Skip to main content

Features

IRF World Congress 2024: the website is live and registration is open
July 23, 2024

The International Road Federation (IRF) has announced the launch of the official website of the congress and the opening of registration for its upcoming IRF World Congress to be held in Istanbul on 15-18 October 2024.

Adopting the Safe Systems Approach
July 11, 2024
Beth Wemple and Olivia Polinsky Share How the SSA Can Be Implemented to Reduce Traffic Fatalities in North America
Urban resurfacing on tracks with Caterpillar Paving
July 9, 2024
A UK contractor is making good use of its latest Caterpillar’s Cat Mobil-Trac paver for urban resurfacing works – Mike Woof reports
BOMAG: road construction with warm mix asphalt
July 3, 2024
When it comes to paving and compacting warm mix asphalt (WMA), BOMAG rollers and pavers really come into their own. Well prepared for what’s to come: road construction with warm mix asphalt.
The Ripple effect from Tanattorn
July 2, 2024
Wasuwat Bunwit, managing director of Tanattorn, reflects on how the Ripple Delineator is spearheading the Thai manufacturer’s drive into the European road safety market
US pedestrian deaths fall but remain high
June 27, 2024
According to analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association - GHSA – annual US pedestrian traffic deaths fell for first time since the pandemic, but are still above the pre-pandemic level.
Asphalt paving advances available
June 24, 2024
Several of the key manufacturers are introducing new developments for the US asphalt paving market with vibration only screeds – Mike Woof writes
IRF World Congress 2024, Istanbul
June 24, 2024
The website is live and registration is open for the IRF World Congress 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.
The world’s longest suspension bridge
June 24, 2024
The world’s longest suspension bridge is the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey. This engineering marvel links Gelibolu with Lapseki, forming a key section of the 101km highway linking Malkara with Çanakkale. *Article produced in partnership with the General Directorate of Highways (KGM), Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Republic of Türkiye.
On track with Cat Mobil-trac
June 20, 2024
A UK contractor is making good use of its latest Cat Mobil-trac paver for urban resurfacing work.
Sripath leads the charge on sustainability
June 12, 2024
Sustainability may be the paving industry’s current buzzword, but key elements of sustainability have been ingrained in the Sripath ethos since the company’s inception.
Purchase Enables Ammann to Build on Strong ABG Brand
June 10, 2024
Ammann Group has finalised its acquisition of the ABG paving product line from Volvo Construction Equipment.
New Volvo excavators elevate customer productivity
June 6, 2024
A new range of excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) show they have the edge with a modern makeover that takes customers into the future – while pushing the boundaries of productivity, fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership.
Engine improvements for decarbonisation
June 5, 2024
As the need for decarbonisation becomes more pressing, engine firms are looking ahead to the next step for power systems, writes Mike Woof.