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IRF data warehouse launched in Stockholm in joint move
March 24, 2020
IRF (Geneva) launched in Stockholm on 20th February an IRF Data Warehouse in the framework of a side event organised jointly with the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety and the Total Foundation at the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety.
Crossing the Alps for five decades
March 24, 2020
Italy’s A22 Autostrada route is a key transport connection for Europe and also a model for efficient operational management
Road surfacing: the case for sustainability
March 5, 2020
Erik Denneman* makes the social and business case for sustainable pavements for which much of the technology already exists.
Skidmarks: Hot Sauce
February 25, 2020
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G&Z’s improved S600 slipformer
February 18, 2020
G&Z is now offering its successful S600 Paver, first introduced in 2010, with a new Tier 4 Final emissions compliant engine and enhanced width capability. The new S600 Power Unit was completely redesigned in 2019 and features:
The road to climate change mitigation starts at Highways UK
February 17, 2020
David Arminas explored climate change innovation on display at Highways UK in Birmingham, England
IRF announces the winners of its 2019 Global Road Achievement Awards
February 13, 2020
IRF has announced the winners of the 2019 IRF Global Road Achievement Awards, a global competition to recognise outstanding achievement by road professionals.
Asphalt paving review for 2019
February 12, 2020
A series of new asphalt pavers have been introduced in 2019
Earthmoving market introductions
February 11, 2020
Earthmoving innovations are coming to market in the shape of new excavators and wheeled loaders
Doka’s Voest Bridge bypass project
February 10, 2020
The Voest Bridge over the Danube River is part of the A7 Mühlkreis Autobahn through Linz, Austria, is 40 years. Two bypass bridges are being constructed alongside the existing cable-stayed bridge as part of the client ASFINAG’s strategy to boost traffic capacity - around 100,000 vehicles cross the old bridge each day.
Dubai to host the 18th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition planned for 2021
February 10, 2020
Dubai, one of the world’s iconic cities, has been designated to host the International Road Federation’s World Meeting & Exhibition on November 8th-11th, 2021.
Brokk offers painless bridge work
February 10, 2020
Peter Bigwood* makes the case for using remote-controlled demolition machines to demolish bridge decks
A new tolled highway brings change for Austin, Texas
February 10, 2020
A new highway section in Austin, Texas marks a major departure for the southern US city
El Sillar – Bolivia’s challenging road project
February 6, 2020
Construction of Bolivia’s El Sillar highway, the country’s most complicated road project – Mauro Nogarin reports
The challenge of integrating new mobility, a study
February 6, 2020
An ongoing study is benchmarking progress towards adapting roads to new mobility, explains Christophe Nicodème*