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.
Trimble acquires Flashtract to Streamline Construction Payments
Trimble acquires Flashtract to Streamline Construction Payments Trimble announced today it has acquired privately-held Flashtract, a company delivering specialized technology to streamline the flow of...
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Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae
Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae A research partnership led by carbon removal company CO2CO Ltd aims to revolutionise road construction with a novel, lower-carbon approach to...
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Skyjack launches Electric Rough-Terrain Articulated Booms
Skyjack launches Electric Rough-Terrain Articulated Booms Skyjack has announced the launch of a new range of battery powered electric rough terrain articulated booms. Available with 51ft (15.7m) and 6...
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Hydrajaws launches Smart Bluetooth Enabled Torque Wrench Adaptor
Hydrajaws launches Smart Bluetooth Enabled Torque Wrench Adaptor Hydrajaws, the trusted leader in pull testing technology, is proud to announce the expansion of its pioneering digital solutions with t...
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VolvoCE upgrading L110H and L120H Wheel Loaders to boost productivity
VolvoCE upgrading L110H and L120H Wheel Loaders to boost productivity The L110H and L120H mid-size wheel loaders have become mainstays in the Volvo Construction Equipment line-up over the past decade...
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Metso XM Series Enhancing Crushing Performance
Metso XM Series Enhancing Crushing Performance Metso is launching the XM Series, a highly advanced premium crushing solution that combines intelligence, durability and lifetime value with a new digita...
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Green Mapping Project boosting Biodiversity on England’s Road Network
Green Mapping Project boosting Biodiversity on England’s Road Network Using the new state-of-the-art mapping tool will make it easier for National Highways to keep track of its Soft Estate ecosy...
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Sleipner Finland unveils Electric and Autonomous Mining Transport System
Sleipner Finland unveils Electric and Autonomous Mining Transport System Sleipner Finland has unveiled a new generation of fully electric and autonomous transport system for moving mining and construc...
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Portable Electric and VolvoCE unveil 48 Volt DC Fast-charging Mobile Battery System
Portable Electric and VolvoCE unveil 48 Volt DC Fast-charging Mobile Battery System In a landmark collaboration aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry’s approach to off-grid electric...
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Yunex Traffic UTC-UX Urban Traffic Control System installed across London
Yunex Traffic UTC-UX Urban Traffic Control System installed across London Yunex Traffic’s next-generation hosted UTC-UX system is now operating right across London. Delivering TfL’s ambitious RTO prog...
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DEVELON announces tiny DX17Z-7 Mini-Excavator
DEVELON announces tiny DX17Z-7 Mini-Excavator Amidst the hustle and bustle of the job site, where crew members are hard at work navigating narrow pathways and tight corners, a new contender emerges, p...
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CIHT and Kier Transportation improving Carbon Literacy with E-learning
CIHT and Kier Transportation improving Carbon Literacy with E-learning The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is collaborating with Kier Transportation to deliver essential...
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Paving the Path to a Greener Tomorrow with Sustainable Innovations
Paving the Path to a Greener Tomorrow with Sustainable Innovations The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by the urgent need to reduce its enviro...
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First Retrofit Electric Telehandler previewed by Manitou and Kiloutou
First Retrofit Electric Telehandler previewed by Manitou and Kiloutou Manitou Group, a world leader in handling, aerial work platforms and earth moving sectors, and Kiloutou, Europe’s third largest eq...
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Leading UK Construction Companies publish their Blueprint for Growth
Leading UK Construction Companies publish their Blueprint for Growth As the country enters the second week of the UK general election campaign trail, 12 Tier One UK infrastructure and construction con...
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70th Anniversary Platinum JCB Backhoe delivered to K-Plant Hire
70th Anniversary Platinum JCB Backhoe delivered to K-Plant Hire A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to play a major role in training the operators of the fu...
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Danfoss Mobile Workshop brings Hydraulic Hose Repair to the Job Site
Danfoss Mobile Workshop brings Hydraulic Hose Repair to the Job Site Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its on-site hose assembly workshop program. The program brings hydraulic hose replacement and...
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Nokian Tyres develop new Wheel Loader Tire with All-Terrain Grip
Nokian Tyres develop new Wheel Loader Tire with All-Terrain Grip Nokian Tyres Ground King Loader handles diverse terrains from soft mud to hard surfaces effortlessly. Utilizing the Hybrilug™ te...
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Protect, Recycle and Recover Topsoil with MB Crusher
Protect, Recycle and Recover Topsoil with MB Crusher The world could run out of topsoil in about 60 years if we continue to degrade it at the current rate, so in the European Parliament, the first ste...
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Adoption of Digital Twins set to accelerate with Duality Falcon and Unreal Engine
Adoption of Digital Twins set to accelerate with Duality Falcon and Unreal Engine Duality AI, the company behind the Falcon digital twin simulation platform, announced today the general release of Fal...
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HD Hyundai HX235A LCR Crawler Excavator a Titan in Tight Spaces
HD Hyundai HX235A LCR Crawler Excavator a Titan in Tight Spaces An HD Hyundai HX235A LCR crawler excavator has become something of an internet sensation, while working on improvements to the Dore and...
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EIB Investing €76m in Montenegro’s Rail Future
EIB Investing €76m in Montenegro’s Rail Future In a landmark move for Montenegro’s transportation sector, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global, under the auspices of the Team Europe initiat...
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Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines
Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines HS2 (High Speed Two) is seen as the UK’s flagship transportation project, connecting the West Midlands and London and through 1...
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Tatra Trucks unveils newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix
Tatra Trucks unveils newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix In the early evening of Wednesday, June 5, the oldest Czech vehicle manufacturer unveiled the newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix model l...
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Balfour Beatty prepares for a decade of Sustainable Infrastructure Growth
Balfour Beatty prepares for a decade of Sustainable Infrastructure Growth As global understanding and awareness of environmental and social impacts progresses, today, Balfour Beatty, the international...
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BCIS announces Measurement Tool for Whole Life Costs and Carbon Emissions
BCIS announces Measurement Tool for Whole Life Costs and Carbon Emissions A revolutionary tool which measures and reports on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time has been...
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Develon releases High Performance DX10Z-7 Mini-Excavator
Develon releases High Performance DX10Z-7 Mini-Excavator DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX10Z-7 1 tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator, providing a significantly...
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Mecalac launches The Revotruck Dumper
Mecalac launches The Revotruck Dumper Mecalac has announced the availability of their new Revotruck, a unique site dumper that combines a rotating cab with exceptional off-road capabilities. Already t...
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JCB starts construction of new $500m Manufacturing Plant in USA
JCB starts construction of new $500m Manufacturing Plant in USA WORK began yesterday on a new $500 million JCB factory in North America, the biggest-ever investment in the company’s history. The start...
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DJI celebrates the first Drone Delivery Flight on Mount Everest
DJI celebrates the first Drone Delivery Flight on Mount Everest DJI has teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW, and Nepalese certified mountain guide Min...
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Vögele SUPER 1900-5i Paver lays the perfect Noise-Reducing Surface Course
Vögele SUPER 1900-5i Paver lays the perfect Noise-Reducing Surface Course Traffic jams are an everyday occurrence on the A6 near Bern. The hard shoulder was repurposed in a scheme known as a PUN in or...
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Catalysing Industrial Growth in Malawi
Catalysing Industrial Growth in Malawi In a bold step towards industrialisation, Malawi is set to witness the rise of the Magwero Industrial Park, a $300 million integrated industrial zone. This ambit...
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CDE encouraging Quarries to Uncover Buried Profits
CDE encouraging Quarries to Uncover Buried Profits As the rate of global resource extraction continues to accelerate, finite natural materials continue to deplete, and barriers to gain approval for ne...
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Volvo CE unveils Ground-breaking Innovations at Volvo Days 2024
Volvo CE unveils Ground-breaking Innovations at Volvo Days 2024 Volvo Days 2024, held in the scenic town of Eskilstuna, Sweden, was nothing short of a spectacle. Volvo Construction Equipment (C...
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Chile’s Vertical Mines rely on rugged Atlas Copco Portable Air Compressors
Chile’s Vertical Mines rely on rugged Atlas Copco Portable Air Compressors In the heart of Chile’s demanding mining environment, Vertical Mine Chile has been leading the vertical assembly...
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Canal del Dique in Colombia set for $835m restoration
Canal del Dique in Colombia set for $835m restoration In the vibrant Caribbean region of Colombia, a monumental project is underway to rejuvenate the Canal del Dique. The concessionaire, Ecosistemas d...
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VolvoCE announces new Medium and Large Excavator Ranges
VolvoCE announces new Medium and Large Excavator Ranges Volvo CE is introducing a new range of excavators designed to give customers an edge with upgrades that include up to 15% greater fuel efficien...
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New Concrete Sustainability App wins Tarmac Innovation Challenge
New Concrete Sustainability App wins Tarmac Innovation Challenge An innovative digital analysis tool that can help to improve the sustainability of concrete has been named the winner of Tarmac’s 2023...
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Ensuring Social Sustainability in Construction Supply Chains
Ensuring Social Sustainability in Construction Supply Chains Ensuring a commitment to health and safety is a well-established practice. However, as Alex Minett, Global Head of New Markets at Veriforce...
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DEVELON set for first appearance at the GaLaBau 2024 in Germany
DEVELON set for first appearance at the GaLaBau 2024 in Germany DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, will make its first appearance at the 2024 edition of the GaLaBau International Trade F...
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The Path to Greener Construction includes Accurate Machine Emissions Data
The Path to Greener Construction includes Accurate Machine Emissions Data Large diesel engine equipment wheeled, and static are significant producers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a global scal...
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Over 90 Machines and Innovations featured at Bobcat Demo Days 2024
Over 90 Machines and Innovations featured at Bobcat Demo Days 2024 More than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are heading to Doos...
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Increasing Driver Visibility on the A2 with Road Studs and Markings
Increasing Driver Visibility on the A2 with Road Studs and Markings When improving safety through visibility was identified as a top priority for planned resurfacing work on three sections of the A2,...
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VolvoCE driving Transformation with new facilities in South Korea and Sweden
VolvoCE driving Transformation with new facilities in South Korea and Sweden Volvo CE has inaugurated new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden to support its strategy to...
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PERI announces Mabey Hire Acquisition
PERI announces Mabey Hire Acquisition Mabey Hire Ltd. has joined the PERI Group as of 21st May 2024, with PERI SE acquiring the Dewsbury, UK-based company. The PERI Group, headquartered in Weissenhorn...
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Standout Features for a Safer and Efficient Compaction Roller
Standout Features for a Safer and Efficient Compaction Roller Crewmember safety is the highest priority in road construction. However, traditional compaction machines are about as rigid as it gets. Ev...
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Turkish Mining Company Eti Maden opts for versatility with new Liebherr Crawler Dozers
Turkish Mining Company Eti Maden opts for versatility with new Liebherr Crawler Dozers The Turkish mining company Eti Maden drives the global boron industry forward with innovative machinery and advan...
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New Sorting and Demolition Grapple range launched by Komatsu Europe
New Sorting and Demolition Grapple range launched by Komatsu Europe Komatsu Europe has introduce an all-new sorting and demolition grapple range, the latest addition to the Komatsu attachments portfol...
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Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements
Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements The Marshall Mix Design method, a cornerstone in the field of pavement design, has been a reliable process for producing durable and high...
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Transforming Industries at ARC Industry Leadership Forum Asia 2024
Transforming Industries at ARC Industry Leadership Forum Asia 2024 The ARC Industry Leadership Forum Asia 2024 is set to be a pivotal event, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, and...
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