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.
Lochweidli Tunnel in Switzerland constructed withย rentable Tunnel system Doka
Lochweidli Tunnel in Switzerland constructed withย rentable Tunnel system Doka Construction is underway on a tunnel as part of a bypass to relieve traffic for communities in Toggenburg in Switzerland....
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Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader
Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader CASE Construction Equipment today launched the new Backhoe Loader SV Series, over 60 years in the making and widely acclaimed legendary king...
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VolvoCE announces first Electric Machine Pilot results in North America
VolvoCE announces first Electric Machine Pilot results in North America Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced the results of a pilot project testing the ECR25 Electric compact excavator an...
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UK Construction Industry takes on the Ziggurat cycle challenge
UK Construction Industry takes on the Ziggurat cycle challenge Today sees the fifth edition of the Built Environment ride for people from across the Construction Industry to come together for a cycle...
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Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator
Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator Doosan has launched the new DX245NHD-7 25 tonne heavy duty crawler excavator, a completely new model in the Doosan range, designed for...
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Terravis Solar and COR Battery Systems open global pre-order Portal
Terravis Solar and COR Battery Systems open global pre-order Portal Worksport Ltd is excited to present the market with a pre-order portal for its flagship solar-integrated tonneau cover and COR mobil...
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John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Modelย ย ย ย ย ย ย
John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Model The 470G LC Excavator is the latest model to join theย John Deere excavator lineup that includes a full range of grade management solution...
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Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction
Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction Bitumen, the binder used during road has changed the face of transportation since its application. It shaped mobility as we know it and w...
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100-ton Volvo Hauler hauled by a Lego Technic Elements Hauler
100-ton Volvo Hauler hauled by a Lego Technic Elements Hauler In an audacious engineering challenge set by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in collaboration with the LEGO Group, young people fr...
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Hyundai puts Factory Safety Service Robot to work to support Site Safety
Hyundai puts Factory Safety Service Robot to work to support Site Safety Hyundai Motor Group has introducedย a Factory Safety Service Robot for industrial site safety, and announced its pilot operatio...
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Thermal Imaging can detect Water Penetration problems
Thermal Imaging can detect Water Penetration problems Water penetration can occur due to several reasons, but not always in the places you might expect. Bubbling or spongey walls, foul-smelling cracke...
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All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production
All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production As the first pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks roll out of Fordโs new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center and demand soars for the all-electric tr...
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Komatsu introduces Collision Detection Warning System for electric forklifts
Komatsu introduces Collision Detection Warning System for electric forklifts Komatsu has developed a Collision Detection Warning System, which is now an option for the 2.5-ton and 3.0-ton class electr...
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Cat highlights diesel electric drive design of the R2900 XE LHD at MINExpo
Cat highlights diesel electric drive design of the R2900 XE LHD at MINExpo Built on the companyโs most popular load haul dump (LHD) platforms, the Catยฎย R2900 XE LHD will feature a diesel electric driv...
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Caterpillar previews new D10 dozer at MINExpo
Caterpillar previews new D10 dozer at MINExpo Previewed at MINExpo 2021, the new Cat D10 dozer continues this tradition and is designed to do more with less. Improvements to the drivetrain, hydraulic...
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VรGELE pavers deliver maximum precision for Formula 1 at Circuit Zandvoort
VรGELE pavers deliver maximum precision for Formula 1 at Circuit Zandvoort Three VรGELE pavers have modernised Circuit Zandvoort in preparation for the Dutch Grand Prix. The project was very demanding...
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Trimble launches Trimble Construction One™ย Management Platform
Trimble launches Trimble Construction One™ Management Platform Today at the Collaborate Conference, Trimble introduced Trimble Construction One™, a connected, cloud-based construction ma...
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A Hyundai HX210A Excavator is the ideal solution for CG Robinson
A Hyundai HX210A Excavator is the ideal solution for CG Robinson Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has recently added a new 20-tonne class excavator into the range – the HX210A – the f...
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Topcon technology improves the road between Burkina Faso and its neighbours
Topcon technology improves the road between Burkina Faso and its neighbours Tansoba Boulevard is the busiest road in Ouagadougou, the capital city of West African nation Burkina Faso. The south-easter...
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Using non-destructive Ground-Penetrating Radar to Ensure Dam Safety
Using non-destructive Ground-Penetrating Radar to Ensure Dam Safety As the world struggles to improve its critical infrastructure, many are seeking out non-destructive testing (NDT) methods that can h...
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Komatsu working on a concept autonomous water truck
Komatsu working on a concept autonomous water truck Komatsu has been trialling an autonomous water truck, based on its proven Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). In development at the moment, the vehicle...
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Doosan Transparent Bucket technology wins two Matexpo Awards
Doosan Transparent Bucket technology wins two Matexpo Awards The industryโs first wheel loader โTransparent Bucketโ system from Doosan Infracore Europe has won two of the major awards at the internati...
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Brokk announces new Pedestal Boom for Plug-and-play efficient breaking
Brokk announces new Pedestal Boom for Plug-and-play efficient breaking Brokk, the worldโs leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, introduces the Brokk Pedestal Boom, a compact, st...
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Komatsu featuring real-time teleoperated excavator at MINExpo in Las Vegas
Komatsu featuring real-time teleoperated excavator at MINExpo in Las Vegas Previewing their in-development capabilities to help customers advance their safety and productivity goals, Komatsu will tele...
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An expert insight on electromobility in the construction industry
An expert insight on electromobility in the construction industry The world is moving toward a more environmentally conscious, sustainable future โ and that includes the construction industry. As more...
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L Lynch Plant Hire invests for the future with 80 new Caterpillar machines
L Lynch Plant Hire invests for the future with 80 new Caterpillar machines As part of its commitment to sustainable construction, L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has invested in 80 Cat machines so fa...
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National Highways trialling road resurfacing in the UK using Graphene
National Highways trialling road resurfacing in the UK using Graphene If successful, using this high-tech product could see the operational life of key road features extended byโฏa number ofโฏyears, red...
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New Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range designed to maximise profitability
New Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range designed to maximise profitability The new Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavators offer an extensive range of features designed to help owners and operators con...
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Cat’s new MH3040 Material Handler cuts fuel by up to 25 percent
Cat’s new MH3040 Material Handler cuts fuel by up to 25 percent Delivering the power and reliability required for the most demanding material handling applications in scrap, waste, and mill yard...
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New Cat MH3026 Material Handler optimizes power and efficiency
New Cat MH3026 Material Handler optimizes power and efficiency Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Catยฎ MH3026 material handler design pro...
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New Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers feature improved cycle times
New Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers feature improved cycle times Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Catยฎย MH3022 and MH3024 materi...
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Norilsk Nickel invests in five New Bobcat Rotary Telehandlers in Russia
Norilsk Nickel invests in five New Bobcat Rotary Telehandlers in Russia MMC Norilsk Nickel, one of the leaders in the Russian mining industry, has purchased five new Bobcat TR50.210 rotary telehandler...
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Hyundai Motor Group sets out 2040 vision for a global hydrogen society
Hyundai Motor Group sets out 2040 vision for a global hydrogen society At the Hydrogen Wave global online forum held today, Hyundai presented its plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040 through the intro...
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National Highways harnesses Minecraft to inspire the next generation
National Highways harnesses Minecraft to inspire the next generation National Highwaysย has enlisted the help of Minecraft, the worldโs best-selling video game, to inspire the next generation of talent...
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Leipzig Airport runway and taxiways resurfaced with Trimble 3D accuracy
Leipzig Airport runway and taxiways resurfaced with Trimble 3D accuracy As part of a modernization and infrastructure improvement effort at Germanyโs Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), Mitteldeutsche Flugha...
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Terex Trucks reveals rebrand to Rokbak
Terex Trucks reveals rebrand to Rokbak Articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak and announces its vision for an exciting new future. The Scottish manufacturer unveiled the new bra...
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Lynch Plant leads the Way in Telehandler Safety with GKD Technologies
Lynch Plant leads the Way in Telehandler Safety with GKD Technologies GKD Technologies design, develop and produce height, slew and load safety control systems for general construction equipment and a...
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Ordnance Survey announces EV hackathon for coders and programmers to join
Ordnance Survey announces EV hackathon for coders and programmers to join The Ordnance Survey (OS) is inviting all developers, data scientists, designers and storytellers to participate in a two-day v...
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BHP and Caterpillar accelerate development of Net-Zero Mining Trucks
BHP and Caterpillar accelerate development of Net-Zero Mining Trucks BHP today announced a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce o...
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Ramirent wins Charity Auction for Bobcat L28 Loader to Support Child Cancer Patients
Ramirent wins Charity Auction for Bobcat L28 Loader to Support Child Cancer Patients With a bid of SEK 357,000 (โฌ34,930), Ramirent AB, a leading rental company, was the winner in a charity auction for...
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CASE acquires Sampierana to expand mini and midi excavator range
CASE acquires Sampierana to expand mini and midi excavator range CASE Construction Equipment is set to enhance its product offering, as CNH Industrial N.V. announced the execution of an agreement to i...
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Lenovo and RealWear to deliver Assisted Reality solutions
Lenovo and RealWear to deliver Assisted Reality solutions Lenovo and RealWear, the worldโs leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today announced a global col...
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Komatsu and Vale presenting excavation and cutting technology at MINExpo
Komatsu and Vale presenting excavation and cutting technology at MINExpo Global mining equipment and technology provider Komatsu and Vale, one of the largest producers of iron ore and nickel in the wo...
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Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane achieves 300 lifts in three days
Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane achieves 300 lifts in three days An MKย 88 Plus belonging to crane service provider Nolte Auto-Krane has completed a veritable lifting marathon as part of a structural inspect...
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Move Asia all set to re-imagine the future of Smart Mobility across Asia
Move Asia all set to re-imagine the future of Smart Mobility across Asia On 7-9 September 2021, MOVE Asia brings together those driving change in urban mobility across Asia to explore the opportunitie...
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XL Fleet electrifies heavy-duty Ram Pickups with Hybrid Electric Upfit Technology
XL Fleet electrifies heavy-duty Ram Pickups with Hybrid Electric Upfit Technology XL Fleet Corp., a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced it...
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Taiwanโs Tallest Tower gets a lift from a Skyjack SJ16 Vertical Mast Lift
Taiwanโs Tallest Tower gets a lift from a Skyjack SJ16 Vertical Mast Lift Skyjack division is on site with customer, CIG Power Products Inc., headquartered in Taiwan, doing maintenance and inspection...
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Only the best Hyundai HX85A midi-excavator for N G Plant Hire
Only the best Hyundai HX85A midi-excavator for N G Plant Hire The first 8.5-tonne class Hyundai HX85A midi excavator in the UK has been delivered to a long-standing Hyundai customer, N G Plant based i...
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When it comes to building bridgesย Doka are the experts
When it comes to building bridgesย Doka are the experts People tend to cross bridges as quickly as possible; because you never know. Experts even have a term for this phenomenon: gephyrophobia or โbrid...
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All new XCMG XE155ECR mid-sized Hydraulic Excavator features stage V engine
All new XCMG XE155ECR mid-sized Hydraulic Excavator features stage V engine The newly launched XCMG XE155ECR model hydraulic crawler excavator is the first generation of its short tail medium-sized ex...
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