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.
Bentley Systems and Worldsensing announce Strategic Agreement
Bentley Systems and Worldsensing announce Strategic Agreement Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has entered into a non-exclusive commer...
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Technology Trends in Modern Construction
Technology Trends in Modern Construction In recent years, the construction industry has increasingly embraced sustainable practices and innovative technology to create more eco-friendly and efficient...
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Faster, lower cost and sustainable Cold Recycling with Wirtgen
Faster, lower cost and sustainable Cold Recycling with Wirtgen What surprised residents, the municipal authorities and construction engineers was just another job for the cold recycling experts from D...
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The Ultimate Operator Boot created by CASE and BRUNT Workwear
The Ultimate Operator Boot created by CASE and BRUNT Workwear CASE Construction Equipment and BRUNT Workwear are joining forces with a formal and unique partnership to better the lives of the hard-wor...
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Liebherr flat-top crane assembled by helicopter on Mont Blanc
Liebherr flat-top crane assembled by helicopter on Mont Blanc A new educational centre focused on climate change, complete with cable car, is currently being built on France’s largest glacier, the “Me...
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New VisionLink® streamlines equipment regardless of brand
New VisionLink® streamlines equipment regardless of brand The new VisionLink® provides an integrated full-fleet management solution for asset tracking to maximize machine uptime and optimize utilizati...
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Cat expands Attachments range for Mini-Excavators and Backhoe Loaders
Cat expands Attachments range for Mini-Excavators and Backhoe Loaders Caterpillar announces a range of new Cat® attachments available for backhoe loaders and mini excavators, increasing application ve...
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Caterpillar expands Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders Smart Blade capabilities
Caterpillar expands Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders Smart Blade capabilities Caterpillar announces new options for the Cat® Smart Grader Blade and Smart Dozer Blade. The new external control kit...
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Komatsu and Honda develop the PC05E-1 Electric Micro Excavator
Komatsu and Honda develop the PC05E-1 Electric Micro Excavator Expanding the range of models powered by portable and swappable mobile batteries Komatsu Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have jointly deve...
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VolvoCE previews prototype of the new generation EC500 Excavator at Conexpo
VolvoCE previews prototype of the new generation EC500 Excavator at Conexpo Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator today at the CONEXPO trade show in Las...
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Metso Outotec launches new Nordberg HP200e Cone Crusher range
Metso Outotec launches new Nordberg HP200e Cone Crusher range As a result of continuing cone crusher technology development, Metso Outotec introduces a new HP200e cone crusher to the aggregates market...
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JCB celebrates largest ever UK Construction Fleet Equipment Order
JCB celebrates largest ever UK Construction Fleet Equipment Order JCB has won its biggest ever deal in the UK after rental firm Morris Leslie Plant Hire placed an order for £87.5 million worth of mach...
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John Deere unveils updated Construction Portfolio at Conexpo
John Deere unveils updated Construction Portfolio at Conexpo John Deere is continuing the performance tiering journey that began in 2020 and chose CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 as the world stage to introduce...
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Taking a Closer Look at Tadano at Conexpo
Taking a Closer Look at Tadano at Conexpo Since ConExpo 2020, Tadano has made significant strides globally and in the PanAmerican Region, in working more closely with customers and providing a range o...
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Rokbak Haulers on display for the first time at Conexpo
Rokbak Haulers on display for the first time at Conexpo The Rokbak RA30 and RA40 haulers are on display for the first time ever at a North American tradeshow this week at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas. Si...
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Cat names 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge World Champion
Cat names 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge World Champion More than 5,500 machine operators worldwide have been competing in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge since the spring of 2022, and...
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CDE showcase The Future of Waste Recycling with next-gen equipment at Conexpo
CDE showcase The Future of Waste Recycling with next-gen equipment at Conexpo CDE, one of the leading suppliers of sand and aggregate washing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing s...
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DEVELON unveils first branded Machines at Conexpo
DEVELON unveils first branded Machines at Conexpo On 18th January 2023, it was announced that the familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan would now be called DEVELON throughou...
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Affordable Machine Control and Construction Solutions
Affordable Machine Control and Construction Solutions It is well known that many small and medium construction companies have a slow technology adoption rate; some rely on old technologies, believing...
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Manitou Group highlights International Ambitions at Conexpo
Manitou Group highlights International Ambitions at Conexpo Manitou Group, a major player in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, announces the complete overhaul of its global...
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VolvoCE showcasing the present and future of the Construction Industry at Conexpo
VolvoCE showcasing the present and future of the Construction Industry at Conexpo Volvo Construction Equipment showcased the present and future of the construction industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with mac...
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Bobcat launches Electric Skid-Steer Loader and Autonomous Concept Machine
Bobcat launches Electric Skid-Steer Loader and Autonomous Concept Machine Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has taken innovation to the next level wi...
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JCB celebrates International Hydrogen Technology debut at Conexpo
JCB celebrates International Hydrogen Technology debut at Conexpo JCB’s £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at one of the worl...
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Topcon expands MC-X Platform with GNSS for Compact Equipment
Topcon expands MC-X Platform with GNSS for Compact Equipment Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the availability of a new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) option for its MC-Mobile compa...
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John Deere launches P-Tier Articulated Dump Trucks
John Deere launches P-Tier Articulated Dump Trucks John Deere expands its Performance Tiering Strategy to its line-up of articulated dump trucks. New to the P-Tier portfolio, the 410 and 460 ADTs reta...
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Hyundai Doosan Infracore to Manufacture Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines
Hyundai Doosan Infracore to Manufacture Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines Hyundai Doosan Infracore (HDI) accelerates engine development after finishing the design of its hydrogen internal combustio...
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Arbitration a popular solution for Cross-Border Disputes
Arbitration a popular solution for Cross-Border Disputes Most people in the construction and engineering industry are familiar with the term “international arbitration”. They understand t...
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Load Ejectors are a Strategic Solution to Carryback and Hauling efficiency
Load Ejectors are a Strategic Solution to Carryback and Hauling efficiency We all know what it feels like to be put in a sticky situation. Most of us easily relate to scenarios with too many moving pa...
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New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads
New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads Fugro has been awarded a 6-year contract with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for pavement dist...
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WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO
WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO Bentley Systems, Incorporated, an infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a collaboration initiative w...
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Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders dominate at RGS Nordic
Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders dominate at RGS Nordic RGS Nordic specialises in recycling construction and demolition waste materials and is the market leader in Denmark. It operates a fleet of around...
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National Highways unveils winning Gantry of the Future
National Highways unveils winning Gantry of the Future National Highways is today proud to unveil this winning design as part of an exciting competition to create the ‘gantry of the future’ for its mo...
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Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment
Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment Murphy Plant is one of the largest providers of plant, transport and equipment in the UK, managing and maintaining more than £10...
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Caterpillar adding a compact line of Asphalt Pavers and Screeds
Caterpillar adding a compact line of Asphalt Pavers and Screeds Caterpillar Inc. announces that it will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the Paving Products family. These...
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Doosan Bobcat announces new Global Brand Strategy
Doosan Bobcat announces new Global Brand Strategy Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, has announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doo...
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Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones
Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones HS2 is the largest infrastructure project in Europe. The £106Bn development will create high-speed rail links between London,...
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Devon-based Martin Parish Contracting puts versatile Yanmar Equipment to the test
Devon-based Martin Parish Contracting puts versatile Yanmar Equipment to the test If there is one thing that Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA ViO38 mini excavator is guaranteed to offer, it’s versatility...
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Tadano to introduce two new Truck Cranes at Conexpo
Tadano to introduce two new Truck Cranes at Conexpo Tadano announces two new truck crane models for the United States and Canada, expanding the range of lifting solutions for customers in those market...
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Komatsu will showcase Electric Machinery and Battery Technology at Conexpo
Komatsu will showcase Electric Machinery and Battery Technology at Conexpo For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON–AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and t...
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Doosan DL420CVT-7 Wheel Loader owners benefit from enormous Fuel Savings
Doosan DL420CVT-7 Wheel Loader owners benefit from enormous Fuel Savings August Lücking GmbH & Co. KG is a 123 year old building materials producer based in north-west Germany. About two years ago...
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Wirtgen to feature Sustainable Technologies at Samoter – Asphaltica 2023
Wirtgen to feature Sustainable Technologies at Samoter – Asphaltica 2023 From May 3 to the 7 Wirtgen will be presenting a cross-section of its extensive product portfolio with 11 exhibits from V...
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Biotecture remotely monitored Living Walls installed at The Sky Terrace
Biotecture remotely monitored Living Walls installed at The Sky Terrace Biotecture living walls with remotely monitored irrigation system have been installed at Landmark Pinnacle in London. The walls...
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New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic
New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic The countdown is on! The specialist ship that will deliver the new Scott Base research station to Antarctica has been booked for January 2027 –...
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CASE and Crew Collab to build FrameWork for High Schoolers and Construction Industry
CASE and Crew Collab to Build FrameWork for High Schoolers and Construction Industry CASE Construction Equipment is teaming up with nonprofit Crew Collaborative to sponsor and help build from the grou...
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Wasel fuels growth with two new Liebherr Mobile Construction Cranes
Wasel fuels growth with two new Liebherr Mobile Construction Cranes Liebherr has delivered two new mobile construction cranes to Wasel GmbH: an MK 88-4.1 and an MK 140 Plus. Based in Bergheim near Col...
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Bentley Systems calls for Nominations for Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems calls for Nominations for Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its call for nomination...
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John Deere to introduce E-Drive and E-Power Equipment at Conexpo
John Deere to introduce E-Drive and E-Power Equipment at Conexpo Delivering purpose-built machines and technologies to customers around the globe, John Deere will showcase a variety of productivity an...
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Tigercat T726G Street Trencher rebranded TCi 730
Tigercat T726G Street Trencher rebranded TCi 730 Tigercat Industries has been working with Taunton, MA based Street Works for over two decades to build and market a prime mover and attachment combinat...
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Bobcat heading to Verona for SaMoTer 2023
Bobcat heading to Verona for SaMoTer 2023 Bobcat Is exhibiting at SaMoTer 2023, the most important exhibition in Italy for the construction machinery sector, presenting several recently launched produ...
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New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI
New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI The first ever AGD650s manufactured by AGD Systems were sent to local authorities so they could trial the dual zone stop line detector, which makes use o...
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