Streetlights across Northamptonshire to be upgraded to the latest LED technology

Works to upgrade over 44,000 streetlights to the latest energy-efficient technology will start across Northamptonshire next week. Both North and West Northamptonshire Councils have declared a climate emergency and the authorities are taking steps to reduce energy consumption. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Balfour Beatty Living Places will upgrade the current lights to LED, a […]

How scalable software powers success   

Field management software aims to exceed the limitations of other tools like legacy-based systems and paper, helping businesses unleash their true potential and meet their ambitions. It is built to support the needs of businesses of all sizes. With features designed to streamline repetitive tasks, workflows, and overhaul tedious processes. No matter the size of […]

Devon County Council starts smart gully trial to help prevent highway flooding

Devon County Council has announced it has appointed technology company Previsico to trial connected water and silt level sensors along a subset of Devon’s highway gullies. This forms part of the on-going Devon Resilience Innovation Project (Drip) Smart Gullies Trial, which aims reduce flooding on major roads. During heavy rainfall, gullies and drains can become […]

DeepRoad takes road surface inspection into an era of low-cost 3D scanning

Laser scanners are the ultimate benchmark for pavement condition assessment. In spite of their high capital costs, scanners are very effective at measuring road surface distresses and features. Hence, road assessment with scanners is quantitative, reliable, transparent, and traceable. The industry’s experience shows that synchronised 3D data (i.e., depth images) and imagery lead to conclusive […]

Problem solved: Traffic Group Signals unveils significant advancements in temporary traffic signal radio technology

With a defined framework for new product development that spans both product management and engineering, along with a focus on problem solving for customers, Traffic Group Signals has designed, built, tested and brought to market a trailblazing advancement in temporary traffic signal radio technology. Leaders in world-class traffic management solutions, the innovative ACM Clarity Antenna […]

TfL to continue to co-develop transport technology

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new procurement approach to co-develop innovative mobility products with the private sector. The aim is to both improve how people move around the city and potentially generate fresh revenue. TfL is now looking for three private sector partners that it can work with to co-create, scale and co-commercialise […]

Iomob to launch world’s first seamless mobility technology 

Iomob (short for Internet of Mobility), a UK and Spain-based technology start-up, is expected to launch the world’s first seamless mobility technology later this year, after more than three years of research and several pilots According to the company, the new platform will be integrated into existing transport and mobility websites and apps all over the world, allowing providers for the first time, to include third-party mobility connections— with a focus on sustainable options— enabling passengers to book and pay for a complete door-to-door journey involving multiple modes of transport on just one website or app.   “All over […]

Alliance formed to implement new road laying technology

Hanson Contracting and Leica Geosystems have formed a strategic alliance to improve road construction and maintenance safety, quality and efficiency through the use of the latest technology. The two companies are working together to share knowledge and experience to enhance the adoption of modern road construction methods. Together with key clients, they are working towards […]

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