Walking the floors at one of the biggest construction shows in Europe is a tiring business: so let us take the strain for you while you catch up with the businesses and names which are making the headlines at this year’s INTERMAT.
Metso CEO and president Matti Kähkönen explained how the company is evolving - Mike Woof reports
Finnish crushing and screening specialist Metso is looking to expand its worldwide operations following the recent demerger of the group. CEO and president Matti Kähkönen said that Metso has been a multi-industry business for the last 14 years. The firm’s biggest divisions have been the joint construction and mining division and the pulp and paper business, with its automation sector being the smallest of the
A sustainably good road surface often depends on how well understood is the ground underneath the road’s route. Brian Jones* offers some best practice and advice for getting the most from ground-penetrating radar investigations
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is one of the most accurate non-destructive testing (NDT) methods available. To get the most from GPR surveying, it is absolutely essential to understand how GPR tools work and follow best practices when conducting surveys.
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Jason Barnes* looks at how a system of engagement (SoE) from software specialist Esri helped the US state of Louisiana’s transportation department create user-friendly apps
A UK survey, commissioned by car leasing specialist OSV, has found that almost one in seven drivers admitted to sexual activity when behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Men were more willing to admit to this indiscretion than women: 60% of those that admitted to participating in a sexual activity were men, while only 40% of those that confessed were women.
Around 60% of those who admitted to sexual activity during driving were between the ages of 30-59 while 30% were between the ages of 18-29. Only 10% of
