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Smart road construction techniques have been used in the widest tunnel in Switzerland. Efficient operation and logistics were required for paving a width of 11.5m in the Gubrist Tunnel and contractor Marti AG Solothurn Bauunternehmung made good use of Vögele’s WITOS Paving Plus technology to optimise its work on the project.

The US’s Balanced Mix Design sets the stage for next-generation performance testing, according to CONTROLS’ Andrea Carlessi

On May 20, the International Road Federation concluded a one-week global benchmarking course on preventive management of road assets with a field overview of next-generation road scanning and survey systems.

New power generation systems are now coming to market that offer lower emissions and cleaner options for customers. Engine technology has improved enormously in recent years, with exhaust emissions from industrial diesels having been reduced significantly. Meanwhile, manufacturers have also introduced new systems that can further reduce emissions while retaining output and performance.

Huesker, a global manufacturer of geosynthetics and technical textiles, explains how incorporating geosynthetic material can boost a project’s environmental credentials*.

Major manufacturers are offering a range of new compaction machines and technology to the market

Sustainable transport is key in providing equal access to social and economic activities for all, promoting equity and sustainable economic growth. It is equally an essential element toward reaching the Paris Climate Agreement.

Engine firms are working to ensure engines can run on alternative fuel types

Cowi has won a contract as owner's engineer for an eight-lane replacement immersed tunnel under the Fraser River near the Pacific coast city of Vancouver. Cowi said it will draw on its experience designing the original four-lane George Massey Tunnel in 1959 and whose removal the engineering firm will later oversee.

The latest compaction package from Trimble helps to deliver a quality surface more quickly and efficiently. According to the firm, the system allows operators to accurately control the compaction process, while reducing unnecessary passes that can result in over compaction.