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High performance shotcreting from Blastcrete
October 24, 2019
Blastcrete Equipment is introducing its powerful RS180 Mixer-Pump, which offers variable speeds from 0-14m3/hour and long-distance and high-volume pumping capabilities.
Asphalt plant retrofit boosts productivity
October 24, 2019
A retrofit for an Ammann asphalt plant has helped the customer to boost productivity, output and efficiency. The firm, Meier Company, is based in Rotthalmünster in Germany. Prior to the plant upgrade, the facility featured four silos and had a total capacity of 280tonnes.
New tests aim for longer pavement life and reduced surface problems
October 24, 2019
Highways authorities around the world are testing every component of a pavement in a bid to improve durability. Kristina Smith looks at two very different examples, one from the UK and one from the US
The second ERF LAB event: 10 years down the road?
October 24, 2019
The second ERF LAB event* in Brussels examined the ‘Impact of new mobility on road infrastructure and equipment’, writes Christophe Nicodème, director-general of the ERF
Sophisticated paving technology from BPO
October 24, 2019
Advanced technology is enabling asphalt road surfaces to be laid with greater efficiency
Road Safety Audits for global roads
October 24, 2019
IRF Global Credential central to Senegal mission
Topcon Positioning and Bentley Systems establish joint venture
October 21, 2019
A new joint venture company has been established by Bentley Systems and Topcon Positioning.
France: heavy earthmoving sales continue rise
October 18, 2019
France’s heavy earthmoving equipment market grew around 7% in the first eight months of 2019, according to Evolis, the construction equipment sector’s umbrella body. Sales for compact earthmoving equipment were not far behind, posting a 5% increase. “Since 2016, heavy equipment sales growth has been gaining momentum compared to compact equipment,” the organisation said in a written statement. “If this trend continues over year 2019, this will be the first time in seven years that heavy equipment sales
Poland to get more EU funds for the S1 Expressway
October 18, 2019
Poland has secured nearly €325 million from the European Union for construction of the S1 expressway between the junctions of Przybedz Milowka. The deal was signed with the regional government of the Silesia voivodeship. The Expressway S1 with a planned length of 130km, runs through the Silesian and Lesser Poland voivodeships. Upon completion, it will connect the A1 motorway near the Katowice International Airport in Pyrzowice with the A4 motorway and the border of Slovakia in Zwardoń along with the
New Genoa bridge project underway
October 18, 2019
Work is continuing in the Italian city of Genoa on the massive bridge replacement project. The 50m sections of the new bridge deck are now being raised into place using heavy lifting cranes. The deck sections weigh around 500tonnes apiece and measure 50m long, with 18 of these components being required in all. The bridge replacement work is necessary following the horrific collapse of the old Morandi Bridge during 2018, which involved multiple fatalities. The new bridge was designed by Renzo Piano and the w