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.
Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan is Transforming Energy Access
Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan is Transforming Energy Access Tajikistan, a country blessed with vast hydropower potential, is embarking on an ambitious journey to reshape its energy future. Th...
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Nigeria and The World Bank to Transform Rural Roads and Boost Communities
Nigeria and The World Bank to Transform Rural Roads and Boost Communities Nigeria is embarking on an ambitious journey to reshape its rural infrastructure, addressing long-standing challenges that hav...
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Cyprus Secures €100m EIB Loan to Upgrade Road Infrastructure
Cyprus Secures €100m EIB Loan to Upgrade Road Infrastructure The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €100 million loan to Cyprus, setting the stage for significant upgrades to the country’s...
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Building Africa’s Future with EIB’s $80m Commitment to Resilient Infrastructure
Building Africa’s Future with EIB’s $80m Commitment to Resilient Infrastructure The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made its most significant financial commitment to Africa, pledging $80 mill...
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Energy Horizons in Focus at the 25th Offshore Asia Pacific Summit in Malaysia
Energy Horizons in Focus at the 25th Offshore Asia Pacific Summit in Malaysia The Offshore Asia Pacific Summit (OAP2025) is set to return with its 25th edition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from February...
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Bobcat’s Expanded Range Set to Shine at the Executive Hire Show 2025
Bobcat’s Expanded Range Set to Shine at the Executive Hire Show 2025 The upcoming Executive Hire Show (EHS) 2025 at the Coventry Building Society Arena promises to be a thrilling showcase for th...
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ADB Strengthens Public-Private Partnership Framework in the Philippines
ADB Strengthens Public-Private Partnership Framework in the Philippines The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sustainable development in the Philippines by approv...
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Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Could Transform Construction Payments and Supply Chains
Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Could Transform Construction Payments and Supply Chains Bitcoin has skyrocketed past the $100,000 milestone, capturing global attention and sparking a surge in institutio...
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NMFTA Drives Freight Forward with Digital Full Truckload Council
NMFTA Drives Freight Forward with Digital Full Truckload Council The freight industry has entered a new era of digital transformation, with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)...
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VINCI Opens PPP Financed D4 Motorway in Czech Republic
VINCI Opens PPP Financed D4 Motorway in Czech Republic In a significant milestone for Czech infrastructure, VINCI has officially opened the D4 motorway, marking the country’s first motorway delivered...
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Paving the Way for Smarter Cities with Kapsch TrafficCom
Paving the Way for Smarter Cities with Kapsch TrafficCom Urban congestion has long been a thorn in the side of modern cities, clogging streets, hampering productivity, and escalating pollution levels....
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Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations
Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations As the global demand for minerals and resources surges, the mining industry faces immense pressure to operate more efficientl...
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Metso Secures €70m Contract for Ground-breaking Gold Plant in Türkiye
Metso Secures €70m Contract for Ground-breaking Gold Plant in Türkiye Metso, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has been awarded a significant contract worth approximately €70 million to del...
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Colas Inspiring Young Minds Through The Cones Construction Tales
Colas Inspiring Young Minds Through The Cones Construction Tales Colas Ltd has joined forces with Leeds City Council to support the educational children’s book Cones and Making Choices, authored by Ch...
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Rio Tinto Bets $2.5 Billion on Argentina’s Lithium Future
Rio Tinto Bets $2.5 Billion on Argentina’s Lithium Future Rio Tinto has unveiled an ambitious $2.5 billion investment to expand its Rincon lithium project in Argentina, marking a significant lea...
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Master Demolition Training with Komatsu’s High Reach Excavator Simulator
Master Demolition Training with Komatsu’s High Reach Excavator Simulator In a bold stride towards modernising operator training, Komatsu has unveiled its new K100 High Reach Demolition Excavator...
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Rogfast Tunnel Highlights Norway’s Ambitious Leap into Subsea Connectivity
Rogfast Tunnel Highlights Norway’s Ambitious Leap into Subsea Connectivity The Rogaland Fixed Link, or Rogfast as it’s affectionately known, is poised to redefine the very concept of infrastructure in...
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Tutor Perini wins $1.1 Billion Newark AirTrain Project
Tutor Perini wins $1.1 Billion Newark AirTrain Project The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has officially awarded a monumental contract worth $1.18 billion to Tutor Perini Corporation in par...
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Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul
Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul In a significant boost to Chile’s infrastructure, the Coquimbo-La Serena Conurbation is set for a transformative redevelopment...
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VINCI Takes the Helm with Enhanced Stake in LISEA
VINCI Takes the Helm with Enhanced Stake in LISEA VINCI Concessions has made headlines by finalising the acquisition of an additional 8.645% stake in LISEA, elevating its total shareholding to 42.045%...
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Aboitiz InfraCapital wins $76 Billion Airport PPP Contract in the Philippines
Aboitiz InfraCapital wins $76 Billion Airport PPP Contract in the Philippines The Philippines is taking bold strides in modernising its aviation infrastructure, with the Department of Transportation (...
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2025 Trends and Predictions for eCommerce in Construction Procurement
2025 Trends and Predictions for eCommerce in Construction Procurement When you think of highways and infrastructure, eCommerce might not immediately spring to mind. This sector has long been defined b...
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Redefining Construction Safety With Real-Time Telematics
Redefining Construction Safety With Real-Time Telematics The construction industry has long grappled with balancing efficiency and safety, often relying on time-consuming manual processes. But with th...
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Caterpillar’s Third Global Operator Challenge Takes Centre Stage
Caterpillar’s Third Global Operator Challenge Takes Centre Stage When it comes to heavy equipment, skill and precision often separate the amateurs from the legends. Caterpillar Inc. is back with...
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How Regenerative Design Could Turn Urban Landscapes Green
How Regenerative Design Could Turn Urban Landscapes Green European cities stand at a crossroads. With urban areas housing 75% of the EU’s population and expanding at a rapid pace, the tension between...
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Exploring the Foundations of Modern Quarrying
Exploring the Foundations of Modern Quarrying Quarries are essential to the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, providing the raw materials that form the backbone of modern civilizat...
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Key Terms in Quarrying and Mining
Key Terms in Quarrying and Mining Quarrying and mining involve specialized terms that are essential for understanding the technical and operational aspects of the industry. Below is a comprehensive gl...
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Engineering Against the Current to Safeguard the Danube
Engineering Against the Current to Safeguard the Danube The Danube River has long been a lifeline for Europe, winding its way through ten countries and serving as a vital corridor for trade, travel, a...
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XCMG Celebrates a Successful bauma CHINA 2024
XCMG Celebrates a Successful bauma CHINA 2024 At the recently concluded bauma CHINA 2024, XCMG Machinery solidified its position as a global leader in construction and mining equipment. With co...
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Decarbonising Construction with Volvo CE and Heidelberg Materials
Decarbonising Construction with Volvo CE and Heidelberg Materials In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, two industry giants, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Heidelberg Materia...
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Philippines Eyes PPP Project Finance for Mindanao Railway Project
Philippines Eyes PPP Project Finance for Mindanao Railway Project The Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), a long-envisioned endeavour to transform transportation in the Philippines, has taken a new turn....
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Unlocking Climate Investments in Asia
Unlocking Climate Investments in Asia The challenge of financing climate action has never been more urgent. For Asia and the Pacific, a region grappling with rising temperatures, extreme weather, and...
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Colombia Opens Bidding for the El Estanquillo-Popayán Highway Corridor
Colombia Opens Bidding for the El Estanquillo-Popayán Highway Corridor Colombia is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform its road network and bolster regional connectivity. The national gover...
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Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine Acquired by SSR Mining in the US
Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine Acquired by SSR Mining in the US SSR Mining Inc. has taken a bold step to strengthen its position as a leading gold producer in the United States. With the acquisiti...
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Transforming La Araucanía Airport in Chile
Transforming La Araucanía Airport in Chile The Belfi-Icafal consortium has taken a bold step toward revolutionising air travel in southern Chile with its ambitious bid to operate and expand La Araucan...
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CDE Commissions a Game-Changing Wash Plant for Granite in Utah
CDE Commissions a Game-Changing Wash Plant for Granite in Utah In the heart of Utah’s thriving construction landscape, CDE, a global leader in sand and aggregate wet processing solutions, has ma...
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Saudi Arabia and World Bank Join Forces to Launch Global Knowledge Hub in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia and World Bank Join Forces to Launch Global Knowledge Hub in Riyadh A bold new partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the World Bank Group is set to redefine global collabora...
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Yolo County Going Green with Volvo Electric Compactor
Yolo County Going Green with Volvo Electric Compactor Nestled between the iconic Napa Valley and the bustling city of Sacramento, Yolo County, California, has long been a hub of agricultural innovatio...
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Redefining Heavy-Duty Lifting with the Kangaroo Jack WS-24-LPJ
Redefining Heavy-Duty Lifting with the Kangaroo Jack WS-24-LPJ When it comes to heavy-duty lifting, reliability, efficiency, and safety aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re non-negotiables. Enter the WS-...
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AMP Robotics Transforming Recycling and Waste Management with AI
AMP Robotics Transforming Recycling and Waste Management with AI AMP Robotics Corp. has made waves yet again with a remarkable $91 million raised in a Series D funding round led by Congruent Ventures....
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Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero Action Plan for a Safer Tomorrow
Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero Action Plan for a Safer Tomorrow Greater Manchester has taken a decisive step toward transforming road safety with its newly approved Vision Zero Strategy and Ac...
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ADB Commits to Sustainable Development in the Kyrgyz Republic
ADB Commits to Sustainable Development in the Kyrgyz Republic The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has taken a bold step to reinforce sustainable development in the Kyrgyz Republic with a recently approve...
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Socially Responsible Mining in Developing Nations
Socially Responsible Mining in Developing Nations Mining remains a linchpin in the economic landscape of many developing nations. It generates significant revenue, provides employment, and serves as t...
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Largo Transforming Vanadium-Titanium Resource Potential in Brazil
Largo Transforming Vanadium-Titanium Resource Potential in Brazil Largo Inc., a global powerhouse in vanadium production, recently unveiled its updated Life of Mine Plan (LOMP) and Pre-Feasibility Stu...
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Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture The global mining industry is abuzz as Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) solidify their partnership on the Winu...
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Celestial Navigating could Revolutionise UAV Drone Technology
Celestial Navigating could Revolutionise UAV Drone Technology The constant evolution of drone technology is pushing boundaries, with a new breakthrough that could rewrite the rules of uncrewed aerial...
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Illuminating the Future with Peter Fuhr’s Innovations in Science and Technology
Illuminating the Future with Peter Fuhr’s Innovations in Science and Technology From designing semiconductor lasers for NASA satellites to revolutionising sensor technology for energy grids, Dr....
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Teijin and Circularise to Drive Innovation in Transparent Supply Chains
Teijin and Circularise to Drive Innovation in Transparent Supply Chains The drive for transparency and sustainability in global supply chains has gained a powerful ally. Teijin Group, a leader in high...
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Transforming Coastal Power With Revolutionary Floating Nuclear Plants
Transforming Coastal Power With Revolutionary Floating Nuclear Plants The energy sector is no stranger to disruption, but the partnership between Westinghouse Electric Company and CORE POWER marks a g...
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FinTech Propelling India’s Digital Economy into the Fast Lane
FinTech Propelling India’s Digital Economy into the Fast Lane India’s digital economy has witnessed a seismic shift over the past decade, and much of this transformation can be attributed to the...
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