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At PIARC, we face a challenge, but a rather pleasant one: we have so many activities that it is becoming difficult to promote them all effectively. We don't want to spam our members. Furthermore, we operate in a context of budgetary restraint and limited resources.
So, what can we do? We are implementing two measures, among others.
The first is based on the idea of “focused campaigns” [...] >> Read the full editorial
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During PIARC Infrastructure Week, we highlighted the Technical Report on Low-Cost Pavement Systems, an in-depth study of road surfacing solutions that are both economical and sustainable. This report explores how administrations can reduce construction and maintenance costs while ensuring the strength, durability, and performance of pavements. In this report, adaptable methodologies, concrete examples and strategies focused on material efficiency [...] >> Read the report here
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As part of PIARC Infrastructure Week, we recalled an important step: the new edition of the PIARC Road Safety Manual is now available.
A true international reference, this manual helps countries design and manage safer road networks.
It is based on the “Safe System” principle, which recognizes that human error is inevitable and promotes shared responsibility among all stakeholders, from agencies to road users [...]
>> Find the Road Safety Manual here
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Following on from PIARC Infrastructure Week, the Association highlighted the importance of maintaining and renewing road networks around the world.
On October 2, 2024, PIARC Technical Committee 3.3 “Asset Management” organized a webinar on the renewal and regeneration of aging infrastructure. This session explored concrete solutions for managing networks and structures approaching the end of their service life.
As many bridges, pavements, and transportation facilities reach the end of their life cycle, the need for innovative strategies and sustainable repair methods is becoming increasingly urgent [...]
>> Find out more here
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PIARC continued its Infrastructure Week by highlighting Routes/Roads N°403, an edition devoted to the topic of earthworks.
This issue explores the essential role of earthworks in resilient and sustainable road infrastructure.
The magazine includes and presents articles on recent advances in innovative materials, environmental restoration, slope stability, and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of the transportation sector [...]
>> Read the magazine here
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This week, we continued by highlighting the fourth episode of the PIARC podcast, dedicated to sustainable freight transport.
This episode explores ways in which road transport can evolve to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining its efficiency and reliability.
Our guests Patrick Mallejacq, Secretary General of PIARC, and Olivier Quoy, General Director of Atlandes and Chairman of PIARC Technical Committee 2.3 “Sustainable Freight Transport,” share their thoughts on the challenges [...]
>> Listen to the episode here
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To conclude PIARC Infrastructure Week, which was rich in exchanges, expertise, and valuable resources, we celebrated World Road Day.
Roads are much more than just pavements and bridges: they connect people, support economies, and contribute to the vitality of communities.
At PIARC, we collaborate with experts from around the world to make road networks safer, smarter, and more sustainable, so that mobility remains a driver of progress for all [...]
>> Learn more here
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The 27th edition of Slovak Road Construction Days was held in Šamorín, near Bratislava, on September 18 and 19. The event was organized by the Slovak Road Association and took place under the auspices of the Minister of Transport of the Slovak Republic.
This annual meeting aimed to introduce participants and the public to the demanding work of road professionals, present new technologies in the sector, and commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Slovak Road Association [...]
>> Learn more about the Slovenská cestná spoločnosť
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The first in-person workshop of the Ten Step project for safer road infrastructure was held in Dakar, Senegal, from September 29 to October 1. Over three days, participants were trained in the principles of road safety engineering, with a focus on PIARC's Road Safety Manual [...]
PIARC commends the contribution of Ahmed Ksentini, member of Technical Committee 3.1 “Road Safety,” for his involvement in the success of this workshop and the project. >> Learn more about the workshop here
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This conference aimed to be a meeting place and rallying point for experts, managers, and practitioners who worked to strengthen infrastructure resilience in Quebec. Decision-makers and experts in the field, both men and women, were interested in current topics and the latest technological innovations [...]
>> Learn more about the Symposium here
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The 17th National Roads and Bridges Congress will be held in Brașov, Romania, from September 23 to 25, 2026, at the Kronwell Hotel. The event is organized by the Romanian Professional Association of Roads and Bridges, in collaboration with the National Road Infrastructure Management Company. In line with our practices, this national congress, held every four years, aims to promote the exchange of ideas, know-how, and technological innovations between companies [...] Participants can register directly on the official congress website: http://www.congresapdpromania.ro
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