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New asphalt plant introductions
June 12, 2020
Astec is now offering its SilobotSM Inspection Service, having completed testing of the original prototypes. According to the firm, this offers a safer, faster and more practical method for inspecting storage silos.
New IRF Committee on Connected and Autonomous Mobility launched
June 12, 2020
The International Road Federation (IRF) in Geneva hosted a public online workshop on "Unleashing Road Infrastructure Potential for Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM)” on Thursday 23rd April 2020.
Efficient recycling with FAE
June 11, 2020
FAE has updated its heavyweight, multitask attachment with improvements to the systems that control working depth and water injection
GRAA WINNER PROFILE: Dubai Traffic Accident Blackspot System Analysis
June 2, 2020
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority’s (RTA) vision is “Safe and Smooth Transport for all”. With this in mind, it initiated a special project, together with an international consultant, to further improve traffic safety on its roads by enhancing the methods of treatment of blackspot locations based on best international practice.
Soil compaction efficiency is improving
June 2, 2020
The latest machines offers gains in soil compaction efficiency
Foth Uses Collaborative Digital Engineering to Deliver Road Infrastructure Project
June 1, 2020
Foth utilised software from Bentley Systems to improve safety and traffic flow on an urban road stretch in Iowa.
AEM – US construction sector “remains resilient” amid Covid-19 pandemic
May 27, 2020
In the US, construction firms are finding ways to carry on works while minimising risk for site personnel...
Asphalt plant innovators offer RAP rates of more than 60%
May 27, 2020
Ammann, Astec and Fayat are all introducing innovative new technology for the asphalt plant sector that offer solutions for the use of RAP as well as effective maintenance.
Coping with Covid
May 27, 2020
Bryn Fosburgh, Trimble’s senior VP, discusses solutions for the construction sector in these difficult times.
Deliver high quality surfaces in less time with better data
May 27, 2020
A wide array of asphalt compactor firms, Ammann, BOMAG, Caterpillar, Dynapac, Hamm and Volvo CE, have introduced new technology for 2020.
Apps for all in Louisiana
May 20, 2020
Jason Barnes* looks at how a system of engagement (SoE) from software specialist Esri helped the US state of Louisiana’s transportation department create user-friendly apps
Salini Impregilo morphs into Webuild
May 19, 2020
The name of a major player on the international construction scene has changed.
Road safety at the core of future mobility
May 18, 2020
The ERF participated in the recent 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety held in Stockholm, Sweden
Sea-changes ahead for bitumen pricing
May 16, 2020
Both pricing and – importantly – supply patterns will change.
Albedo: reflections upon performance
May 16, 2020
Albedo can impact pavement performance by a factor of between 10-15%.