
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.
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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Tackling Infrastructure and Roadbuilding Challenges with Innovative Equipment

Tackling Infrastructure and Roadbuilding Challenges with Innovative Equipment Roads are arguably humanity’s most essential infrastructure. From bustling city highways to quiet rural lanes, they...
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Solar Paint could redefine the Electric Vehicle

Solar Paint could redefine the Electric Vehicle Electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive world by storm, but range anxiety and frequent charging stops still hold back widespread adoption. Ent...
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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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7 Features to Look for in CPM Construction Scheduling Software

7 Features to Look for in CPM Construction Scheduling Software Construction projects are complex by nature. With multiple tasks, tight deadlines, and limited resources, staying on schedule is no easy...
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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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How to Choose the Best Professional Welders for your Workshop

How to Choose the Best Professional Welders for your Workshop Selecting the right professional welders for your workshop is essential for ensuring efficiency, quality, and productivity of your welding...
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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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Design the Car of Tomorrow with MIT’s Open-Source Dataset

Design the Car of Tomorrow with MIT’s Open-Source Dataset In the fast-paced world of automotive engineering, car design is traditionally a meticulous and guarded process. Manufacturers invest ye...
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Electrifying Stockholm’s Construction Industry with VolvoCE

Electrifying Stockholm’s Construction Industry with VolvoCE Stockholm is breaking ground—both literally and figuratively—on what might just be the future of sustainable construction. The redevel...
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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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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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Swisspod Hyperloop Trial Sets New Benchmarks

Swisspod Hyperloop Trial Sets New Benchmarks In a breakthrough moment for sustainable transportation, Swisspod, alongside the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and the School of Bu...
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Makeblock Ultimate 2.0 is the Best STEM Holiday Gift for Budding Engineers

Makeblock Ultimate 2.0 is the Best STEM Holiday Gift for Budding Engineers In an era where technology is reshaping the world, introducing young minds to robotics, coding, and engineering principles is...
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Revolutionising Off-Highway Construction with IrisX Generative AI

Revolutionising Off-Highway Construction with IrisX Generative AI In the rapidly evolving landscape of construction technology, Trackunit has unveiled a ground-breaking innovation tailored for the off...
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Pulsar Hi-Vis Workwear Balances Safety, Durability, and Compliance

Pulsar Hi-Vis Workwear Balances Safety, Durability, and Compliance Hi-visibility (hi-vis) clothing has long been a linchpin in workplace safety, particularly in high-risk industries like construction,...
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Powering the Future at SMART ENERGY WEEK

Powering the Future at SMART ENERGY WEEK The global energy sector is racing toward a sustainable future, and events like SMART ENERGY WEEK are at the forefront of this transformative journey. As one o...
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Fujitsu Unveils Policy Twin to Revolutionize Government Policy Making

Fujitsu Unveils Policy Twin to Revolutionize Government Policy Making In an era where efficiency is paramount, Fujitsu has unveiled Policy Twin, a ground-breaking digital twin technology designed to r...
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The Five C’s Needed to Reduce UK Road Mortality Rates

The Five C’s Needed to Reduce UK Road Mortality Rates The UK, once a global leader in road safety, now finds itself lagging behind other European nations in reducing road-related fatalities and...
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The Digital Life of a Road – From Inception to Legacy

The Digital Life of a Road – From Inception to Legacy Roads form the lifeblood of modern society, yet their planning, construction, and maintenance have long been mired in inefficiencies and sil...
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SteelPhalt Pioneering a Greener Future with a Bold Rebrand

SteelPhalt Pioneering a Greener Future with a Bold Rebrand SteelPhalt™, a division of Harsco Environmental, has unveiled a striking new brand identity, cementing its role as a leader in sustain...
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Transforming Bridge Maintenance with Digital Smart Monitoring in Vietnam

Transforming Bridge Maintenance with Digital Smart Monitoring in Vietnam Ageing bridges across the globe pose a significant safety risk, especially in rapidly developing nations like Vietnam. The need...
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Navigating ADA Compliance in the US to Ensure Accessible Car Parks

Navigating ADA Compliance in the US to Ensure Accessible Car Parks Ensuring that car parks across the United States comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not just a legal obligation...
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Rio Tinto and China’s SPIC Unite for Battery Swap Truck Trial

Rio Tinto and China’s SPIC Unite for Battery Swap Truck Trial Mining giant Rio Tinto has partnered with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to pilot cutting-edge battery swap electric ha...
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Building Resilient Cities with Data and Collaboration

Building Resilient Cities with Data and Collaboration Cities today face a web of challenges that traditional, siloed approaches simply can’t untangle. From climate change to housing crises, addressing...
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Virtual Test Rigs are Redefining Fatigue Testing for Heavy Machinery

Virtual Test Rigs are Redefining Fatigue Testing for Heavy Machinery The construction industry, often heralded for its technological advances, has faced a long-standing challenge in fatigue testing. C...
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China Building a New Silk Road Highway to Iran Via Afghanistan

China Building a New Silk Road Highway to Iran Via Afghanistan China’s ambitious project to construct a transcontinental highway stretching from its western borders to Iran, via the challenging terrai...
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Revolutionising Bridge Maintenance and Structural Safety with Robotic Inspection

Revolutionising Bridge Maintenance and Structural Safety with Robotic Inspection Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs) are engineering marvels, underpinning some of the world’s most iconic long-span b...
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AUSA Transforms the Compact Dumper with Enhanced Safety, Efficiency and Versatility

AUSA Transforms the Compact Dumper with Enhanced Safety, Efficiency and Versatility AUSA, a renowned manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has unveiled its latest line of compact du...
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Valdeau’Mat’s Urban Quarry and the Circular Economy Revolution in Lille

Valdeau’Mat’s Urban Quarry and the Circular Economy Revolution in Lille In a ground-breaking move to tackle construction waste in the Lille region, Valdeau’Mat, founded by brothers Steeve and Benjamin...
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