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GPS delivers accurate real time depth control

July 13, 2012

The novel EZ Dig Pro system offers real-time depth control for excavators and backhoe loaders. This package is said to provide precise grade control for digging a fixed depth or a slope and it boosts safety as there is no need for anyone going into the excavation to check depth. Applications include use in trenching and drainage ditches along roadways, as well as footings and foundation depths and cut-and-cover applications for a fixed depth for utilities.

Tougher sentencing required for serious driving offences

July 13, 2012

The average sentence for causing death by dangerous driving in the UK is just four years – 62 per cent shorter than for manslaughter, according to road safety charity the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). While the average sentence length of manslaughter is 6.6 years, those sentenced to prison for causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving are given an average sentence of 1.3 years. Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs has an average sentence of 4.3 years

GPS controlled graders deliver a smooth surface

July 12, 2012

Birse has used two machine control systems on the A14 project in the UK, one GPS-controlled to provide excavators with a +/-30mm accuracy and a second system which used a Trimble UTS as control on a grader to achieve +/- 5mm - well within the Highway Agency's sub-base tolerance of +10/-30mm. This meant that when it came to the asphalt surface, Birse agreed a thickness and Lafarge, the blacktop contractor, let the paving machine run instead of the operators constantly making manual adjustments. At the end of

GPS guidance delivers accurate machine control

July 12, 2012

GPS systems for machine control can make massive reductions in operating costs for contractors. Using GPS systems for machine control can make massive reductions in operating costs for contractors and the pace of technology improvements from manufacturers has been rapid. This market segment is dominated by Leica Geosystems, Trimble and Topcon, all of which introduced an array of new products earlier this year. Topcon's dozer control system first seen in public at the Intermat show in Paris, offers notable c

AEM/Media Globe agree on Russian exhibition

July 12, 2012

Media Globe and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have agreed to hold an expanded construction equipment exhibition in Russia beginning in 2010 at the Construction Equipment & Technologies (CTT) Exhibition in Moscow. AEM will join forces with CTT owner and organiser Media Globe by establishing a ConExpo Russia exhibit area in the CTT Exhibition (June 1-5) but it will not hold its separate ConExpo Russia exhibition, which was scheduled for September 2010. The agreement combines the resources o

Cemex completes integration of its new global IT system

July 12, 2012

Cemex has achieved record time integration of its new global IT system based on Germany-based SAP’s business management software. The new SAP system, replacing the previous JD Edwards software platform, is said by the leading Mexican headquartered materials firm to be the best technology available to handle an “increasingly complex operating environment”. The company believe it will lead to a faster and better response to customers’ requirements and expectations.

Europe's road safety gains

July 12, 2012

Impressive gains have been made in Europe in reducing road deaths, but it is unlikely EU targets will be met as planned. As Portugal prepares to host the 16th International Road Federation (IRF) World Road Meeting next year it can reflect on the impressive gains it has made in cutting road deaths.

Prismatic VMS delivers easily changeable messages

July 12, 2012

Telegra, a leading provider of smart traffic management solutions, has introduced its electro-mechanical prismatic variable message signs (VMS). Using three-sided prisms, the signs display up to three traffic conditions and can be changed by remote command or manually.

Multiple asphalt plants supply major highway construction

July 12, 2012

One company has produced eight asphalt plants for a major project, and others are introducing new models as Patrick Smith reports Algeria's US$11.2 billion East-West Highway development, the world's largest current highway construction project, forms part of the larger Trans-Maghreb Motorway project, and is scheduled for completion in 2010. It will run for 1,216km, ensuring the link between Annaba in the north-east and Tlemcen in the north-west, passing directly through 24 provinces and linking Algeria to T

Innovative diesel-electric bulldozer

July 12, 2012

With the launch of its innovative D7E diesel-electric bulldozer, Caterpillar has shaken up this traditionally conservative market Only rarely do product innovations come to market that can truly be described as groundbreaking, but Caterpillar's D7E fits that bill. To understand the giant leap that the D7E represents, it is important to recognise Caterpillar's long history in the bulldozer market, which is unmatched by any of its rivals. Caterpillar pioneered the crawler track with founder, Ben Holt, havin