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Exhibitor levels are already beating records for the upcoming World of Asphalt exhibition

November 7, 2012

The upcoming 2013 World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows will be largest ever according to the event organiser. The expositions have both already achieved record size. The co-located events are being organised by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and will be held March 19th-21st, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center. The events are already on track to be sold out by opening day. The shows will highlight the newest products and technologies for the aggregates, asphalt,

New technology will boost the efficiency for electric and hybrid cars

November 6, 2012

Innovations in technology are set to improve the efficiency of the next generation of electric and hybrid cars currently in development. Improvements in motors and drivetrains, along with new materials for batteries, will make major efficiency gains for future electric and hybrid cars. UK-based low carbon engine technology specialist, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), says that one advance will come through a new 48V standard that has been put forward by major vehicle manufacturers. According to CPT this

Ayala interest in private-public partnership projects in Philippines

November 6, 2012

Philippines-based conglomerate Ayala Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, is interested in at least US $ 1.85 billion worth of private-public partnership projects that are to be bid out by the government. The projects are to include the Daang Hari toll road worth US $ 50million which Ayala has already gotten the contract for, said Ayala's managing director and head of corporate strategy John Eric Francia. Ayala is reportedly interested in making bids for projects such as the LRT2, the US $ 700millio

Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD) contract in St Petersburg annulled

November 6, 2012

Vice Governor of St.Petersburg Sergey Kozyrev has reported that an agreement with the Vozrozhdenie group of companies on construction of the northern section of the Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD) can be annulled after a failure to complete the works on time. Another subcontractor is reported to be likely to complete construction of the multi-million dollar toll highway project in St Petersburg. Vozrozhdenie says delays were caused by non-payment for works already implemented. According to Vozrozhdenie,

Weighty matters for developing countries

November 6, 2012

One leading Weigh in Motion technology manufacturer is helping governments in developing countries reduce excessive road damage, while several others have seen their latest WIM systems recently used on the highways of Eastern Europe. Guy Woodford reports Recent Central Weighing WIM installations in Bangladesh are helping its national government reduce the financial burden of excessive road damage, while also protecting many bridges that are vital to transport and trade. The need for such installations was e

Traffic control to beat congestion

November 6, 2012

Max Lay discusses how congestion has posed problems throughout history from early civilisation to the present day One of the earliest known human settlements was at the Springs of Elisha at Jericho. Inevitably, locals collecting fresh water from the springs would encounter other water carriers. When a path was too narrow, or access to it was too limited, or it crossed another path, some carriers would find it necessary to stand aside for others. Priority in such cases might be based on common courtesy and p

Russia seeks outside investment in road building

November 6, 2012

The Russian road building industry is on the verge of big changes as it bids to improve quality and speed of construction says Eugene Gerden The Russian road building industry is on the verge of big changes as the national government considers creating conditions to attract foreign companies to build roads in the country. According to a recent order of President Vladimir Putin, due to poor quality and high cost of road construction, there is a need for the development of a mechanism to attract foreign compa

Emissions regulation leads to efficiency gains

November 6, 2012

Innovative technology is use is providing efficient, clean burning engines - Mike Woof reports The development of new diesel engine technology has, for the off-highway equipment sector, been the single most expensive research field for the industry since these machines first started being manufactured. Aimed at reducing the emissions of nitrous oxide as well as particulate matter, in a phased series of stages the engine emission improvements will make major changes to the construction sector. In real world

Trimble and Bentley Systems form ‘strategic alliance’

November 6, 2012

Trimble has formed a strategic alliance with Bentley Systems (Bentley). The alliance between Trimble, a leading provider of connected construction solutions for building, heavy, and civil contractors, and Bentley, a major company in the provision of complete software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, aims to create a new benchmark for construction and operations quality, efficiency and safety. According to Bentley, its strategic alliance with Trimble will create a “seamless exchange of information” b

JCB delivers emissions innovation

November 6, 2012

Best known as an equipment maker, JCB has been steadily building its profile in the engine market – Mike Woof reports JCB has now produced over 200,000 engines, despite having entered this market as recently as 2004, while the company is also launching an all-new diesel. The company has built over 17,000 engines at its JCB Power Systems plant, and in excess of 30,000 atits factory in India where production started as recently as April 2011. Alan Tolley, director engine programmes said that, “…2004 was a tur