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China's Roads Convention focuses on sustainability
February 9, 2012
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. Jointly organised by IRF and the China Highway and Transportation Society (CHTS), together with the Shandong Provincial Transportation Department, the landmark 2nd International Convention on Rural Roads, hosted in the beautiful city of Jinan, China, marked a major step forward in global efforts to mobilise resources and knowledge f
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Sophisticated GNSS system
February 9, 2012
Leica Geosystems says that its new GR10 unit is a sophisticated GNSS reference station receiver and features ease of use, reliability and performance. The GR10 is said to help streamline system installation, day to day operation and administration. The system can be commissioned quickly and features its own receiver hostname while DHCP support means there is no need for pre-configuration of the IP address.
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Ohio's highway investment
February 9, 2012
The US State of Ohio is planning an increase in spending on road construction for 2010. The authorities intend to increase spending by 30% over previous years to some US$2 billion.
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Transforming Algeria's road network
February 9, 2012
Highway construction work is transforming Algeria, providing the country with a new network of highway quality road connections.
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Sokkia's sophisticated surveying
February 9, 2012
Sokkia is upgrading its automatic level line-up with the new B series automatic levels, the B20, B30 and B40. This new series offers greater durability and replaces the previous line-up of the B and C series. The firm says that the new B series automatic levels offer greater reliability in all working conditions.
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Intelligent road studs aim to make roads safer
February 9, 2012
High-tech road markings are being used in a bid make roads safer in Europe as Patrick Smith reports Intelligent road studs are being installed on two of the busiest sections of the main roads heading towards the port of Dover in County Kent, south-east England.
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ARTBA encouraging new highway funding sources
February 9, 2012
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) says that to tackle the funding gap for US highways, a different approach is required.
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Tack Film joins GlasGrid systems
February 9, 2012
GlasGrid Tack Film, a "ground-breaking" new product, has been added to the GlasGrid's pavement reinforcement systems. According to Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics (SGTF), which has developed the new geosynthetic material, it contains a patent-pending, highly engineered film that is designed to eliminate the need for traditional tack coat altogether.
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Morocco's road programme boosts economy
February 9, 2012
A major road programme instigated by King Mohammed VI of Morocco is helping to boost the country's economy and modernise infrastructure. This forms part of a plan to boost tourism, a key part of the country's income from 8 - 10 million. There were less than 300km of motorways existing when King Mohammed VI inherited the throne from his father in July 1999. Since then, the figure has increased to over 1,000km and this is set to almost double in the next five years. A hugely significant highway programme was
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Hawkeye 1000 DUO Released
February 9, 2012
ARRB Group has introduced the latest addition to the Hawkeye 1000 series, the Hawkeye 1000 DUO. The Hawkeye 1000 portable range was previously limited to a standalone laser profiler and a separate video imaging system. With recent advancements in computer hardware and an intense in-house development programme, ARRB Systems is now releasing the Hawkeye 1000 DUO which successfully combines the benefits of the two systems. Consisting of a single or dual laser profiler and a single dashboard-mounted video camer
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