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.
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, anytimeย
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 Platformย in US
one.network launches Traffic Management Platformย 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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Prรผftechnik ShaftAlign Touch Laser system enables quick alignment
Prรผftechnik ShaftAlign Touch Laser system enables quick alignment Prรผftechnik, a division of Fluke Reliability, introduces theย ShaftAlign Touchย 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 optimismย ย
The British Construction Industry – opportunity and optimism Large business failures, the uncertainty of Brexit, and a global pandemic โ itโs 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 Catยฎ 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 industryโs 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 Doosanยฎ 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 Fรฉdรฉration 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 UKย ย
CBI calls for private sector to help deliver an infrastructure revolution in the UK Private sector investment can be a major driver of the UKโs โinfrastructure revolutionโ, 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 ยฃ1b of investment for start-ups developing future mobility solutions
UK experts call for ยฃ1b 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 VรGELE SB 300 Fixed-Width Screed
Paving 12m widths without joints with the new VรGELE SB 300 Fixed-Width Screed The new SB 300 Fixed-Width Screed from VรGELE 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 JCBโs 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 Thereโs a smarter way to map and understand spaces, and itโs called the ZEB Go. The latest member of the ZEB family h...
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Bosch Power Tools unveils ground-breaking new connected Thermal Camera for jobsites
Bosch Power Tools unveils ground-breaking new connected Thermal Camera for jobsites Bosch Power Tools today announced the release of its GTC400C 12V Max Connected Thermal Camera, the first in the comp...
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Ken Pink Plant Hire adds two more Volvo A25G haulers to their plant hire fleet
Ken Pink Plant Hire adds two more Volvo A25G haulers to their plant hire fleet Ken Pink Plant Hire Ltd of Staverton, Gloucestershire, has purchased two more Volvo A25G articulated haulers for its mult...
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Britpave calls on ยฃ27.4b roads investment plan to deliver long-term concrete solutions
Britpave calls on ยฃ27.4b roads investment plan to deliver long-term concrete solutions Britpave, the infrastructure industry association, has welcomed Highways Englandโs ยฃ27.4 billion second roads inv...
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Highways England unveils ยฃ27 billion road investment to support 64,000 jobs
Highways England unveils ยฃ27 billion road investment to support 64,000 jobs Highways England has today unveiled the details of plans for ยฃ27.4 billion investment in the strategic road network across t...
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Worksport introduces the TerraVis solar panel tonneau cover for pickup trucks
Worksport introduces the TerraVis solar panel tonneau cover for pickup trucks Worksport™ launched a new website earlier today, releasing highly anticipated details on their a brand new TerraVis...
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Sandvik QI442 HS Mobile Crusher proves to be a multifunctional success in China
Sandvik QI442 HS Mobile Crusher proves to be a multifunctional success in China Guangdong based Long Ying Construction Engineering Ltd has become the first customer in China to purchase Sandvik Mobile...
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CAT Financial introduces new deals to help construction firms get back on track
CAT Financial introduces new deals to help construction firms get back on track Cat Financial has introduced a bundle of finance deals to help construction firms get their businesses back on track as...
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Ford teams up with the RNLI to promote water safety messaging at the beach
Ford teams up with the RNLI to promote water safety messaging at the beach Ford have commissioned custom tyres that can leave key water safety messages imprinted on stretches of sand as part of a new...
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Aggregate Industries recognised for commitment to British Armed Forces
Aggregate Industries recognised for commitment to British Armed Forces Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has been given the prestigious Silver Employment Recognition Scheme...
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Civil Engineering Contractor EKFB award Trimble and Totalmobile HS2 Contract
Civil Engineering Contractor EKFB award Trimble and Totalmobile HS2 Contract Trimble and Totalmobile, a field service management software specialist, announced today that they have been awarded a cont...
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StreetWise trial reveals high consumer confidence in autonomous vehicles
StreetWise trial reveals high consumer confidence in autonomous vehicles Consumer confidence in autonomous driving technologies is high โ this was the major result from a commuter research trial in Lo...
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Perth road project protected with Highway Care Barrier System
Perth road project protected with Highway Care Barrier System A temporary steel barrier system from Highway Care has recently been deployed in a major highways project in Western Australia to ensure v...
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John Deere expands Excavator range with 200G machine
John Deere expands Excavator range with 200G machine New for 2020, John Deere introduces the 200G model to its excavator lineup. Designed to decrease the amount of fuel burn without sacrificing power...
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306 km LoRa based network deployed for South Korean Expressways by Semtech
306 km LoRa based network deployed for South Korean Expressways by Semtech Semtech Corporation, a supplier of high performance analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announc...
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Brutal Digger puts Hyundai to the test in Russia
Brutal Digger puts Hyundai to the test in Russia Evgeny Akhtyrtsev is a heavy machine operator working for a small independent construction company based in Kaliningrad, Russia.ย Evgeny is also an Inst...
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