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US market continues to climb 11 April 2013 A comment often heard at the recent World of Asphalt/World of Aggregates event in San Antonio, Texas was how the US construction market is recovering. The catchphrase for the global construction industry in 2013 seems to be 'cautious optimism'. The growth rate may be modest and business activity is certainly a long way from the peaks of 2007 and 2008, but the improving conditions can only be...

Interviews

Cellular Confinement Systems Get ToughAn Interview with PRS-Med's VP of Business Development and Marketing Hadas Levin by Chris Kelsey The year 1977 has become a watershed year for polymeric construction...
Construction machine market starting to recoverSandvik's Thomas Schulz talks to Claire Symes about market recovery in construction. In the three years since the last CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibition, the construction industry...
'Growth opportunities worldwide' for construction machinesWirtgen brothers Jürgen and Stefan discussed growth opportunities. Jürgen Wirtgen and Stefan Wirtgen are joint presidents of the Wirtgen Group and see business levels...
Interviews round-upInvestment in infrastructure is a key priority for the US. With a three-part growth strategy, business improving worldwide and improvements in order books, the Terex Group is...

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JCB secures new engine supply deal for Ecomax Tier 4JCB has signed a long-term agreement to supply engines for a new range of rotating telescopic handlers to be launched by an Italian manufacturer....
Are road tolls the economic answer?Tolling has been widely promoted as the answer to future road needs by many economists. The fundamental principle of a toll road is comparatively...
Cracking down on drug drivingNew laws being established in the UK will crack down on those driving under the influence of illegal drugs. A panel of experts has been appointed by...
Debating infrastructure funding solutionsWith funding of road, bridge, tunnel and highway infrastructure a topic of debate in many developed and developing nations at present, different...
Conference highlights Mexico's highway investmentAt the recent PIARC World Road Conference in Mexico City the country's president, Felipe Calderon, made a keynote opening address. Calderon...

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Autodesk introduces new software toolsAs World Highways was going to press Autodesk was due to announce the 2014 versions of its entire range of programs including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, NavisWorks and Revit...
Siemens On-Board-Units for satellite-based toll in FranceAs part of the Ecotaxe toll project, Siemens is supplying service operators Eurotoll and Total with On-Board-Units worth €50 million (US$65.14 million). The project involves...
Xtend your site protectionVital Technology has launched Xtend - a mobile rapid deployment CCTV and onboard video analytics tower system which provides surveillance and intelligent scene analysis at...
Bell L180E wheeled loader's plant debutBarton Plant, part of The Bennie Group, has taken delivery of its first wheeled loader from Bell Equipment following a successful onsite demo. The move is said to mark a...
Terex Roadbuilding up to bridge paving challengeTaking on a major bridge project in Calgary, Alberta province, Canada prompted Mission, British Columbia-based Camwood Construction to reassess its practice of subcontracting...
Sophisticated CCTV solution available from AMGAMG, the British manufacturer of sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission solutions, showcased their new series of rugged Multi-Service Ethernet Switches at...