt plants from Lintec are helping with the construction of runways in Russia and Cambodia

Some projects are so specialist that there are hardly any construction companies with significant experience to draw on - another reason why it is so valuable to have a partner with the expertise and experience to take things forward. The rehabilitation and modification of the race track in Zandvoort was a project like this.

Now is the time for national road agencies and the private sector to cooperate on building more climate resilient roads, urges Dr Erik Denneman

IRF recognises value of national road injury risk diagnosis programme

Optimised maintenance is a key competitive advantage for an aggregate producer

Roads and highways have to be monitored and maintained regularly to ensure they are safe for use, and surface smoothness is a key factor for road quality. However, for racetracks (and airport runways) surface smoothness is even more important for safety and performance

Manufacturers are introducing an array of new excavators and improved models

The International Road Federation (IRF), based in Geneva, Switzerland has released the “Connected and Autonomous Mobility Manifesto”. This aims to provide food for thought on how to proactively prepare for the mobility revolution that connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) will bring to the mobility and transport sector

The Terfener Innbrücke reconstruction in the Inntal valley started in 2018 and is currently one of largest bridge construction projects in western Austria. In addition to providing planning services and onsite support, Peri has used its VBC Balanced Cantilever Carriage for the first time in Central Europe.

The removal of a flyover in Perry Barr, Birmingham, has now been completed in the UK. The work was carried out successfully by the contractor Tarmac within a tight timeframe