Since the early 1970s the know-how of BOMAG, world market leader in compaction, about compaction technology but also about the scientific state of fundamental knowledge and about engineering aspects and principles has let it to the top of the industry. BOMAG application consultants are present everywhere in the world, where expertise is needed for new projects, regardless whether it is large-scale projects or special problems concerning compaction details. On its new website the company now not only gives an inside view on their consultancy capacities but offers application consultancy and a contact to the respective department.
When emergency response, fire, police, mass transit and VIP motorcade vehicles need to get to their destinations fast, moving quickly and safely through congested intersections is a critical priority.
Statistically, the MENA region has the most dangerous roads in the world. Just why are the safety standards so poor in the well-developed nations of the Gulf, and how can the situation be improved? MENA Infrastructure finds out.
It may be some way behind Dubai in the rollout stakes, but Doha is rapidly embracing the need for improvements to its mass transportation network – with an urban metro system at the centre of its plans.
Sebastian Althen explains why municipalities and traffic agencies should consider an application service provider approach to urban traffic control system management.