Editor’s Choice
The Editor’s Choice articles are the very best articles published on Highways Today, personally selected by the editor for their quality, relevance, and impact. These standout pieces represent the finest journalism on the site, offering insightful analysis, exceptional storytelling, and a clear view of the trends shaping the future of infrastructure and construction.
Hybrid Multi-Objective Decision Making to Transform Prefabricated Construction
Hybrid Multi-Objective Decision Making to Transform Prefabricated Construction The global construction industry is racing towards smarter, safer, and more efficient project delivery. Among the many in...
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Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China
Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China China’s transportation network has expanded at breakneck speed, fuelled by the country’s transportation power strategy. New highways, express...
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YOVOY Launches Flexible Virtual Fleet to Transform UK Deliveries
YOVOY Launches Flexible Virtual Fleet to Transform UK Deliveries A new player has stepped onto the UK logistics stage, promising to disrupt long-standing industry norms. YOVOY, a scalable delivery sof...
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Lobito Corridor Set to Transform African Mining and Trade
Lobito Corridor Set to Transform African Mining and Trade The Lobito Corridor is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Africa, poised to redefine mining logistics acros...
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The Connected Jobsite Revolution
The Connected Jobsite Revolution In a world of ever-evolving skylines, construction is getting a high-tech makeover. The once-disconnected building site, characterised by isolated machinery, paper pla...
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Innovation Meets Sustainability at the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge
Innovation Meets Sustainability at the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge In an era where infrastructure demands are mounting and engineering skills are in high demand, Bentley Systems and Enactus joined force...
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Doosan Bobcat Unveils eFORCE LAB to Drive Modular Battery Innovation
Doosan Bobcat Unveils eFORCE LAB to Drive Modular Battery Innovation Doosan Bobcat has taken a significant leap in its electrification journey with the launch of eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack...
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Hire HQ Redefines the Future of Equipment Rental Technology
Hire HQ Redefines the Future of Equipment Rental Technology For far too long, the hire sector has been weighed down by rental management systems (RMS) that simply haven’t kept up with the pace of mode...
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China’s Smart Ports Power Global Trade and Community Progress
China’s Smart Ports Power Global Trade and Community Progress In 2024, the ports in China achieved a remarkable milestone, handling 17.6 billion tonnes of cargo and 330 million TEUs (twenty-foot equiv...
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How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety
How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety TRL’s new guide, Systems Thinking in Transport Safety: Cross Modal Safety Change Programme, published for the UK Department for Transport (Df...
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EBRD Invests in Montenegro’s Green Future with Wind Farm Expansion
EBRD Invests in Montenegro’s Green Future with Wind Farm Expansion Montenegro’s renewable energy sector is getting a substantial boost as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) co...
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Building Resilience and Bridging Gaps with Private Capital
Building Resilience and Bridging Gaps with Private Capital In a world buffeted by macroeconomic turbulence, infrastructure investment remains a rock‑solid anchor – critical for spurring job creation,...
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ADB Transforming Assam with $125m Investment in Urban Resilience and Growth
ADB Transforming Assam with $125m Investment in Urban Resilience and Growth The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit a transformative $125 million loan aimed at reshaping urban infrastructure and...
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The Rise of The Robot Jobsite
The Rise of The Robot Jobsite Imagine a sprawling mine in Western Australia where colossal 250-tonne haul trucks ferry loads of ore without a single human at the wheel. Meanwhile, thousands of miles a...
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KfW IPEX-Bank Backs New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleet with €84m Finance
KfW IPEX-Bank Backs New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleet with €84m Finance Stuttgart is making a significant leap forward in sustainable urban mobility. KfW IPEX-Bank has agreed to provide Stuttgarter Straß...
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Trimble Advances Secure Construction with FedRAMP Authorization Effort
Trimble Advances Secure Construction with FedRAMP Authorization Effort Trimble has taken a decisive step towards bolstering the digital transformation of public sector construction by initiating the F...
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Heidelberg Materials North America Adopts ISNetworld to Elevate Safety and Compliance
Heidelberg Materials North America Adopts ISNetworld to Elevate Safety and Compliance Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading force in the cement, aggregates, and heavy building materials sector...
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Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future
Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future Bengaluru has taken another decisive step toward sustainable, modern urban transport with the launch of its Yellow Line—a 19-kilometre c...
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Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure
Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure Modern road infrastructure is undergoing a transformation at a breakneck pace, blending time-honoured asphalt with cutting-edge algorithms. Around...
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Green Finance for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure in Chisinau
Green Finance for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure in Chisinau The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is stepping up with a €68.2 million project finance loan, backed by the E...
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EIB TechEU Platform Powering Europe’s Next Generation of Innovation
EIB TechEU Platform Powering Europe’s Next Generation of Innovation Europe’s drive to cement its position as a global leader in technology has just received a significant boost. The European Inv...
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The Road to Prosperity Requires Smart Maintenance Strategies
The Road to Prosperity Requires Smart Maintenance Strategies Proactive road maintenance is more than a technical necessity, it’s a strategic investment in economic growth, safety, and social equity. W...
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PPP Finance and the Aseer-Jazan Highway to Connect the Kingdom
PPP Finance and the Aseer-Jazan Highway to Connect the Kingdom Saudi Arabia is raising the bar in infrastructure, and the Aseer–Jazan Highway Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) project is proof positiv...
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A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing
A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) recent approval of a $410 million financing package for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine has b...
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Procore and AWS Join Forces to Supercharge AI and Construction Project Success
Procore and AWS Join Forces to Supercharge AI and Construction Project Success Procore Technologies, a global leader in construction management software, has entered into a multi-year Strategic Collab...
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Strategic PR Drives Funding and Market Leadership in Construction Tech
Strategic PR Drives Funding and Market Leadership in Construction Tech The construction technology (ConTech) sector is booming, but with this boom comes intense competition for funding and recognition...
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IFC Fuels Peru’s Renewable Energy Ambitions with $600 Million Finance
IFC Fuels Peru’s Renewable Energy Ambitions with $600 Million Finance In a move set to redefine Peru’s clean energy landscape, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group...
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How Project Finance Can Power the Transition to Green Ports
How Project Finance Can Power the Transition to Green Ports Ports across Asia and the Pacific are the lifeblood of regional and international trade, handling vast volumes of goods that sustain economi...
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Uzbekistan’s Vision for a Modern and Sustainable Transport Network
Uzbekistan’s Vision for a Modern and Sustainable Transport Network Uzbekistan, a doubly landlocked nation at the heart of Central Asia, is on an ambitious mission to reinvent its transport sector. Ins...
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NEC Optical Fibre Technology Enhances Real-Time Traffic Congestion Prediction
NEC Optical Fibre Technology Enhances Real-Time Traffic Congestion Prediction NEC Corporation has unveiled a ground-breaking optical fibre sensing technology capable of predicting sudden traffic conge...
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Cementing Credibility with Key PR Strategies for Construction Companies
Cementing Credibility with Key PR Strategies for Construction Companies In the high-stakes world of construction technology, reputation is everything. A brilliant innovation means little if prospectiv...
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AEye and Black Sesame Technologies Drive Safer Railways in China
AEye and Black Sesame Technologies Drive Safer Railways in China AEye, already celebrated for its pioneering Apollo lidar sensor, has embarked on a bold venture: a strategic cooperation agreement with...
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Singapore Plans Landmark Bridge for Marina Bay Connectivity
Singapore Plans Landmark Bridge for Marina Bay Connectivity Singapore’s skyline is set for another striking addition as the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) prepares to launch the Marina Cent...
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São Paulo Embarks on Coastal Highway Transformation
São Paulo Embarks on Coastal Highway Transformation Late-July saw São Paulo’s Government trigger a sweeping modernisation of the Litoral Paulista Highway, sparking what could easily be one of Brazil’s...
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Johor Advances Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit Plan
Johor Advances Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit Plan Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sector is preparing for a transformative leap. The elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (e-ART) project in...
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A Digital Dawn for Senegal Infrastructure with new PPP Platform
A Digital Dawn for Senegal Infrastructure with new PPP Platform In a major leap for governance and investment, Senegal has unveiled its Source Sénégal PPP digital platform, an innovation set to redefi...
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Innovating Britain’s Infrastructure with Balfour Beatty and AI
Innovating Britain’s Infrastructure with Balfour Beatty and AI In a bid to reshape how Britain builds, Balfour Beatty has committed a substantial £7.2 million to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot into i...
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Real-Time Impact Detection to Revolutionise Roadside Safety
Real-Time Impact Detection to Revolutionise Roadside Safety When it comes to roadside safety, every second counts. Traditional crash cushions, guardrails, and traffic signs are invaluable defences, ye...
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Financing Secured for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Railway
Financing Secured for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Railway Portugal has taken a decisive step towards modernising its transport infrastructure with the signing of a concession contract and the first tranch...
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Czech Republic Fast-Tracks High-Speed Rail with EIB Advisory Support
Czech Republic Fast-Tracks High-Speed Rail with EIB Advisory Support The Czech Republic is setting its sights firmly on the future of transport, with the European Investment Bank (EIB) stepping in to...
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IFC Finances $220m Sustainability-Linked Loan for Colombia Trade Corridor
IFC Finances $220m Sustainability-Linked Loan for Colombia Trade Corridor The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has announced a landmark financing initiative for o...
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Concrete That Heals Itself with Bacteria could Transform the Built Environment
Concrete That Heals Itself with Bacteria could Transform the Built Environment Concrete may be the backbone of our cities, roads and bridges, but it’s not invincible. Over time, exposure to temperatur...
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The Best In Situ Construction Methods for a Lunar Future
The Best In Situ Construction Methods for a Lunar Future As humanity inches closer to establishing a permanent presence beyond Earth, the focus of lunar exploration is shifting from short-term visits...
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Navigating the Future with Intelligent PR to Accelerate Growth
Navigating the Future with Intelligent PR to Accelerate Growth In an age when over 92% of consumers trust editorial coverage more than advertisements, businesses are rethinking how they communicate. P...
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Prinoth Panther XL Heads to Antarctica with Norwegian Polar Institute
Prinoth Panther XL Heads to Antarctica with Norwegian Polar Institute The Norwegian Polar Institute has turned to Canadian engineering expertise for one of the most demanding logistics operations on E...
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The Rise of Hydrodemolition in Extending Concrete Lifespans
The Rise of Hydrodemolition in Extending Concrete Lifespans In an interview with Keith Armishaw, Business Development Manager for Aquajet’s North American subsidiary, we explored the evolution of Hydr...
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Sacyr Secures Landmark Sustainable Financing for Key Colombian Road Corridor
Sacyr Secures Landmark Sustainable Financing for Key Colombian Road Corridor Sacyr Concesiones has reached a significant milestone with the successful closure of a €780 million (COP 3.66 trillion) sus...
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Xwatch Safety Systems Celebrates 6,000 Installations
Xwatch Safety Systems Celebrates 6,000 Installations Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, has marked a significant achievement with the installation of its 6,000th safety system, fitted to a RIVA...
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VINCI Expands Globally with Strategic Energy and Building Solutions Acquisitions
VINCI Expands Globally with Strategic Energy and Building Solutions Acquisitions VINCI Energies has taken a significant step in strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe by signing an agreement to...
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CESAR Scheme approaches 700,000 Machine Milestone in the Fight Against Theft
CESAR Scheme approaches 700,000 Machine Milestone in the Fight Against Theft The CESAR Scheme, the UK’s foremost security and registration initiative for construction and agricultural machinery, is se...
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