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.
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-Popayรกn Highway Corridor
Colombia Opens Bidding for the El Estanquillo-Popayรกn 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 Araucanรญa Airport in Chile
Transforming La Araucanรญa 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 theย Kangaroo Jack WS-24-LPJ
Redefining Heavy-Duty Lifting with theย Kangaroo Jack WS-24-LPJ When it comes to heavy-duty lifting, reliability, efficiency, and safety arenโt just nice-to-havesโtheyโre 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 groundโboth literally and figurativelyโon 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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ADB Commits to Sustainable Development in the Kyrgyz Republic
ADB Commits to Sustainable Development in the Kyrgyz Republic The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has taken a bold step to reinforce sustainable development in the Kyrgyz Republic with a recently approve...
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Socially Responsible Mining in Developing Nations
Socially Responsible Mining in Developing Nations Mining remains a linchpin in the economic landscape of many developing nations. It generates significant revenue, provides employment, and serves as t...
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Largo Transforming Vanadium-Titaniumย Resource Potentialย in Brazil
Largo Transforming Vanadium-Titaniumย Resource Potentialย in Brazil Largo Inc., a global powerhouse in vanadium production, recently unveiled its updated Life of Mine Plan (LOMP) and Pre-Feasibility Stu...
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Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture The global mining industry is abuzz as Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) solidify their partnership on the Winu...
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Celestial Navigating could Revolutionise UAV Drone Technology
Celestial Navigating could Revolutionise UAV Drone Technology The constant evolution of drone technology is pushing boundaries, with a new breakthrough that could rewrite the rules of uncrewed aerial...
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Transforming Coastal Power With Revolutionary Floating Nuclear Plants
Transforming Coastal Power With Revolutionary Floating Nuclear Plants The energy sector is no stranger to disruption, but the partnership between Westinghouse Electric Company and CORE POWER marks a g...
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FinTech Propelling India’s Digital Economy into the Fast Lane
FinTech Propelling India’s Digital Economy into the Fast Lane Indiaโs digital economy has witnessed a seismic shift over the past decade, and much of this transformation can be attributed to the...
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Swisspod Hyperloop Trial Sets New Benchmarks
Swisspod Hyperloop Trial Sets New Benchmarks In a breakthrough moment for sustainable transportation, Swisspod, alongside the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and the School of Bu...
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Makeblock Ultimate 2.0 is the Best STEM Holiday Gift for Budding Engineers
Makeblock Ultimate 2.0 is the Best STEM Holiday Gift for Budding Engineers In an era where technology is reshaping the world, introducing young minds to robotics, coding, and engineering principles is...
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Revolutionising Off-Highway Construction withย IrisXย Generative AI
Revolutionising Off-Highway Construction withย IrisXย Generative AI In the rapidly evolving landscape of construction technology, Trackunit has unveiled a ground-breaking innovation tailored for the off...
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Pulsar Hi-Vis Workwear Balances Safety, Durability, and Compliance
Pulsar Hi-Vis Workwear Balances Safety, Durability, and Compliance Hi-visibility (hi-vis) clothing has long been a linchpin in workplace safety, particularly in high-risk industries like construction,...
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Powering the Future at SMART ENERGY WEEK
Powering the Future at SMART ENERGY WEEK The global energy sector is racing toward a sustainable future, and events like SMART ENERGY WEEK are at the forefront of this transformative journey. As one o...
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Fujitsu Unveils Policy Twin to Revolutionize Government Policy Making
Fujitsu Unveils Policy Twin to Revolutionize Government Policy Making In an era where efficiency is paramount, Fujitsu has unveiled Policy Twin, a ground-breaking digital twin technology designed to r...
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The Five C’s Needed to Reduce UK Road Mortality Rates
The Five C’s Needed to Reduce UK Road Mortality Rates The UK, once a global leader in road safety, now finds itself lagging behind other European nations in reducing road-related fatalities and...
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The Digital Life of a Road – From Inception to Legacy
The Digital Life of a Road – From Inception to Legacy Roads form the lifeblood of modern society, yet their planning, construction, and maintenance have long been mired in inefficiencies and sil...
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SteelPhalt Pioneering a Greener Future with a Bold Rebrand
SteelPhalt Pioneering a Greener Future with a Bold Rebrand SteelPhalt™, a division of Harsco Environmental, has unveiled a striking new brand identity, cementing its role as a leader in sustain...
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Transforming Bridge Maintenance with Digital Smart Monitoring in Vietnam
Transforming Bridge Maintenance with Digital Smart Monitoring in Vietnam Ageing bridges across the globe pose a significant safety risk, especially in rapidly developing nations like Vietnam. The need...
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Navigating ADA Compliance in the US to Ensure Accessible Car Parks
Navigating ADA Compliance in the US to Ensure Accessible Car Parks Ensuring that car parks across the United States comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not just a legal obligation...
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Rio Tinto and Chinaโs SPIC Unite for Battery Swap Truck Trial
Rio Tinto and Chinaโs SPIC Unite for Battery Swap Truck Trial Mining giant Rio Tinto has partnered with Chinaโs State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to pilot cutting-edge battery swap electric ha...
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Building Resilient Cities with Data and Collaboration
Building Resilient Cities with Data and Collaboration Cities today face a web of challenges that traditional, siloed approaches simply canโt untangle. From climate change to housing crises, addressing...
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Virtual Test Rigs are Redefining Fatigue Testing for Heavy Machinery
Virtual Test Rigs are Redefining Fatigue Testing for Heavy Machinery The construction industry, often heralded for its technological advances, has faced a long-standing challenge in fatigue testing. C...
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China Building a New Silk Road Highway to Iran Via Afghanistan
China Building a New Silk Road Highway to Iran Via Afghanistan Chinaโs ambitious project to construct a transcontinental highway stretching from its western borders to Iran, via the challenging terrai...
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Revolutionising Bridge Maintenance and Structural Safetyย with Robotic Inspection
Revolutionising Bridge Maintenance and Structural Safetyย with Robotic Inspection Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs) are engineering marvels, underpinning some of the worldโs most iconic long-span b...
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AUSA Transforms the Compact Dumper with Enhanced Safety, Efficiency and Versatility
AUSA Transforms the Compact Dumper with Enhanced Safety, Efficiency and Versatility AUSA, a renowned manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has unveiled its latest line of compact du...
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ValdeauโMatโs Urban Quarry and the Circular Economy Revolution in Lille
ValdeauโMatโs Urban Quarry and the Circular Economy Revolution in Lille In a ground-breaking move to tackle construction waste in the Lille region, ValdeauโMat, founded by brothers Steeve and Benjamin...
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Caterpillar’s Vision for the Future to be Featured at CES 2025
Caterpillar’s Vision for the Future to be Featured at CES 2025 As Caterpillar Inc. gears up to celebrate its centennial milestone, the construction and heavy equipment giant is making waves with...
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Almonty Sangdong Mine is a Game-Changer for Global Tungsten Supply
Almonty Sangdong Mine is a Game-Changer for Global Tungsten Supply Almonty Industries Inc. has taken a major leap forward in its mission to redefine the global tungsten supply chain. With the installa...
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Heavy Kit by Krank Transforming the Heavy Equipment Trade
Heavy Kit by Krank Transforming the Heavy Equipment Trade In the dynamic world of heavy equipment, efficiency, trust, and transparency are paramount. Enter Heavy Kit, a ground-breaking marketplace lau...
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Procore Takes Construction Innovation to the Next Level at Groundbreak 2024
Procore Takes Construction Innovation to the Next Level at Groundbreak 2024 Groundbreak 2024, hosted by Procore Technologies, Inc., isnโt just another industry conference. Itโs a rallying cry for the...
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Open Finance Could Revolutionise Global Access to Financial Services
Open Finance Could Revolutionise Global Access to Financial Services A coalition of international heavyweights has stepped forward with a game-changing blueprint to reshape financial accessibility. Th...
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Building Dreams With SANY’sย Philanthropy Foundation
Building Dreams With SANY’sย Philanthropy Foundation For over a decade, construction equipment manufacturer SANY Group has been a beacon of hope, spearheading innovative projects and initiatives...
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Unlocking the Power of Geographic Information Systems
Unlocking the Power of Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have revolutionised the way we plan, build, and manage infrastructure. On this GIS Day, Highways.Today explor...
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Plantforce Champions Innovation with the UK’s First HW100A Wheeled Excavators
Plantforce Champions Innovation with the UK’s First HW100A Wheeled Excavators Plantforce, a leading name in the UK’s equipment rental industry, has once again set the bar high by becoming...
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Unified Micromobility Standards Will Create Smarter Transportation in Europe
Unified Micromobility Standards Will Create Smarter Transportation in Europe As micromobility options like e-scooters and other personal mobility devices (PMDs) gain traction across Europe, the regula...
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