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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.
WRC grabs new JCB JS20MH Materials Handler for new Recycling Facility
WRC grabs new JCB JS20MH Materials Handler for new Recycling Facility A leading Scottish recycling firm is using a new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste. Renfre...
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Messagemaker launches new range of Vehicle Activated Warning Signs
Messagemaker launches new range of Vehicle Activated Warning Signs Messagemaker Displays, a leading supplier of LED traffic solutions, has launched its new range of Vehicle Activated Warning (VAW) sig...
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VolvoCE Electric Machinery in action at the biggest Utility Expo Booth ever
VolvoCE Electric Machinery in action at the biggest Utility Expo Booth ever Volvo Construction Equipment will showcase its lineup of electric machines — in action — along with conventional favorites a...
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GHD and Costain partnership to deliver strategic advice to UK Government
GHD and Costain partnership to deliver strategic advice to UK Government Leading professional services organisation GHD, in partnership with Costain, has been selected by the Department for Transport...
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Cemex and Synhelion shed light on fully Solar-powered Cement Plant Technology
Cemex and Synhelion shed light on fully Solar-powered Cement Plant Technology Cemex and Synhelion announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement pro...
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Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth
Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to ensure that their road networks are in a safe and serviceable condition. At the sam...
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Harwinn Agricultural and Construction evolves with a Develon DX100W-7 Excavator
Harwinn Agricultural and Construction evolves with a Develon DX100W-7 Excavator When he had to change the nature of his business for health reasons, David Hardgrave of Harwinn Agricultural and Constru...
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Wirtgen announces new generation of Streumaster Binding Agent Spreaders
Wirtgen announces new generation of Streumaster Binding Agent Spreaders The new models of the MC and TC series set benchmark standards when it comes to filling, material conveying, spreading accuracy...
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VolvoCE’s largest Excavator in Japan digs in at Fukushima Solar Energy Site
VolvoCE’s largest Excavator in Japan digs in at Fukushima Solar Energy Site Volvo Construction Equipment has marked a major milestone in Japan, delivering its largest excavator ever sold in the...
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VolvoCE Malaysia expands with new dealership in Borneo
VolvoCE Malaysia expands with new dealership in Borneo Volvo Construction Equipment has announced a new dealer facility in the Malaysian state of Borneo to better serve customers. The Borneo VCE deale...
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GRP Composites make heavy Trench Covers history
GRP Composites make heavy Trench Covers history Once in a while, a product will come along whose performance will drive a change in standards across entire industries. Like stainless steel. Or concret...
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Revolutionise Hauler efficiency with Komatsu’s Operator Guidance Monitor
Revolutionise Hauler efficiency with Komatsu’s Operator Guidance Monitor Komatsu’s Operator Guidance Monitor (OGM) is a revolutionary tool designed to optimize the efficiency of your fleet of ri...
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Staffordshire County Council’s JCB Pothole Pro clocks in for its first shift
Staffordshire County Council’s JCB Pothole Pro clocks in for its first shift Staffordshire County Council’s brand-new Pothole Pro has clocked on for its first shift – on the doorstep of the JCB...
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New BIM based Digital Design Workflow minimises Traffic Accidents
New BIM based Digital Design Workflow minimises Traffic Accidents The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) developed a digital model designed to identify dangerous roads...
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Three more Rail Transit Lines in China adopt Hytera Communication Technology
Three more Rail Transit Lines in China adopt Hytera Communication Technology Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has completed t...
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IONOS celebrates 25 years of Innovation and Growth
IONOS celebrates 25 years of Innovation and Growth IONOS, a leading digitalization partner for small and midsize businesses, today announced its 25th year in business and a series of achievements mark...
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How Generative AI is transforming the Construction Industry
How Generative AI is transforming the Construction Industry We’ve recently seen AI disrupt everything from writing and design all the way to how we drive our cars. Now in 2023 it’s disrupting one of o...
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Road Sign Maintenance is critical to maintain Road Safety
Road Sign Maintenance is critical to maintain Road Safety Despite the UK’s Traffic Signs Manual stating that steps should be taken to ensure clear visibility of roadside signs is maintained, the resou...
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Stellar expands worldwide with new Distributor Partners
Stellar expands worldwide with new Distributor Partners Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, tr...
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DEVELON Excavators extracting Toxic Algae in Martinique
DEVELON Excavators extracting Toxic Algae in Martinique MADIMAT, Groupe André LANES, the Authorised Dealer in Martinique for Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) has customised two Develon...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery UK and Xwatch Safety Solutions boost partnership
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK and Xwatch Safety Solutions boost partnership Xwatch Safety Solutions, a leading provider of advanced height and slew systems, is proud to announce that its partnersh...
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Sarcos and Blattner developing a Robotic Solar Construction System
Sarcos and Blattner developing a Robotic Solar Construction System Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems, solutio...
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Vögele celebrates huge demand for new Mini Pavers in Europe
Vögele celebrates huge demand for new Mini Pavers in Europe Following the premiere at Bauma 2022, Vögele has now started supplying the diesel-powered MINI 500 and MINI 502 models. The company’s smalle...
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Recycling magic with MB Crusher
Recycling magic with MB Crusher MB Crusher units turn waste into usable things to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and promote environmental sustainability. Waste is sorted, cleaned and pro...
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Komatsu announces new 3-ton Electric Mini-Excavator in Europe
Komatsu announces new 3-ton Electric Mini-Excavator in Europe Komatsu is set to introduce to the European market, a new 3-ton class electric mini excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery. Komatsu...
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XCMG’s Renewable Energy Products promise a Greener Future
XCMG’s Renewable Energy Products promise a Greener Future Recently, XCMG’s XGC11000A crawler crane has successfully completed the hoisting and installation of the world’s first 2.7 MW efficient...
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Leuven enhances road safety with a 3d Digital Model of the full road network
Leuven enhances road safety with a 3d Digital Model of the full road network The City of Leuven, capital of Flanders in Belgium and one of the European Capitals of Innovation can estimate faster and m...
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Doosan moves Industrial Vehicle Parts Centre to Germany
Doosan moves Industrial Vehicle Parts Centre to Germany Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a leading supplier of quality material handling equipment, has announced the successful transfer of its Parts D...
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Scientists knit futuristic eco-buildings with Mycocrete fungi paste
Scientists knit futuristic eco-buildings with Mycocrete fungi paste Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials us...
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Excavator Bucket Manufacturer Miller UK celebrates 45 years
Excavator Bucket Manufacturer Miller UK celebrates 45 years The UK’s largest excavator `bucket manufacturer – headquartered in Northumberland – is celebrating 45 years in business as it announces ambi...
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Power up the UK’s EV infrastructure with Microgrids and Smart Networks
Power up the UK’s EV infrastructure with Microgrids and Smart Networks Over the past decade, consumer demand and global pressure to meet carbon net zero targets have culminated in exponential gr...
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hy-fcell 2023 in Stuttgart to promote Hydrogen Technology
hy-fcell 2023 in Stuttgart to promote Hydrogen Technology hy-fcell 2023 in Stuttgart promotes knowledge transfer, networking and professional exchange within the hydrogen and fuel cell community more...
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Yanmar SV26 Mini Excavator keeps operations running smoothly
Yanmar SV26 Mini Excavator keeps operations running smoothly Dorset-based agricultural contracting company, Hurn Bridge Fencing, relies on the versatility and sure-footedness of a single Yanmar CE EME...
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Transport and Logistics in Africa
Transport and Logistics in Africa Improved transport and logistics in Africa have immense potential to realise the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA envisions...
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Volvo Penta accelerating Electric Grid Innovation with Utility Innovation Group investment
Volvo Penta accelerating Electric Grid Innovation with Utility Innovation Group investment Volvo Penta has acquired a minority stake in Utility Innovation Group (UIG). The investment accelerates entry...
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Glastonbury Festival relies on SRL Traffic Management Solutions
Glastonbury Festival relies on SRL Traffic Management Solutions SRL has delivered its biggest integrated event solution to support the traffic management plan at this year’s Glastonbury Festival...
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How Compact Track Loaders revolutionised Construction Sites
How Compact Track Loaders revolutionised Construction Sites Compact track loaders have become a game-changer in the construction industry, offering a winning combination of power, versatility, and man...
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Excavators: The Backbone Of Modern Road Construction Projects
Excavators: The Backbone Of Modern Road Construction Projects Road construction plays a crucial role in infrastructure development. Its most modern iterations require advanced, heavy-duty machinery to...
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Transforming Unmanned Navigation and Robotics Integration with GNSS/INS Sensors
Transforming Unmanned Navigation and Robotics Integration with GNSS/INS Sensors The CHCNav CGI+ 610 is a cutting-edge GNSS receiver designed to revolutionize the world of precise positioning. With adv...
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The Evolution of Soil Stabilisation
The Evolution of Soil Stabilisation From Ancient Civilisations to Modern-Day Construction The remediatory technique of soil stabilisation has been implemented across the construction and building sect...
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Wirtgen integrates F-series technology in Compact Milling Machines
Wirtgen integrates F-series technology in Compact Milling Machines Small to medium-sized construction sites in inner-city areas are often characterised by challenging situations when it comes to obsta...
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TRACTO UK expands into Saudi Arabia with GRUNDODRILL 18ACS deal
TRACTO UK expands into Saudi Arabia with GRUNDODRILL 18ACS deal Pioneering German trenchless technology company, TRACTO, has a fully-fledged subsidiary for the UK market. TRACTO UK not only has the Br...
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Mecalac REVOTRUCK concept to be showcased at Plantworx
Mecalac REVOTRUCK concept to be showcased at Plantworx On stand B-EA1 at this year’s Plantworx exhibition, Mecalac will showcase its industry-defining REVOTRUCK concept to the UK market. The culminati...
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Skyjack launches ELEVATE Live 2.0 Telematics
Skyjack launches ELEVATE Live 2.0 Telematics Skyjack is updating their award-winning ELEVATE Live telematics system with the launch of ELEVATE Live 2.0. Machines equipped with Skyjack’s ELEVATE telema...
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Liebherr Luffing Jib Cranes support tallest Residential Building Project in New Zealand
Liebherr Luffing Jib Cranes support tallest Residential Building Project in New Zealand Liebherr’s luffing jib cranes have their sights set high: a 280 HC-L 12/24 and a 542 HC-L 18/36 are currently at...
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GUAY in Quebec expands Tadano Rough Terrain Crane Fleet
GUAY in Quebec expands Tadano Rough Terrain Crane Fleet GUAY specializes in operated and non-operated crane rentals throughout Quebec, and they have increased their rental fleet with the purchase of 1...
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New Edinburgh Tram Line Continuation completed by Sacyr
New Edinburgh Tram Line Continuation completed by Sacyr Today, the Council of Edinburgh has opened the continuation of the tram line connecting the city center to Newhaven district. The project was de...
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Volvo Electric Machinery gets to work in Singapore
Volvo Electric Machinery gets to work in Singapore The first fully electric construction machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have arrived in Singapore and were formally launched for...
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Restoring Skid Resistance in Cyngor Gwynedd
Restoring Skid Resistance in Cyngor Gwynedd When multiple roads in the Dwyfor area of Cyngor Gwynedd were identified to have skid resistance below the required levels, a solution was required to resto...
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Child-Presence Safety Technology developed by Continental
Child-Presence Safety Technology developed by Continental Technology company Continental has expanded its digital access system CoSmA with the addition of a potentially lifesaving Child-Presence-Detec...
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