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The INTERMAT Middle East event is being launched at a pivotal time of major infrastructure development in the region. As with most sectors, the highways industry has not had a fantastic 18 months in the Gulf. Not only has the recession impacted the delivery of projects across the board, GCC Governments' attention have been switching increasingly to rail, as plans to roll out a Gulf-wide rail system gather steam. GCC countries will invest over US$119.6 billion in infrastructure projects over the next decade

Smaller construction equipment offers versatile options, particularly on highway repair and maintenance projects. Patrick Smith reports. Visitors to any highway construction site across the world will see a sizeable amount of utility equipment in action carrying out a variety of tasks. Indeed, because of its smaller, more compact size, such multi-task equipment is essential when repair and maintenance projects are being carried out, particularly in urban areas where space may be limited.

The International Road Federation (IRF), founded in 1948, is the only world forum advocating better and safer roads through better road design and construction bearing in mind the user. It is a unique institution that brings together members active in road infrastructure from both the private and public sectors. The IRF promotes roads that are safe, economically viable and ecologically friendly. The IRF believes that a sound road infrastructure brings prosperity, fights poverty, furthers education and gi

Rediweld claims that access will be improved for bus users due to the installation of novel raised platforms at bus stops. The innovative Buspad system has been installed in UK city Manchester, with each unit being installed in under an hour and at less than half the cost of conventional methods and much less disruption. So far ten BusPad locations have been installed around the city. The product is said to work well in a wide variety of footpath types and conditions and can provide a secure and cost effect

A new service from PDA specialist Handheld will boost reliability and uptime for users. This innovative service option is called MaxCare Premium and is an addition to the existing three year service plans; MaxCare Silver, MaxCare Gold and MaxCare Platinum. Customers can add Premium coverage to any MaxCare plan, which will protect the user from all costs related to any accidental damages that could happen in the field, including non warranty issues. Any uncertainty of repair costs and warranty claims are rem

Ultracrete has developed two new products for use by road repair crews, Envirobed and Zorbit. The Envirobed product is said to offer an alternative to resin-based mortars for use in repairing roadway manholes.

IRF joins with key Chinese transport authorities to lead the way in efforts to make sustainable rural mobility, transport and access a reality for millions throughout the world.