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.
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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Trelleborg Tyres spotlighted top-of-the-line Construction Tyres at ScotPlant
Trelleborg Tyres spotlighted top-of-the-line Construction Tyres at ScotPlant In a time of changing regulations and new technology, the UK construction industry faces many challenges with tyres playing...
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Proplant and Yanmar CE celebrate their 10 year partnership
Proplant and Yanmar CE celebrate their 10 year partnership Warwickshire-based plant and tool hire specialist, Proplant, celebrates 25 years of exceptional customer service; while also marking a decade...
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Lessons the Construction Industry can learn from Retail Logistics
Lessons the Construction Industry can learn from Retail Logistics The construction industry faces many challenges daily, but one that must be addressed is the slow adaptation of new processes to help...
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Inspiring the Next Generation with the mBot2 Educational Robot Kit
Inspiring the Next Generation with the mBot2 Educational Robot Kit In the fast-evolving world of educational technology, the mBot2 by Makeblock stands out as a fantastic and fun tool for aspiring youn...
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Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Development: Oleksandr Stozhok’s Vision for the Future of Electric Transportation
Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Development: Oleksandr Stozhok’s Vision for the Future of Electric Transportation Mechanical engineering occupies a critical role in the sustainable develo...
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Improving Road Safety with Digital Evidence
Improving Road Safety with Digital Evidence A new report is encouraging police forces to change the way they talk about evidence of poor behaviour on the roads submitted by the public, by adopting the...
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Volvo unveils first-ever production ready Autonomous Truck at ACT Expo
Volvo unveils first-ever production ready Autonomous Truck at ACT Expo Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) today unveiled Volvo’s first-ever production ready autonomous truck at the ACT Expo in Las Ve...
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Demystifying the Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Asphalt Plants
Demystifying the Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Asphalt Plants Understanding what happens behind the gates at an asphalt plant can dispel many misconceptions. This article explores...
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Exploring the Science of Measurement on World Metrology Day
Exploring the Science of Measurement on World Metrology Day On the occasion of World Metrology Day on May 20, 2024, we invited Bruno Martin, Director Quality Management & Director Metrology at Min...
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Trimble to showcase Surveying Solutions at DCW and GeoBusiness
Trimble to showcase Surveying Solutions at DCW and GeoBusiness Trimble is set to attend Digital Construction Week and GEO Business taking place at London’s ExCel, with the global technology company se...
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Italian Concrete Sector celebrates optimism and investment after GIC 2024
Italian Concrete Sector celebrates optimism and investment after GIC 2024 GIC 2024, Europe’s premier concrete industry event, broke records, unveiled diverse innovation, and demonstrated unwavering op...
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Volvo Masters 2024 crowns its best Volvo Technician Winners
Volvo Masters 2024 crowns its best Volvo Technician Winners A global competition to find the very best of the best Volvo technicians has concluded after a 12-month endurance test of skills, knowledge,...
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B2W Customer Innovation Award Winners announced by Trimble
B2W Customer Innovation Award Winners announced by Trimble Trimble has announced the winners of the 2024 B2W Customer Innovation Awards(opens in a new window) for North American heavy civil contractor...
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Liebherr’s new Online Used Equipment Platform powered by Krank
Liebherr’s new Online Used Equipment Platform powered by Krank Liebherr, in collaboration with Krank technology, has announced the launch of its own hosted digital platform, the Used Equipment M...
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Enter the JCB Tracked Excavator Operator Competition
Enter the JCB Tracked Excavator Operator Competition All bets are off as JCB gives the UK’s best tracked excavator operator the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas. JCB is looking for...
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Metso announces diesel-electric Lokotrack EC Crusher Range
Metso announces diesel-electric Lokotrack EC Crusher Range Metso’s Lokotrack® EC range brings a new diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market. All the process functions of the range are elec...
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Volvo Construction Equipment leading Sustainable Change
Volvo Construction Equipment leading Sustainable Change VolvoCE is leading sustainable change by disclosing the industry’s most extensive catalogue of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) reports – ma...
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DANNAR High-Power Bi-Directional Solutions set for ACT Expo 2024
DANNAR High-Power Bi-Directional Solutions set for ACT Expo 2024 DANNAR, a global leader in clean energy technology and the pioneer of the Mobile Power Station® category – is revealing its lates...
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Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads
Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has introduced Vialayer, an advanced Asphalt solution that improves t...
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Aggregate Industries invests £9m for brand new Ammann Asphalt Plant in Staffordshire
Aggregate Industries invests £9m for brand new Ammann Asphalt Plant in Staffordshire Aggregate Industries has opened a brand new asphalt plant to serve Staffordshire and the surrounding areas as part...
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Submit your Entry for the London Construction Awards 2024
Submit your Entry for the London Construction Awards 2024 The countdown is on to submit your entries for the London Construction Awards 2024! The deadline for all submissions is 5pm June 7th. The Lond...
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Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project
Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project Posing a major pinch point on the Taunton highway network in Somerset, the Toneway Corridor Capacity Improvement Scheme was a m...
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Three new Liebherr Mobile Cranes for Mantovani Global Services in Italy
Three new Liebherr Mobile Cranes for Mantovani Global Services in Italy Italian customer Mantovani Global Services Srl purchased a Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3. The new mobile crane successfully rounds off c...
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Kubota introduces new Compact Telehandler to expands Materials Handling range
Kubota introduces new Compact Telehandler to expands Materials Handling range Kubota (UK) Ltd has launched its first telehandler, seeking to provide a wider range of machinery solutions for Constructi...
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Ambitious 13km Himalayan Tunnel Project relies on Two Vögele Pavers
Ambitious 13km Himalayan Tunnel Project relies on Two Vögele Pavers India’s most ambitious tunnel construction project is currently in progress in the heart of the inaccessible mountain range: With a...
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Bobcat Excavator modified with Remote Control for Ventilation Shaft Work in Sweden
Bobcat Excavator modified with Remote Control for Ventilation Shaft Work in Sweden A new Bobcat E88 8.9 tonne mini-excavator has been specially modified in Sweden with a number of features including r...
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CDE EvoWash Technology enhances Manufactured Sand Production across Turkey
CDE EvoWash Technology enhances Manufactured Sand Production across Turkey Turkey has vast natural sand resources, but the industry is facing permit restrictions which is impacting on the availability...
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A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation
A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation Asphalt plants play an indispensable role in road construction and maintenance, churning out the asphalt mix that paves our highways, city streets, and pa...
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SMT set to promote Future Construction Site Transition at Hillhead 2024
SMT set to promote Future Construction Site Transition at Hillhead 2024 SMT, the authorised dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in Great Britain, will return to Hillhead 2024 with a ren...
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Yunex Traffic to unveil new Sustainable Actis Traffic Signal Range at Traffex
Yunex Traffic to unveil new Sustainable Actis Traffic Signal Range at Traffex Yunex Traffic will be exhibiting a range of innovative and intelligent solutions at this year’s Traffex exhibition. With t...
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Bobcat to debut new machinery at Hillhead
Bobcat to debut new machinery at Hillhead Bobcat is showing new products for the first time at the Hillhead 2024 Exhibition in Hillhead Quarry in Buxton in the UK from 25-27 June 2024. They include th...
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MY DEVELON Digital Platform launched to Manage Construction Equipment
MY DEVELON Digital Platform launched to Manage Construction Equipment To meet increased demand, DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has introduced the latest iteration of its fleet manage...
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EIB invests €160m for upgrade to Palma de Mallorca Airport Terminal
EIB invests €160m for upgrade to Palma de Mallorca Airport Terminal The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Aena have signed a substantial €160 million loan agreement to finance the upgrade of the pass...
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PD Developments expands fleet with Hyundai HW150A CR Wheeled Excavator
PD Developments expands fleet with Hyundai HW150A CR Wheeled Excavator Manchester-based groundworks and civil engineering specialist contractor PD Developments, led by Damian O’Grady and Paul Lackey,...
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London-based Reston Waste invests £2m in brand new JCB Waste Handling Fleet
London-based Reston Waste invests £2m in brand new JCB Waste Handling Fleet A leading independent skip hire and waste management company has invested in machines worth more than £2 million – mak...
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I4B the Main Equity Investor of landmark R4WO PPP Project in Belgium
I4B the Main Equity Investor of landmark R4WO PPP Project in Belgium The Belgian Infrastructure Fund is proud to announce its participation in the successful closing of the R4WO project, a public-priv...
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9 essential tips to be a great Articulated Hauler Operator
9 essential tips to be a great Articulated Hauler Operator An efficient articulated hauler operator combines technical expertise, safety and situational awareness with effective communication and a co...
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Steering Towards Safety in Mozambique with HGV Driving Training
Steering Towards Safety in Mozambique with HGV Driving Training In Mozambique, a transformative road safety initiative has significantly elevated the professional standards of heavy goods vehicle (HGV...
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Construction giants band together for biggest Startup Competition
Construction giants band together for biggest Startup Competition The Construction Startup Competition 2024, the biggest competition, network, and platform for startups in the construction and cleante...
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Digital Technologies are Transforming British Highways
Digital Technologies are Transforming British Highways The publication of National Highways ‘Strategic Road Network Initial Report’ confirms the aim of making greater use of digital technologies withi...
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Making Construction Sites Safer and Keeping Workers Safe
Making Construction Sites Safer and Keeping Workers Safe Construction sites are inherently risky environments. Every year, numerous accidents occur, some leading to severe injuries or even fatalities....
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Pavement Perfection – A Step-by-Step Guide to Asphalt Longevity
Pavement Perfection – A Step-by-Step Guide to Asphalt Longevity Asphalt pavement is like a good friend – reliable, sturdy, and always there to support you. But just like any friendship, it...
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bauma CHINA 2024 returns to Shanghai
bauma CHINA 2024 returns to Shanghai bauma CHINA, Asia’s largest and most important event for the construction industry and the mining industry will be back November 26 to 29, 2024 at the Shanghai New...
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Bentley Technology saves $7m for Mountain Roadway Upgrade in Colorado
Bentley Technology saves $7m for Mountain Roadway Upgrade in Colorado Colorado’s Interstate 70 (I-70) mountain corridor leads to some of the state’s most popular recreational destinations and serves a...
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M25 Junction kept open with Mabey Hire Monitoring Technology
M25 Junction kept open with Mabey Hire Monitoring Technology As one of the world’s largest orbital motorways, carrying 15% of the UK’s motorway traffic, any maintenance closures of the M25 must be car...
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Wirtgen celebrates Sustainable Road Construction Technologies at Intermat
Wirtgen celebrates Sustainable Road Construction Technologies at Intermat The Wirtgen Group draws positive conclusions after the end of the Intermat show in Paris. Numerous professional visitors to th...
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XTool P2 Laser Cutter Wins Red Dot Best of the Best 2024 Design Award
XTool P2 Laser Cutter Wins Red Dot Best of the Best 2024 Design Award The XTool P2 Laser Cutter stands out as a beacon of design excellence and functional prowess and the perfect tool for educational...
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