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.
Drone Technology is Transforming Biodiversity Research
Drone Technology is Transforming Biodiversity Research In a bold leap forward for environmental conservation, DJI, the global leader in drone technology, has teamed up with ETH Zurich’s Environ...
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Investment to Transform Manchester’s Transport Infrastructure
Investment to Transform Manchester’s Transport Infrastructure Greater Manchester is charging ahead with bold plans to reshape its transport infrastructure. With a strategic injection of millions...
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Boliden and Komatsu Champion Zero-Emission Mining
Boliden and Komatsu Champion Zero-Emission Mining Sustainability in the mining industry isn’t just a trend—it’s an imperative. As the world pushes towards a greener, more environmentally responsible f...
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Understanding Sharks is Revolutionising Fluid Dynamics
Understanding Sharks is Revolutionising Fluid Dynamics Researchers have long taken inspiration from nature when it comes to innovation. This time, it’s the shark, a predator known for its sleek...
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Capturing CO2 with Lithos Carbon’s Collaboration with Microsoft
Capturing CO2 with Lithos Carbon’s Collaboration with Microsoft Lithos Carbon is making waves in the carbon removal industry, having secured a fresh three-year deal with one of the biggest names in gl...
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Sacyr wins €260m contract for Antofagasta and Atacama Airport upgrades in Chile
Sacyr wins €260m contract for Antofagasta and Atacama Airport upgrades in Chile Chile’s northern air hubs are set for a major transformation as the country’s Ministry of Public Works awards a signific...
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Reinventing Coastline Protection with Biocompatible Cement
Reinventing Coastline Protection with Biocompatible Cement Coastlines are more than scenic views or tourist hotspots; they are dynamic ecosystems that underpin much of our planet’s ecological and econ...
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Colombia invests $165m in Bogota-Belencito Railway Corridor
Colombia invests $165m in Bogota-Belencito Railway Corridor When it comes to modernising Colombia’s transport infrastructure, the Bogotá-Belencito railway corridor is at the heart of the nation’...
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Boosting Trade in Brazil with the Madeira River Waterway Concession
Boosting Trade in Brazil with the Madeira River Waterway Concession The National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) in Brazil has unveiled the latest developments in the concession project for the...
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25 year Attica Motorway Concession Agreement signed in Greece
25 year Attica Motorway Concession Agreement signed in Greece In a significant move towards modernising Greece’s infrastructure, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has inked a conces...
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Korail Selected to transform Metro Transit in the Philippines with MRT-7
Korail Selected to transform Metro Transit in the Philippines with MRT-7 South Korea’s state-owned railway giant, Korail, has been named the preferred bidder to oversee the operation and mainten...
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Cracking the Code to Get Your Construction Press Release Published
Cracking the Code While crafting a top-notch press release is vital in the construction industry, it’s only half the battle. The real challenge lies in getting it seen and accepted for publicati...
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Sacyr lands major Rail Network Maintenance Contract in Dublin
Sacyr lands major Rail Network Maintenance Contract in Dublin Sacyr Neopul, a division of Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure, has secured a significant contract to maintain and upgrade the electrifi...
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Lane JV breaks ground on $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project
Lane JV breaks ground on $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project In a major milestone for New York and New Jersey infrastructure, the joint venture of Lane Construction, Schiavone, and Dragados (Lane...
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Lifezone Metals moves forward with Kabanga Nickel Project Financing
Lifezone Metals moves forward with Kabanga Nickel Project Financing The future of sustainable nickel mining in Tanzania just took a major step forward. Lifezone Metals Limited and its strategic partne...
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Self-Cleaning LiDAR Innovation to Revolutionise Mining Automation
Self-Cleaning LiDAR Innovation to Revolutionise Mining Automation In a ground-breaking step for the mining and autonomous vehicle industries, ExcelSense Technologies has unveiled the world’s first sel...
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AI-Powered Energy Management for Carbon-Neutral Cities
AI-Powered Energy Management for Carbon-Neutral Cities The future of our cities is undeniably tied to renewable energy, carbon neutrality, and innovative technology. A ground-breaking AI-powered appro...
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Scottish Government Shortlists Firms for £3 Billion A9 Dual Carriageway Upgrade
Scottish Government Shortlists Firms for £3 Billion A9 Dual Carriageway Upgrade Three firms have been shortlisted for a £3 billion project that promises to transform Scotland’s road infrastructu...
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Bridging the Engineering Skills Gap with Virtual Reality
Bridging the Engineering Skills Gap with Virtual Reality In a world where technology continues to reshape how we live, work, and learn, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a ground-breaking tool. It’s...
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Chip-enabled Raised Pavement Markers could revolutionize Autonomous Driving
Chip-enabled Raised Pavement Markers could revolutionize Autonomous Driving As autonomous vehicles (AVs) inch closer to mainstream adoption, the challenge of ensuring their safe and efficient operatio...
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Environmental Monitoring of Soil Moisture using Satellites
Environmental Monitoring of Soil Moisture using Satellites The quest to understand and monitor soil moisture – one of Earth’s most critical resources – has reached a new frontier with advances i...
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Madinah Bus Rapid Transit Project to transform Mobility in Saudi Arabia
Madinah Bus Rapid Transit Project to transform Mobility in Saudi Arabia In a bid to revolutionise transportation in the holy city of Madinah, the Al Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) has awar...
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Sri Lanka exploring transformation of Colombo International Airport Ratmalana
Sri Lanka exploring transformation of Colombo International Airport Ratmalana In a bold move to transform the aviation landscape, Sri Lanka is seeking to revitalise the Colombo International Airport R...
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Pioneering Urban Futures for a Sustainable World at Bridge for Cities 2024
Pioneering Urban Futures for a Sustainable World at Bridge for Cities 2024 By 2050, more than two-thirds of the global population will call cities their home—a staggering transformation in how humanit...
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John Laing expands PPP Stake in Sydney Light Rail Network
John Laing expands PPP Stake in Sydney Light Rail Network In a significant move within Australia’s transport infrastructure sector, John Laing Group has increased its stake in the Public-Private...
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Concession Signed for €10 Million Pylos Marina Project in Greece
Concession Signed for €10 Million Pylos Marina Project in Greece Greece’s coastal infrastructure is set to receive a significant upgrade with the recent signing of a concession agreement valued at ove...
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Maximising Trade Shows for Successful Construction Marketing
Maximising Trade Shows for Successful Construction Marketing Trade shows have long stood as a pivotal element in the construction industry’s marketing arsenal. They offer a unique platform to un...
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Revolutionising Green and Smart Mining in Inner Mongolia
Revolutionising Green and Smart Mining in Inner Mongolia An open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia, China, is taking the bull by the horns, setting a new benchmark for green and smart mining by adopting XCMG...
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Online Used Equipment Platforms herald a new era of Direct Sales and Control
Online Used Equipment Platforms herald a new era of Direct Sales and Control The rise of online used equipment platforms is transforming the construction industry, allowing companies to take direct co...
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Hyundai and GM Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation
Hyundai and GM Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation In a significant move to reshape the automotive landscape, Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors (GM) have signed a Memorandum of Unde...
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Africa PPP 2024 Unlocking Multi-Billion Dollar Infrastructure Investments
Africa PPP 2024 Unlocking Multi-Billion Dollar Infrastructure Investments Africa’s premier infrastructure investment summit, the 14th Africa PPP Infrastructure Investment Summit, is set to retur...
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Pothole Prevention Week shifting the focus from Problems to Solutions
Pothole Prevention Week shifting the focus from Problems to Solutions Potholes have long been the bane of UK roads, with countless complaints, costly repairs, and frustrated drivers. But now, the Road...
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Versatile CDE Wash Plant boosts Circular Economy in France
Versatile CDE Wash Plant boosts Circular Economy in France CDE, a global leader in sand and aggregate washing solutions, has teamed up with Entreprise Spiess to launch an innovative recycling facility...
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Kapsch TrafficCom unveils the First Solar Transponder for Smart Tolling
Kapsch TrafficCom unveils the First Solar Transponder for Smart Tolling In a bold leap toward sustainability in intelligent transportation, Kapsch TrafficCom has unveiled Elumian, the world’s first li...
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Platform Science acquires Trimble Telematics Unit to Revolutionise Fleet Technology
Platform Science acquires Trimble Telematics Unit to Revolutionise Fleet Technology In a ground-breaking move set to reshape the transportation industry, Platform Science has announced its definitive...
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Pushing AI boundaries at the Edge with Rugged Embedded Computers
Pushing AI boundaries at the Edge with Rugged Embedded Computers As industries pivot towards smarter, more efficient solutions, rugged embedded computing systems are emerging as unsung heroes behind t...
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The AI Revolution in Weather Forecasting
The AI Revolution in Weather Forecasting Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the way we understand and predict weather events, from hurricanes and heatwaves to prolonged droughts. As res...
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Nuro Driver Licensing bringing Autonomous Transportation Closer to Reality
Nuro Driver Licensing bringing Autonomous Transportation Closer to Reality Nuro’s latest move could set the wheels in motion for a faster, more widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology. In...
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Dutch Railways Embarks on a Digital Revolution with NICE CXone
Dutch Railways Embarks on a Digital Revolution with NICE CXone In a significant leap towards digital transformation, Dutch Railways (NS) has successfully overhauled its customer experience operations...
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Honda driving the future of AI Vision with Strategic Investment in SiLC Technologies
Honda driving the future of AI Vision with Strategic Investment in SiLC Technologies SiLC Technologies, a trailblazer in next-generation LiDAR solutions, has announced a significant investment from Ho...
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Promoting your Green Credentials with Sustainable Marketing Practices
Promoting your Green Credentials with Sustainable Marketing Practices Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have in the construction industry. As environmental concerns rise and clie...
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Volvo’s AI driven future for Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Safety
Volvo’s AI driven future for Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Safety Volvo Cars is stepping boldly into the future with the launch of its new fully electric EX90 SUV, a model that doesn’t just r...
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Shaping Global Standards for Cryptoassets
Shaping Global Standards for Cryptoassets In a significant move for the evolving digital finance landscape, Global Digital Finance (GDF) and ACI Financial Markets Association (ACI FMA) have teamed up...
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STRABAG and Liebherr test Hydrogen-Powered Wheel Loader
STRABAG and Liebherr test Hydrogen-Powered Wheel Loader In a ground-breaking move towards sustainable construction, STRABAG, in collaboration with Liebherr and Energie Steiermark, has launched a pilot...
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Plant Hire UK Celebrates 20 Years with £17 Million JCB Machine Order
Plant Hire UK Celebrates 20 Years with £17 Million JCB Machine Order As Plant Hire UK gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the company has made a bold move by investing £17 million in new JCB m...
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KfW IPEX-Bank backs JobRad Emission-Free Mobility for Sustainable Commuting
KfW IPEX-Bank backs JobRad Emission-Free Mobility for Sustainable Commuting As cities strive to cut down on emissions and rethink urban mobility, one clear winner is emerging: the bicycle. Quiet, emis...
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How Green is your Workwear?
How Green is your Workwear? The workwear industry is facing a major shift. As sustainability becomes a watchword in every sector, manufacturers are being called to account for the environmental impact...
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New South Wales investing $202 million for Regional Road Safety
New South Wales investing $202 million for Regional Road Safety Regional New South Wales is gearing up for a major transformation as the state government rolls out a massive $202 million investment to...
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Bentley Systems acquires Cesium to transform 3D Geospatial Technology
Bentley Systems acquires Cesium to transform 3D Geospatial Technology In a bold move set to redefine the digital landscape, Bentley Systems, a global leader in infrastructure engineering software, has...
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Digital Catapult Supply Chain Accelerator revolutionising Trade and Sustainability
Digital Catapult Supply Chain Accelerator revolutionising Trade and Sustainability Digital Catapult has launched its first-ever International Supply Chain Accelerator, aiming to disrupt and revitalise...
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