Spotlight Series
The Spotlight Series showcases all our weekly, in-depth featured articles aligned with the Highways Today Editorial Roadmap. Each piece dives into a key topic from our monthly themes, offering long-form insights, expert perspectives, and sector-leading analysis designed to inform, inspire, and support industry professionals, policymakers, and innovators across the infrastructure landscape.
Automation, AI and Telematics Transforming Heavy Machinery Operations
Automation, AI and Telematics Transforming Heavy Machinery Operations Imagine a vast mining site in Western Australia where 250‑tonne haul trucks ferry ore with no drivers, or a city project in Sweden...
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Smart Technology Revolutionising the Foundations of Construction
Smart Technology Revolutionising the Foundations of Construction The construction industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation, blending traditional brick‑and‑mortar practices with cutting...
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The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure
The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure Concrete has always been the stoic backbone of infrastructure, but new “self-sensing” mixes are giving it a voice. Imagine bridge pillars and pavements th...
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Sustainable Aggregates Are Changing How the World Builds
Sustainable Aggregates Are Changing How the World Builds Imagine a fine powdery dust piling up by the tonne at the edge of a quarry, once considered little more than an inconvenient by-product. Today,...
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Bitumen and Asphalt in a Changing World
Bitumen and Asphalt in a Changing World Across the globe, tens of millions of kilometres of roads stitch together cities, towns, and villages, with asphalt as the literal groundwork of development. As...
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Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future
Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future Steel is the backbone of modern infrastructure, from soaring skyscrapers and bridges to the cars and trains that connect our cities. For over...
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Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete
Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete Concrete is literally the foundation of modern civilisation, but it comes with a hefty climate cost. The production of cement, the key ingredient in...
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AI and Smart Tech for Safer Construction Sites
AI and Smart Tech for Safer Construction Sites Emerging technologies are rapidly transforming construction sites from traditional hazard zones into smarter, safer workplaces. Artificial intelligence (...
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The Connected Jobsite Revolution
The Connected Jobsite Revolution In a world of ever-evolving skylines, construction is getting a high-tech makeover. The once-disconnected building site, characterised by isolated machinery, paper pla...
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The Rise of The Robot Jobsite
The Rise of The Robot Jobsite Imagine a sprawling mine in Western Australia where colossal 250-tonne haul trucks ferry loads of ore without a single human at the wheel. Meanwhile, thousands of miles a...
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Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure
Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure Modern road infrastructure is undergoing a transformation at a breakneck pace, blending time-honoured asphalt with cutting-edge algorithms. Around...
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Strategic PR Drives Funding and Market Leadership in Construction Tech
Strategic PR Drives Funding and Market Leadership in Construction Tech The construction technology (ConTech) sector is booming, but with this boom comes intense competition for funding and recognition...
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Cementing Credibility with Key PR Strategies for Construction Companies
Cementing Credibility with Key PR Strategies for Construction Companies In the high-stakes world of construction technology, reputation is everything. A brilliant innovation means little if prospectiv...
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Navigating the Future with Intelligent PR to Accelerate Growth
Navigating the Future with Intelligent PR to Accelerate Growth In an age when over 92% of consumers trust editorial coverage more than advertisements, businesses are rethinking how they communicate. P...
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Construction Firms Must Rethink Their PR Strategy for the AI Search-Driven Era
Construction Firms Must Rethink Their PR Strategy for the AI Search-Driven Era Construction might conjure images of cranes and concrete, but today’s building sites are as much about code and data as b...
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The Business Case for Sustainability in Construction
The Business Case for Sustainability in Construction Not long ago, many construction executives saw sustainability as a costly add-on – a “nice to have” that satisfied environmental goals but ate into...
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Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis
Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis The construction industry is grappling with a waste crisis of colossal proportions. From concrete chunks and timber offcuts to mounta...
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Accelerating the Green Transition to Drive Global Sustainability
Accelerating the Green Transition to Drive Global Sustainability Climate change is a global challenge that demands action across every sector of the economy. From the cars we drive to the buildings we...
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Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable
Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable Across the construction industry, digital transformation is accelerating efforts to meet ambitious net-zero carbon goals. From intelligent desig...
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The Rise of Eco-Friendly Building Materials
The Rise of Eco-Friendly Building Materials The construction industry has been undergoing a green revolution for a good few years, finding ingenious ways to replace traditional materials with sustaina...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Buying an Asphalt Plant
A Comprehensive Guide to Buying an Asphalt Plant Owning an asphalt mixing plant is a major investment that can fundamentally transform a construction business. With roads and highways being built or r...
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Transforming Asphalt in the Age of Climate Pressure
Transforming Asphalt in the Age of Climate Pressure Asphalt – the black, tarry substance binding our roads – lies at the intersection of two defining challenges of our time: the race to build and main...
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The Innovations Driving Asphalt Plant Automation
The Innovations Driving Asphalt Plant Automation In today’s asphalt industry, automation and intelligent control systems are redefining how we produce the blacktop that paves our highways. As we celeb...
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Brazil is Turning Sugarcane Waste into Stronger and Greener Asphalt
Brazil is Turning Sugarcane Waste into Stronger and Greener Asphalt Brazil is quietly spearheading a revolution in sustainable infrastructure by turning sugarcane waste into roads. In an innovative tw...
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AI’s Blueprint for the Smart Highway Revolution
AI’s Blueprint for the Smart Highway Revolution Modern highways, those vital arteries of commerce and daily life, are on the cusp of an extraordinary transformation. They are evolving into...
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Cybersecurity Challenges to Secure Smart Highway Infrastructure
Cybersecurity Challenges to Secure Smart Highway Infrastructure Modern highways are becoming “smart.” Across the world, roadside sensors relay live traffic data to control centres, wireless networks c...
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How Programming Powers the Future of Smart Highways
How Programming Powers the Future of Smart Highways Modern highways are no longer mere stretches of asphalt and concrete – they are becoming sophisticated digital platforms. From the sensors in the pa...
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The Data-Driven Transformation of Highway Maintenance
The Data-Driven Transformation of Highway Maintenance Highway maintenance is undergoing a quiet revolution. What was once the domain of asphalt, concrete, and road crews is increasingly augmented by d...
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The Ultimate Guide to Smart Highways and Intelligent Roadways
The Ultimate Guide to Smart Highways and Intelligent Roadways Imagine a highway that warns you of a traffic jam miles ahead, clears congestion with a few keystrokes in a control centre, or even charge...
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Reshaping Global Infrastructure with Institutional Capital and Digital Finance
Reshaping Global Infrastructure with Institutional Capital and Digital Finance Infrastructure – the roads we drive on, the bridges we cross, the power grids lighting our cities – is often called the b...
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The Ultimate Guide to Public Private Partnership Financing
The Ultimate Guide to Public Private Partnership Financing Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a key mechanism to deliver roads, bridges, railways, and even digital networks around the...
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Understanding Project Finance – The Power Behind Mega Projects
Understanding Project Finance – The Power Behind Mega Projects Project finance may sound like a niche banking term tossed around in high-level boardrooms, but in reality, it’s the financia...
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Unlocking Renewable Energy with Early-Stage Project Financing
Unlocking Renewable Energy with Early-Stage Project Financing Renewable energy projects aren’t cheap, at least not upfront. The initial stages of project preparation and development demand hefty...
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AI Creating a New Frontier for Innovation in Finance
AI Creating a New Frontier for Innovation in Finance Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become the linchpin of the financial sector, transforming traditional processes and creating novel opportu...
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The High-Tech Future of Construction Equipment
The High-Tech Future of Construction Equipment On a windswept jobsite in Western Australia, massive 250-tonne haul trucks rumble along in perfect formation without a single human at the wheel. Thousan...
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Electric and Hydrogen Powering the Future of Construction Equipment
Electric and Hydrogen Powering the Future of Construction Equipment The construction industry has long relied on the raw power of diesel engines. Today, however, diggers, dozers and dump trucks are in...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Earthmoving Equipment
A Comprehensive Guide to Earthmoving Equipment Earthmoving equipment forms the backbone of modern construction and mining projects, enabling the movement and manipulation of vast amounts of earth and...
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The Ultimate Students Guide to a Career in Construction
The Ultimate Students Guide to a Career in Construction Discover exciting career opportunities in construction – an industry where you can build the world around you while enjoying a rewarding, stable...
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The Evolution of Safety Education in Construction
The Evolution of Safety Education in Construction Safety has long been a cornerstone of the construction industry. With high-risk environments, complex workflows, and evolving regulatory frameworks, e...
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How Digital Technology is Transforming Construction Education
How Digital Technology is Transforming Construction Education In the rapidly evolving construction industry, digital technology is reshaping how professionals learn and develop their skills. Innovatio...
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The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Construction
The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Construction In the construction industry, standing still isn’t just a career risk—it’s a fast track to obsolescence. With technology evolving, regulations shift...
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A Guide to Respiratory Protection in Construction
A Guide to Respiratory Protection in Construction Respiratory protection is a cornerstone of occupational safety, particularly in the construction industry where workers are routinely exposed to hazar...
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A Guide to Hardhats and Head Protection for the Construction Industry
A Guide to Hardhats and Head Protection for the Construction Industry As part of Construction Safety Month at Highways.Today, we delve into one of the most crucial aspects of workplace safety: hardhat...
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Your Guide to Hearing Loss and PPE to Protect Construction Workers
Your Guide to Hearing Loss and PPE to Protect Construction Workers Construction sites are alive with activity—and noise. From roaring machinery to hammering tools, the cacophony of sounds often exceed...
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Digital Transformation and Safety Innovation with Smart PPE
Digital Transformation and Safety Innovation with Smart PPE Traditional personal protective equipment (PPE) management in construction has long been labour-intensive, with large workforces requiring c...
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The Ultimate Guide to Safety Eyewear for the Construction Industry
The Ultimate Guide to Safety Eyewear for the Construction Industry Construction Safety Month at Highways Today offers a vital chance to put the spotlight on safety eyewear—a critical yet frequently ov...
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Stepping Up to Safety Footwear for Construction Professionals
Stepping Up to Safety Footwear for Construction Professionals When it comes to construction, the phrase “safety first” is more than just a catchphrase, it’s a lifeline. While hard hats and high-visibi...
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Building a Sustainable Legacy in the Quarrying and Mining Industries
Building a Sustainable Legacy in the Quarrying and Mining Industries As December draws to a close, so too does our journey through Quarry and Mining Month at Highways.Today. Throughout the month, we’v...
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Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations
Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations As the global demand for minerals and resources surges, the mining industry faces immense pressure to operate more efficientl...
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Exploring the Foundations of Modern Quarrying
Exploring the Foundations of Modern Quarrying Quarries are essential to the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, providing the raw materials that form the backbone of modern civilizat...
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