Among the advancing technologies at bauma 2019 has been the increasing electrification of machines. In this special report we look at what the future holds.
According to a report from US-based research firm Freedonia, world demand for construction machinery will grow by 3.9%/year to $218 billion by 2019. The Asia/Pacific region, Central and South America, and the Africa/Mideast region are all expected to register above average gains looking ahead as construction spending, particularly on infrastructure projects, continues to increase. More than two-thirds of all additional construction equipment demand generated between 2014 and 2019 will be in China according
When World Highways decided to ask some of the industry’s leading suppliers what the future holds for bitumen, we found out - not surprisingly in the current economic climate - that it’s all about saving money. Kristina Smith reports. How quickly the tide turns. Just two years ago, saving carbon and the planet was moving up many countries’ political agendas. Now politicians in Europe and beyond have been forced to park commitments in the face of economic austerity. “The big issue with local government is th
Themed ‘Improving Road Safety – Solutions that Work’, the recent TISPOL (European Traffic Police Network) Conference 2013 in Manchester refocused efforts to improve road safety across Europe, while outlining future initiatives to drive down road accident levels even further – Guy Woodford reports Better cross-Europe cooperation between roads policing officers and thorough use of existing roads policing laws are the best way to ensure good road safety across Europe, according to the chair of the European Pa
At bauma 2025, FAYAT Road Equipment will prove once again its unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer support, unveiling a comprehensive array of innovations that will surely influence the future of road construction.
