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🌏 Daily Briefing: Data, Imaging & the Future of Global Infrastructure Six stories shaping the future of construction and industrial technology today: 🔹 bauma CHINA 2026 prepares to showcase the next wave of construction and heavy equipment innovation: highways.today/2026/06/17/bau… 🔹 The golden thread of data is becoming essential for safer, smarter infrastructure delivery: highways.today/2026/06/17/gol… 🔹 GEO Week 2027 opens submissions to highlight advances across geospatial and built environment technologies: highways.today/2026/06/17/geo… 🔹 FLIR expands industrial imaging capabilities with the advanced ixx Series thermal cameras: highways.today/2026/06/17/fli… 🔹 Insta360 introduces Luna Ultra to push imaging technology into new professional applications: highways.today/2026/06/18/ins… 🔹 Beyond Aid explores how vulnerable economies can build resilience through investment, technology and infrastructure: highways.today/2026/06/18/bey… 💡 From connected data ecosystems and advanced imaging to global investment and infrastructure resilience, the future will increasingly depend on smarter decisions, stronger systems and better visibility. #Infrastructure #Construction #DigitalTransformation #Geospatial #Innovation #Sustainability

💰🛣️ Day 18: Durability that Saves Money Longer-lasting pavements reduce maintenance costs, minimise closures, and improve lifecycle value across transport networks. Durable asphalt infrastructure delivers long-term savings for governments, contractors, and road users alike. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #Infrastructure #Asphalt #Bitumen #RoadConstruction #Engineering #LifecycleCosts #Transport

🌍 Daily Briefing: Digital Construction, Intelligent Transport & Sustainable Growth Six stories shaping the future of infrastructure today: 🔹 Digital Construction Week reaches a new level of influence across the built environment sector: highways.today/2026/06/16/dig… 🔹 The ITS European Congress showcases the next generation of intelligent transport solutions: highways.today/2026/06/16/its… 🔹 New thinking in geospatial surveying is helping improve project accuracy and decision-making: highways.today/2026/06/16/geo… 🔹 The hidden carbon cost of disappearing roadside trees highlights an overlooked infrastructure challenge: highways.today/2026/06/16/car… 🔹 Jakarta emerges at the centre of Asia’s accelerating rail infrastructure boom: highways.today/2026/06/17/jak… 🔹 Manitou and GEHL strengthen their position in Southern Africa’s growing construction market: highways.today/2026/06/17/man… 💡 From digital delivery and intelligent mobility to greener infrastructure and expanding rail investment, the future of construction is increasingly connected, data-driven and environmentally aware. #Infrastructure #Construction #Transport #DigitalConstruction #Rail #Sustainability

📬 Read the Highways Today Newsletter: mailchi.mp/highways/highw… This week's featured article explores the forces shaping infrastructure economics today: 📖 The Economics of Bitumen: highways.today/2026/06/21/the… From refining capacity and freight costs to global demand, supply resilience and performance expectations, the article looks at why understanding the economics behind materials matters more than ever. This week also saw me publish a series of features following my recent press trip to The Hague, exploring ideas and innovations shaping a smarter and more sustainable future: 🌍 Climate security 🏙️ Sustainable communities 🌱 New approaches to food production 💧 Water resilience 🔬 Innovation and research A fascinating reminder that infrastructure is about far more than construction alone. #HighwaysToday #AsphaltAndBitumenMonth #Bitumen #Infrastructure #Construction #RoadConstruction #Transport #Economics #Sustainability #Innovation #CivilEngineering #ClimateSecurity #InfrastructureNews

♻️🚜 Day 17: Cold Recycling on the Move In-place recycling technologies are reducing waste, lowering costs, and minimising disruption during road rehabilitation projects. Cold recycling helps deliver faster, more sustainable infrastructure upgrades with fewer emissions and reduced material usage. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #ColdRecycling #Recycling #Asphalt #Bitumen #Infrastructure #RoadConstruction #Sustainability

🚧 Daily Briefing: Safety, Megaprojects & Construction Innovation Six stories shaping the future of infrastructure today: 🔹 Health and Safety Event Asia 2026 puts workforce protection and operational excellence in the spotlight: highways.today/2026/06/16/hea… 🔹 The Trimble Innovation Awards 2026 celebrate the technologies transforming the built environment: highways.today/2026/06/16/tri… 🔹 Hong Kong advances one of its biggest ever road infrastructure projects: highways.today/2026/06/16/hon… 🔹 Sherwin-Williams introduces OneCure technology to improve industrial coating performance and efficiency: highways.today/2026/06/16/she… 🔹 Hyundai prepares to showcase next-generation equipment and technology at Hillhead: highways.today/2026/06/16/hyu… 🔹 Bechtel and ENKA highlight the future of engineering through a major innovation expo: highways.today/2026/06/16/bec… 💡 From safer workplaces and landmark transport schemes to advanced materials and equipment innovation, infrastructure continues evolving through technology, collaboration and smarter delivery. #Infrastructure #Construction #Safety #Innovation #HeavyEquipment #Engineering

🌆🚲 Day 16: Urban Roads Reimagined Asphalt innovation is helping cities become smarter, greener, quieter, and more connected. From improved drainage and lower noise surfaces to sustainable urban mobility, modern pavements are shaping future cities. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #SmartCities #UrbanInfrastructure #Asphalt #Bitumen #Sustainability #Transport #RoadConstruction

🛢️ Special Feature: Decoding Bitumen Specifications Around the World One story unpacking one of the most misunderstood elements of global infrastructure delivery: 🔹 From penetration grades and viscosity systems to performance-based specifications and regional standards, this guide explains how bitumen specifications shape road performance, procurement and international trade: highways.today/2026/06/14/dec… 💡 Bitumen may look the same in the tanker, but specifications determine everything from climate suitability and pavement durability to pricing, logistics and long-term road performance. Understanding the language of bitumen is becoming essential in a globalised infrastructure market. 🚧 Whether sourcing across continents, planning asphalt production or specifying materials for major projects, getting the specification right can mean the difference between long-life performance and premature failure. #Infrastructure #Bitumen #Asphalt #RoadConstruction #Engineering #SupplyChain

⚡ Daily Briefing: Electric Equipment, Award-Winning Design & Construction Innovation Three stories shaping the future of construction and heavy equipment today: 🔹 Volvo unveils the EWR150 electric wheeled excavator to accelerate the transition to lower-emission jobsites: highways.today/2026/06/13/vol… 🔹 Innovative industrial design takes centre stage as the A50 earns prestigious Red Dot recognition: highways.today/2026/06/13/a50… 🔹 Volvo Days 2026 showcases the latest advances in connected machinery, electrification and construction technology: highways.today/2026/06/13/vol… 💡 From award-winning machine design and electrified equipment to connected construction ecosystems, the future of heavy industry is being shaped by smarter engineering and more sustainable performance. #Infrastructure #Construction #HeavyEquipment #ElectricConstruction #Innovation #VolvoCE

✈️🛬 Day 15: Airport Runways Under Pressure High-performance asphalt plays a critical role in global aviation, supporting heavy aircraft loads, operational safety, and rapid maintenance schedules. Modern runway pavements help keep airports operating safely and efficiently around the clock. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #Airports #Runways #Asphalt #Bitumen #AviationInfrastructure #Transport #Engineering

🚜 Daily Briefing: Electric Equipment, Connected Jobsites & the Future of Quarrying Six stories shaping the future of construction and industrial mobility today: 🔹 Volvo CE introduces the SD120 compactor to strengthen roadbuilding productivity in Thailand: highways.today/2026/06/12/vol… 🔹 Volvo advances electric trucking with ambitions to extend range beyond 700 kilometres: highways.today/2026/06/12/vol… 🔹 Volvo CE Masters 2026 showcases the next generation of operator skill and machine performance: highways.today/2026/06/12/vol… 🔹 The quarry of the future is becoming quieter, cleaner and increasingly automated: highways.today/2026/06/13/qua… 🔹 Connected worksite technologies are helping transform productivity and operational visibility: highways.today/2026/06/13/vol… 🔹 Volvo turns wheel loaders into certified weighing platforms to improve efficiency and accuracy: highways.today/2026/06/13/vol… 💡 From electrified transport and connected jobsites to quieter quarry operations and intelligent machine data, construction is moving toward a more productive, sustainable and digitally connected future. #Infrastructure #Construction #ElectricVehicles #HeavyEquipment #Quarrying #DigitalTransformation

🎯🚧 Day 14: Precision Paving Automation, GPS guidance, and machine control technologies are improving asphalt quality, consistency, and paving efficiency. Smarter paving delivers smoother roads, better durability, and lower lifecycle costs. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #Paving #Automation #Asphalt #Bitumen #ConstructionTechnology #Infrastructure #Engineering

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⚡ Daily Briefing: AI Power Demand, Smarter Roads & Zero-Emission Jobsites Six stories shaping the future of infrastructure today: 🔹 Surging AI data centre demand is driving a new era of energy and infrastructure investment: highways.today/2026/06/11/pow… 🔹 Durable ground surface strategies are helping extend asset life and reduce maintenance costs: highways.today/2026/06/12/dur… 🔹 Better asphalt repair management is becoming critical for large industrial parks and logistics hubs: highways.today/2026/06/12/bes… 🔹 Delaying pavement repairs continues to create hidden operational and financial costs: highways.today/2026/06/12/the… 🔹 Ouster expands intelligent traffic corridor monitoring with advanced digital lidar solutions: highways.today/2026/06/12/ous… 🔹 Volvo Construction Equipment and Hitachi Energy collaborate to accelerate zero-emission construction sites: highways.today/2026/06/12/vol… 💡 From AI-driven energy demand and intelligent traffic management to proactive pavement maintenance and electrified construction, infrastructure is becoming smarter, cleaner and more resilient. #Infrastructure #ArtificialIntelligence #Construction #RoadMaintenance #Energy #SmartInfrastructure

🌿♻️ Day 13: The Rise of Sustainable Bitumen Bio-based binders, recycled materials, and circular economy thinking are reshaping the future of asphalt production and paving. Sustainability is becoming a core part of modern road construction strategy. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #Sustainability #Bitumen #Asphalt #CircularEconomy #RoadConstruction #Infrastructure #ClimateAction

🌉 Daily Briefing: Tunnels, Clean Energy & Infrastructure Transformation Six stories shaping the future of infrastructure today: 🔹 Methanol-powered engine technologies are redefining cleaner industrial and transport operations: highways.today/2026/06/10/met… 🔹 New Jersey upgrades highway intelligence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: highways.today/2026/06/10/new… 🔹 A major rebuild secures the future performance of the Columbia River dam network: highways.today/2026/06/10/col… 🔹 Architect expands its strategic position through a major equity acquisition: highways.today/2026/06/10/arc… 🔹 Snap-on strengthens its technology portfolio through a strategic acquisition: highways.today/2026/06/10/sna… 🔹 The Bataan–Cavite Interlink Bridge moves forward as one of Southeast Asia’s landmark infrastructure projects: highways.today/2026/06/10/bat… 💡 From cleaner fuels and intelligent transport corridors to major energy assets and transformational megaprojects, infrastructure investment continues to redefine how economies connect and grow. #Infrastructure #Transport #Energy #Construction #SmartInfrastructure #Innovation

📬 Read the Highways Today Newsletter - mailchi.mp/highways/highw… 🛣️ This week we continue Asphalt & Bitumen Month with a deeper dive into one of the most overlooked but important parts of the industry. 🌍 Different countries specify bitumen in different ways. 🛣️ Different climates demand different performance. 📋 Different projects require different standards. 🔍 This week's featured article explores the specifications, grading systems and technical language that sit behind every successful road project: Decoding Bitumen Specifications Around the World 📘 Following my recent visit to Sweden for Volvo Construction Equipment Open Days, I also published 10 articles this week covering: ⚡ Electric construction equipment 🚛 New machines 🏗️ Connected worksites 🛠️ Site services 💡 Construction innovation #HighwaysToday #AsphaltAndBitumenMonth #Bitumen #RoadConstruction #Infrastructure #VolvoCE #Construction #CivilEngineering #ConstructionTechnology #Paving #RoadBuilding #Engineering #InfrastructureNews

🌪️☀️ Day 12: Roads Built for Extreme Weather Climate-resilient pavements are helping infrastructure withstand rising temperatures, flooding, and increasingly unpredictable weather conditions. Modern asphalt technologies are improving durability, drainage, and long-term road performance worldwide. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #ClimateResilience #Asphalt #Bitumen #Infrastructure #RoadEngineering #Sustainability #Transport

🌍 Daily Briefing: Space Infrastructure, AI & Climate Resilience Six stories shaping the future of infrastructure and innovation today: 🔹 Newfoundland rock continues supporting major marine and coastal infrastructure projects in Tampa: highways.today/2026/06/07/new… 🔹 Measuring water use in AI data centres is becoming essential for sustainable digital growth: highways.today/2026/06/07/ai-… 🔹 SewerAI secures investment to modernise wastewater inspection and asset management: highways.today/2026/06/07/sew… 🔹 The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank supports new port infrastructure investment in the Philippines: highways.today/2026/06/07/aii… 🔹 Living infrastructure solutions are helping cities reduce heat and improve resilience: highways.today/2026/06/07/liv… 🔹 The African Development Fund strengthens regional connectivity across Benin and Togo: highways.today/2026/06/07/adf… 💡 From water-smart digital infrastructure and intelligent utilities to climate adaptation and strategic transport investment, the infrastructure sector is increasingly focused on resilience, sustainability and long-term impact. #Infrastructure #Sustainability #SmartInfrastructure #Water #Climate #Innovation

🕳️🛣️ Day 11: Pothole Prevention Starts Here Better materials, smarter maintenance strategies, and preventative road management are helping extend pavement life and reduce costly repairs. Long-lasting roads mean fewer disruptions, safer travel, and better value for infrastructure budgets. 🔗 Explore Asphalt & Bitumen Month: highways.today/editorial-road… 🚛 Need bitumen supply for your next project? 👉 Get a Quote Today: highways.today/bitumen/ #Potholes #RoadMaintenance #Asphalt #Bitumen #Infrastructure #RoadConstruction #Engineering