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Expansion of the Panama Canal
February 24, 2012
In Panama, a ten-year US$5 billion project is underway to double the capacity of the Panama Canal Since its completion in 1914 the Panama canal has allowed shipping to cross the 80km wide isthmus at the narrowest part of the Americas. Belgian company Dredging International's D'Artagnan, a self-propelled heavy-duty cutter suction dredger, arrived at the canal, and the latest addition to the Panama Canal Authority's (ACP) expansion dredging fleet then made its way to the Pacific entrance, where it will expa
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Software innovations aid road design
February 24, 2012
As an aid to design, construction software continues to be a foundation stone in new project development. Autodesk is working with the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) and the Incheon Urban Development Corporation (IUDC) to cooperate in the creation of Asia's first Digital City for Incheon.
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PIARC congress showcases innovagtion
February 24, 2012
Since 1908, the World Road Congress has been the premier international event for roads and road transport.
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Innovative fuel injection reduces emissions
February 24, 2012
Stricter emissions legislation mean that new engine technology and integrated drivetrain systems are being developed. With the Tier 3/Stage IIIA emissions legislation now in place in North America and Europe, the major engine manufacturers already have an array of solutions on the market. The coming Tier 4 interim/Stage IIIB legislation will be tougher still and most firms are well in hand with their plans to use both in-cylinder and exhaust after-treatment technology. While engines themselves are staying b
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Improving barrier safety for motorcyclists
February 23, 2012
Mike Woof reports on delays to better barrier safety for Europe’s powered two wheeler riders. Safety for vulnerable road users continues to be a matter of some debate in Europe. Although powered two wheelers account for a comparatively small number of Europe’s vehicles as well as total distance travelled, they account for a disproportionately large number of accidents. Statistical data shows that by far the greatest risk to users of powered two wheelers as well as other vulnerable road users comes from driv
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Major Central American infrastructure projects
February 23, 2012
Mexico and Central America are home to some of the world's most spectacular infrastructure projects as Patrick Smith reports
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Peruvian toll road 'environmentally sound'
February 23, 2012
The International Road Federation's Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA) programme is a competition to honour and recognise road-industry projects that demonstrate excellence and innovation in road development worldwide.
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Latest excavators offer increased performance
February 23, 2012
In the more down to earth market for crawler excavators, some novel developments are coming to market. Case is upgrading two key mid-weight crawler excavator models.
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Advanced, low emission, fuel efficient earthmoving
February 23, 2012
Manufacturers are rolling out sophisticated machines for the European, North American and Japanese markets - Mike Woof reports. This year has been a pivotal period for the development of advanced, low emission earthmoving machines. During 2011 an array of manufacturers have introduced new models designed to comply with the latest Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim emissions regulations introduced for
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Success of ICOET 2011 event for sustainable roads
February 23, 2012
The ICOET 2011 event proved a success for sustainable transportation – *Leonard Sielecki
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