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.
VolvoCE’s Site Optimization is Reshaping Worksite Efficiency and Sustainability
VolvoCE’s Site Optimization is Reshaping Worksite Efficiency and Sustainability In an era where margins are tight and sustainability targets loom large, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) h...
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Caterpillar Raises the Bar with New PM600 and PM800 Cold Planers
Caterpillar Raises the Bar with New PM600 and PM800 Cold Planers Caterpillar is raising the bar yet again in the world of cold planers. With its 2025 updates to the PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822, and PM8...
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Caterpillar launches Powerhouse 395 FS Large Excavator at bauma
Caterpillar launches Powerhouse 395 FS Large Excavator at bauma After a 15-year hiatus from the front shovel scene, Caterpillar has stormed back with a powerhouse: the Cat® 395 Front Shovel Large Exca...
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Caterpillar Unveils Next-Gen Cat 140 Motor Grader at bauma
Caterpillar Unveils Next-Gen Cat 140 Motor Grader at bauma Caterpillar is raising the bar yet again. This time, it’s with the highly anticipated next-generation Cat® 140 Motor Grader, taking centre st...
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Smart Dust Control on Autopilot With Cat’s 789D Autonomous Water Truck
Smart Dust Control on Autopilot With Cat’s 789D Autonomous Water Truck In the high-stakes world of mining, where safety, efficiency, and sustainability are paramount, Caterpillar has raised the...
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Cat 775 Hauler Truck Pushes the Boundaries at bauma
Cat 775 Hauler Truck Pushes the Boundaries at bauma Caterpillar has lifted the curtain on the future of off-highway hauling with the unveiling of its first next-generation off-highway truck—the all-ne...
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Esri and ALERTCalifornia Deliver Real-Time Disaster Monitoring in ArcGIS
Esri and ALERTCalifornia Deliver Real-Time Disaster Monitoring in ArcGIS In a bold move to strengthen California’s disaster readiness, Esri has teamed up with the University of California San Di...
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Electrifying the Future of Ironmaking for Greener Steel
Electrifying the Future of Ironmaking for Greener Steel Iron, the backbone of civilisation, underpins virtually every aspect of modern life. From skyscrapers and bridges to cars and smartphones, iron...
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Understanding Project Finance – The Power Behind Mega Projects
Understanding Project Finance – The Power Behind Mega Projects Project finance may sound like a niche banking term tossed around in high-level boardrooms, but in reality, it’s the financia...
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Zoomlion Redefining Construction With Green Intelligent Machinery at bauma
Zoomlion Redefining Construction With Green Intelligent Machinery at bauma Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is turning heads at bauma 2025 in Munich, bringing with it not jus...
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Topcon Driving Construction Technology and Innovation at bauma
Topcon Driving Construction Technology and Innovation at bauma bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction trade fair currently taking place in Munich, is a hub of innovation, attracting thous...
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Liebherr Geared Up for a Game-Changing Showcase at bauma
Liebherr Geared Up for a Game-Changing Showcase at bauma bauma 2025 is more than just another trade show—it’s where the future of construction and mining takes centre stage. Taking place in Munich, th...
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Sandvik Transforming Rock Processing at bauma
Sandvik Transforming Rock Processing at bauma At bauma 2025, Sandvik is poised to showcase its latest eco-efficient rock processing innovations, meeting the industry’s growing demand for safety,...
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Hyundai’s Ground-breaking Innovations Shine at bauma
Hyundai’s Ground-breaking Innovations Shine at bauma At bauma 2025, Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe showcased its visionary technology, introducing new-generation excavators and sus...
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Trimble and Liebherr Join Forces on Smart-Ready PR 776 Generation 8 Bulldozers
Trimble and Liebherr Join Forces on Smart-Ready PR 776 Generation 8 Bulldozers Trimble and Liebherr have taken a bold step forward in jobsite efficiency by rolling out a new “Trimble Ready...
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Aquajet Unveils Game-Changing Hydrodemolition Robots at bauma
Aquajet Unveils Game-Changing Hydrodemolition Robots at bauma Aquajet, the Swedish powerhouse in Hydrodemolition technology, is preparing to shake up the concrete removal industry yet again. At bauma...
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Topcon’s 3D Mass Data Workflow Solutions
Topcon’s 3D Mass Data Workflow Solutions Topcon Positioning Systems has taken a bold leap forward in the world of 3D mass data workflows. Their latest upgrade to the Collage Site software, paire...
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Go-Ahead Group Secures £200m Finance Package from KfW IPEX-Bank
Go-Ahead Group Secures £200m Finance Package from KfW IPEX-Bank In a decisive move that strengthens the future of sustainable mobility, KfW IPEX-Bank has once again stepped up to the plate, arranging...
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Unlocking Renewable Energy with Early-Stage Project Financing
Unlocking Renewable Energy with Early-Stage Project Financing Renewable energy projects aren’t cheap, at least not upfront. The initial stages of project preparation and development demand hefty...
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xTool Education is Transforming Classrooms with Laser Precision
xTool Education is Transforming Classrooms with Laser Precision In a significant step forward for global STEAM education, xTool has proudly announced the rebranding of its educational division, former...
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AI takes to the Road as Machine Learning Reinvents Road Quality Monitoring
AI takes to the Road as Machine Learning Reinvents Road Quality Monitoring In an era where innovation meets infrastructure, road quality monitoring is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional pavement...
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Rio Tinto using Locally Built Iron Ore Rail Cars in Western Australia
Rio Tinto using Locally Built Iron Ore Rail Cars in Western Australia Rio Tinto is marking a significant leap forward in Australia’s industrial self-reliance, with construction beginning on its...
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Esri’s New Tool Paving the Way for Real-Time Road Closure Mapping
Esri’s New Tool Paving the Way for Real-Time Road Closure Mapping Navigating city streets can be a frustrating experience when unexpected road closures disrupt journeys, turning straightforward...
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Rio Tinto Sets Record with A$17.7 Billion Boost to Australian Suppliers
Rio Tinto Sets Record with A$17.7 Billion Boost to Australian Suppliers In a significant commitment to supporting Australian businesses, Rio Tinto’s spending soared to over A$17.7 billion in 202...
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AI Creating a New Frontier for Innovation in Finance
AI Creating a New Frontier for Innovation in Finance Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become the linchpin of the financial sector, transforming traditional processes and creating novel opportu...
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US Equipment Sector Consolidates with Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions
US Equipment Sector Consolidates with Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions If March had a slogan for the equipment industry, it would be “Go Big or Go Home.” Across North America, industry t...
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Motif Redefines BIM with Real-Time Collaboration for a Connected Built Environment
Motif Redefines BIM with Real-Time Collaboration for a Connected Built Environment Motif, Inc. has made its bold debut into the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) space, launching a clo...
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The High-Tech Future of Construction Equipment
The High-Tech Future of Construction Equipment On a windswept jobsite in Western Australia, massive 250-tonne haul trucks rumble along in perfect formation without a single human at the wheel. Thousan...
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Topcon Rolls Out New Scanning, Paving and Compaction Construction Technology
Topcon Rolls Out New Scanning, Paving and Compaction Construction Technology Topcon Positioning Systems is turning up the heat in road construction tech with a suite of fresh innovations that promise...
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Drive-by-Wire is Redefining the Future of Mining
Drive-by-Wire is Redefining the Future of Mining In the unforgiving world of mining, where danger is part of the daily grind, a quiet revolution is underway. It goes by the name of Drive-by-Wire. This...
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Stellar Industries Gears Up for Global Impact with Bauma 2025 Debut
Stellar Industries Gears Up for Global Impact with Bauma 2025 Debut Stellar Industries is pulling out all the stops as it prepares for its first-ever appearance at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany — the...
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Schindler R.I.S.E Robot Makes UK Debut at London’s Greenest Office Scheme
Schindler R.I.S.E Robot Makes UK Debut at London’s Greenest Office Scheme London’s skyline is on the cusp of a quiet revolution. Not because of its height, but because of how it’s being built. The UK’...
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BEET and Tech Mahindra to Drive the Future of Smart Manufacturing
BEET and Tech Mahindra to Drive the Future of Smart Manufacturing In a bold move set to redefine the industrial IoT and smart manufacturing landscape, BEET, the Michigan-based AI-driven industrial pla...
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Hyundai Supercharges US Expansion with $21 Billion Investment Blitz
Hyundai Supercharges US Expansion with $21 Billion Investment Blitz Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on its American ambitions, unveiling a colossal investment plan worth $21 billion USD to be rol...
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Crush the Competition with Metso’s New Nordberg HPe Series Crushers
Crush the Competition with Metso’s New Nordberg HPe Series Crushers When it comes to heavy-duty performance in mining and aggregates, Metso has never been one to rest on its laurels. Now, the industry...
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VINCI Airports Transforms Kansai International Ahead of Expo 2025
VINCI Airports Transforms Kansai International Ahead of Expo 2025 With the clock ticking down to Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Kansai International Airport (KIX) has undergone a transformative expansion...
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Lintec UCP120 Concrete Batching Plant Supports Petrochemical Progress in Saudi Arabia
Lintec UCP120 Concrete Batching Plant Supports Petrochemical Progress in Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, a powerful piece of German-engineered machinery is quietly revolutionisi...
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Transforming Quarry Recycling and Sustainability with J. Obermeier and CDE
Transforming Quarry Recycling and Sustainability with J. Obermeier and CDE In the heart of Bavaria, change is brewing. In Zolling, Germany, second-generation construction firm J. Obermeier e.K. has tu...
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Key Transportation Infrastructure Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond
Key Transportation Infrastructure Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond As America’s southern cities swell with new residents and rising expectations, transportation infrastructure is being stretched, shaped...
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Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™
Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™ In a bold step toward redefining how bitumen is stored and managed across the UK, TEC Container Solutions has rolled out it...
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The Tundra Air Fed Helmet is Transforming Welding Safety
The Tundra Air Fed Helmet is Transforming Welding Safety Welding might be the backbone of modern construction and fabrication—but it comes with a dangerous downside that’s often overlooked. Welding fu...
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Atlas Copco Helping to Breathe Life into Prague’s Šítkóv Weir
Atlas Copco Helping to Breathe Life into Prague’s Šítkóv Weir In the heart of Prague, where cobbled streets and gothic spires whisper tales of centuries past, a silent titan of Czech engineerin...
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The Rise of North Africa as a Global Energy Force to be Highlight at AEW
The Rise of North Africa as a Global Energy Force to be Highlight at AEW When it comes to the global energy conversation, North Africa is no longer just a supporting player. It’s stepping...
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Electric and Hydrogen Powering the Future of Construction Equipment
Electric and Hydrogen Powering the Future of Construction Equipment The construction industry has long relied on the raw power of diesel engines. Today, however, diggers, dozers and dump trucks are in...
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All Aboard the Autonomous Hybrid Road Rail Revolution
All Aboard the Autonomous Hybrid Road Rail Revolution Imagine a world where a freight truck drives itself to a rail junction, slides onto the train tracks, and speeds off under the guidance of artific...
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Brazil’s First HyperPort Feasibility Study Unveils Ground-breaking Potential
Brazil’s First HyperPort Feasibility Study Unveils Ground-breaking Potential Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT), in collaboration with leading Brazilian port logistics firm EGA...
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Walters Group Teams Up with Ritchie Bros. UK for Strategic Fleet Renewal
Walters Group Teams Up with Ritchie Bros. UK for Strategic Fleet Renewal Ritchie Bros. UK has secured a significant partnership with Walters Group, one of the UK’s leading names in construction, quarr...
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Komatsu to Unveil New 7.5-Tonne Wheeled Excavator at bauma
Komatsu to Unveil New 7.5-Tonne Wheeled Excavator at bauma Komatsu, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, is gearing up to showcase its latest innovation at bauma 2025. The all-new 7.5...
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A New Era for Aggregate Industries with Holcim UK Rebrand
A New Era for Aggregate Industries with Holcim UK Rebrand Holcim UK has emerged as a new force in the sustainable construction landscape following the rebrand from Aggregate Industries. This strategic...
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Spring Cleaning Made Easy with Jefferson Tools’ Electric Pressure Washers
Spring Cleaning Made Easy with Jefferson Tools’ Electric Pressure Washers As spring rolls in, so does the annual push for deep cleaning – whether it’s reviving patios, freshening up driveways, or givi...
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