Swedish contractor Peab Asfalt generally works on major road and highway projects in the inland portion of the country. However the company has shown itself able to take on a considerable challenge, by repaving an airport runway.
Business Minister Mark Prisk visited a construction industry showcase at the Department of Business and Innovation Skills (BIS) in London yesterday. During the event, the Minister met Rob Oliver, chief executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), who also represented Datatag; and senior figures from Terex; Taylor Construction Plant; JCB; Nyclast Ltd; and Perkins Engines. Each company had more than five minutes with the Minister to discuss their products and their concerns in the industry inclu
The satellite navigation leads me along a series of minor roads until it chirps, "You have arrived at your destination." And there is the sports centre I've been looking for, so I indicate, turn into the entrance and squeeze my car into the last narrow parking space available. I'm here to attend an innovative road safety programme being carried out in the UK on speed awareness. Drivers caught just over the speed limit have the option of points on their license, and subsequent increases in insurance costs, o
