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.
GHH and German Technology help deliver Alto Maipo Hydropower Plant
GHH and German Technology help deliver Alto Maipo Hydropower Plant For Chile, the Rio Maipo is a stroke of luck to supply the nearby capital Santiago with energy: In the mighty “Alto Maipo...
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The demand for high-voltage DC power on roadsides creates a new opportunity
The demand for high-voltage DC power on roadsides creates a new opportunity Ground-breaking research published in collaboration by The Ray and Innovia Technology, and NGI Consulting, document the vast...
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Virtual RElab Demo Day showcased nine innovation start-ups from around the world
Virtual RElab Demo Day showcased nine innovation start-ups from around the world Nine international start-ups from the UK, US, Israel, Turkey, Finland and Spain showcased their innovative solutions in...
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How metal buildings retain their structure even when hit by storms
How metal buildings retain their structure even when hit by storms Damaging winds and natural disasters are part of the world’s reality. From time to time, they’re bound to occur, whether you live in...
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Liebherr launches R940 Demolition Crawler Excavator to replace R944C
Liebherr launches R940 Demolition Crawler Excavator to replace R944C The Liebherr-France SAS development and production site launches a new machine on the global market: As a successor to the R 944 C,...
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How to build a Successful Trucking Company
How to build a Successful Trucking Company Building a successful trucking company can be quite the challenge, but there are many steps you can take to help you get where you need to go. Although there...
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Trombia Technologies unveils high power autonomous street sweeper in Finland
Trombia Technologies unveils high power autonomous street sweeper in Finland Finnish street maintenance technology developer Trombia Technologies launches the world’s first full-power autonomous stree...
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Hitachi ZX490LCH-7 Excavator delights operator and dealer in Norway
Hitachi ZX490LCH-7 Excavator delights operator and dealer in Norway Construction company Dobloug Entreprenør AS has taken delivery of the first Hitachi ZX490LCH-7 large excavator in Europe. The 52-ton...
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PERI 3d prints the first residential building in Germany
PERI 3d prints the first residential building in Germany PERI GmbH is building Germany’s first 3D-printed residential building in Beckum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The two-storey detached house with app...
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John Deere introduces new E-II Articulated Dump Trucks
John Deere introduces new E-II Articulated Dump Trucks Designed with the demands of today’s job site in mind, John Deere introduces the new E-II Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs). The models, including t...
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Brain injuries and Hard Hat safety
Brain injuries and Hard Hat safety Construction sites without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes to head injuries. Headway, the brain injury asso...
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Meet the Cones helping Corporate Britain educate children around the world
Meet the Cones helping Corporate Britain educate children around the world The Cones Books are beautifully illustrated books designed for children to have fun while at the same time learning moral, et...
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VolvoCE reinforces commitment to Building Tomorrow with global community projects
VolvoCE reinforces commitment to Building Tomorrow with global community projects Volvo Construction Equipment is shining a light on its community-focused efforts with The Building Tomorrow Project –...
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Modern Methods of Construction and the new insolvency laws
Modern Methods of Construction and the new insolvency laws The focus on Modern Methods of Construction, or MMC, sharpened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with many wondering whether the outbreak and...
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Centurion and the Headway brain injury association promote Hard Hat Awareness Week
Centurion and the Headway brain injury association promote Hard Hat Awareness Week Construction sites without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes...
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Suicide rate for construction workers in the UK is over three times the national average
Suicide rate for construction workers in the UK is over three times the national average Working in the construction industry is one of the deadliest professions in the UK, but not because of the dang...
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Wirtgen W 380 CRi recycling train goes full-depth in South Carolina
Wirtgen W 380 CRi recycling train goes full-depth in South Carolina In the United States, a Wirtgen recycling train rehabilitated a highway at a depth of 20 cm in a single pass and without blocking th...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates seven decades of innovation
Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates seven decades of innovation 2020 marks a very special year for Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM), as it marks seven decades since the start of fu...
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Sandvik Digital Driller training simulator enables learning anywhere, anytime
Sandvik Digital Driller training simulator enables learning anywhere, anytime Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is introducing a new version of its operator training simulator to safely train undergr...
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Institute of Quarrying announces Martin Riley appointed as President
Institute of Quarrying announces Martin Riley appointed as President Martin Riley FIQ, senior vice-president of Tarmac, has been appointed the 69th President of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ), taking...
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one.network launches Traffic Management Platform in US
one.network launches Traffic Management Platform in US one.network, a leading software company specializing in traffic disruption and mapping technologies, announced today that it is launching in the...
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Prüftechnik ShaftAlign Touch Laser system enables quick alignment
Prüftechnik ShaftAlign Touch Laser system enables quick alignment Prüftechnik, a division of Fluke Reliability, introduces the ShaftAlign Touch laser alignment system, a new digital solution that exce...
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VolvoCE extends range and reach with new EW200 Material Handler
VolvoCE extends range and reach with new EW200 Material Handler Aimed at the waste handling segment, VolvoCE launches the all-new EW200E Material Handler. In addition, its bigger brother, the EW240E M...
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The British Construction Industry – opportunity and optimism
The British Construction Industry – opportunity and optimism Large business failures, the uncertainty of Brexit, and a global pandemic – it’s not been an easy time for the construction industry...
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Commercial Recycling upgrades with a Volvo EW240E Material Handler
Commercial Recycling upgrades with a Volvo EW240E Material Handler As part of its ongoing replacement regime, Commercial Recycling (Southern) Ltd has updated most of its VolvoCE equipment for new mode...
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MOVE Asia 2020 highlights the challenges for shared mobility
MOVE Asia 2020 highlights the challenges for shared mobility Right after the MOVE America event, INVERS, the inventor of automated vehicle sharing, led a panel discussion of MaaS and the business mode...
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Bentley Systems announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program
Bentley Systems announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services fo...
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GEOBIM 2020 Virtual Conference open for Registration
GEOBIM 2020 Virtual Conference open for Registration Registration is now open for the GEOBIM 2020 virtual conference on 3rd-4th December for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry p...
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Sandvik and Macleod Construction celebrating 20 year partnership
Sandvik and Macleod Construction celebrating 20 year partnership MacLeod Construction Ltd may have been founded on traditional house building values, but it has successfully embedded modern constructi...
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New Cat D9 Dozer delivers on efficiency with lower fuel and maintenance costs
New Cat D9 Dozer delivers on efficiency with lower fuel and maintenance costs The new Cat® D9 Dozer replaces the D9T model and offers customizable configurations to meet application needs around the w...
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Earthquake-proofing Japan’s bridges with Liebherr 42 K.1/J fast-erecting cranes
Earthquake-proofing Japan’s bridges with Liebherr 42 K.1/J fast-erecting cranes Five 42 K.1/J cranes are working on the construction of a motorway bridge close to Mount Fuji in the south east of...
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Analog Devices introduces first Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
Analog Devices introduces first Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles Analog Devices today announced the industry’s first wireless battery management system (wBMS), which enables au...
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VolvoCE updates Load Assist and Wheel Loader machine Control
VolvoCE updates Load Assist and Wheel Loader machine Control Volvo CE is updating its mid-size and large wheel loaders with machine and software features that improve productivity, performance and tot...
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Spot now available in UK, Europe and Canada
Spot now available in UK, Europe and Canada Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, expanded commercial sales of Spot, the agile robot that climbs stairs and traverses rough terrain wit...
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Doosan reveals next generation DA30-5 and DA45-5 articulated hauler trucks
Doosan reveals next generation DA30-5 and DA45-5 articulated hauler trucks As the newest generation of articulated dump trucks, the Doosan® DA30-5 and DA45-5 represent the latest enhancements to artic...
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Volvo Construction Equipment showcased in SMT GB virtual exhibition
Volvo Construction Equipment showcased in SMT GB virtual exhibition With COVID-19 leading to the cancellation of all major events, SMT GB has teamed up with The 360 View to bring a virtual exhibition...
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ERF study benchmarks road networks in 20 countries
ERF study benchmarks road networks in 20 countries Routes de France, the European Union Road Federation (ERF) and the Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics (FNTP), in collaboration with the Europea...
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Next generation of Hitachi Zaxis-7 Excavators puts owners and operators in complete control
Next generation of Hitachi Zaxis-7 Excavators puts owners and operators in complete control The new ZX490LCH-7, ZX530LCH-7, ZX690LCH-7 and ZX890LCH-7 Stage-V compliant models from Hitachi have an indu...
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CBI calls for private sector to help deliver an infrastructure revolution in the UK
CBI calls for private sector to help deliver an infrastructure revolution in the UK Private sector investment can be a major driver of the UK’s ‘infrastructure revolution’, according to the Confederat...
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Cat 963 Track Loader delivers versatility and productivity
Cat 963 Track Loader delivers versatility and productivity When maximum return on equipment investment is key, track loader versatility means one machine and one operator can dig, load, carry, fill an...
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Liebherr presents new equipment combination for tree care and timber industry
Liebherr presents new equipment combination for tree care and timber industry In addition to typical applications such as waste management or scrap handling, powerful and efficient Liebherr material h...
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UK experts call for £1b of investment for start-ups developing future mobility solutions
UK experts call for £1b of investment for start-ups developing future mobility solutions Prospedia Capital and Beauhurst have studied the investment flowing into early and growth-stage companies servi...
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VolvoCE design philosophy spurs 2020 Red Dot Product Design Award
VolvoCE design philosophy spurs 2020 Red Dot Product Design Award This simple switch to shorter and less complicated product names represents Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) much wider ambitio...
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University of Derby launches Diploma in Road Surface Treatments
University of Derby launches Diploma in Road Surface Treatments The University of Derby has launched its 2020-2021 Diploma in Road Surface Treatments. The diploma course is the first university level...
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Paving 12m widths without joints with the new VÖGELE SB 300 Fixed-Width Screed
Paving 12m widths without joints with the new VÖGELE SB 300 Fixed-Width Screed The new SB 300 Fixed-Width Screed from VÖGELE with a fixed-width screed demonstrated its benefits right from the start du...
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Pike Industries switched to Wirtgen PCD Milling Tools for increased productivity
Pike Industries switched to Wirtgen PCD Milling Tools for increased productivity High-performance milling tools from the Wirtgen Group with a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip have significantly incre...
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JCB thanks loyal customers by restoring their cherished 1964 JCB 1 backhoe
JCB thanks loyal customers by restoring their cherished 1964 JCB 1 backhoe One of JCB’s longest-standing customers has unwrapped a unique present – a vintage backhoe loader restored to its forme...
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SWARCO Traffic installs intelligent Prism signs along the M6 for Highways England
SWARCO Traffic installs intelligent Prism signs along the M6 for Highways England A series of reliable and intelligent Prism signs installed by SWARCO Traffic, the traffic technology specialist, is he...
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XenomatiX technology delivers a new era of affordable road inspections
XenomatiX technology delivers a new era of affordable road inspections XenomatiX has developed an innovative and affordable solution for performant and cost-effective road management, taking advantage...
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GeoSLAM ZEB Go launches a new era for mobile simultaneous localization and mapping
GeoSLAM ZEB Go launches a new era for mobile simultaneous localization and mapping There’s a smarter way to map and understand spaces, and it’s called the ZEB Go. The latest member of the ZEB family h...
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