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.
Turning Hazardous Waste into Low-Carbon Cement
Turning Hazardous Waste into Low-Carbon Cement China’s rapid urbanisation has spurred an equally rapid growth in waste production. At the heart of this challenge is the country’s expanding waste incin...
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Blyncsy Celebrates Google Cloud Sustainability Partner Designation
Blyncsy Celebrates Google Cloud Sustainability Partner Designation In a notable advancement for sustainability in transportation, Blyncsy, a company under the Bentley Systems umbrella, has recently be...
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Toyota and Joby Aviation’s Journey to Transform Air Mobility
Toyota and Joby Aviation’s Journey to Transform Air Mobility In a significant step toward shaping the future of mobility, Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation showcased their ambitious col...
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Rejuvenating Heavy Machinery for a Sustainable Construction Industry
Rejuvenating Heavy Machinery for a Sustainable Construction Industry In an era where sustainability isn’t just a buzzword but a necessity, industries are facing the challenge of balancing produc...
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ADB PPP Investment Powering Fiji’s Green Future
ADB PPP Investment Powering Fiji’s Green Future In a bold move towards sustainability, Fiji has taken significant strides to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, thanks in part t...
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How Self-Healing and Eco-Friendly Roads Are Paving the Way to Sustainability
How Self-Healing and Eco-Friendly Roads Are Paving the Way to Sustainability Imagine driving on a road embedded with microcapsules that release healing agents to mend cracks autonomously. You might wo...
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The Complete Guide to BIM – Building Information Modeling
The Complete Guide to BIM – Building Information Modeling In the modern era, sustainability is more than just an objective; it’s the core of responsible construction. With tighter regulati...
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Rokbak Appoints Machinery Exchange to Drive Zimbabwe’s Infrastructure Growth
Rokbak Appoints Machinery Exchange to Drive Zimbabwe’s Infrastructure Growth Zimbabwe’s infrastructure and mining sectors are booming, demanding robust machinery and experienced service providers to m...
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ARISE IIP Secures $443m Investment to Fuel Africa’s Industrial Transformation
ARISE IIP Secures $443m Investment to Fuel Africa’s Industrial Transformation Africa is on the brink of transformative growth, especially with the latest funding secured by ARISE Integrated Industrial...
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Veriforce CHAS UKAS-Accredited Certification Body is Reshaping ISO Compliance
Veriforce CHAS UKAS-Accredited Certification Body is Reshaping ISO Compliance Veriforce CHAS, a prominent name in the UK construction and engineering services sector, is making headlines with the laun...
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ADB Invests $86.67m for Sustainable Infrastructure in Tajikistan
ADB Invests $86.67m for Sustainable Infrastructure in Tajikistan Tajikistan, with its vast landscapes and challenging terrain, is set to transform its road infrastructure, aligning with global standar...
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Seoul is Building Resilient Cities for Sustainable Urban Growth
Seoul is Building Resilient Cities for Sustainable Urban Growth As urbanisation sweeps across the globe, cities have become powerful engines of economic growth, housing more than half of the world’s p...
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Morocco’s Bold Vision for High-Speed Rail
Morocco’s Bold Vision for High-Speed Rail In a sweeping push towards modernising its infrastructure, Morocco is accelerating its Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project, with significant new c...
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KeolisAmey to Transform London’s Docklands Light Railway
KeolisAmey to Transform London’s Docklands Light Railway Transport for London (TfL) has awarded KeolisAmey a new eight-year contract to operate and maintain the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), on...
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Transforming Aviation in the Philippines with $225m Laguindingan Airport Investment
Transforming Aviation in the Philippines with $225m Laguindingan Airport Investment With the recent award of a ground-breaking contract for the operations and maintenance of Laguindingan Airport, Aboi...
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Latour Capital and Fimalac Drive Growth with SYSTRA Acquisition
Latour Capital and Fimalac Drive Growth with SYSTRA Acquisition In a significant development for the public transportation sector, Latour Capital and Fimalac have officially completed their acquisitio...
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Catambuco-Pasto Roadway Project Enhances Connectivity and Safety in Colombia
Catambuco-Pasto Roadway Project Enhances Connectivity and Safety in Colombia When the Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (ANI) announced the signing of an addendum to kickstart construction studies f...
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F1 Drivers take Giant Komatsu Mining Machines for a Spin
F1 Drivers take Giant Komatsu Mining Machines for a Spin As Formula 1 fans gear up for the excitement in Austin, the Williams Racing team recently ventured far from their familiar circuits to the rugg...
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Topcon’s Topnet Live Service Now Spans Western USA and Hawaii
Topcon’s Topnet Live Service Now Spans Western USA and Hawaii Topcon Positioning Systems has made a substantial leap in its GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) correction services with an extens...
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Accelerate Secures $780m for Expansion in Critical Real Estate Assets
Accelerate Secures $780m for Expansion in Critical Real Estate Assets Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities, an investment powerhouse in real estate for digital, renewable, and transportation infras...
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The Future of Urban Air Mobility and Smart Cities
The Future of Urban Air Mobility and Smart Cities Urban air mobility (UAM) is no longer the realm of sci-fi or cartoon fantasies. Soon, electric flying taxis, known as eVTOLs (electric vertical take-o...
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JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2024 to Showcase Construction’s Latest Innovations
JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2024 to Showcase Construction’s Latest Innovations As JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2024 gears up for its 9th edition, it’s set to bring a dynamic international presence to the heart of Ja...
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Revolutionising Machine Networking with Liebherr Connect
Revolutionising Machine Networking with Liebherr Connect In an era where digitalisation and connectivity reign supreme, Liebherr is making waves with its innovative solution, Liebherr Connect. This cu...
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International Day of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation
International Day of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation On Sunday, November 3rd, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) proudly launches the inaugural International Day of...
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Masaba Unleashes New Self-Contained Conveyor Line for Remote and Rugged Job Sites
Masaba Unleashes New Self-Contained Conveyor Line for Remote and Rugged Job Sites In an era where efficiency and durability reign supreme, Masaba Inc. of Vermillion, South Dakota, has introduced a gam...
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Rokbak Strengthens Foundations with Terapro Construction in Canada
Rokbak Strengthens Foundations with Terapro Construction in Canada Expanding its footprint in North America, Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has joined forces with Terapro Construction...
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VINCI Expands Its UK Footprint with FM Conway Acquisition
VINCI Expands Its UK Footprint with FM Conway Acquisition In a significant step for the UK construction sector, VINCI Construction has struck an agreement to acquire FM Conway Limited, a prominent pub...
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UzXCMG celebrates a Decade of Innovation and 3,000 Machines Sold in Central Asia
UzXCMG celebrates a Decade of Innovation and 3,000 Machines Sold in Central Asia Celebrating its 10th anniversary, UzXCMG—a joint venture between China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) and...
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Airium set to Transform UK Construction with Foam Concrete
Airium set to Transform UK Construction with Foam Concrete London Concrete, a division of the global Holcim Group, has introduced two pioneering foam concrete products—Airium Roadfill and Airium Voidf...
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John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation
John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation In the world of construction, few names carry the weight and legacy of John Deere, particularly when it comes to their iconic dozers. As 2024 marks J...
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Ritchie Bros. Announces Finish Strong, Start Stronger Year-End Auction Campaign
Ritchie Bros. Announces Finish Strong, Start Stronger Year-End Auction Campaign As the calendar winds down, equipment owners and prospective buyers across sectors from construction to agriculture look...
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Building Tomorrow with the Top Construction Industry Trends for 2025
Building Tomorrow with the Top Construction Industry Trends for 2025 The construction industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift, with emerging technologies and data-driven solutions set to red...
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Building US Smart Cities with Sand Technologies and National Smart Coalitions Partnership
Building US Smart Cities with Sand Technologies and National Smart Coalitions Partnership As cities worldwide grapple with rapid urbanisation, environmental challenges, and growing infrastructure dema...
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Causeway Technologies announces Buchanan Computing Acquisition
Causeway Technologies announces Buchanan Computing Acquisition In a major stride toward modernising UK highways, Causeway Technologies, a pioneer in construction tech, has acquired Buchanan Computing,...
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The Power of Open Data Highway Mapping and Accessibility for US State DOTs
The Power of Open Data Highway Mapping and Accessibility for US State DOTs Blyncsy’s open API approach transforms how DOTs manage road infrastructure, offering flexibility and adaptability like never...
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Bitumen Market Shifts during October 2024
Bitumen Market Shifts during October 2024 The bitumen market, driven by a blend of local economic factors and global supply dynamics, experienced notable shifts in October 2024. Here’s a detailed anal...
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KfW IPEX-Bank Fuels Recharge’s EV Charging Network Expansion in the Nordics
KfW IPEX-Bank Fuels Recharge’s EV Charging Network Expansion in the Nordics As electric vehicles (EVs) steadily replace their fossil-fuelled counterparts across Europe, the need for accessible,...
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ONE AMAZON Unveils the Internet of Forests for Rainforest Conservation
ONE AMAZON Unveils the Internet of Forests for Rainforest Conservation In an unprecedented initiative to shield the Amazon Rainforest, ONE AMAZON has revealed its game-changing project: the Internet o...
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Key Challenges in Building the World’s First Fully Smart Highway
Key Challenges in Building the World’s First Fully Smart Highway The concept of a fully integrated smart highway—a road where advanced technology seamlessly manages traffic, communicates with vehicles...
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Strengthening Public Financial Management Across Asia and the Pacific
Strengthening Public Financial Management Across Asia and the Pacific Public financial management (PFM) lies at the heart of a government’s capacity to generate funds and channel them effectivel...
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Transforming Airport Operations in India with Adani and Thales
Transforming Airport Operations in India with Adani and Thales In an era where speed, security, and seamless experiences are crucial, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and global technology powerh...
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Revitalising Bahia with the World Bank’s Push for Sustainable Roads in Brazil
Revitalising Bahia with the World Bank’s Push for Sustainable Roads in Brazil In a major move that marks a significant leap forward for Brazil’s infrastructure, the World Bank has greenlit a sub...
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McPhee Creek A$600m Iron Ore Project gets Green Light in Australia
McPhee Creek A$600m Iron Ore Project gets Green Light in Australia The McPhee Creek iron ore mine has received its final government approvals, setting the stage for a new chapter in Western Australia’...
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Azerbaijan’s $47m Digital Railway Investment
Azerbaijan’s $47m Digital Railway Investment The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a $47 million loan to propel Azerbaijan’s rail system into the digital era. The investme...
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Effective Control and Mitigation Strategies for Deep Mining Rockburst Risks
Effective Control and Mitigation Strategies for Deep Mining Rockburst Risks Mining, a keystone of modern civilisation, powers countless industries and technological advancements. Yet, as shallow resou...
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Iteris Stockholders Give Resounding Approval to Merger with Almaviva
Iteris Stockholders Give Resounding Approval to Merger with Almaviva In a move set to reshape the smart mobility infrastructure landscape, Iteris, Inc. recently announced a historic merger with Almavi...
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VolvoCE ECR355EL Excavator Powers New Horizons for Miwa Construction in Japan
VolvoCE ECR355EL Excavator Powers New Horizons for Miwa Construction in Japan The bustling construction landscape in Japan has a new heavyweight contender: the Volvo ECR355EL excavator. Miwa Construct...
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ROCKWOOL Expands in UK with Strategic Acquisition of Wetherby Building Systems
ROCKWOOL Expands in UK with Strategic Acquisition of Wetherby Building Systems Denmark-based ROCKWOOL Group, a global leader in stone wool insulation solutions, has made a notable move to reinforce it...
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JCB celebrates One Million Engine Milestone
JCB celebrates One Million Engine Milestone In a landmark achievement, JCB Power Systems has rolled out its one-millionth engine, an impressive feat marking two decades of innovation, resilience, and...
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Guerrilla Marketing for the Construction Industry
Guerrilla Marketing for the Construction Industry In the competitive world of construction, traditional marketing strategies can only go so far. Whether you’re a small contractor, a mid-sized co...
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