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Rivard showcases RIV 253 TR103 wheeled trencher
February 8, 2012
Rivard believes its RIV253 TR103 wheeled trencher can help fulfil plans to provide high-speed internet access for homes across the Republic.
Asphalt resurfacing at Miami International Airport
February 8, 2012
Improvements worth US$30 million are being carried out at Miami International Airport. The work includes runway resurfacing with specialist contractors having been brought in to handle the project. This is a busy facility handling some 34 million passengers/year and the work is being carried out over a period of 454 days in all, starting in September 2009 and due to finish in December 2010. The focus of attention is the upgrade to the airport's second longest runway, 8R 26L as well as the adjoining M and N
Case's first European Rodeo
February 8, 2012
Construction equipment manufacturer Case put dozens of its operator customers through their paces at a first-ever European Rodeo event to mark the first anniversary of the opening of its Customer Centre in Paris.
Chilean earthquake presents big infrastructure bill
February 8, 2012
Estimates now suggest that repairs to Chile's earthquake damaged infrastructure will cost the country's government in the region of US$1.2 billion. Meanwhile private highway operators are expected to pay an additional $200 million for repairs to links they manage.
Algerian highway programme
February 8, 2012
Algeria's Government is working on plans to increase the country's highway network substantially over the next five years.
Composite bridge awards
February 8, 2012
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has announced its Awards for composites excellence (ACE) at the COMPOSITES 2010 event. The awards were presented in a number of categories, with two awards gone to composite bridge structures.
Successful resurfacing at New York's JFK Airport
February 8, 2012
A huge logistics operation has been carried out successfully at New York's JFK Airport. One of the busiest runways at one of the world's busiest airports is now open to air traffic again, following a 120 day closure for resurfacing.
Increased asphalt demand - meeting the challenge
February 8, 2012
With demand for asphalt predicted to increase, manufacturers are ready to meet the challenge as Patrick Smith reports
China's new link to North Korea
February 8, 2012
China is investing in a new bridge that will link with its neighbor North Korea. The project is expected to cost in the region of US$249 million.
Compacting the soil
February 8, 2012
High productivity and value for money are two benefits claimed by the new generation of soil compactors - Mike Woof reports. The market for soil compaction machines looks to be growing more competitive as new manufacturers enter the sector. This is particularly noticeable now that Chinese firm LiuGong has moved into the sector. Meanwhile new design concepts are also allowing firms to develop much larger and more powerful machines than ever before. The choice for contractors is a wide one and manufacturers a