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Stolen goods

July 19, 2012

A booming construction market in Russia has prompted thieves to target construction equipment rather than up-market car brands such as Mercedes as was the case in the past. The Moscow police have had to undergo training to learn about construction equipment, to deal with this new crime wave. Asphalt pavers, cranes and dump trucks all number amongst the machines taken, with equipment even being stolen in broad daylight on occasion.

CONEXPO Russia is rouble rouser

July 19, 2012

Huge investment in new and existing Russian transport infrastructure has created a wealth of commercial opportunities for major construction equipment manufacturers as Guy Woodford discovered at the recent CTT 2012/CONEXPO Russia exhibition A 20% rise in visitor numbers and a 15% increase in exhibitors at this year’s CTT 2012/CONEXPO Russia, compared to 2011 show levels, illustrated the attraction of big infrastructure project spending in Russia to the world’s largest construction equipment companies.

Scanning accurately

July 19, 2012

Riegl says that its innovative laser scanners allow accurate 3D mapping from the air or on-road. The system uses high-speed laser pulses to capture millimetre accurate measurements at ranges of up to 500m. The scanners offer online full-waveform analysis, digital processing and high data capture rates, according to the firm. With scanning rates up to 100 scans/second and pulse repetition rates up to 200 Hz the range is said to offer multiple, unlimited target capability. A range of additional options includ

Streetworks management

July 19, 2012

New software from Mayrise Systems is designed to allow local authorities to improve street works. Contractors use permits to restrict works to fixed dates and conditions and the latest version of the Mayrise Street Works software allows better scheduling of operations. The package can be used to manage notices, updates and the tracking of works status with automated alerts on over-running work. It also offers integrated MapNow mapping to provide a quick visual works locator, geographic sites analysis and fo

Tamper-proof cab cameras

July 19, 2012

A frequent problem for fleet operators is created by drivers interfering with the CCTV monitors in their cabs, making them unable to show reversing or other camera images. Brigade Electronics has responded by developing a new tamper-proof model, and this means the top-of-the-range BE-870FM's software upgrade allows fleet operators to disable the driver's ability to adjust monitor settings, by locking the control panel, while retaining necessary functionality. The flat-screen colour monitor has single, sp

Real time site monitoring technology

July 19, 2012

Leica Geosystems is broadening its site monitoring technology with the introduction of the GeoMoS package. This can be linked to the firm's existing GNSS Spider software to offer an array of TPS and GNSS monitoring tools. Combined, these tools provide a web-based service for visualisation and analysis of monitoring. Authorised users can access a monitoring project using a web browser, pocket PC or mobile phone. Using the GeoMoS Web service, graphs and views can be customised and be tailored to the needs of

New president, new plan

July 19, 2012

Special ECED meeting approves Action Plan to create stronger EU representation for distributors Members of the European Confederation of Equipment Distributors (ECED) have endorsed an Action Plan aimed at strengthening the distributors' association at EU level. This was agreed at an Extraordinary General Assembly in Brussels, Belgium, convened by newly-elected ECED President, Dr. José Gameiro, in his role as board member of ACAP (the Portuguese Cars and Machinery Association). The meeting asked the ECED

Growth in a versatile workforce

July 19, 2012

Some of the biggest names in the construction industry have released innovative new utility machines and equipment in the first few months of 2012. Guy Woodford looks at some of the latest models To mark the 25th anniversary of the Bobcat compact excavaor range, the Doosan-owned company recently unveiled a new limited edition version of the Bobcat E16. The special 1.6 tonne model is said by the company to provide an attractive complement to the also new and enhanced versions of both the E16 and 1.4tonne E1

How Croatia tackles its weight problems

July 19, 2012

Karin Junker, Regional Sales Manager Eastern Europe and Russia, HAENNI Wheel Load Scales, Switzerland, looks at weight enforcement in Croatia Croatia's modern period in history began in 1990 with the country's change of political and economic system, and the achieving of independence from Yugoslavia on 25 June, 1991. The country remained war torn during the 1990s but regained stability and economic growth after the turn of the millennium. During a recent trip to Croatia to visit HAENNI's distributor in t

Winning formula for formwork

July 19, 2012

An unusual application of formwork took place recently in France, while formwork using one particular engineering construction kit was used for the first time in Poland. Guy Woodford reports An 80m long wild game underpass is an innovative feature of the Route Nationale 88 (RN 88) expansion in south-west France. For construction of the arched underpass tunnel, a PERI tunnel formwork carriage using VARIOKIT engineering construction kit was used. Thanks to the equipment’s easy handling, along with pre-assembl