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.
Montenegro Paving the Way to Europe with EBRD Highway Investment
Montenegro Paving the Way to Europe with EBRD Highway Investment In a significant stride towards strengthening regional cohesion and advancing European integration, Montenegro has secured a powerful f...
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Drone Swarms vs Wildfires with Early Intervention from Above
Drone Swarms vs Wildfires with Early Intervention from Above Wildfires are no longer rare disasters – they’ve become a summer certainty in many parts of the world, from the mountains of California to...
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Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis
Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis The construction industry is grappling with a waste crisis of colossal proportions. From concrete chunks and timber offcuts to mounta...
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London Mining Week to Dig into the Global Resource Future
London Mining Week to Dig into the Global Resource Future Move over fashion week and fintech expos. This December, it’s mining that takes centre stage as London gears up to host the inaugural London M...
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Valley Interior Systems Sets the Pace with HP SitePrint Robots
Valley Interior Systems Sets the Pace with HP SitePrint Robots Valley Interior Systems, a long-established name in the American interior construction landscape, is taking a bold leap into the future....
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Helma SA Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence and Five Years with Hitachi
Helma SA Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence and Five Years with Hitachi In 2025, Greek construction industry stalwart Helma SA is raising a glass to two significant achievements: its 40th anniversary a...
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VINCI Strengthens German Foothold with Strategic Acquisition of R+S Group
VINCI Strengthens German Foothold with Strategic Acquisition of R+S Group In a decisive move to consolidate its presence in Europe’s largest economy, VINCI Energies has inked a deal to acquire the R+S...
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LANDCROS One Excavator Concept Wins Red Dot Design Award
LANDCROS One Excavator Concept Wins Red Dot Design Award Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) has captured the industry’s attention with a bold new vision. The LANDCROS One concept excav...
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WJ Unveils RapidLine Instant-Curing Road Markings
WJ Unveils RapidLine Instant-Curing Road Markings WJ Group, the UK’s leading road safety and marking specialist, has taken the spotlight at the recent LCRIG Innovation Festival with the launch o...
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Esri and Microsoft Join Forces to Usher in a New Era of AI Geospatial Intelligence
Esri and Microsoft Join Forces to Usher in a New Era of AI Geospatial Intelligence In a move that’s set to shake up the landscape of geospatial technology, Esri has announced a deeper integratio...
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Blackstone’s $25 Billion Bet on Pennsylvania’s AI Future
Blackstone’s $25 Billion Bet on Pennsylvania’s AI Future Pennsylvania, long known for its industrial heritage, is stepping into a new era as a digital and energy powerhouse, thanks to a co...
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The New Cat 980 GC Wheel Loader Redefines Performance and Efficiency
The New Cat 980 GC Wheel Loader Redefines Performance and Efficiency Caterpillar has once again sharpened its edge in the heavy machinery game with the introduction of the all-new Cat 980 GC Wheel Loa...
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Unlocking Trust and Capital as Africa’s Carbon Markets Come of Age
Unlocking Trust and Capital as Africa’s Carbon Markets Come of Age Africa’s carbon future is hurtling into focus, and come October, Johannesburg will take centre stage. From 21 to 23 Octob...
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Greece Accelerates Smart City Transition with EIB Advisory Backing
Greece Accelerates Smart City Transition with EIB Advisory Backing Greece is stepping up its game in the race toward climate-neutral urban development, with six pioneering municipalities now partnerin...
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Powering Italy’s Future with €1.5 Billion Adriatic Energy Link Investment
Powering Italy’s Future with €1.5 Billion Adriatic Energy Link Investment Italy is charging ahead on its energy transformation journey with a landmark €1.5 billion financing package set to power...
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Accelerating the Green Transition to Drive Global Sustainability
Accelerating the Green Transition to Drive Global Sustainability Climate change is a global challenge that demands action across every sector of the economy. From the cars we drive to the buildings we...
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Smart Tolling Takes Off in Norway with Kapsch TrafficCom and Vegfinans
Smart Tolling Takes Off in Norway with Kapsch TrafficCom and Vegfinans Norway has taken a bold leap into the future of road infrastructure with the official launch of a barrier-free tolling system on...
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Paving the Way for Rural Prosperity in Paraguay
Paving the Way for Rural Prosperity in Paraguay Paraguay is making a major leap forward in connecting its rural heartlands with a $75 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This...
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Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads
Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads Every day, across Asia’s bustling highways and rural backroads, road crashes shatter lives in an instant. In 2021, the region bore the brunt of a staggering gl...
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UNDRR and CDRI Join Forces to Future-Proof Global Infrastructure
UNDRR and CDRI Join Forces to Future-Proof Global Infrastructure In a world where climate extremes are becoming the new normal, the safety and durability of infrastructure can no longer be left to cha...
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What Material Gives the Best Head Protection on the Job?
What Material Gives the Best Head Protection on the Job? In the construction industry, there are no second chances when it comes to brain injuries. Whether you’re standing on scaffolding, operat...
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Ambitious Railway Tunnel Beneath Vienna Reaches Pivotal Milestone
Ambitious Railway Tunnel Beneath Vienna Reaches Pivotal Milestone Vienna is no stranger to ambitious infrastructure projects, but few rival the sheer scale and strategic significance of the U2xU5 metr...
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Crypto’s Mainstream Embrace Reshapes Global Infrastructure Investment
Crypto’s Mainstream Embrace Reshapes Global Infrastructure Investment The world of high finance is fast converging with the once-fringe realm of cryptocurrency, and the ripple effects are poised to tr...
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Transforming Peru’s Highlands with a Billion-Dollar PPP Road Deal
Transforming Peru’s Highlands with a Billion-Dollar PPP Road Deal In a defining moment for Peru’s transport infrastructure, PROINVERSIÓN, the country’s Private Investment Promotion A...
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City Skyway Twinning Bridge Project to Reinforce Ontario’s Trade Corridor
City Skyway Twinning Bridge Project to Reinforce Ontario’s Trade Corridor In a significant move for transport infrastructure in Southern Ontario, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transp...
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Peru Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure with Cajamarca Wastewater Project
Peru Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure with Cajamarca Wastewater Project In a decisive move to modernise Peru’s sanitation infrastructure and protect its fragile ecosystems, the Peruvian governm...
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Colombia’s Rail Revival Shifts Gears with Major PPP Oversight Contract
Colombia’s Rail Revival Shifts Gears with Major PPP Oversight Contract Colombia is turning a bold corner in infrastructure development with the strategic appointment of Consorcio Dorada CSLE to...
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Venture Global Deepens LNG Ties with Germany Through Expanded SEFE Deal
Venture Global Deepens LNG Ties with Germany Through Expanded SEFE Deal In a powerful move to reinforce energy stability across Europe, Venture Global has announced an expanded agreement with German s...
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$1.4 Billion ViA15 Project to Bridge Infrastructure Gaps Across the Netherlands
$1.4 Billion ViA15 Project to Bridge Infrastructure Gaps Across the Netherlands The Netherlands is about to plug a critical gap in its road network with the ground-breaking ViA15 project – a game-chan...
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New Zealand Shortlists Bidders for Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway
New Zealand Shortlists Bidders for Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway New Zealand’s transport ambitions are shifting up a gear. Waka Kotahi – the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) – has named the...
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Smart Cement to Generate Power from the Pavement and Store the Energy
Smart Cement to Generate Power from the Pavement and Store the Energy Concrete has long been the workhorse of modern civilisation. From motorways to megacities, it’s laid the very foundations of...
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Bentley System’s Open API Ushers in a New Era for Smart Infrastructure
Bentley System’s Open API Ushers in a New Era for Smart Infrastructure Bentley Systems has taken a bold step in the evolution of smart infrastructure technology by launching an open API framewor...
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Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable
Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable Across the construction industry, digital transformation is accelerating efforts to meet ambitious net-zero carbon goals. From intelligent desig...
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Volvo Refocuses in China with Strategic Exit from SDLG
Volvo Refocuses in China with Strategic Exit from SDLG Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a decisive pivot in its Chinese market strategy, confirming the sale of its entire 70% stake in...
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Volvo CE sets Bold Course for European Growth with Swecon Acquisition
Volvo CE sets Bold Course for European Growth with Swecon Acquisition Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a strategic play that could reshape its presence across Europe. In a landmark mo...
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Namibia to Host Africa PPP 2025 to Champion Infrastructure and Investment
Namibia to Host Africa PPP 2025 to Champion Infrastructure and Investment Namibia is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the 15th Africa PPP Summit, taking place from 28 to 31 October 2025 at the...
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CDE Commissions High-Efficiency 400tph Sand Washing Plant in Portsmouth
CDE Commissions High-Efficiency 400tph Sand Washing Plant in Portsmouth In a strategic move to enhance its marine dredged materials processing, Brett Aggregates has teamed up once again with CDE to la...
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FLIR is Setting the Gold Standard for Traffic Safety Technology Under the EU AI Act
FLIR is Setting the Gold Standard for Traffic Safety Technology Under the EU AI Act Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. It’s already steering traffic, managing energy flows, an...
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ADB Investment Gives Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor a $68.7 Million Boost
ADB Investment Gives Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor a $68.7 Million Boost In a major push for sustainable development in Southeast Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inked a $68.7...
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Honduras Drives Forward with Ambitious New Highway
Honduras Drives Forward with Ambitious New Highway Southern Honduras is gearing up for a dramatic upgrade in infrastructure, thanks to a major injection of project finance funding from the Central Ame...
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Caterpillar Empowers Customers to Master Maintenance with DIY Know-How
Caterpillar Empowers Customers to Master Maintenance with DIY Know-How In the world of heavy machinery, downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s costly. For owners and operators of Cat® equipment,...
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Recharging Greek Roads as Vinci Highways Unveils Solar Future for Olympia Odos
Recharging Greek Roads as Vinci Highways Unveils Solar Future for Olympia Odos The stretch of road that snakes between Athens and Patras has long been a vital artery for Greece’s transport netwo...
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TRL iROADS is Reinventing Climate-Resilient Road Management in Kerala
TRL iROADS is Reinventing Climate-Resilient Road Management in Kerala In the humid, monsoon-lashed state of Kerala, where roads snake through forests, coastal plains and bustling tourist towns, a sile...
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Driverless Cars are Accelerating the Future of Shared Mobility
Driverless Cars are Accelerating the Future of Shared Mobility Across the globe, urban centres are groaning under the weight of outdated transport systems, rising congestion, and the unrelenting need...
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The Rise of Eco-Friendly Building Materials
The Rise of Eco-Friendly Building Materials The construction industry has been undergoing a green revolution for a good few years, finding ingenious ways to replace traditional materials with sustaina...
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VolvoCE Strengthens European Roots with Swecon Acquisition
VolvoCE Strengthens European Roots with Swecon Acquisition In a bold move that signals a strategic shift in the European construction equipment market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has anno...
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ADB and AFD Double Down on Asia-Pacific Sustainability with $6 Billion Pact
ADB and AFD Double Down on Asia-Pacific Sustainability with $6 Billion Pact The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and France’s Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have officially doubled their joint co...
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Ancient Japanese Paving Technology Reborn to Fix Modern Road Infrastructure
Ancient Japanese Paving Technology Reborn to Fix Modern Road Infrastructure In the remote highlands of Meru, Kenya, seasonal downpours once left rural roads gutted with mud and potholes. Farmers found...
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Reimagining Growth and Entrepreneurship for a New Era
Reimagining Growth and Entrepreneurship for a New Era In the face of global uncertainty and technological upheaval, more than 1,700 global leaders convened in Tianjin, China, for the 16th Annual Meeti...
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Digital Twins Reinventing Road Engineering Infrastructure
Digital Twins Reinventing Road Engineering Infrastructure The digital twin revolution isn’t just knocking on the door of the construction industry – it’s kicking it wide open, particularly in the real...
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