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Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looked at how much fuel – and, hence carbon – could be saved by making roads in the US stiffer. They concluded that by resurfacing 10% of roads every year for the next 50 years, 0.5% of total transport emissions, or 440 megatons, would be saved over that period.

Egypt has given its approval for new road works.

Kramer claims that its new, compact 5035 and 5040 wheeled loaders deliver increased performance. The machines have high power ratings and benefit from low emissions engines that meet the Stage V/Tier 4 Final requirements.

Geosynthetics manufacturer NAUE is offering free software for the design of base course thicknesses. The improved SecuCalc package allows online calculation of base course thickness on a PC or mobile device. The user only has to input a one-time registration, without additional software installation.

Case CE, Hitachi, JCB and Wacker Neuson are amongst the equipment manufacturers convinced of the potential for electric construction machines

Arizona State University’s Schools of Engineering and FORTA Corporation, a Pennsylvania-based leader in the synthetic reinforcement fibres industry have announced a partnership to support further research into the resilience of pavements.

FM Conway has won a London road repair package.

This is the year that the European Union will push ahead with its new DigiPLACE project, an initiative designed to develop a construction industry “fit for the digital age”. But what does that mean on the ground, in the real world?

Mexico is setting out its transport infrastructure plan.

Italian construction and site vehicle machinery sales forecast to be down by at least 8.7% in the second half of 2020, after a 20% reduction in the first half of the year.