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Reading the road ahead with markings & signs for safety
January 16, 2020
Traffic signs and pavement markings have been in use for over 100 years to provide essential guidance and delineation of the travel path. In the ensuing years, the performance of these systems has been greatly expanded with the introduction of retroreflective optics to increase visibility at night and in wet night-time conditions.
New low emission engines benefit from technology
January 16, 2020
The latest generation of low emission diesel engines are benefiting from key technology advances, while other power options are also being explored - Mike Woof writes
Certified safe: ARTBA president talks future highways and safety
January 16, 2020
What keeps Dave Bauer* up at night? David Arminas caught up with the head of ARTBA at his Washington D.C. office during daylight hours
Bentley Systems is growing its portfolio of engineering solutions
January 15, 2020
New software advances from Bentley Systems as well as partnerships with Siemens and Topcon offer benefits for asset maintenance – Mike Woof writes
ERF gains membership in the CCAM Single Platform
December 12, 2019
The ERF has been appointed as a member of the CCAM Single Platform (Cooperative, Connected, Automated and Autonomous Mobility), explains Christophe Nicodème* of the ERF
Complete control of machines using technology
December 12, 2019
Sophisticated machine control technology has been utilised on heavy equipment to help deliver a challenging project in New Zealand
Mobility, the benefit of new plant design
December 5, 2019
Mobility and versatility are key features of some of the latest asphalt plants now being offered. Ease of transport and quicker assembly and commissioning are capabilities seen on new asphalt plants introduced during 2019. The ability to use RAP is another important feature being seen in all of the sophisticated new plants coming to market.
IBT goes roundabout in Bradenton, Florida
November 26, 2019
Another roundabout is being built in the US where the public remains sceptical but agencies and contractors are on board, writes David Armina
Advances with soil compaction technology
November 25, 2019
New advances in soil compaction technology will help deliver speedy construction to tight quality standards - Mike Woof writes
Awards for three US bridge projects
November 25, 2019
Three major bridge projects in the US have won key awards for engineering excellence. The three structures have been given the awards by the American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI). The bridges are: the Marc Basnight Bridge (Bonner Bridge Replacement) in North Carolina, the St Croix River Crossing in Minnesota and the Bayonne Bridge in New York/New Jersey.