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New asphalt plant technologies are spreading around the world, thanks to globalisation and big data. There is an information revolution going on. How do the sector’s leading players think that things will change as these transformative global trends take hold?

It’s taken a while in North America, but “vehicular cycling” has been replaced by “sustainable cycling”, says transportation engineer Tyler Golly.

Cochin Airport in India’s Kerala State is benefiting from an improved runway. A local contractor, Tarmat, has upgraded the runway, providing a new asphalt surface.

Do bike lanes make cyclists safer? Yes and no, says John Anderson, director of technology at Smart Design*

Wirtgen’s asphalt plant technology offering includes both the Benninghoven and Ciber brands

After a hiatus because of the COVID-19 lockdown, work has restarted on what will be one of New Zealand’s most visually impressive motorways. Andrew Thackwray, senior manager for project delivery for Waka Kotahi, the New Zealand Transport Agency, explains

ULMA engineering solutions on the emblematic Arch of Innovation bridge, Brazil

Market upheavals are driving rapid strategic change in the way construction equipment is owned, sold, rented, leased and used. Do you know what servitisation and the shared economy mean? And where is the technology taking us next?

Consultancy Ramboll is calling for clear and standardised micro-mobility KPIs

Equipment from the Fayat Group has played an important role in the revamping of a busy airport on the Italian island of Sardinia

The International Road Federation (IRF Global) and Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) invite surface transportation specialists to submit contributions to the scientific program of the 18th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition.

Electrification brings many benefits to off-road machines including zero exhaust emissions, improved efficiency and significantly reduced noise levels, so why aren’t we seeing more of them yet? Zeyd Okutan, Volvo Penta’s product manager responsible for the company’s Industrial Segment Electromobility Product Planning and Strategy, explains what direction the industry is heading in and what needs to happen before electric-powered machines become the norm

Software from Bentley Systems has played an important role in the Morandi Bridge replacement project

Downsizing is the name of the new power game. Less is more as engines get stronger. Two decades of diesel engine developments have not only helped to reduce emissions, they have also increased power-to-weight ratios. Is your business taking advantage?

While some parts of the world are on pause, road construction and new technology trials are still underway, as these stories demonstrate - Kristina Smith reports