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.
CASE sell their first Stage V construction machine into Ireland
CASE sell their first Stage V construction machine into Ireland McCormack Demolition, based near Belfast, Northern Ireland, has just taken receipt of the first Stage V CASE machine sold in Ireland. Th...
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Expert advice on the Construction VAT reverse charge set to impact the UK
Expert advice on the Construction VAT reverse charge set to impact the UK You have probably heard about VAT changing for the construction industry later this year, but some of the information about th...
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John Deere wheels out powerful new L-Series Loaders
John Deere wheels out powerful new L-Series Loaders Designed for the toughest and most demanding work sites, the new John Deere Class Production Class L-Series loaders offer customers the power and co...
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VolvoCE Masters Competition is the toughest challenge for Construction Technicians
VolvoCE Masters Competition is the toughest challenge for Construction Technicians Over the course of three years and many challenges of nerve and knowledge, more than 3,200 technicians from across th...
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Wirtgen W150CF mills the way for new Bus Rapid Transit in Torreón, Mexico
Wirtgen W150CF mills the way for new Bus Rapid Transit in Torreón, Mexico A Wirtgen W150CF compact milling machine, equipped with new 1,800-mm milling drum assembly, mills the entire road pavement alo...
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Liebherr will unveil their latest Construction Machinery in Finland at the 2019 Maxpo
Liebherr will unveil their latest Construction Machinery in Finland at the 2019 Maxpo The Liebherr Group is present at Finland´s largest trade fair for construction machinery Maxpo, which is held from...
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MAJOR optimizes Flex-Mat performance with improved crown curve calculation
MAJOR optimizes Flex-Mat performance with improved crown curve calculation MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, introduces a new crown curve calculation and u...
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Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane proves a space-saving miracle for historic Mainz
Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane proves a space-saving miracle for historic Mainz During the use of a Liebherr MK 88 Plus in the city centre of Mainz, the spontaneity of the crane driver and the flexibility...
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Filstone limestone quarry adds Hitachi ZW310-6 wheel loader in Portugal
Filstone limestone quarry adds Hitachi ZW310-6 wheel loader in Portugal A Portuguese limestone supplier, Filstone Natural SA, has added a Hitachi ZW310-6 wheel loader to its fleet to help it maintain...
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True Plant Hire expands in the Midlands with Hyundai Excavators
True Plant Hire expands in the Midlands with Hyundai Excavators Tom Macfarlane started his own business, Trueline Midlands, in 2015 at the age of 25 after his previous employer decided he was too youn...
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New station webcam helps celebrate York’s importance as a rail city on Yorkshire Day
New station webcam helps celebrate York’s importance as a rail city on Yorkshire Day A new webcam which gives a bird’s eye view of the comings and goings at York station – including the brand ne...
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Vehicle Vision delivers a revolution to Heavy Equipment customer service
Vehicle Vision delivers a revolution to Heavy Equipment customer service Vehicle Vision, the developers behind the pioneering Audi Cam service for Audi UK, are bringing their innovative personalised v...
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Hitachi mini excavators one of the main attractions at Ravensburger amusement park
Hitachi mini excavators one of the main attractions at Ravensburger amusement park Adventure, games and action – that’s what visitors young and old can experience at the Ravensburger amusement park, S...
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VolvoCE’s top maintenance checks to keep your excavator in tip-top condition
VolvoCE’s top maintenance checks to keep your excavator in tip-top condition By carrying out regular maintenance checks and only using genuine Volvo parts, owners and operators can promote high...
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Yanmar CEE celebrates a successful first year in the UK
Yanmar CEE celebrates a successful first year in the UK In 2018, Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) made the strategic decision to expand its presence in the UK. In just twelve short months, the co...
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Highways England starts awarding £8.7 billion in contracts for major road upgrades
Highways England starts awarding £8.7 billion in contracts for major road upgrades The first in a series of contracts with supply chain partners to carry out up to £8.7 billion of work on England’s mo...
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Sourcewell contact awarded for Heavy Equipment to Volvo Construction Equipment
Sourcewell contact awarded for Heavy Equipment to Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment has announced a second consecutive Sourcewell contract in the US, in their heavy constructio...
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JCB expands in Latin America with $25m investment in Brazil
JCB expands in Latin America with $25m investment in Brazil JCB has announced a $25 million investment in its Brazilian operations as the company gears up for growth in the Latin America region. The i...
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CASE sponsors Team Schwabentruck in the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship
CASE sponsors Team Schwabentruck in the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship From 25 May to 6 October 2019, the Fédération Internationale De L’Automobile European Truck Racing Championship (FIA...
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Skyjack shines as a Gold Sponsor at IPAF Asia
Skyjack shines as a Gold Sponsor at IPAF Asia Skyjack is a Gold Sponsor at the leading powered access conference in Asia. The eighth annual IPAF Asia Conference which opens today in Hangzhou, the Zhej...
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ALE supports Newcastle Metro modernisation with swift double bridge replacement
ALE supports Newcastle Metro modernisation with swift double bridge replacement ALE performed a time-critical double bridge replacement in the UK for the Newcastle Metro and the Tyne and Wear Metro. T...
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JCB launches a new range of innovate Power Tools
JCB launches a new range of innovate Power Tools JCB Tools – an official licensee of construction equipment manufacturer JCB – has launched a new range of trade-quality power and hand tool...
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Abu Dhabi Roads Infrastructure – Connecting Cultures and Enabling Economies
Abu Dhabi Roads Infrastructure – Connecting Cultures and Enabling Economies From having no paved streets to building some of the world’s best, most modern, fully integrated and sustainable road...
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CASE Eagle Day in the UK offers guests a unique chance to get hands on with CASE machines
CASE Eagle Day in the UK offers guests a unique chance to get hands on with CASE machines On the 16 of July 2019, CASE Construction Equipment will host a CASE Eagle Day in the UK at Maltby Colliery,...
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2020 F-Series Super Duty Pickup debuts with rock-crushing Tremor Off-Road Package
2020 F-Series Super Duty Pickup debuts with rock-crushing Tremor Off-Road Package The 2020 F-Series Super Duty is delivering next-level capability in an all-new way – the Tremor Off-Road Package. Trem...
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New CDE plant delivers 100 percent increased production for D’Arcy Sands in Ireland
New CDE plant delivers 100 percent increased production for D’Arcy Sands in Ireland At its Wexford site, near the village of Blackwater, D’Arcy Sands was facing a combination of site-speci...
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Leica Geosystems and Autodesk expand collaboration to streamline construction documentation
Leica Geosystems and Autodesk expand collaboration to streamline construction documentation Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced further cooperation with Autodesk to offer streamlined co...
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JCB Fastrac Tractor sets new 103.6mph British Speed Record
JCB Fastrac Tractor sets new 103.6mph British Speed Record JCB has set a new British speed record for tractors with its high-speed Fastrac tractor. The tractor notched up 103.6mph at Elvington Airfiel...
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A Clearview of everything you need to know about improving route safety
A Clearview of everything you need to know about improving route safety Clearview Intelligence has been delivering road safety innovations for many years, and here we look at everything you need to kn...
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Regen 2019 is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK Regeneration Industry
Regen 2019 is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK Regeneration Industry Regen was launched 5 years ago and is now firmly established as the UK’s leading forum for the regeneration i...
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John Deere beefs up the 850L Dozer for next level earthmoving productivity
John Deere beefs up the 850L Dozer for next level earthmoving productivity Designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s earth movers, the new John Deere 850L Dozer boasts the productivity, reliabil...
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Siemens Mobility Plus+ trial introduces third-generation traffic control system
Siemens Mobility Plus+ trial introduces third-generation traffic control system Siemens Mobility Limited has announced that the first installation of its Plus+ traffic control solution will take place...
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New Hyundai A-series Excavator showcased at Plantworx 2019
New Hyundai A-series Excavator showcased at Plantworx 2019 Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) showcased their new HX220AL at Plantworx 2019, the HX220AL is one of the first Stage V ready Hyu...
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JCB unveils a versatile pothole warrior – the Highways Master
JCB unveils a versatile pothole warrior – the Highways Master Backhoe loader world leader JCB has introduced the 3CX Compact Highways Master – a one machine solution for roads and highways maint...
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Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range
Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range A new rubberised asphalt, which uses waste from tyre recycling has been launched by Tarmac, the leading sustainable buildin...
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Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites
Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites Brokk, a world leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, delivers a sleek, low-profile design and imp...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara offers turnkey Primary Crushing Plant Solutions
Haver and Boecker Niagara offers turnkey Primary Crushing Plant Solutions Haver & Boecker Niagara offers rugged primary crushing plant in a wide variety of configurations for pre-crushing, seconda...
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Technology training for construction contractors addresses the need for sharp workers
Technology training for construction contractors addresses the need for sharp workers The scene: A busy mid-size construction contractors office where owner-operator Bill plops into his desk chair whi...
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Nokian launches Ground Kare excavator and backhoe tyres for roads and railways
Nokian launches Ground Kare excavator and backhoe tyres for roads and railways In the field of excavator tires, one solution is seldom optimal for all purposes, which is why Nokian Tyres now offers a...
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Volvo taking on our electric future, both on and off-road
Volvo taking on our electric future, both on and off-road The path to full electromobility begins in our cities. Here Anna Thordén, Product Manager, Electromobility, for Volvo Trucks explains how buse...
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Nasco Load Indicators debuts their One Stop Shop Demo Machine at Plantworx
Nasco Load Indicators debuts their One Stop Shop Demo Machine at Plantworx Essex based Nasco Load Indicators is the brainchild of Managing Director Neil Smith who has over 30 years of experience in th...
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Highways England rolls out Giant mobile barrier trucks
Highways England rolls out Giant mobile barrier trucks Two giant 70ft-long mobile barrier lorries originally designed for military use to protect against roadside bombs are now keeping road workers an...
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Minster Surfacing developing technology to make roads 90 percent recycled
Minster Surfacing developing technology to make roads 90% recycled Lincolnshire-based road surfacing firm, Minster Surfacing is developing technology that could lead to all roads being made from 90% r...
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Plantworx 2019 features New Machines and Tech
Plantworx 2019 features New Machines and Tech Hot on the heels of Bauma Munich, the Plantworx Construction Machinery Exhibition hosted by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is almost upon us...
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Material Handler with electric travel drive developed by SENNEBOGEN
Material Handler with electric travel drive developed by SENNEBOGEN At ligna 2019, in Hanover, SENNEBOGEN will showcase a new electric drive version of the diesel hydraulic Pick & Carry Material H...
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Beat crime and protect your valuable assets with GPS Trackit247 technology
Beat crime and protect your valuable assets with GPS Trackit247 technology Trackit247, a leading manufacturer of live GPS tracking technology is advising equipment owners to be on their guard after th...
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Chicago O’Hare Airport keeps snow at bay with 65 Boschung Jetbrooms
Chicago O’Hare Airport keeps snow at bay with 65 Boschung Jetbrooms Boschung has announced that Chicago O’Hare International Airport has acquired another 36 Jetbrooms, adding to their exis...
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VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction
VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction In a global first, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is among a small number of pioneering companies trialling 5G mobile connectivity. With...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence
Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence Haver & Boecker has established its global brand Haver & Boecker Niagara to combine the engineering expertise and pro...
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JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate
JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate One of the biggest lenders to the construction and agricultural industry in the UK, JCB Finance, is celebrating the milestone news that total lending h...
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