Automation of Road Construction - The State of the Art in Europe

Due to the development of 3-D techniques and methods, the utilization of different automated and 3-D based working methods has increased a lot in Europe during last few years. In the paper, this present situation is introduced based on the practical observations and tests gathered from five different Europe countries. Different experiments as well as achieved benefits are described. Conclusions about the important role of automation in road construction is outlined. Next major development challenges connecting to the model of automated total process are introduced.