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Mersey Gateway Bridge has won IABSE’s Outstanding Structure Award
September 19, 2019
The UK’s Mersey Gateway Bridge has picked up the Outstanding Structure Award 2019 from IABSE, the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering* Judges described the bridge, designed by Cowi, as "an elegantly integrated solution for a multi-span concrete cable stay bridge in which form follows function". "Everyone involved with the design and construction the Mersey Gateway Bridge over the past six years knows that this is an incredibly special structure,” said Paul Sanders, Cowi’s p
Innovations in power systems for industry
September 19, 2019
Major innovations in power systems and drivelines are offering increased efficiency and reduced emissions for the future of construction machines - Mike Woof writes
The UK is ready for rubber – Tarmac’s new asphalt solution
September 6, 2019
A huge surplus of waste tyres and a strengthening commitment towards sustainability from local authorities has prompted asphalt supplier Tarmac to invest in technology to add crumb rubber to its mixes "Local authorities want to be green, sustainable and environmentally friendly,” said Tarmac’s technical director Brian Kent. “I get the sense that these issues are more important to them now. I do think we are going to get some traction.” Around 40 million tyres are worn out every year in the UK. Though
Airport expansion for the Maldives assisted by Trimble
September 6, 2019
An airport redevelopment and expansion project in the Maldives has been assisted by the use of technology from Trimble. In 2016 the Chinese firm Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) was awarded the contract for the expansion of the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport on Hulhule island in the Maldives, which is part of the Indian Ocean island group. The massive US$440 million expansion and land reclamation work is intended to boost capacity at the Maldives Airport. BUCG has utilised Trimble field solu
The industry’s most trusted brand in continuing education
September 4, 2019
With the release of an update catalogue of training and credential programmes available to road professionals worldwide, IRF has affirmed its role at the road industry’s most trusted brand in continuing education. For 70 years, an essential part of IRF’s mission has been the organisation and delivery of continuing education services that help strengthen human skills and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and field expertise. Today, IRF’s curriculum of 40 certified courses provides technica
Movin’On by Michelin sets the stage for the Mobility of the Future
September 4, 2019
IRF (Geneva) was pleased to partner and lead some of the sessions of the 2019 edition of the Movin’On Summit, the world summit on sustainable mobility. The successful third edition hosted about 5,000 visionaries from 44 countries between June 4th and 6th, 2019, in Montreal, Canada and discussed new and actionable solutions to move from ambition to action. Created and inspired by Michelin, the event was produced by the Movin’On Sustainable Mobility Fund, with C2 International as the organising partner. U
Belt & Road: IRF to lead the Green & Sustainable Transport Committee
September 4, 2019
IRF (Geneva) was pleased to support again this year the World Transport Convention (WTC) organised by China Highway & Transportation Society (CHTS) – an esteemed member of IRF - in Beijing on 13th-16th June 2019. WTC offered the background for hosting the plenary session of The Belt & Road Transport Alliance (BRITA) during which IRF has signed agreement to lead the Green & Sustainable Development Committee. The World Transport Convention (WTC) - at its third successful edition this year - is becoming
Eight Tips to Getting the Most ROI from Your Sealcoating Equipment
August 29, 2019
Maximizing return on investment doesn’t take a mathematician.
Trends in asphalt plant innovations
August 27, 2019
Key trends exist in the asphalt plant market, with manufacturers focussing on meeting customer needs and industry trends
SICK’s Free Flow Profiler scans vehicles on the move
August 27, 2019
SICK has launched the Free Flow Profiler vehicle measurement system that enables highly accurate 3D profiling of vehicles across multiple lanes in free-flow traffic