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January 17, 2023

A quantum leap forwards: industry experts have seen a step-change in remote working and connectivity

The pandemic gave many contractors no choice … they had to find new ways to work remotely and to communicate on screen rather than on site. They adopted connected construction technology faster than ever in order to stay as productive as possible. In this latest World Highways Roundtable on the benefits of connected construction, three leading experts on machine control discuss how their high-tech know-how is being used to keep sites efficient and safe.

January 17, 2023

Nigerian bridge deal awarded

A major Nigerian bridge deal has been awarded.

An important new bridge project is due to commence in Nigeria - image courtesy of © Woravit Vijitpanya, Dreamstime.com

January 17, 2023

Florida contract for Webuild’s US subsidiary

A key Florida contract has been awarded to Webuild’s US subsidiary, Lane Construction.

Webuild’s US subsidiary Lane Construction will carry out a key highway project in Florida

January 17, 2023

Nova Scotia commits to major road spend

The US$748 million announced is part of a five-year highway improvement plan.

Cabot Trail Highway, Nova Scotia, hugs the province’s Atlantic Ocean coastline (image © Jmweb7)

January 17, 2023

Pilosio flies high with Flydeck

The Flydeck system from Pilosio simplifies and speeds up the assembly of suspended scaffolding and structures more safely.Importantly, because it is an under-bridge suspended system, there is no need to stop bridge traffic or close lanes. The system consists of 25cm or 45cm aluminium or steel lattice girders connected by patented pins and spring pins.

January 17, 2023

Efficient compaction

An innovative tool to help optimise surface quality after compaction is now being considered by BOMAG. There is a need for this technology to fill a gap in road construction work, according to the firm

BOMAG is considering the viability of a compact autonomous rover unit to assess surface quality during construction work

January 16, 2023

Making construction cool with Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble

Put a young person in a modern excavator today and their eyes light up. In the latest World Highways Roundtable on the benefits of connected construction, we asked three leading experts on machine control technology how the industry can present itself as a cool, and computer-savvy place to work using autonomous machines and on-screen solutions. Simplify usage and be 43% more productive. Get out of the dirt and into a new high-tech world. It’s simple and easy, they say.

January 16, 2023

Chinese road projects in progress

Several major Chinese road works are underway.

New Chinese road works are being carried out – image courtesy of © Neil Denize | Dreamstime.com

January 16, 2023

Norwegian mega tunnel project

Key Norwegian mega tunnel project contract is being awarded.

The contract has been awarded for a section of Norway’s important Rogfast tunnel project -- image courtesy of © Aldorado10, Dreamstime.com

January 16, 2023

Screed heating option

Volvo CE is now offering a new screed heating option for its asphalt pavers, which can also be retrofitted to existing machines

Volvo CE’s new system allows a paver screed to be preheated from an external electrical supply before the crew arrives onsite

January 16, 2023

Femern to tender for Fehmarnbelt rail works

The contract will comprise a 25km two-track railway to run trains at 200kph and a catenary system of which 18km will be inside the immersed road-rail Fehmarnbelt Tunnel.

The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will comprise a dual-track railway and a four-lane motorway under the Baltic Sea (artist image courtesy Femern A/S)

January 16, 2023

Prototype electric loader from Komatsu at bauma

Komatsu is unveiling its prototype electric compact wheeled loader, which has been designed and built together with Moog, a specialist in the field of precision control components and systems. Moog’s Intelligent electric system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt and steering electric cylinders, power electronics, system control computer, battery, and battery management system. The integrated control system connects and coordinates the actions across the machine, while the all-electric actuators and motors drive the machine’s traction and loading system, offering high efficiency and controllability.

January 13, 2023

Efficient concrete production

Giatec says that its new SmartMix package is a mix management, automated mix analytics, and reporting software. This is said to allow producers to optimise their concrete mixes in real time to reduce cement usage and mix cost.

Giatec says it can optimise concrete quality and production for use in construction with its new system © Bogdan Hoda | Dreamstime.com

January 13, 2023

The future of autonomy

The panel of experts from Trimble and Dynapac discussed where the construction industry is on the path to autonomy at present, where it is heading, and Trimble’s overall corporate vision for the future. Trimble’s philosophy is that machine autonomy is about more than just controlling the machine. To move the industry forward, autonomy solutions must also turn real-time data into real-time information to optimise and coordinate the jobsite of the future according to Trimble. Providing full access to that data presents a challenge, but can be achieved.