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.
Cyprus Secures €100m EIB Loan to Upgrade Road Infrastructure
Cyprus Secures €100m EIB Loan to Upgrade Road Infrastructure The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €100 million loan to Cyprus, setting the stage for significant upgrades to the country’s...
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Building Africa’s Future with EIB’s $80m Commitment to Resilient Infrastructure
Building Africa’s Future with EIB’s $80m Commitment to Resilient Infrastructure The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made its most significant financial commitment to Africa, pledging $80 mill...
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Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Could Transform Construction Payments and Supply Chains
Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Could Transform Construction Payments and Supply Chains Bitcoin has skyrocketed past the $100,000 milestone, capturing global attention and sparking a surge in institutio...
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How Green Public Procurement is Transforming the Highways Sector
How Green Public Procurement is Transforming the Highways Sector Can Green Public Procurement truly accelerate the shift towards sustainable practices in the highways sector? Are suppliers ready to em...
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NMFTA Drives Freight Forward with Digital Full Truckload Council
NMFTA Drives Freight Forward with Digital Full Truckload Council The freight industry has entered a new era of digital transformation, with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)...
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VINCI Opens PPP Financed D4 Motorway in Czech Republic
VINCI Opens PPP Financed D4 Motorway in Czech Republic In a significant milestone for Czech infrastructure, VINCI has officially opened the D4 motorway, marking the country’s first motorway delivered...
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Manitowoc Unveils Asia’s Most Powerful Topless Tower Crane
Manitowoc Unveils Asia’s Most Powerful Topless Tower Crane Manitowoc has raised the stakes in construction innovation with the launch of the Potain MCT 2205, its largest topless tower crane from the A...
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Hyundai and Kia Unveil the X-ble Shoulder Wearable Robot
Hyundai and Kia Unveil the X-ble Shoulder Wearable Robot Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have taken a bold leap into the future of industrial efficiency and workplace safety with their lates...
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The Modern Revival of Dry Stone Walling with MB Crusher Attachments
The Modern Revival of Dry Stone Walling with MB Crusher Attachments Dry stone walling, a craft with roots as deep as human civilisation, has stood the test of time as a functional art form. In a world...
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VolvoCE Redefines Mid-Size Excavators with the EC260 and EC300
VolvoCE Redefines Mid-Size Excavators with the EC260 and EC300 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues to elevate the standard for excavator performance, efficiency, and operator experience...
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Paving the Way for Smarter Cities with Kapsch TrafficCom
Paving the Way for Smarter Cities with Kapsch TrafficCom Urban congestion has long been a thorn in the side of modern cities, clogging streets, hampering productivity, and escalating pollution levels....
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Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations
Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations As the global demand for minerals and resources surges, the mining industry faces immense pressure to operate more efficientl...
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Metso Secures €70m Contract for Ground-breaking Gold Plant in Türkiye
Metso Secures €70m Contract for Ground-breaking Gold Plant in Türkiye Metso, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has been awarded a significant contract worth approximately €70 million to del...
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The Perfect Compressor for Water Well Drilling in Challenging Turkish Environments
The Perfect Compressor for Water Well Drilling in Challenging Turkish Environments Water well drilling in Turkey’s Karaman region has long been a critical operation, driven by the area’s u...
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Mecalac Unveils Game-Changing 12-Series Wheeled Excavator Loaders
Mecalac Unveils Game-Changing 12-Series Wheeled Excavator Loaders The Mecalac Group, a global leader in compact construction machinery, has once again raised the bar with its latest innovation –...
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Colas Inspiring Young Minds Through The Cones Construction Tales
Colas Inspiring Young Minds Through The Cones Construction Tales Colas Ltd has joined forces with Leeds City Council to support the educational children’s book Cones and Making Choices, authored by Ch...
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Rio Tinto Bets $2.5 Billion on Argentina’s Lithium Future
Rio Tinto Bets $2.5 Billion on Argentina’s Lithium Future Rio Tinto has unveiled an ambitious $2.5 billion investment to expand its Rincon lithium project in Argentina, marking a significant lea...
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Develon and Leica Geosystems unite to deliver Precision in Dozer Technology
Develon and Leica Geosystems unite to deliver Precision in Dozer Technology In a significant leap forward for construction technology, Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has teamed up wi...
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Cat Upgrades D8 Dozer with Ground-breaking Earthmoving Technology
Cat Upgrades D8 Dozer with Ground-breaking Earthmoving Technology When it comes to bulldozers, Caterpillar continues to lead the pack with ground-breaking innovation. The next-generation Cat® D8 dozer...
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Master Demolition Training with Komatsu’s High Reach Excavator Simulator
Master Demolition Training with Komatsu’s High Reach Excavator Simulator In a bold stride towards modernising operator training, Komatsu has unveiled its new K100 High Reach Demolition Excavator...
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Unlocking the Potential of Networked Construction
Unlocking the Potential of Networked Construction The construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift, embracing digitalisation and connectivity to tackle its most pressing challenges. With effici...
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Rogfast Tunnel Highlights Norway’s Ambitious Leap into Subsea Connectivity
Rogfast Tunnel Highlights Norway’s Ambitious Leap into Subsea Connectivity The Rogaland Fixed Link, or Rogfast as it’s affectionately known, is poised to redefine the very concept of infrastructure in...
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Tutor Perini wins $1.1 Billion Newark AirTrain Project
Tutor Perini wins $1.1 Billion Newark AirTrain Project The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has officially awarded a monumental contract worth $1.18 billion to Tutor Perini Corporation in par...
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Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul
Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul In a significant boost to Chile’s infrastructure, the Coquimbo-La Serena Conurbation is set for a transformative redevelopment...
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VINCI Takes the Helm with Enhanced Stake in LISEA
VINCI Takes the Helm with Enhanced Stake in LISEA VINCI Concessions has made headlines by finalising the acquisition of an additional 8.645% stake in LISEA, elevating its total shareholding to 42.045%...
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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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