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.
On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel
On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel Conidia Bioscience has launched FUELSTAT® One, a new test kit to join the FUELSTAT® range designed to rapidly detect microbial contamination in d...
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Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties
Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties Bitumen, a cornerstone in road construction and roofing, is a complex material with unique responses to stress. Its viscoelastic nature means...
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Wirtgen Offset Concrete Paving with AutoPilot 2 Stringless Machine Control
Wirtgen Offset Concrete Paving with AutoPilot 2 Stringless Machine Control Slipform pavers can be used for paving monolithic concrete constructions with the offset method. Kerbs, gutter profiles, conc...
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Hillhead celebrates unparalleled success for the 2024 show
Hillhead celebrates unparalleled success for the 2024 show Attracting more than 19,500 trade visitors and featuring an impressive 598 exhibitors across three show days, Hillhead 2024 – the biggest wor...
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Liebherr plans expansion with new Loader Manufacturing Plant in Wildon
Liebherr plans expansion with new Loader Manufacturing Plant in Wildon Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH is planning to significantly expand its production capacity by building an additional manufactur...
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Enhancing Sustainability in Construction with Digital Marketplaces
Enhancing Sustainability in Construction with Digital Marketplaces It’s no secret that the construction industry is one of the most significant contributors to global carbon emissions, accounting for...
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CDE ProPress high-performance Filter Press delivers for Collier in Scotland
CDE ProPress high-performance Filter Press delivers for Collier in Scotland The first ProPress high-performance filter press to be commissioned by wet processing experts CDE has exceeded processing ta...
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Kapsch TrafficCom installs Wooden Toll Gantry on Austrian Highway
Kapsch TrafficCom installs Wooden Toll Gantry on Austrian Highway Kapsch TrafficCom has announced that together with Austrian roadway operator Asfinag, the first operational Green Gantry was installed...
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Republic of Angola orders 186 Modular Steel Bridges from Acrow
Republic of Angola orders 186 Modular Steel Bridges from Acrow Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced a project to supply 186 modular steel bridges to the...
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JCB 5CX PRO Wastemaster slashes costs for Bryson Recycling
JCB 5CX PRO Wastemaster slashes costs for Bryson Recycling Two versatile JCB backhoe loaders have replaced static waste compactors across a group of recycling centres – saving the operator time and mo...
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VolvoCE Electric Machinery delivering efficiency and sustainability in Japan
VolvoCE Electric Machinery delivering efficiency and sustainability in Japan Volvo Construction Equipment’s electric machines are gaining momentum throughout Asia, and the number of units being...
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Beaches in Sicily benefitting from Bobcat Beauty Treatments
Beaches in Sicily benefitting from Bobcat Beauty Treatments On the coast of Bagheria (PA) on the island of Sicily in Italy, the accumulation of seaweed on the beaches, if not managed properly, can cau...
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New Cat Track Wear Sensor delivers Remote Wear Monitoring and Alerts
New Cat Track Wear Sensor delivers Remote Wear Monitoring and Alerts With 120 years of undercarriage experience, Caterpillar continues to innovate, so customers get the most from their investment. Exc...
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WJ joins the celebration of UK Highways hidden beauty
WJ joins the celebration of UK Highways hidden beauty The UK’s leading line marking and road safety specialist, WJ Group, has shared a series of images taken by its employees in celebration of the hid...
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Makita introduces the First Cordless Breaker
Makita introduces the First Cordless Breaker Makita has added a new high-performance breaker to its range of 80VMax XGT machines. The HM004G delivers a power output that matches the equivalent corded...
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The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications
The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum, is a cornerstone in modern construction and infrastructure. This black, sticky substance, kno...
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Builtech Group acquires Majority Stake in Brion Group
Builtech Group acquires Majority Stake in Brion Group In a significant strategic move, Brion Group, a prominent Swedish company specializing in technical services and installation solutions for buildi...
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Redefining Deep Drilling Standards with Atlas Copco X-Air⁺ 1200-40 Compressor
Redefining Deep Drilling Standards with Atlas Copco X-Air⁺ 1200-40 Compressor Atlas Copco has announced the launch of its X-Air⁺ 1200-40, the newest member of its DrillAir portfolio. This brand-new po...
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Using a Develon Mini-Excavator to install Large Glass Panels
Using a Develon Mini-Excavator to install Large Glass Panels We are used to seeing countless jobs carried out by mini-excavators, but a novel application in the construction industry involving a new D...
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Tadano and Vestas developing Wind Turbine Nacelle Cranes
Tadano and Vestas developing Wind Turbine Nacelle Cranes Tadano has announced a new global collaboration with Vestas, the Danish wind power manufacturer holding the world’s top market share, to...
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INSTABOOM Go keeps the traffic flowing in Reading
INSTABOOM Go keeps the traffic flowing in Reading Reading Borough Council, known for its commitment to innovation and safety in traffic management, has successfully integrated the INSTABOOM Go system...
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Caterpillar announces three new VisionLink Productivity Features
Caterpillar announces three new VisionLink Productivity Features Caterpillar’s online web platform, VisionLink® Productivity, has been enhanced with the introduction of three new features – Cat Grade...
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Wirtgen’s ambitious Cold Recycling Project on Germany’s oldest Autobahn
Wirtgen’s ambitious Cold Recycling Project on Germany’s oldest Autobahn The slogan ‘Work On Progress’ is prominently displayed everywhere on STRABAG construction sites. With this campaign, STRAB...
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The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link – China’s latest Megaproject
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link – China’s latest Megaproject The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a mega cross-sea passage in south China that consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges, and two a...
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HEIS relies on Liebherr Machinery’s Reliability and Low Maintenance
HEIS relies on Liebherr Machinery’s Reliability and Low Maintenance As a direct neighbour of DK Recycling und Roheisen GmbH, HEIS processes the blast furnace slag that arises as a by-product of...
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Meet the new DEVELON DTL35 Compact Track Loader
Meet the new DEVELON DTL35 Compact Track Loader DEVELON introduced a prototype of its first compact track loader at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. Since then, the company has refined the design after receiving...
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Hillhead celebrates a record-breaking 2024
Hillhead celebrates a record-breaking 2024 When it comes to construction trade shows, Hillhead 2024 set a new benchmark. This year’s event was nothing short of phenomenal, shattering previous attendan...
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Altrad RMD Kwikform reinforces bridge in Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe
Altrad RMD Kwikform reinforces bridge in Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform, recently joined forces with sister company Altrad Coffrage & Etaiement to reinforc...
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Sleipner Finland and Komatsu Poland Innovating Machinery Transport
Sleipner Finland and Komatsu Poland Innovating Machinery Transport Sleipner Finland and Komatsu Poland have entered into a representation agreement for innovative transport solutions for moving mining...
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SBM Mineral Processing’s Hybrid Showstopper at Hillhead 2024
SBM Mineral Processing’s Hybrid Showstopper at Hillhead 2024 SBM Mineral Processing took centre stage at the UK’s premier quarrying exhibition, Hillhead 2024, showcasing its cutting-edge h...
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Torrevieja Desalination Plant in Alicante getting €89m enhancements
Torrevieja Desalination Plant in Alicante getting €89m enhancements The joint venture of Sacyr and Ferrovial has been awarded a €89.5 million contract by Acuamed to enhance the Torrevieja desalination...
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East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024
East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024 Between 2000 and 2005, China underwent a phenomenal expansion of its road network, adding an impressive 250,700 kilometres and reaching a tota...
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Extracting Blue Quartzite with a Liebherr R 992 Crawler Excavator
Extracting Blue Quartzite with a Liebherr R 992 Crawler Excavator Liebherr’s Generation 5.2 and 6.2 crawler excavators, in the 70–100 tonne range, were unveiled to the public at the last Bauma. The R...
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Mecalac announces range of Hydraulic Breakers
Mecalac announces range of Hydraulic Breakers Mecalac, world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact machines for urban worksites, is delighted to present its range of hydraulic...
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Certified Rebuild VolvoCE A60H Hauler starts work in Indonesia
Certified Rebuild VolvoCE A60H Hauler starts work in Indonesia VolvoCE dealer for Indonesia, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), completed a handover ceremony for the first A60H machine using Volvo’s Certified...
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Pioneering Sustainability and Clean Construction in Nusantara
Pioneering Sustainability and Clean Construction in Nusantara Indonesia can contribute towards its sustainability ambitions for its new capital city from the outset by utilizing emissions-free constru...
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Liebherr announces first Hydrogen Large Wheel Loader and Filling Station in Salzburg
Liebherr announces first Hydrogen Large Wheel Loader and Filling Station in Salzburg Liebherr pressing ahead with phasing out fossil fuels and preparing solutions to decarbonise construction sites, gr...
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Revolutionising Circular Economy with end-to-end BPI Asset Disposal Solutions
Revolutionising Circular Economy with end-to-end BPI Asset Disposal Solutions Following a £1.5m investment from Finance Yorkshire, a website update, gaining of ISO 9001 and a rebrand last year, BPI is...
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Illuminating the Future and The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge
Illuminating the Future and The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge The construction of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge is a feat of modern engineering, highlighting China’s continuous advancements in infrastruct...
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Lüscher Gartenbau-Baumschulen relies on Japanese Tech and Yanmar Equipment
Lüscher Gartenbau-Baumschulen relies on Japanese Tech and Yanmar Equipment Lüscher Gartenbau-Baumschulen AG is based to the west of Zurich. Founded in 1956 as a “one-man business”, the com...
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Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads
Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads In the realm of road construction, the insatiable appetite for non-renewable natural aggregates and industrial products like bitumen, lime, and ce...
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Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces
Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces Aston University civil engineering experts are teaming up with construction and surfacing company Miles Macadam to help make roa...
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Toyota unveils all-new Land Cruiser 250 Series in Japan
Toyota unveils all-new Land Cruiser 250 Series in Japan In a bold move to return to its roots, Toyota has launched the all-new 250 series in Japan, marking a significant addition to the revered Land C...
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Liebherr’s L Series Fast-erecting Cranes Now Specified in Metre Tonnes
Liebherr’s L Series Fast-erecting Cranes Now Specified in Metre Tonnes Liebherr’s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect. The new cran...
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Wirtgen SP 94i Slipform Paving rehabilitating Interstate 44 in Missouri
Wirtgen SP 94i Slipform Paving rehabilitating Interstate 44 in Missouri Paving an interstate highway is always a challenge, with tight time frames and confined working areas force contractors to make...
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EBRD leading Roadway Renaissance in Uzbekistan
EBRD leading Roadway Renaissance in Uzbekistan In a significant stride towards bolstering sustainable transport links in Central Asia, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has s...
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VolvoCE wins SEK 1.2 billion Wheel Loader Contract with Swedish Armed Forces
VolvoCE wins SEK 1.2 billion Wheel Loader Contract with Swedish Armed Forces Volvo Construction Equipment will be supplying a variety of wheel loaders and attachments and the machines will be produced...
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JJ Sugrue adds new HD Hyundai HX85A Compact Excavator to their fleet
JJ Sugrue adds new HD Hyundai HX85A Compact Excavator to their fleet Suffolk-based plant hire and contracting company JJ Sugrue has added its first HD Hyundai HX85A compact excavator to the fleet, wi...
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AUSA to be acquired by Oshkosh Corporation
AUSA to be acquired by Oshkosh Corporation Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to...
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VolvoCE invests in VizaLogix Fleet Software Developer
VolvoCE invests in VizaLogix Fleet Software Developer Volvo CE has taken a 22% ownership stake in VizaLogix, a US-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in digital, brand-neutral solu...
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