Mark Fisher, principal strategic consultant with Amey Consulting, explains how its data-led Smart Winter modelling improved a UK local government’s winter gritting efficiency by 18%
VIDEOTEC’s latest compact outdoor camera, the ULISSE Compact HD PTZ, now comes with a 30x optical zoom lens.
It has higher sensitivity, higher gain level, improved WDR, defog function and improved autofocus speed. As such, it offers what the company claims is unrivalled performance even in extreme low light conditions.
The unit’s optional IR LED illuminator, ULISSE COMPACT HD provides sharp images of the monitored area at night and is able to detect a figure in the dark up to 200m away.
The built-in wipe
With the Northern Hemisphere in winter, it is no surprise that many of the countries in the north are now experiencing cold conditions that can make driving challenging. Driving on roads covered in ice or snow can present serious dangers, particularly for the unwary or for those inexperienced with poor conditions.
Too many drivers are unaware that ABS systems can be ineffective in snowy or icy conditions. Old-fashioned driving techniques such as cadence braking are not always taught these days, but are im
UK hire company MAC Surfacing has purchased its second Wirtgen W210i large milling machine following significant demand for heavy-duty 2m planers from its customer base.
MAC Surfacing, based in the Midlands of England, offers an extensive fleet of pavers and planers plus a full range of ancillary surfacing plant including: rollers, sweepers and JCB 3CX Compact Streetmasters. It also provides skilled labour - from drivers and screwmen to project teams - ranging from two-man preparation crews through to ei
