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.
Sleipner announces new Excavator Simulators to reduce training costs by 66 percent
Sleipner announces new Excavator Simulators to reduce training costs by 66 percent Sleipner Finland Oy has taken the need for improving working safety and remote training to a new level with their E-s...
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Invitation to Participate in Dialogue issued for Britain’s longest Road Tunnel project
Invitation to Participate in Dialogue issued for Britain’s longest Road Tunnel project National Highways has today invited shortlisted bidders to participate in dialogue for the £2.3 billion con...
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Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology helping NASA to Map the Moon
Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology helping NASA to Map the Moon Aeva®, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that NASA’s Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack (KNaC...
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Wirtgen Milling Machine still going strong after 30 years
Wirtgen Milling Machine still going strong after 30 years The good old milling machines are still around. Although no longer youngsters, they are still functioning and as reliable as when they were ne...
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Benninghoven explores Reduced-Temperature Asphalt to reduce energy consumption
Benninghoven explores Reduced-Temperature Asphalt to reduce energy consumption The production of reduced-temperature asphalt, which is also known as low-temperature asphalt, warm asphalt or warm mix,...
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How Computer Vision can transform Cities into Smart Cities
How Computer Vision can transform Cities into Smart Cities The University of Manchester recently published a paper on the effectiveness of interventions implemented within cities to improve the qualit...
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Digital Services key to overcoming hurdles in the European Rental market
Digital Services key to overcoming hurdles in the European Rental market Many rental companies are struggling to maximize their uptime, meet increased demand and surmount supply chain problems. They c...
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SMT GB and VolvoCE gearing up for return to Hillhead 2022
SMT GB and VolvoCE gearing up for return to Hillhead 2022 After a two-year break from exhibitions due to COVID-19, SMT GB is excited to showcase a wide range of the latest Volvo machines and service s...
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TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System
TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System National Highways has commissioned TRL Software to provide it with a new pavement asset management system, known as P-AMS. This wil...
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7 tips for choosing Anti-Vibration Mounts
7 tips for choosing Anti-Vibration Mounts Anti-vibration mounts are small components fitted on heavy machinery and equipment to reduce the amount of noise and vibration passed out through the machine....
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Graco announces LineLazer ES 500 Electric Airless Striper
Graco announces LineLazer ES 500 Electric Airless Striper Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, introduces the LineLazer® ES 500 electric battery-powered airless striper. The...
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Cellpowa 2500 Portable Power Station delivers off-grid High-Power Output
Cellpowa 2500 Portable Power Station delivers off-grid High-Power Output BigBlue is launching their newest portable power station, the Cellpowa 2500 Portable Power Station on Kickstarter on 19 April 2...
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VolvoCE now offers tailored support for customers to reach Carbon goals
VolvoCE now offers tailored support for customers to reach Carbon goals Creating a carbon-free future is only possible through collaboration. In a shared commitment to reduce its environmental impact,...
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VolvoCE building $6.4m Technician Training Center in Pennsylvania
VolvoCE building $6.4m Technician Training Center in Pennsylvania Volvo CE and local officials, with an assist from the Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator, break ground on the new Volvo Constructi...
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Bobcat Dealer Network expands in Africa
Bobcat Dealer Network expands in Africa Bobcat has announced a number of new developments in the company’s Authorised Dealer network in Africa, with new appointments and other changes across the conti...
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Doosan Large Crawler Excavators upgraded with now features and options
Doosan Large Crawler Excavators upgraded with now features and options A number of new standard and optional features are now available on large crawler excavators from Doosan, covering five models wi...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates five decades in the UK
Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates five decades in the UK Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), a leading name in the construction, quarrying and demolition equipment market, is celebratin...
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MB Crusher helps islands withstand material shortages
MB Crusher helps islands withstand material shortages Type in ‘’island’’ on a search engine and a dreamy image of a piece of land surrounded by clear blue water will appear. Those pictures immediately...
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Metso Outotec unveils new electric Lokotrack track-mounted crushers and screens
Metso Outotec unveils new electric Lokotrack track-mounted crushers and screens In response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions, Metso Outotec is conducting a program to develop a new, com...
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SENNEBOGEN unveils the next generation Telehandler 3.40 G-Series
SENNEBOGEN unveils the next generation Telehandler 3.40 G-Series It is much more than its little brother: with the latest addition to the Multi Line, the 3.40 G-series, SENNEBOGEN is offering a new te...
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Wirtgen introducing five new machines at Hillhead 2022
Wirtgen introducing five new machines at Hillhead 2022 The Wirtgen Group booth at the show in Buxton from 21 to 23 June will be focusing on sustainable and cost-effective solutions for earthworks, roa...
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Delta bridge erected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan by Mabey Bridge
Delta bridge erected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan by Mabey Bridge Mabey Bridge, the international modular bridging specialist and an Acrow Group company, noted today one of its Delta...
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Cenex charging up for the 15th anniversary of its Cenex-Low Carbon Vehicle event
Cenex charging up for the 15th anniversary of its Cenex-Low Carbon Vehicle event With diary dates booked and exhibitor sales at pre-pandemic levels, this year’s Cenex-Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV), along w...
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SENNOBOGEN demonstrating Recycling and Demolition Machines at IFAT 2022
SENNOBOGEN demonstrating Recycling and Demolition Machines at IFAT 2022 In addition to the innovations in the exhibition hall, SENNEBOGEN will present four more machines live in action at the VDMA Dem...
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Enscape 3.3 release features Real-Time Visualization capabilities
Enscape 3.3 release features Real-Time Visualization capabilities Enscape, a leading provider of real-time visualization, 3D rendering, and virtual reality technology for the global AEC industry, toda...
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The first JCB 56Z-2 Excavator in Northern Ireland acquired by JCB Superfan
The first JCB 56Z-2 Excavator in Northern Ireland acquired by JCB Superfan A landfill and quarrying company has bought the first Stage V JCB 56Z-2 Excavator models in Northern Ireland. Supplied by dea...
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Kier invests in Procore Technologies to drive their Digital-First Ambitions
Kier invests in Procore Technologies to drive their Digital-First Ambitions Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced that Kier Group P...
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John Deere announces the Scraper Earthmoving Productivity System
John Deere announces the Scraper Earthmoving Productivity System John Deere is excited to announce its latest technological offering, the Earthmoving Productivity System, which is now available for sc...
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Wirtgen premieres the W 120 Fi Compact Milling Machine at WoA 2022
Wirtgen premieres the W 120 Fi Compact Milling Machine at WoA 2022 With a total of 11 exhibits from Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann and John Deere, the specialist audience at World of Asphalt was show...
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Hyundai Construction Equipment introduces two new A-Series Crawler Excavators
Hyundai Construction Equipment introduces two new A-Series Crawler Excavators Hyundai Construction Equipment is introducing a further two EU Stage V compliant A-Series crawler excavators, with the lau...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara showcased new Aggregate Products at AGG1 2022
Haver and Boecker Niagara showcased new Aggregate Products at AGG1 2022 Haver & Boecker Niagara showcased new aggregate and quarry equipment at the AGG1 Academy & Expo 2020 in March. Niagara F...
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Nano-asphalt Binder developed by Swansea University to improve Asphalt Road Pavements
Nano-asphalt Binder developed by Swansea University to improve Asphalt Road Pavements A novel and eco-friendly nano asphalt binder has been developed by researchers at Swansea University and the Techn...
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Recycled Rubber Concrete flexes into the residential market
Recycled Rubber Concrete flexes into the residential market A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tyres repurposed into concrete for residential constructions as new research from...
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Hytera launches the next-generation of DMR Radio Terminals: H Series
Hytera launches the next-generation of DMR Radio Terminals: H Series Hytera’s ground-breaking H Series of DMR terminals integrate the latest advances in hardware and software technology to put ultra-r...
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Komatsu launching electric micro-excavator PC01E-1 in Japan with swappable batteries
Komatsu launching electric micro-excavator PC01E-1 in Japan with swappable batteries Komatsu Ltd. is going to launch the PC01E-1 electric micro excavator, developed jointly with Honda Motor Co., Ltd.,...
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AUSA introduces new 3,000 kg D301AHG Dumper
AUSA introduces new 3,000 kg D301AHG Dumper After completing the launch of its entire range of dumpers with higher payloads, 6 and 10 tonnes, AUSA is continuing to upgrade its equipment with the new D...
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Waitlings tickled Pink by Fundraising Digger in memory of Victoria
Waitlings tickled Pink by Fundraising Digger in memory of Victoria The latest 22-tonne excavator to join the family firm’s fleet doesn’t come in traditional JCB yellow but in pink – in tribute to a mu...
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Rocket Rentals cleans up with FuelActive Diesel Filters
Rocket Rentals cleans up with FuelActive Diesel Filters Gloucestershire plant and tool hire business Rocket Rentals has installed FuelActive’s clean diesel pick-up system across its self-drive plant f...
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Intertraffic Amsterdam announces Award Winners at Opening Ceremony
Intertraffic Amsterdam announces Award Winners at Opening Ceremony At the opening ceremony for the long-awaited Intertraffic Amsterdam the winners of the event’s prestigious awards were announced. In...
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Doosan adds three new machines to the 7 Series Wheel Loader range
Doosan adds three new machines to the 7 Series Wheel Loader range Doosan Infracore North America is introducing three additional models of its next-generation -7 Series wheel loaders in the United Sta...
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Active speed bump launched at Intertraffic now available world-wide
Active speed bump launched at Intertraffic now available world-wide The Swedish SmartCity system, the Actibump, is now available world-wide after 10 years and 100 installations in the Nordics. A speci...
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John Deere introducing new 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader at World of Asphalt and AGG1
John Deere introducing new 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader at World of Asphalt and AGG1 John Deere is bolstering its wheel loader line-up with the highlight of the 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader, showcased for the f...
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All roads lead to Digitalization for American Infrastructure
All roads lead to Digitalization for American Infrastructure American leaders have allotted $1.2 trillion to the development and maintenance of the country’s infrastructure under the Infrastructure In...
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Hitachi adds largest Zaxis-7 Wheeled Excavator to the range
Hitachi adds largest Zaxis-7 Wheeled Excavator to the range The new Hitachi ZX220W-7 wheeled excavator holds strong appeal for both owners and operators, with an extensive range of features designed t...
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SENNEBOGEN 6140 HD Crane gets to work in Reunion Island
SENNEBOGEN 6140 HD Crane gets to work in Reunion Island Directly after its journey across the Indian Ocean, the newly acquired SENNEBOGEN 6140 HD from ABC Maxilift went to its first jobsite. During th...
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Tax changes on Red Diesel set to impact the UK 1st April
Tax changes on Red Diesel set to impact the UK 1st April With upcoming fuel taxation changes affecting red diesel, Mobile Mini, a leading provider of secure storage containers and portable accommodati...
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National Highways unveiling model for Connected and Autonomous Plant at Futureworx
National Highways unveiling model for Connected and Autonomous Plant at Futureworx National Highways will be unveiling a new industry-wide scoring system for Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) to co...
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Bobcat introduces 500 and 600 Series Loader Range to Middle East and Africa
Bobcat introduces 500 and 600 Series Loader Range to Middle East and Africa With the launch of eight new 500 and 600 Series compact loader models, Bobcat is looking to further strengthen the company’s...
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Manitou gets the Digital Twin BIM treatment
Manitou gets the Digital Twin BIM treatment Manitou Group, the global leader in handling, aerial lift platforms and earthmoving, has chosen the BIM&CO platform to model its Manitou products. The s...
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Improve Pavement Management with next-level Road Lidar
Improve Pavement Management with next-level Road Lidar XenomatiX specializes in the design and development of solid-state-lidars. In 2020, the company launched its 6D road scanning product and service...
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