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 โ from groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge technologies to expert insights and global trends shaping the future of infrastructure.
Morocco Infrastructure gets $2.6 Billion Investment from China
Morocco Infrastructure gets $2.6 Billion Investment from China China Construction Steel Structure Co., Ltd (CCSS) has landed a landmark deal in Morocco valued at US$2.6โฏbillion, signifying a decisive...
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A Turning Point for Chilean Transport withย $470m Santiago Railway Deal with China
A Turning Point for Chilean Transport withย $470m Santiago Railway Deal with China Santiago, the bustling capital of Chile, is preparing for a major shift in its urban mobility landscape. A partnership...
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Stakeholder Collaboration is Key to Decarbonising Off-Road Machinery
Stakeholder Collaboration is Key to Decarbonising Off-Road Machinery The global push for net zero is reshaping the way we think about engines, fuels, and powertrains. Nowhere is this more pressing tha...
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The World Bank Promotes Accelerated Investment and Reigniting Growth
The World Bank Promotes Accelerated Investment and Reigniting Growth Investment has always been the backbone of economic progress. It builds roads and railways, powers industries, finances schools, an...
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Hybrid Multi-Objective Decision Making to Transform Prefabricated Construction
Hybrid Multi-Objective Decision Making to Transform Prefabricated Construction The global construction industry is racing towards smarter, safer, and more efficient project delivery. Among the many in...
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Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China
Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China Chinaโs transportation network has expanded at breakneck speed, fuelled by the countryโs transportation power strategy. New highways, express...
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Blockchain 3.0 and BIM Create A New Era of Traceable Data Exchange
Blockchain 3.0 and BIM Create A New Era of Traceable Data Exchange As Building Information Modelling (BIM) becomes the backbone of digital construction, the sheer volume of information exchanged betwe...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Long-Term Creep in Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Bridges
Unlocking the Secrets of Long-Term Creep in Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Bridges When it comes to modern bridge engineering, few projects have captured global attention quite like the Tianโe Longtan Bri...
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Construweek 2025 Redefining BIM as Better Information Management
Construweek 2025 Redefining BIM as Better Information Management The ZIGURAT Institute of Technology is preparing to host Construweek 2025, a global online gathering dedicated to the future of Buildin...
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YOVOY Launches Flexible Virtual Fleet to Transform UK Deliveries
YOVOY Launches Flexible Virtual Fleet to Transform UK Deliveries A new player has stepped onto the UK logistics stage, promising to disrupt long-standing industry norms.ย YOVOY, a scalable delivery sof...
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PPP MENA Forum Accelerating Infrastructure Ambitions in the Middle East
PPP MENA Forum Accelerating Infrastructure Ambitions in the Middle East The 5th PPP MENA Forum, held at Dubaiโs iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers, gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and investors...
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Lobito Corridor Set to Transform African Mining and Trade
Lobito Corridor Set to Transform African Mining and Trade The Lobito Corridor is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Africa, poised to redefine mining logistics acros...
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XCMG XCS100S Reach Stacker Powers a New Era in Wind Energy Logistics
XCMG XCS100S Reach Stacker Powers a New Era in Wind Energy Logistics XCMG Machinery has once again demonstrated why it stands among the worldโs elite equipment manufacturers with the debut of the XCS1...
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The Connected Jobsite Revolution
The Connected Jobsite Revolution In a world of ever-evolving skylines, construction is getting a high-tech makeover. The once-disconnected building site, characterised by isolated machinery, paper pla...
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Innovation Meets Sustainability at the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge
Innovation Meets Sustainability at the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge In an era where infrastructure demands are mounting and engineering skills are in high demand, Bentley Systems and Enactus joined force...
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Doosan Bobcat Unveils eFORCE LAB to Drive Modular Battery Innovation
Doosan Bobcat Unveils eFORCE LAB to Drive Modular Battery Innovation Doosan Bobcat has taken a significant leap in its electrification journey with the launch of eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack...
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Hire HQ Redefines the Future of Equipment Rental Technology
Hire HQ Redefines the Future of Equipment Rental Technology For far too long, the hire sector has been weighed down by rental management systems (RMS) that simply havenโt kept up with the pace of mode...
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John Deere Streamlines Parts Ordering within Operations Center
John Deere Streamlines Parts Ordering within Operations Center For professionals juggling construction schedules, delays are the enemy. Recently, John Deere has taken a significant leap forward in sim...
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Airships Chart Helsinkiโs Future with Geospatial Precision
Airships Chart Helsinkiโs Future with Geospatial Precision In August 2025, Helsinki took to the skies, not with jets or drones, but with elegant, autonomous airships. The City of Helsinki, alongside i...
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Power Curbers Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Miller Formless Systems
Power Curbers Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Miller Formless Systems Power Curbers has made a decisive move to cement its position as a global leader in slipform paving by acquiring Miller F...
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Liebherrย Machinery and Sustainabilityย Sets the Stage for NordBau 2025
Liebherrย Machinery and Sustainabilityย Sets the Stage for NordBau 2025 From 10 to 14 September 2025, Liebherr will be in the spotlight at the NordBau trade fair in Neumรผnster, showcasing an impressive...
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Temporary Bridge Keeps Otley Moving During Historic Footbridge Replacement
Temporary Bridge Keeps Otley Moving During Historic Footbridge Replacement When a 13th-century landmark in West Yorkshire faced urgent repairs, the community of Otley found itself at a crossroads. Lee...
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Econolite Unveils EPIQ RADAR Traffic Detection for Safer and Smarter Roads
Econolite Unveils EPIQ RADAR Traffic Detection for Safer and Smarter Roads Econolite, a trusted name in intelligent traffic management and part of the Umovity group, has taken a bold step forward in s...
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Auto Bissinger strengthens fleet with new Tadano AC 4.100L-1 Crane
Auto Bissinger strengthens fleet with new Tadano AC 4.100L-1 Crane For Auto Bissinger, cranes and the Tadano name are practically inseparable. A glance at their fleet makes it clear why every single c...
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Chinaโs Smart Ports Power Global Trade and Community Progress
Chinaโs Smart Ports Power Global Trade and Community Progress In 2024, the ports in China achieved a remarkable milestone, handling 17.6 billion tonnes of cargo and 330 million TEUs (twenty-foot equiv...
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How Fugro Is Helping Portland Build a Resilient Burnside Bridge
How Fugro Is Helping Portland Build a Resilient Burnside Bridge Portlandโs iconic Burnside Bridge, nearing its centenary, stands not just as a vital downtown artery crossing the Willamette but as a st...
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Yunex Traffic Powering Hamburg’s Smart Mobility Leap
Yunex Traffic Powering Hamburg’s Smart Mobility Leap Hamburg is embarking on one of Germanyโs most ambitious traffic modernisation programmes, replacing its entire traffic computer infrastructur...
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Volvo CEโs New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler Arrives in Singapore
Volvo CEโs New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler Arrives in Singapore The streets of Singapore have welcomed a gameโchanger. Volvo Construction Equipment (VolvoโฏCE) has just debuted its New Generation...
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How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety
How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety TRL’s new guide, Systems Thinking in Transport Safety: Cross Modal Safety Change Programme, published for the UK Department for Transport (Df...
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DoRa Gen 2 Ratcheting Load Binder Sets New Benchmarks
DoRa Gen 2 Ratcheting Load Binder Sets New Benchmarks Flatbed operators know that every minute saved during load securing is a minute gained on the road. Doleco USA has just raised the bar with the la...
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XCMG Compact Powerhouses Transforming Urban Construction
XCMG Compact Powerhouses Transforming Urban Construction As urban spaces grow denser and labour shortages continue to challenge project schedules, compact excavators have become indispensable for mode...
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Revolutionising Road Haulage with the Bulldog e-Trailer
Revolutionising Road Haulage with the Bulldog e-Trailer Electrogenic, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) innovation, has joined forces with Berkeley Coachworks in a partnership set to transform the fut...
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Building Resilience and Bridging Gaps with Private Capital
Building Resilience and Bridging Gaps with Private Capital In a world buffeted by macroeconomic turbulence, infrastructure investment remains a rockโsolid anchor โ critical for spurring job creation,...
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The Rise of The Robot Jobsite
The Rise of The Robot Jobsite Imagine a sprawling mine in Western Australia where colossal 250-tonne haul trucks ferry loads of ore without a single human at the wheel. Meanwhile, thousands of miles a...
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ITWA 2025 Bringing the World to Shenzhenโs Innovation Hub
ITWA 2025 Bringing the World to Shenzhenโs Innovation Hub Industrial Tech World Asia 2025 (ITWA 2025) is gearing up for a landmark debut under a refreshed brand identity, promising to be one of the mo...
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BSIF Bad Vibrations Campaign Tackling HAVS HeadโOn
BSIF Bad Vibrations Campaign Tackling HAVS HeadโOn The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), the UK’s foremost trade body for the safety sector, has stepped forward with a compelling new aw...
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Digital Construction North 2025 to Power Up the Northโs Built Environment Future
Digital Construction North 2025 to Power Up the Northโs Built Environment Future Digital Construction North (DCN) is set to make its highly anticipated return for its second year on 19 November at Man...
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KfW IPEX-Bank Backsย New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleetย with โฌ84m Finance
KfW IPEX-Bank Backsย New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleetย with โฌ84m Finance Stuttgart is making a significant leap forward in sustainable urban mobility. KfW IPEX-Bank has agreed to provide Stuttgarter Straร...
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Custom Kubota Powers Low-Ground-Pressure Success for Joe Allan & Sons
Custom Kubota Powers Low-Ground-Pressure Success for Joe Allan & Sons In the heart of rural Scotland, where terrain can quickly turn from solid ground to deep, soft peat, access can make or break...
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ZEEKR lands in Greece with premium EV tech taking the stage at Thessaloniki
ZEEKR lands in Greece with premium EV tech taking the stage at Thessaloniki GEO Mobility Hellas is introducing ZEEKR to the Greek market with a full public debut at the 89th Thessaloniki International...
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Trimble Advances Secure Construction with FedRAMP Authorization Effort
Trimble Advances Secure Construction with FedRAMP Authorization Effort Trimble has taken a decisive step towards bolstering the digital transformation of public sector construction by initiating the F...
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Ashleigh Contractsโ Machinery Retirement Auction Splashes Onto the Market
Ashleigh Contractsโ Machinery Retirement Auction Splashes Onto the Market A notable shift is underway in the marine construction scene as Ashleigh Contracts, the highly respected marine civil engineer...
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Esri MX Launches as Mexicoโs New Geospatial Innovation Hub
Esri MX Launches as Mexicoโs New Geospatial Innovation Hub Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has unveiled Esri Mexico (Esri MX) as its new geospatial innovation centre for the country,...
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Bentley Systems Champions AI Education for US Youth
Bentley Systems Champions AI Education for US Youth Bentley Systems, the infrastructure-software powerhouse, has taken a bold stride in nurturing tomorrowโs innovators. By signing the White Houseโs Pl...
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Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future
Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future Bengaluru has taken another decisive step toward sustainable, modern urban transport with the launch of its Yellow Lineโa 19-kilometre c...
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Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure
Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure Modern road infrastructure is undergoing a transformation at a breakneck pace, blending time-honoured asphalt with cutting-edge algorithms.ย Around...
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How Atlas Copco’s X28 Speeds Up Urban Slope Reinforcement in South Korea
How Atlas Copco’s X28 Speeds Up Urban Slope Reinforcement in South Korea In South Koreaโs mountainous Gyeonggi Province, slope reinforcement isnโt just a safety precautionโitโs a lifeline for ur...
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Acrowโs Ingenious Detour Bridgeย Keeping Michigan Moving
Acrowโs Ingenious Detour Bridgeย Keeping Michigan Moving In the bustling transport corridors of Michigan, where commercial hauliers and everyday commuters share the same arteries, bridge replacement pr...
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Komatsu’s PC20E-6 Promises A New Era in Electric Mini Excavators
Komatsu’s PC20E-6 Promises A New Era in Electric Mini Excavators Komatsu has taken a significant step forward in the electrification of construction machinery with the launch of its PC20E-6 mini...
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Trimble and Hyundai Launch Factory-Ready HD130A Dozer with 3D Grade Control
Trimble and Hyundai Launch Factory-Ready HD130A Dozer with 3D Grade Control Trimble and Hyundai Construction Equipment have taken a significant step in merging digital precision with heavy-duty perfor...
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