Join the hunt online for the Best Giveaway of INTERMAT 2015: when it comes to free gifts, you might expect brochures, bags and biscuits – but find out which company was offering visitors something just a little more welcome
Acquisitive Canadian firm Stantec is snapping up more transportation expertise as it moves out of its home North American market. David Arminas reports. Last December, politicians from the US states of Kentucky and Indiana celebrated the opening of the second of two major bridges. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in cold wintry weather on the new 762m-long cable-stayed Lewis and Clark Bridge. The event marked the finish of the prestigious three-and-half-year Ohio River Bridges Project.
New technology was one key focus area for the World of Asphalt/AGG1 event run recently in the US city of Baltimore - Mike Woof writes
Technology has been a major focus for the combined World of Asphalt and AGG1 2015 exhibition and conference held in Baltimore. The exhibition area attracted 450 exhibitors and covered a larger area than for previous events, while over 10,000 education season tickets were bought by those wanting to attend the presentation sessions. The event was held from March 17th- March
Cell phone use while driving is not appreciated amongst drivers for the risk it presents. And with people growing ever more reliant on smartphones and other hand-held devices, the issue of distracted driving looks set to increase. Automotive manufacturers are installing wifi and other technologies in new generation vehicles in a bid to broaden market appeal, particularly to younger drivers. But it seems little thought has been given to the safety risks these pose should drivers attempt to use them when behi
Halton Borough Council has revealed that all eligible residents within the North West England borough will receive up to 300 free journeys per year when the new Mersey Gateway Bridge between Runcorn and Widnes and the current Silver Jubilee Bridge become tolled in 2017.
The scheme, expected to revitalise an area hit hard by the ongoing tough European economic climate, was approved at a full Halton Borough Council meeting last night (11 December 2013).
