Featured Articles
Featured Articles brings together the top-performing and most talked-about articles published on Highways Today. Curated by our editorial team, this collection showcases standout stories that have captured industry attention — from groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge technologies to expert insights and global trends shaping the future of infrastructure.
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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Asphalt Group’s Bold Plan to Rebuild the UK’s Highway Future
Asphalt Group’s Bold Plan to Rebuild the UK’s Highway Future The UK’s local roads are in a dire state, and the numbers speak for themselves. According to the latest ALARM (Annual Loc...
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Samsara Launches Smart Trailer Brake Monitoring to Meet DVSA Rules
Samsara Launches Smart Trailer Brake Monitoring to Meet DVSA Rules Samsara, the trailblazing force behind the Connected Operations® Platform, has thrown its weight behind the future of fleet safety wi...
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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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Roadis Launches InnovAction 2025 for a New Era of Safer and Smarter Highways
Roadis Launches InnovAction 2025 for a New Era of Safer and Smarter Highways When it comes to managing global road networks, Roadis isn’t exactly the type to rest on its laurels. Instead, this i...
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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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ZAPI GROUP Powering Up bauma with Off-Highway Electrification Innovations
ZAPI GROUP Powering Up bauma with Off-Highway Electrification Innovations ZAPI GROUP, a renowned global force in vehicle electrification, is set to unveil its cutting-edge technologies at bauma 2025,...
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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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Pushing the Boundaries of Hydrodemolition with Aquajet Aqua Rail System 3
Pushing the Boundaries of Hydrodemolition with Aquajet Aqua Rail System 3 Aquajet, the Swedish powerhouse behind some of the most advanced Hydrodemolition solutions on the market, has once again raise...
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Mark Your Calendar for PlantWorx 2025
Mark Your Calendar for PlantWorx 2025 PlantWorx 2025, the UK’s largest live construction equipment exhibition, is making a big comeback from 23rd to 25th September at its brand-new home, Newark...
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On-Site Concrete Recycling Is a No-Brainer for Modern Construction
On-Site Concrete Recycling Is a No-Brainer for Modern Construction Anyone working in demolition or construction knows the story all too well. Concrete waste piles up quicker than expected. Every wall...
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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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Grove TM150 Truck Crane still Going Strong after Four Decades in Namibia
Grove TM150 Truck Crane still Going Strong after Four Decades in Namibia In an age when machines are upgraded faster than you can say “service interval,” it’s rare to come across a piece o...
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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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Kirby-Smith Becomes First US Trimble Technology Outlet
Kirby-Smith Becomes First US Trimble Technology Outlet In a significant shake-up for the American construction equipment market, Trimble® has officially named Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. as the very f...
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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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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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VolvoCE Champions Electric Transformation at BuildTech Asia 2025
VolvoCE Champions Electric Transformation at BuildTech Asia 2025 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) made a bold statement at BuildTech Asia 2025, reinforcing its position as a front-runner in the...
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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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Overcoming Highway Challenges by Modernising Technology
Overcoming Highway Challenges by Modernising Technology The highways sector is facing a perfect storm of challenges with outdated technology, shrinking budgets, climate pressures, and mounting cyber t...
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Komatsu’s New Mini-Excavators Built for the Modern Jobsite
Komatsu’s New Mini-Excavators Built for the Modern Jobsite In the world of construction machinery, Komatsu has long stood as a symbol of durability, innovation, and trust. With over a century un...
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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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Develon Transparent Bucket 2.0 a Game-Changer for Wheel Loader Safety
Develon Transparent Bucket 2.0 a Game-Changer for Wheel Loader Safety Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has once again raised the bar in construction technology with the launch...
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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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The Future of Mining to be on Show at bauma
The Future of Mining to be on Show at bauma The mining industry stands at a crossroads, tasked with securing a stable supply of raw materials while reducing environmental impact. From electrification...
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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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Xona Space Systems and Trimble Join Forces for Next-Gen Positioning
Xona Space Systems and Trimble Join Forces for Next-Gen Positioning Xona Space Systems, a trailblazer in advanced commercial satellite navigation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Trimble,...
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Sandvik Pioneers Sustainable Crushing with Electric Crushers and Screens
Sandvik Pioneers Sustainable Crushing with Electric Crushers and Screens Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening has taken a bold step towards a greener future with the launch of its latest fully electr...
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Africa Energy Week 2025 Driving $43 Billion Investment Momentum
Africa Energy Week 2025 Driving $43 Billion Investment Momentum Africa’s energy landscape is buzzing with optimism and unprecedented momentum, underscored by a massive $43 billion projected capi...
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Digital Construction Week to Celebrate a Decade of Digital Transformation in Construction
Digital Construction Week to Celebrate a Decade of Digital Transformation in Construction Digital Construction Week (DCW), the UK’s premier event dedicated to innovation and digital technology i...
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TRL Accelerates into New Era with Strategic Investment from Blandford Capital
TRL Accelerates into New Era with Strategic Investment from Blandford Capital After 90 years at the cutting edge of transport research and innovation, TRL is stepping into an exciting new chapter, fue...
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