David Arminas

England

Assistant Editor at World Highways

I'm a Canadian freelance journalist living in London,

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Seeing is believing with Develon’s transparent bucket

1 week ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

Develon’s Transparent Bucket safety system gets rid of a wheeled loader operator’s blind spots. For years, the area in front of wheeled loaders has been considered an area of major concern in terms of safety. With the Develon transparent bucket function, however, the driver can easily check the blind spots in front of the bucket via the cab monitor, to increase safety and prevent accidents.
The CASE for fuel swapping by ZQUIP

1 week ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

Whatever power a client wants in its heavy equipment – from electric and diesel to hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen ICE – ZQUIP can make it happen. A CASE in point is exactly that - a CASE CX210ZQ and a CASE WX155ZQ concept excavators. ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and CASE collaborated to demonstrate how traditional diesel-hydraulic machinery can become zero-emissions machines with swappable energy modules that eliminate concerns about battery range.
New bridge set for Luján de Cuyo

1 week ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

The new bridge, near Provincial Route 15, will connect the centre of Luján de Cuyo with Perdriel in central west Argentina. By David Arminas June 19, 2025 Read time: 1 min Tenders for construction of the bridge will open July 8 (image © Joanne Zhe/Dreamstime) Tenders open July 8 for a replacement bridge over the Mendoza River in Luján de Cuyo, capital of Luján de Cuyo Department in Argentina’s Mendoza Province.
Sunward focuses on e-drive with SWE 10FE mini

1 week ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

Sunward’s focus on electric machinery and solutions tailored for Europe was highlighted by its new compact yet powerful SWE 10FE mini excavator. Along with the SWE 20FE, it is ideal for urban and indoor projects, offering zero emissions and minimal noise. The SWE 10FED is a 1 tonne unit with an EU Stage V motor that does more than simply align with the European Union’s transportation regulations. It is truly compact at 750mm wide.
PERI/Vemaventuri sensors add value to construction processes

1 week ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

PERI subsidiary Vemaventuri says that sensor solutions can positively influence the construction process. Sensors are used to facilitate decision-making on the construction site and save resources. Sensors can communicate the pressure exerted on the formwork during concreting as well as temperatures for determining the degree of concrete maturity to determining the water content in fresh concrete. Vemaventuri’s numerous types of sensors when combined with PERI systems offers added value.
On track with Peri’s new VCT Composite Track

1 week ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

Building steel composite bridges faster and with higher quality concrete carriageway slabs is possible with PERI’s new VCT Composite Track. The system is already being used in Croatia and for construction of the new Thulba viaduct in Germany. Visitors will see a replica of the impressive project in the PERI exhibition hall. The composite track has also been named as a finalist for the bauma innovation award in the construction sector.
SmartFlow for Bobcat’s R2-Series mini excavators

1 week ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

Bobcat’s new “groundbreaking” R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavator models are designed to boost customer productivity. The series includes the E16, E17z, E19 and E20z models, replacing the previous M-Series E17, E17z, E19 and E20z machines, respectively, that were introduced in 2014. The R2-Series introduces several new features, notably its high-performance SmartFlow hydraulic system. This system uses load-sensing pump bundled with a closed center/flow-sharing main control valve.
Optibus expands end-to-end platform with Control

1 week ago | itsinternational.com | David Arminas

Optibus has launched Control, the live operations solution of Optibus’ software, which the company says adds a new element to its end-to-end platform experience. Control is a modular cloud solution designed to give public transportation providers command over live service delivery and operations. It combines real-time visibility with smart decision-making tools.
Rides make points for RTC of Southern Nevada users

2 weeks ago | itsinternational.com | David Arminas

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada has introduced a rewards programme from Masabi to encourage riders to pay transit fares using a Visa card. The open payments solution from Masabi, launched in December 2023, is integrated with the Velocia rewards platform, and the initiative is open to a set number of participating riders on a first-come-first-served basis.
Arcadis for Calcasieu Bridge replacement work

2 weeks ago | globalhighways.com | David Arminas

Arcadis has been appointed to support the design work for the I-10 Calcasieu Bridge Improvements Project in the US state of Louisiana. The replacement of the 70-year-old Calcasieu River Bridge will revive a vital connection between the Louisiana cities of Lake Charles and Westlake. With a project cost valued at US$2.3 billion, the Calcasieu Design Partners will upgrade a crucial 9km stretch of I-10, delivering enhancements to improve safety, connectivity and sustainability.