Laing O’Rourke mandates use of low-carbon concrete on all new projects
This post was originally published on this site Laing O’Rourke has mandated the switch to low-carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects. The…
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Barhale fits AI-driven ‘thumbs up’ signs to digger exteriors
This post was originally published on this site Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has launched an AI-driven human recognition system that lights up an LED…
Construction on delayed 32km Iran–Iraq railway to begin ‘after Ramadan’
This post was originally published on this site Officials from Iran and Iraq have reached an agreement to begin work on a 32km railway between…
UK’s first all-electric concrete mixer completes ‘successful’ three-month trial
This post was originally published on this site The UK’s first all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer has completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham. The…
Norled puts world’s first hydrogen ferry into operation
This post was originally published on this site Norwegian ferry and boat operator Norled has put the world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry into operation. Norled…
Finish carbon-negative concrete manufacturer secures nearly €2m in seed funding
This post was originally published on this site Finland-based Carbonaide has raised €1.8m (c.£1.75m) in seed funding in a bid to kickstart the manufacture of its carbon-negative…
HS2 tunnelling team celebrate milestone tunnel boring machine breakthrough
This post was originally published on this siteThe HS2 tunnelling team in Warwickshire has been celebrating the milestone breakthrough of tunnel boring machine (TBM) ‘Dorothy’…
Branson’s rocket company Virgin Orbit to lay off vast majority of staff
This post was originally published on this site Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is to lay off 85% of its workforce after failing to secure funding.…
National Highways launches £1.7m scheme in search for innovative net-zero solutions
This post was originally published on this site National Highways – the UK’s government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving motorways and major A…
UK government launches data-focused transport strategy
This post was originally published on this site The UK government has launched a new strategy that it hopes will improve the availability, quality, and…