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Network Rail’s Wales and Western region has developed a new type of sleeper with environmental benefits. The region worked with Network Rail’s Technical Authority, responsible for safety and engineering, to create ‘hedgehog’ sleepers – so nicknamed because the ends look like hedgehogs nesting under the rail. The sleepers contain 90 per cent less embedded carbon than wooden models and 78 per cent less than those made from concrete. As part of Network Rail’s sustainability strategy, research found that sleepers account for 30 per cent of the carbon embedded within railway infrastructure. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

Achieving net zero emissions is unattainable without retrofitting existing buildings on a massive scale. Construction company Sir Robert McAlpine outline the major technical hurdles that must be overcome and how the industry's problem-solving prowess can pave the way. #NetZero #Retrofitting #GreenBuildings #SustainableConstruction #EQONIC

Empowering Eco-Conscious #Construction: The Rise of #ElectricEquipment Innovations in #electricconstructionequipment are driving a sustainable revolution in the industry, offering robust performance while eliminating emissions and reducing operational costs. With collaborative efforts and technological advancements, the sector is poised to #transformconstruction practices, providing eco-friendly solutions for modern infrastructure projects. #AMR #ElectricConstruction #SustainableFuture #GreenConstruction #Innovation #EnvironmentalResponsibility #EcoFriendly #RenewableEnergy #ConstructionTechnology #Electromobility #Efficiency #ZeroEmissions https://lnkd.in/dMHu_33U

🚧 Denmark's Ambitious Highway Project Transformed with Wirtgen Construction Technology 🚧 🇩🇰 Dive into the vision and progress of Route 45, Denmark's ambitious highway project aimed at enhancing national and regional connectivity. This article provides an in-depth look at the strategic importance of Route 45, designed to streamline transportation, facilitate economic growth, and improve access across Denmark and beyond. With its cutting-edge construction techniques and focus on sustainability, learn how this major infrastructure project is set to redefine mobility and boost the Danish economy. 🛣️🌍 👉 Read the full article on Highways Today: https://lnkd.in/ecFFq7q7 #Infrastructure #Development #Route45 #Construction #Equipment #Milling #Recycling #Denmark #Highway #HighwaysToday #SustainableTransport #EconomicGrowth #EuropeanConnectivity

New Materials and Technologies for sustainable road construction - Challenges and Opportunities

Vienna, July 16, 2024 /Kapsch TrafficCom – Kapsch TrafficCom AG is proud to announce that together with Austrian #roadway operator Asfinag, the first operational Green Gantry was installed in Carinthia, Austria. Unlike traditional #toll gantries made from steel or aluminum, which are associated with significant emissions due to their manufacturing and recycling processes, the Kapsch TrafficCom-designed Green Gantry is constructed from renewable timber. This #sustainable material not only supports the same functional capabilities as conventional gantries but also provides notable environmental benefits: The Green Gantry in Carinthia saves 15 tons of CO2, while comparable steel gantries cause up to 30 tons of CO2 during production. Michael Weber, Head of Sales EMENA at Kapsch TrafficCom, explains: “Our Green Gantry not only has a positive CO2 balance, it has the same load-bearing capacity and an even better environmental impact as a traditional gantry. In addition, it meets all relevant European norms and standards for gantries, so it is equally safe to deploy and to maintain, and after its lifetime of at least 20 years, it can be dismantled and re-used without causing additional pollution.” “For us, sustainable construction is not just an empty slogan; we want to set new standards in this area,” say ASFINAG board members Hartwig Hufnagl and Herbert Kasser. “Innovations are the driving force behind this. Wood as a building material can also play an important role on the motorway in the future.” The load-bearing core and therefore the majority of the new gantry is made of glued and laminated spruce timber. Weather-resistant larch wood was used for the outer layer, which can be easily repaired in case of damage. The highly prefabricated wood construction was completed and delivered to the building site by the HASSLACHER group. The installation of the gantry on the highway was managed by Asfinag together with traffic technology specialist Forster and, due to it’s high degree of prefabrication, took only about one day. The electricity for operating the gantry equipment comes from its own photovoltaic system. In order to ensure system functionality in bad weather and at night, a battery storage system was also installed. Credit: Kapsch TrafficCom

The construction industry faces a heavy load. Literally. 🚜 Accessing wet, uneven terrains with heavy machinery has always been a challenge it Slows down projects, adds safety risks, and stretches budgets. If you're nodding, you've probably been there. Enter Rolling Road by UIS: The stoneless, sustainable game-changer. Here's why it's different: 1️⃣ Modular & Reusable Design – No more wasteful stone-laden roads. Save time, reduce costs, and slash emissions. 2️⃣ Track & Trace Technology – Real-time condition monitoring for better safety assurance on your site. 3️⃣ Heavy-Duty Capacity – Supports up to 150 tonnes, crafted for serious work. 4️⃣ Sustainability at its Core – Made from recycled, de-contaminable materials, leading towards a net-zero future. Rolling Road is more than a road – it’s a path to efficiency, safety, and a greener future. 👉 Curious? Leave the comment 'yes' and I'll get a few more details over so you can have a browse. Have your own sustainability insights? Drop them below! Let's pave a better way together. #ConstructionInnovation #Sustainability #RollingRoad #UIS

Why is construction equipment often exempt from low-emission zones when emission-free machines are available? In an article for edie, Tora Leifland, Head of Public Affairs at #VolvoCE, highlights how construction equipment is overlooked and calls on cities to leverage their significant purchasing power to set emission-free standards for construction contracts. By championing this transition, city leaders will improve air quality and enhance urban livability for their inhabitants, and lead the change towards more sustainable cities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_eNG7dU

Interesting article: 100% sustainable maintenance project Generaal Pattonlaan A special project. Not so much in terms of design, but more so in terms of execution. We are going to make the Generaal Pattonlaan 100% sustainable. This means that we will work with electrical equipment (vehicles, tools and machines) and sustainable materials. Equipment and materials that pose a lower burden on the environment. The sustainable redesign of Generaal Pattonlaan is a collaboration between construction company Dura Vermeer and the municipality of Eindhoven (Gemeente Eindhoven). Unitial Technologies supports this as a partner and Eindhoven based driving force in the field of energy transition. The project is a pilot with the aim of working 100% emission-free and thus contributing to a better environment. All three parties have the necessary experience in the field of sustainable construction, but also know that a 100% sustainable implementation will reveal the necessary blind spots. A nice project to keep an eye on! #OffHighway #Electrification #FleetEnergyServices #EnergyLogistics #constructionequipment