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Volvo Group and CRH agree partnership to accelerate decarbonisation 

CRH, a global leader in building materials solutions, and Volvo Group, the leader in transport and infrastructure solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate net zero innovations in the design and deployment of on-road vehicles...

IoT improves legionella detection in Cistermiser and Heliot Europe partnership 

Heliot Europe, a UK and European Sigfox operator and independent IoT network operator and solution provider, has partnered with Cistermiser for the development of its LinkThru Temperature Monitoring Unit (TMU) devices. These TMU devices have been designed to...

Highway Care’s automated cone-laying solution aims to revolutionise our roads 

There are an estimated two million cones in use on the UK’s road networks, with each one typically weighing 8.5kg – 10kg. Traditionally, they are laid manually to mark out the work area for road maintenance and improvement projects, with operatives working fro...

How 5G is paving the way for infrastructure transformation and growth in Latin America 

In this article, Padma Ravichander, CEO of Tecnotree, OYJ, explores the different ways 5G is transforming the infrastructure of Latin America now and in future.  Latin American countries are embarking on the journey of commercial 5G services, marking ...

Eco-engineering the future of heavy equipment and infrastructure projects with data 

In this article, Shweta Saxena, CEO of MachineMax, discusses the bright, green future of infrastructure projects through the power of data engineering.  Infrastructure and utility projects are the bedrock of a functioning society yet could also be...

UL Solutions and the Telecommunications Industry Association launch SPIRE 2.0 to enhance Smart Building cybersecurity, connectivity and sustainability 

UL Solutions, a leading global safety science company, and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the trusted industry association for the connected world, have announced the launch of the SPIRE 2.0 Smart Building Program. This enhances...

The crucial role of security and connectivity in Smart Cities 

Rebatho Madiba, Managing Executive Business Development of Digital Platform Solutions at BCX, discusses the intricate realm of Smart City development. In this exploration, they underscore the indispensable role played by security and connectivity, serving...

SmartPM Technologies announces integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud 

Construction analytics software company, SmartPM, has announced a new integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders’ network and predictive insights for construction...

European cities’ critical infrastructure lags behind global competitors 

Tokio Marine Group and the Economist Impact has launched a major new study into the most prominent risks faced by global cities.   The Resilient Cities Index 2023, delves into 25 global cities’ ability to evade, withstand and recover from a s...

NatWest collaborates with Supply Chain Sustainability School to boost UK construction sector 

NatWest are joining forces with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to become their first partner within the finance sector, with a shared ambition of addressing climate change through building the skills the construction industry needs to retrofit the...

The first five Australian ClimateTech startups to receive Climate 10x Accelerator support have been announces 

Australian climate tech VC, Virescent Ventures, and the University of New South Wales have revealed the first cohort of five climate tech startups in their Climate 10x Accelerator, as well as $580,000 of total funding.  The Climate 10x Accelerator was...

How to protect your construction site this Christmas

Simon Baugh, Head of Group Marketing at DeterTech, walks us through the steps for securing active sites over the Christmas period. It’s no surprise that, after months of working outside in all weathers, construction workers are looking forward to downing t...