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 β from groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge technologies to expert insights and global trends shaping the future of infrastructure.
Measuring runway friction before and after shotblasting at San Antonio Airport
Measuring runway friction before and after shotblasting at San Antonio Airport When planes land at airports, small amounts of rubber wear off the tires leaving a rubber residue behind on the runway. R...
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GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series
GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI) a world leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment has, launched a new video s...
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Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators
Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators Caterpillar is proud to announce the launch of the 2019/2020 Global Operator Challenge Competition. Operators wi...
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D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials
D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials A new international standard announced by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) will help grade the perf...
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Four brand new JCB 457 Wheel Loaders for Kent waste firm Countrystyle Recycling
Four brand new JCB 457 Wheel Loaders for Kent waste firm Countrystyle Recycling Privately-owned waste recycling business, Countrystyle Recycling, has further improved on-site handling efficiency at it...
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter traction Loader tyres for road graders
Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter traction Loader tyres for road graders Wheel loaders and road graders are in the front line when the roads, parking lots and industrial sites must be cleared from snow to k...
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Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying
Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport in China has recorded significantly increased aircraft flights over the last few years due to a ra...
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NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide
NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide Across the United States, about four out of every five homes have asphalt shingle roofs. Annually, as those roofs are replaced and maintained, a...
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Eco Friendly Bollards for a Greener Environment
Eco Friendly Bollards for a Greener Environment ECO bollards from Leafield Environmental are environmentally friendly bollards are manufactured from a combination of 50% chipped recycled plastic bottl...
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New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites
New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy have announced the launch of their new Working with Wildlife mobile app to ide...
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Wirtgen W 220 cuts milling time in half at the foot of Mont Blanc in Italy
Wirtgen W 220 cuts milling time in half at the foot of Mont Blanc in Italy Somewhat surprisingly, the Wirtgen W 220 large milling machine’s first job in Italy did not take the high-performance m...
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PERI solution keeps cantilever bridge project on schedule in Northern Macedonia
PERI solution keeps cantilever bridge project on schedule in Northern Macedonia Upon completion, a new, almost 65 km long motorway will connect the cities of KiΔevo and Ohrid in the south west of the...
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DJI improves Enterprise Drones for next level commercial drone operations
DJI improves Enterprise Drones for next level commercial drone operations Updated Matrice 200 Series Drones And FlightHub Software Lay The Foundation For BVLOS And Night Flights While Accelerating Org...
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KLEEMANN presents innovative and environmentally-friendly solutions at bauma
KLEEMANN presents innovative and environmentally-friendly solutions at bauma At this year’s bauma, Kleemann presents a comprehensive cross-section of its innovative product portfolio with a tota...
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Trimble introduce groundworks machine control system for drilling and piling
Trimble introduce groundworks machine control system for drilling and piling Trimble introduced today the Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System, a reliable and streamlined machine control solutio...
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The case for machine operator training to achieve improved productivity and accountability
The case for machine operator training to achieve improved productivity and accountability Building landfills have become more complex and technologically sophisticated. Gone are the days when a smart...
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Trimble announces HoloLens 2 tech for Construction, Manufacturing and Mining
Trimble announces HoloLens 2 tech for Construction, Manufacturing and Mining Trimble has announced a new wearable hard hat compatible device that enables workers in safety-controlled environments to a...
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New Volvo Loaders arrive at Sheephill Quarry in Scotland
New Volvo Loaders arrive at Sheephill Quarry in Scotland Breaking with its traditional brand of loading shovel, Thompson Quarries, a division of William Thompson & Son (Dumbarton) Ltd has opted fo...
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New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue
New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue Pavement preservation specialist Crafco has just released a new program for asphalt manufacturers. The Crafco HP Asphalt...
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VolvoCE partners with National Geographic on Sustainability Campaign
VolvoCE partners with National Geographic on Sustainability Campaign Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has joined forces with National Geographic to highlight a breath-taking project to save an...
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JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest
JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest At the Executive Hire Show, JCB launched a new 1-tonne site dumper which is set to become the safest machine in its class. Powered by...
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Topcon technology is integral to modern concrete paving
Topcon technology is integral to modern concrete paving Millimeter GPS raises the bar Beauty to behold for the concrete contractor is the smooth, uniform surface of freshly-paved concrete. For them, C...
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Relief for Central Sulawesi roads thanks to Volvo Pavers
Relief for Central Sulawesi roads thanks to Volvo Pavers Road contractor PT Sapta Unggul is relying on a ABG5820 paver from Volvo Construction Equipment to make the roads safer and more accessible in...
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The Brokk 200 packs the punch of a 3 ton demolition robot in a 2 ton package
The Brokk 200 packs the punch of a 3 ton demolition robot in a 2 ton package Brokk, the worldβs leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, introduced the Brokk 200, a new weight cl...
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Shell and MachineMax launch digital service for customers to maximise profitability
Shell and MachineMax launch digital service for customers to maximise profitability Shell and MachineMax have launched a new digital service that will help construction and mining companies to maximis...
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The new BENNINGHOVEN product philosophy
The new BENNINGHOVEN product philosophy NewΒ BENNINGHOVEN asphalt mixing plants incorporate a great deal of what BENNINGHOVEN has learnt about asphalt production and mixing plants since the 1960s. Duri...
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Caterpillar to “Rewrite the Rules” of the jobsite at Bauma 2019
Caterpillar to “Rewrite the Rules” of the jobsite at Bauma 2019 Caterpillar and its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit a wide range of equipment, technology, and servi...
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Two design prizes for HAMM Autonomous Roller F1 study
Two design prizes for HAMM Autonomous Roller F1 study In the past six months, HAMM AG has been accoladed with two design prizes for their “Autonomous Roller F1”, a study on autonomously op...
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New ECO asphalt mixing plant from BENNINGHOVEN is a world first
New ECO asphalt mixing plant from BENNINGHOVEN is a world first Made in Germany, in use worldwide: ECO β the globetrotting asphalt mixing plant. Cost-efficient and effective transport, quick and easy...
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Hyundai Construction Equipment launches the mighty HX900 L Crawler Excavator
Hyundai Construction Equipment launches the mighty HX900 L Crawler Excavator Hyundai Construction Equipment has recently added a new heavy-line excavator to the HX line-up of machinesΒ β the long anti...
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CASE Construction Equipment to showcase their heritage and innovation at Bauma
CASE Construction Equipment to showcase their heritage and innovation at Bauma Reflecting CASEβs approach to providing solutions for customersβ specific requirements, visitors will experience an appli...
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Ritchie Bros webinar on Asset Solutions will help you manage your fleet with data analytics
Ritchie Bros webinar on Asset Solutions will help you manage your fleet with data analytics Launched in 2018, RB Asset Solutions is an end-to-end asset management and disposition system Ritchie Bros....
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Hitachi’s support chain makes all the difference for Finland’s Maanrakennus Lassi Kaiponen
Hitachi’s support chain makes all the difference for Finland’s Maanrakennus Lassi Kaiponen A Finnish contractor relies on the consistency and quality of the Hitachi Support Chain after-sal...
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The right data infrastructure is crucial for running of our roads
The right data infrastructure is crucial for running of our roads Knowing who and what are using the UKβs roads has never been more important. As the world moves towards an autonomous future itβs impo...
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Maine DOT uses GPR Tech to ensure optimum pavement density throughout pavement layer
Maine DOT uses GPR Tech to ensure optimum pavement density throughout pavement layer The State of Maine Department of Transportation is at the forefront of research on how to improve road pavement qua...
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New John Deere L-Series wheel loaders set to storm into job sites
New John Deere L-Series wheel loaders set to storm into job sites After much anticipation and countless hours of product development, John Deere unveils three powerful and productive L-Series utility...
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Hyundai Transformers may be the way forward for Emergency and First Responders
Hyundai Transformers may be the way forward for Emergency and First Responders Any first responder will tell you that the first 72 hours following a natural disaster are the most crucial to saving liv...
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GSSI will showcase their latest GPR Technology at World of Concrete 2019
GSSI will showcase their latest GPR Technology at World of Concrete 2019 GSSI, the worldβs leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be highlighting its latest GPR Technol...
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Honda testing off-road autonomous ATV work vehicle
Honda testing off-road autonomous ATV work vehicle Honda will be seeking potential business and technology partners for its prototype off-road vehicle, the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, at CES 2019....
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Bauxite mining in Guinea with Surface Miners maximizes profitability
Bauxite mining inΒ Guinea with Surface Miners maximizes profitability West African Guinea is known for possessing the largest reserves of high-quality bauxite in the world. This potential has prompted...
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JCB Teletruk enlisted for fire fighting and emergency rescue operations
JCB Teletruk enlisted for fire fighting and emergency rescue operations Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has added a JCB Teletruk to its range of front line fire fighting and emergency rescue equ...
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New Brokk 170 offers 15 percent more power in compact build
New Brokk 170 offers 15 percent more power in compact build Brokk, the worldβs leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, introduces the Brokk 170. With SmartPowerTM β the companyβ...
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Leveraging technology with Wirtgen SP 15i and SP 25i slipform pavers
Leveraging technology with WirtgenΒ SP 15i and SP 25i slipform pavers A Kentucky concrete slipform contractor has moved in a big way into curb, gutter and parapet construction by utilizing the advanced...
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VolvoCE and Skanska’s electric quarry reduce carbon emissions by 98 percent
VolvoCE and Skanska’s electric quarry reduce carbon emissions by 98 percent Volvo Construction Equipment and its customer Skanska have recorded groundbreaking results from their Electric Site re...
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Caterpillar announces two new ultra-class Mining Trucks
Caterpillar announces two new ultra-class Mining Trucks Caterpillar continues to expand its mining truck offering to give mining companies the flexibility to choose what meets their needs and preferen...
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SENNEBOGEN telescopic crane continues to impress at Grand Paris Express construction site
SENNEBOGEN telescopic crane continues to impress at Grand Paris Express construction site The Grand Paris Express, a large-scale project to construct a new super metro, is Europe’s largest infra...
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Austria’s Latschau Reservoir refurbished with Shell Bitumen
Austria’s Latschau Reservoir refurbished with Shell Bitumen The Latschau reservoir is a hub for the hydroelectric power facilities of Vorarlberger Illwerke at Montafon in western Austria. The se...
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Plantworx Simulation Zone to feature high-tech training
Plantworx Simulation Zone to feature high-tech training Simulation technology as a training tool is a proven concept inΒ various professional fields β for example F1 drivers, pilots and astronauts have...
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The path to driverless cars is full of potholes
The path to driverless cars is full of potholes Christian Wolmar argues there is still a long way to go before we throw our driving licenses into the sea. What might this mean for personal mobility an...
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Liebherr showcasing their Construction Equipment at Bauma China 2018
Liebherr showcasing their Construction Equipment at Bauma China 2018 During Bauma China 2018, Liebherr presents a selection of its construction equipment and its componentβs product ranges. The Liebhe...
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