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.
Develon debuts in Rรฉunion and Mayotte with a Bang at the XTREM PRO Events
Develon debuts in Rรฉunion and Mayotte with a Bang at the XTREM PRO Events Rรฉunion and Mayotte, islands shimmering in the vast Indian Ocean, recently witnessed a new horizon of construction equipment....
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New Tadano AC 5.250-2 Crane takes innovation and safety to the next level
New Tadano AC 5.250-2 Crane takes innovation and safety to the next level Ease of transportation combined with excellent lifting capacities โ this is the primary development goal that the engineers at...
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VolvoCE boosts presence in Indonesia with PTBA-ITU Excavator deal
VolvoCE boosts presence in Indonesia with PTBA-ITU Excavator deal In a significant development in Indonesia’s construction and mining sectors, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), the exclusive dealer for...
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JCB 140X Tracked Excavator exceeds expectations
JCB 140X Tracked Excavator exceeds expectations A groundworks and civil engineering specialist has hailed the outstanding performance, fuel efficiency and operator environment of its new JCB 140X trac...
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UK CASE Roadshow a success for Civils and Construction Solutions
UK CASE Roadshow a success for Civils and Construction Solutions Wigan-based civil engineering and groundworks company Civils & Construction Solutions Ltd has ordered four CASE CX130E crawler exca...
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Revolutionizing Road Safety with Autonomous Traffic Cones
Revolutionizing Road Safety with Autonomous Traffic Cones In a monumental step towards transforming road safety, Sacyr, a global infrastructure heavyweight, has entered into a pioneering partnership w...
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Middle East Crisis sends shockwaves through Global Bitumen Markets
Middle East Crisis sends shockwaves through Global Bitumen Markets In a sudden turn of events, the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East underwent a seismic shift on Saturday, 7th October, when Ha...
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Smart Robots revolutionise Nuclear Radiation Mapping
Smart Robots revolutionise Nuclear Radiation Mapping In 2013, researchers carried a Microsoft Kinect camera through houses in Japanโs Fukushima Prefecture. The deviceโs infrared light traced the conto...
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Israel conflict sparks temporary surge in Bitumen Prices
Israel conflict sparks temporary surge in Bitumen Prices The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has sent shockwaves through the global oil market, causing a significant surge in oil prices. Acco...
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Three factors driving the increase of Global Bitumen Prices
Three factors driving the increase of Global Bitumen Prices In recent developments, global crude oil, fuel, and bitumen prices have seen an increase, driven by a combination of factors impacting marke...
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The Ambitious Quest for a Tunnel Under the Strait of Gibraltar
The Ambitious Quest for a Tunnel Under the Strait of Gibraltar In a seismic revelation, geologists proposed that the Mediterranean Sea was once a vast, enclosed lake, with no apparent exit points in t...
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DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone is the all-in-one Aerial Solution
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone is the all-in-one Aerial Solution DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and innovative camera technology, today introduces the DJI Mini 4 Pro. Crafted to be the ultimate compa...
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Liebherr L580 LogHandler XPower is a very special Wheel Loader
Liebherr L580 LogHandler XPower is a very special Wheel Loader With the Lย 580 LogHandler XPowerยฎ, Liebherr offers the timber industry a very special wheel loader. Liebherr has recently revamped this m...
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Scholpp bridges the gaps with a Tadano AC 4.080-1 Crane
Scholpp bridges the gaps with a Tadano AC 4.080-1 Crane The crane service provider Scholpp and the steel fabrication firm Erich Mรคchler GmbH are a well-coordinated team, having worked together since 1...
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Demolition with the World’s largest Duty Cycle Crane
Demolition with the World’s largest Duty Cycle Crane The site of the former thermoelectric power plant in the Venetian town of Porto Tolle is to be revived and transformed into an ecologically s...
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Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions
Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions The Energy Information Administration of America has released a concerning report indicating that U.S. shale oil production is on tr...
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Acrow reconnects key route with Mabey Panel Bridge after Culvert Collapse in Colorado
Acrow reconnects key route with Mabey Panel Bridge after Culvert Collapse in Colorado Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel Mabey U...
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BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise
BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise From Rome’s Colosseum to the pyramids of the Mayans, ancient architecture has not only withstood the test of time but also p...
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Comprehensive Fluid Analysis from VolvoCE delivers improved Uptime and TCO
Comprehensive Fluid Analysis from VolvoCE delivers improved Uptime and TCO Volvo Construction Equipment is rolling out a new Fluid Analysis program. The service expands on its existing Oil Analysis pr...
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Yanmar Compact Equipment playing its part in the 2050 Green Challenge
Yanmar Compact Equipment playing its part in the 2050 Green Challenge Helping turn the tide on climate change is everyoneโs responsibility โ including companies like Yanmar Compact Equipment, who is h...
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DEVELON brings the power to Grading with the DD130 Dozer
DEVELON brings the power to Grading with the DD130 Dozer ย The DD130 is the newest addition to the DEVELON dozer line-up, delivering best-in-class horsepower, plus more pushing power, superior traction...
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Plant Hire Companies championing 3D Avoidance for Construction Safety
Plant Hire Companies championing 3D Avoidance for Construction Safety In the ever-evolving landscape of British construction, Plantforce Rentals has emerged as the latest company to embrace the cuttin...
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Manitou unveils cutting-edge Logistics Centre in India
Manitou unveils cutting-edge Logistics Centre in India Manitou Group, a global juggernaut in the handling, aerial work platform, and earthmoving sectors, has unveiled its latest triumph: a state-of-th...
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Andrรฉ Voร Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet
Andrรฉ Voร Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet Andrรฉ Voร Erdbau & Transport GmbH, based in Rostock in Germany, offers its customers a wide range of services in the areas...
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Egypt building the World’s Longest Artificial River through the Desert
Egypt building the World’s Longest Artificial River through the Desert In the heart of Egypt’s formidable desert terrain, an audacious plan emerged – the creation of the world’...
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Volvo and Boliden’s Autonomous Mining Collaboration
Volvo and Boliden’s Autonomous Mining Collaboration Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have forged a substantial, long-term partnership aimed at integrating autonomous transport sol...
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Top 7 Portable Air Compressor mistakes to avoid
Top 7 Portable Air Compressor mistakes to avoid You canโt always control the external conditions your portable air compressor will be faced with โ but you can make sure it is tough enough for any chal...
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SNC-Lavalin rebrands to AtkinsRรฉalis
SNC-Lavalin rebrands to AtkinsRรฉalis SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, today announced that it is rebrandin...
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Piling Rigs evolve with the new Soilmec SR-45 MP
Piling Rigs evolve with the new Soilmec SR-45 MP The brand-new SR-45 MP is the evolution of two of Soilmec’s well know models: the CM-40 JM and the R-312/200 MP. These historical models have alr...
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Danfossย accelerates Excavator Decarbonisation with ยฃ4.9m grant
Danfossย accelerates Excavator Decarbonisation with ยฃ4.9m grant Danfoss Scotland, part of global hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, has received a grant worth...
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MECALAC REVOTRUCK wins Best of the Best at Red Dot Design Awards
MECALAC REVOTRUCK wins Best of the Best at Red Dot Design Awards Mecalac, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, has won...
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DEVELON launches DX62R-7 and DX63-7 Mini-Excavators in North America
DEVELON launches DX62R-7 and DX63-7 Mini-Excavators in North America DEVELON introduces all-new six-metric-ton mini excavators โ the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 โ for use in the United States and Canada. The t...
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Enter now for the INTERMAT 2024 Innovation Awards
Enter now for the INTERMAT 2024 Innovation Awards The international INTERMAT Innovation Awards competition pays tribute to equipment, technology, services or products that contribute to driving progre...
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Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business
Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business In a strategic move aimed at conserving precious natural resources and advancing the principles of the circular economy, Hanson, a renowned leader in t...
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Rokbak RA40s Haulers take on the Rockies
Rokbak RA40s Haulers take on the Rockies In Western Canada, Jura Creek Enterprises has purchased three Rokbak RA40 articulated haulers to move huge amounts of aggregates, stone and rock close to North...
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Celebrating 55 years of Yanmar CEย Mini-Excavators
Celebrating 55 years of Yanmar CEย Mini-Excavators A pioneer of the concept in the late 1960s and still driving the sector forward, Yanmar Compact Equipment celebrates 55 years of mini-excavator innova...
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Port Handling demands Large, Versatile, and Reliable Machinery
Port Handling demands Large, Versatile, and Reliable Machinery For decades, SENNEBOGEN has made a name for itself with customer-specific material handlers, especially in the demanding port segment. SE...
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The Himalayan Marvel – China’s Grand Railway Ambition
The Himalayan Marvel – China’s Grand Railway Ambition In the heart of the Himalayan region, where China’s Tibet meets the borders of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and neighbouring...
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Aggregate Industries puts all-electric Liugong Loading Shovel to work in London
Aggregate Industries puts all-electric Liugong Loading Shovel to work in London Aggregate Industries has continued to show its net zero commitment by launching its first electric powered loading shove...
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Egyptian desert sandblasting project puts Atlas Copco Air Compressor to the test
Egyptian desert sandblasting project puts Atlas Copco Air Compressor to the test Picture this: a scorching desert in Egypt, where temperatures soar to a blistering 47- 50ยฐC and the air is thick with d...
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Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway
Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway Indiaโs city of Delhi is actually made up of two cities. To the north is Old Delhi, the historic city, and the south is New Delhi, the capital...
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Yanmar CE EMEA celebrates its 16,000 Wheeled Excavator
Yanmar CE EMEA celebrates its 16,000 Wheeled Excavator Yanmar CE EMEAโs team gathered at its production site in Crailsheim, Southern Germany, to complete its 16,000th wheeled excavator: a custom paint...
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Exploring Topographical Surveys
Exploring Topographical Surveys Before considering any construction project, it is important to have accurate information about the siteโs physical features to serve as the basis for all future work....
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DEVELON unveils new DX-7M Tracked Excavator Range
DEVELON unveils new DX-7M Tracked Excavator Range DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has completed the launch of the 19 models listed below as part of the companyโs latest generation โDX...
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Why is my Excavator Yellow!?
Why is my Excavator Yellow!? Most manufacturers colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why? The reasons range from safety con...
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Wirtgen’s new W 150 Fi Compact Milling Machine perfect for tight spaces
Wirtgen’s new W 150 Fi Compact Milling Machine perfect for tight spaces The high-performance W 150 F(i) rounds off the top end of the compact milling machine class. With a milling width of 1.80...
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New Tadano HK 4.070-1 Truck-mounted Crane perfect for Pluimers Kraanverhuur
New Tadano HK 4.070-1 Truck-mounted Crane perfect for Pluimers Kraanverhuur Ask about the Tadano HK 4.070-1, and Willard Pluimers, the managing director behind the Rijssen, Netherlands-based crane ser...
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Acrow installs four Detour Bridges for I-94 Project in Michigan
Acrow installs four Detour Bridges for I-94 Project in Michigan Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has designed and supplied four modular steel bridges to carry traf...
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Foundations of the new Santa Giulia Arena in Milan completed by Trevi
Foundations of the new Santa Giulia Arena in Milan completed by Trevi Trevi, a division of the Trevi Group, a world leader in soil engineering, has successfully and on schedule completed all the found...
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Sacyr completes 45 percent sale of N6 Motorway Concession in Ireland
Sacyr completes 45 percent sale of N6 Motorway Concession in Ireland Sacyr, through its P3 unitย Sacyr Concesiones, has agreed toย sell its 45% stakeย in Irish motorway N6 toย Bestinver Infra. The 56-kilo...
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