Goodyear launches GP-3E for wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and graders
Goodyear has introduced GP-3E, a tyre designed for wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and graders. Typically, such machines are used on major infrastructure projects that have tough cost and timescale targets. As a result of researching operators’ needs, Goodyear has increased the operational versatility of its latest tyre generation, the advanced GP-3E makes the tyre choice easy for the operator. Maximising efficiency without compromising traction and performance Goodyea
Putting new building regulations in the frame
Changes to Part L and Part F of building regulations came into force on 15 June 2022 as an interim step toward The Future Buildings Standard. NorDan’s Commercial Sales Manager Sonia Travis examines what these changes mean for windows, and what further changes are to come. In December 2021 the Government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) published its findings from the Future Buildings Standard consultation – the second of a two stage review of how
4 pillars for rebuilding trust around safety and compliance in buildings
Establishing effective safety protocols and achieving regulatory compliance in commercial real estate (CRE) can be a real challenge in light of the complexity of modern buildings, the myriad of materials used and constantly evolving building codes. Unfortunately, several high-profile cases of significant building failures have made headlines around the world, eroding trust in the safety and compliance protocols used in buildings. These include: The tragic fire in the Grenfell
Volvo Trucks launches new features to support safe and demanding driving
Volvo Trucks is introducing a range of new features that improves safety and driveability, supporting precision handling in tight areas and on bumpy or slippery roads – for example on construction sites. “Thanks to several smart updates of the I-Shift gearbox, we have managed to make a range of new functions available that improve driveability, safety and comfort. Each is designed to give the driver greater control and ease of operation when manoeuvring,” says Pär Bergstrand,
Tarmac trials fuel innovation to drive HGV emissions savings
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, has begun a trial of a ground-breaking fuel conditioner as part of its ongoing corporate commitment reducing emissions across its nationwide fleet of heavy goods vehicles. Working with fuel technology specialist partner SulNOx Group Plc, the business is using an innovative fuel additive on selected vehicles over a three-month period while carefully monitoring fuel consumption and gree
HS2 starts work on UK’s longest railway bridgeHS2 has announced the start of construction on the UK’
HS2 has announced the start of construction on the UK’s longest railway bridge with the launch of a 700 tonne bridge-building machine at an event attended by HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson The Colne Valley Viaduct will be the UK’s longest railway bridge, stretching for more than two miles across a series of lakes and waterways between Hillingdon and the M25. The railway bridge is designed to improve rail links between London, Birmingham and North, help level-up the economy an
