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.
CHAS urges positive action on mental health by the construction industry
CHAS urges positive action on mental health by the construction industry CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is urging construction companies to use Blue Monday 2021 as an opportunity to ta...
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ENWAY receives approval for Autonomous Sweepers on public roads in Singapore
ENWAY receives approval for Autonomous Sweepers on public roads in Singapore ENWAY, a Berlin-based software manufacturer for self-driving commercial vehicles and the Swiss sweeper manufacturer Bucher...
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Groupe Renault launches Møbilize brand dedicated to mobility and energy services
Groupe Renault launches Møbilize brand dedicated to mobility and energy services Groupe Renault has launched Mobilize, an all-new business venture targeting customers wishing to adopt more sustainable...
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GM launches BrightDrop to electrify the delivery of goods and services
GM launches BrightDrop to electrify the delivery of goods and services General Motors announced today a new business, BrightDrop, which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products,...
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Sony unveils Airpeak drone at CES 2021
Sony unveils Airpeak drone at CES 2021 Today Sony launched the Airpeak brand with the goal to further develop today’s drone technology while achieving the utmost in value creation. As the first...
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Meet the PotholePro – JCB’s solution to tackle the scourge of potholes
Meet the PotholePro – JCB’s solution to tackle the scourge of potholes JCB has launched the PotholePro – a machine that can repair a pothole in less than eight minutes – four t...
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Cintec helps repair historic 500 year old Shanghai Huanqing Bridge in China
Cintec helps repair historic 500 year old Shanghai Huanqing Bridge in China The 500 year old Shanghai Huanqing Bridge in China is an ancient structure that is a District level Cultural Relic. The brid...
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GM rebrands to promote a zero-emissions Everybody In Future
GM rebrands to promote a zero-emissions Everybody In Future General Motors is debuting a new marketing campaign as part of the company’s comprehensive efforts to accelerate mass adoption of electric v...
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Bobcat Telehandler and mini-excavator head to Belfast for McCusker Demolition
Bobcat Telehandler and mini-excavator head to Belfast for McCusker Demolition McCusker Demolition Ltd, based in Belfast in Northern Ireland, has purchased the company’s first Bobcat machines from Nort...
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HM-Entreprenør A/S invests in 12 Liebherr crawler excavators
HM-Entreprenør A/S invests in 12 Liebherr crawler excavators The Danish company HM-Entreprenør is based just 1.5 km from the headquarters of the JMM Group, Liebherr’s Danish distributor. In 2017, HM-E...
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John Deere and National Grid testing their first Electric Backhoe
John Deere and National Grid testing their first Electric Backhoe John Deere, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy deliver...
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Kia unveils new branding to ignite a bold transformation
Kia unveils new branding to ignite a bold transformation Kia has revealed its new corporate logo and global brand slogan that signify the automaker’s bold transformation and all-new brand purpose. The...
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Teledyne to acquire FLIR Systems for $8 Billion
Teledyne to acquire FLIR Systems for $8 Billion Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and FLIR Systems, Inc. jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyn...
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AECOM sells Civil Construction business to strategic infrastructure investor
AECOM sells Civil Construction business to strategic infrastructure investor AECOM, a world leading premier infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the successful completion of its sale of the...
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What is Bitumen?
What is Bitumen? Bitumen is a by-product of crude oil which is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties. In ancient times, bitumen was mainly used for binding building materials together. N...
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Southampton University start-ups blazing a trail at CES 2021
Southampton University start-ups blazing a trail at CES 2021 Tech start-ups from the University of Southampton will unveil revolutionary AI and quantum technology products at CES 2021 – as the UK’s on...
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Volvo rolls out upgraded 10-tonne asphalt compactors for emerging markets
Volvo rolls out upgraded 10-tonne asphalt compactors for emerging markets The DD105 and DD105 OSC asphalt compactors from Volvo Construction Equipment now come equipped with Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines...
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The snow, ice and road gritting myths
The snow, ice and road gritting myths The onset of winter weather sees the return of gritting lorries on roads across the UK. In addition to clearing snow and ice, specialist operators The Gritting Co...
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SEAT explores infrared and iris sensors to drive road safety
SEAT explores infrared and iris sensors to drive road safety Infrared light sensors, high resolution images and a sophisticated algorithm. All this technology is used to find out exactly where people...
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John Deere 700L PL40 Pipelayer-Ready Crawler delivers power and performance
John Deere 700L PL40 Pipelayer-Ready Crawler delivers power and performance Purpose-built with customer needs top of mind, the John Deere 700L PL40 Crawler provides a powerful solution for pipelaying...
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UK based Mastenbroek unveils their new 20/14 Trencher
UK based Mastenbroek unveils their new 20/14 Trencher Mastenbroek, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of self-propelled trenchers has launched the latest edition of its super compact rock trencher...
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Tackle high-moisture conditions with Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings
Tackle high-moisture conditions with Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings There are two main challenges facing protective coatings in high moisture conditions. One is the issue of durability in...
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National Hardhat Recycling Scheme celebrates third year
National Hardhat Recycling Scheme celebrates third year Three years ago, in November 2017, after 6 months working with Berkeley Homes, Yes Recycling launched a unique and innovative recycling programm...
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GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics
GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics Just start up the engine and go was yesterday: Increasingly, mining and tunnel projects, as well as large construction sites, are also being...
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Network Rail chooses 13 companies to help build a better railway network
Network Rail chooses 13 companies to help build a better railway network Thirteen companies have been awarded contracts to deliver buildings and civils work across Network Rail’s Southern region, whic...
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VÖGELE mini-pavers get new extending screeds
VÖGELE mini-pavers get new extending screeds With a basic width of just 1.1 m, the smallest screed from the road paver manufacturer perfectly complements the range of applications of the SUPER 700(i)...
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JCB Scrapbook celebrates 75 years of British Engineering Innovation
JCB Scrapbook celebrates 75 years of British Engineering Innovation Celebrating 75 years of engineering innovation By Martin Port The 144-page JCB Scrapbook has just come off the presses to mark 75 ye...
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DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Drone delivers improved thermal vision and accuracy
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Drone delivers improved thermal vision and accuracy DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today unveiled the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanc...
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Steer AS Autonomous Trucks head for stone quarry in Norway
Steer AS Autonomous Trucks head for stone quarry in Norway Steer AS has recently landed their first large contract with a Norwegian partner. On behalf of the entrepreneur Romarheim AS, Steer is develo...
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ShoreTrench goes hi-tech with Bobcat E45 Mini-Excavator and Depth Check system
ShoreTrench goes hi-tech with Bobcat E45 Mini-Excavator and Depth Check system ShoreTrench, developer of the UK’s first range of preassembled trench shoring systems and a subsidiary of Secure Ground S...
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SANY to debut at the Executive Hire Show 28th and 29th April 2021 in UK
SANY to debut at the Executive Hire Show 28th and 29th April 2021 in UK The Executive Hire Show team is very excited to announce that, as part of the renewed focus on the UK & Ireland, SANY has an...
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Rapidmix Mobile Continuous Mixing Plant the ideal solution for Bentonite Enriched Soils
Rapidmix Mobile Continuous Mixing Plant the ideal solution for Bentonite Enriched Soils Allasso Recycling Ltd, a leading UK recycling and construction company, has spoken of how the Rapidmix 400CW mob...
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RedSky launches Project Connect project collaboration platform
RedSky launches Project Connect project collaboration platform RedSky, a UK construction software company, is launching Project Connect, a user-friendly and cost-effective cloud-based solution. It ena...
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Doosan releases their largest and most powerful excavator for mining and construction
Doosan releases their largest and most powerful excavator for mining and construction Doosan Infracore North America has expanded its excavator line-up with its largest model yet. The new Doosan DX800...
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Shandong Pengxiang Auto selects Allison Transmission for wide-body mining trucks
Shandong Pengxiang Auto selects Allison Transmission for wide-body mining trucks Chinese truck OEM, Shandong Pengxiang Auto, has specified Allison’s 4800 Off Road Series™ (ORS) fully automatic...
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Robots all set to get to work in construction as Hyundai acquires Boston Dynamics
Robots all set to get to work in construction as Hyundai acquires Boston Dynamics Hyundai Motor Group and SoftBank Group Corp. have agreed on main terms of the transaction pursuant to which Hyundai Mo...
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Can technology save the Rental and Leasing Market
Can technology save the Rental and Leasing Market The equipment leasing and rental market has seen tremendous growth and opportunity over the last several years, with many multi-industry businesses tu...
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Doosan capitalises on award-winning design with launch of DL-7 Wheel Loader range
Doosan capitalises on award-winning design with launch of DL-7 Wheel Loader range Doosan Infracore Europe has launched the company’s new ‘DL-7’ wheel loader range, introducing a complete line of next...
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A14 upgrade shows the Road to Infrastructure Success
A14 upgrade shows the Road to Infrastructure Success Opening eight months ahead of schedule amid a global pandemic, Highways England’s new A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme – their larges...
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Construction Safety takes a big leap forward with ANYbotics
Construction Safety takes a big leap forward with ANYbotics Construction sites are constantly changing environments with numerous obstacles and safety risks hidden in plain sight. Even after winning m...
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VolvoCE electro-hydraulic Construction Equipment significantly improves fuel efficiency
VolvoCE electro-hydraulic Construction Equipment significantly improves fuel efficiency Volvo Construction Equipment and Finland’s Norrhydro have developed a digital hydraulic actuator that increases...
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New CAT 315 GC Excavator reduces maintenance and fuel costs
New CAT 315 GC Excavator reduces maintenance and fuel costs The Cat® 315 GC Next Gen compact radius excavator boasts a new, larger cab design built for operating efficiency, lowers maintenance costs b...
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Cityzenith, Siemens and Philips set to capitalize on $2.46 trillion smart city forecast
Cityzenith, Siemens and Philips set to capitalize on $2.46 trillion smart city forecast The global Smart Cities market is expected to grow from US$410.8 billion in 2020 to US$820.7 billion by 2025, at...
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Trimble helps universities with donations of Technology Labs
Trimble helps universities with donations of Technology Labs Technology is driving the construction industry forward today – from hardware products that enable better positioning, scanning, auto...
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Datatag ID sets out to be a global leader with new Marketing Executive
Datatag ID sets out to be a global leader with new Marketing Executive Datatag ID offers leading security marking and registration systems across multiple industries – the firm’s vision is to be a glo...
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Boost production with Eccentric Vibrating Screens and Polyurethane Media
Boost production with Eccentric Vibrating Screens and Polyurethane Media Haver & Boecker Niagara highlights the advantages of pairing eccentric screening technology with polyurethane screen media....
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Komatsu announces new Large Excavator and Bulldozer
Komatsu announces new Large Excavator and Bulldozer Komatsu has announced two new large machines, the hydraulic excavator “PC1250-11R” and the “D71PX / PXi-24” bulldozer that m...
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Bobcat introduces new generation of Rotary Telehandlers
Bobcat introduces new generation of Rotary Telehandlers Inspired by the company’s ‘Next is Now’ philosophy, Bobcat has announced a major new development from the company in the telehandler market. Bob...
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VÖGELE pavers enable German motorway rehabilitation in record time
VÖGELE pavers enable German motorway rehabilitation in record time Contractor JOHANN BUNTE Bauunternehmung showed how to rehabilitate the surface and binder courses of a section of motorway successful...
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GHH announce new conversion kits for electric off-road Tembo 4×4
GHH announce new conversion kits for electric off-road Tembo 4×4 The electric off-road vehicle Tembo 4×4 E-LV built on a Toyota base becomes a multifunctional platform, with several versions...
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