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A Herrenknecht S-574 Earth Pressure Balance Shield is being used on a major highway project in Italy.

Two Caterpillar 14M graders equipped with AccuGrade dual GPS systems with cross-slope capability are providing accurate finish for road construction and upgrading work on projects in the Republic of Burundi.

Chinese contractor Shanghai Sheng Xin Construction Co is using an Atlas Copco XAS 67 compressor on a new road bridge project in Shanghai. The new bridge is at Dan Ba Road, one of the main arteries in this older part of the city.

In Estonia, Novotrade Invest, which produces hydrocarbon resin HCR-105, has carried out research work on the material that can be used as a bitumen modifier.

A round-up of some of the major transport-related meetings that have been held in Europe. Compiled by Patrick Smith. Europe has hosted a number of annual events over the last few weeks, where important matters of transport were discussed, reports produced, and decisions taken. ASECAP (the European Association of Tolled Motorways, Bridges and Tunnels Infrastructures Operators); International Transport Forum (ITF); Arena (TRA); International Road Federation (IRF), and the European Construction Industry Federa

Trimble says that its Construction Manager version 2.5 package offers polygon site management and better support for CAD map overlays, using imagery provided by Google Maps. This advanced remote construction asset management solution combines GPS technology with wireless communication and Internet capabilities. The package can supply quantitative information to analyse and improve asset productivity, saving time and cutting construction project costs. The software features interpret charts, reports, and das

Danish contractor Holbøll & Sønner has recently bought more construction machinery from Hitachi, having bought its first excavator from the company more than 25 years ago.

Efficient and effective lighting is possible using the new Tornado bollard from US Architectural Lighting. This unit is said to offer a modern approach to public area lighting, along with significant energy-savings, while featuring a micro-prism lens, the unit produces a soft lighting effect.

RDS Technology says it is pushing the boundaries of weighing technology with its advanced Loadmaster i range of on-board weighing scales

Case Construction Equipment introduces three new F Series wheel loaders to European customers, which are said to offer faster acceleration, reduced cycle times, higher travel speeds, increased productivity and up to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption.