Anas upgrades roads for 2026 Olympics and 2025 Jubilee
Anas has overseen strategic roadworks for the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Games and Rome’s 2025 Jubilee, delivering projects totalling over €2 billion and has improved traffic flow, safety and access through tunnels, bridges and urban redevelopments.
Australian rail sector positioned to deliver high-speed rail
The Australasian Railway Association has reported that national rail construction activity has been projected to fall 35% by 2031–32, creating capacity that has positioned the sector to deliver a planned high‑speed rail project, particularly in New South Wales.
Fleet and Asset Management for Construction Jobsites
Modern fleet and asset management software has moved beyond basic tracking and has given construction firms real-time usage, maintenance and utilisation data, enabling proactive scheduling, improved coordination and reduced downtime.
Queensland fast-tracks Brisbane 2032 infrastructure approvals
The Queensland Government has amended Games infrastructure laws to add priority venues, transport and accommodation projects to a fast‑tracked approvals framework, and has transferred Victoria Park tenure to GIICA to accelerate delivery and protect legacy outcomes.
Ruptela Smart5 and GPS-Trace Tags enable BLE asset tracking
Ruptela has combined Smart5 IP68 gateways with GPS‑Trace Tags to enable BLE-based proximity tracking, and has delivered job-site asset presence data, reduced manual processes and generated timestamped geofence records for distributed equipment.
KEYSTONE and SETO final event at TRA2026
The KEYSTONE and SETO projects have held their final event at TRA2026 in Budapest on 19 May 2026, showcasing paperless digital enforcement solutions and discussing deployment, business models and policy implications for transport logistics.
Kapsch TrafficCom unveils VDX roadside camera system
Kapsch TrafficCom has released the latest VDX camera system, consolidating multiple sensor technologies into a single roadside device, and has reported global deployments and a United States case delivering uninterrupted toll revenue during construction.
MagNEO develops rare-earth-free AlNiCo magnets via AM
The MagNEO consortium has launched an EU-funded programme to develop rare-earth-free AlNiCo magnets by additive manufacturing, and has integrated recycling, computational modelling and industrial validation to address supply-chain dependence and performance in energy and mobility applications.
Main South Road duplication opens to traffic
The Federal and South Australian governments have completed the duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach and have opened it to traffic, delivering safety, active‑transport links and capacity improvements under the $810.4m Fleurieu Connections Project.
ABATE project scales biomass conversion for transport fuels
The ABATE project has demonstrated integrated thermochemical and biochemical processes to convert lignocellulosic residues into refinery-ready bio-based intermediates, and has scaled demonstrations to TRL6 and has projected substantial contributions to EU maritime and aviation fuel demand by 2035.
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded Lithuania satellite tolling deal
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a €13.4m contract to deliver and operate a satellite-based truck tolling system in Lithuania, has been contracted to replace the vignette scheme, and has agreed to manage technical operations for an initial five-year term.
BIOSAFIRE scales biobased flame retardants for industry
BIOSAFIRE has scaled production of lignin- and tannin-based flame retardants across 22 partners, has demonstrated performance comparable to conventional products at about 80% biobased content, and has advanced pilot-plant design, SSbD implementation and techno-economic assessment.
LanzaTech plans £600m SAF plant at Saltend
LanzaTech has announced a £600m DRAGON II facility at Saltend Chemicals Park, has been scheduled to begin construction in the second half of 2027, and has been forecast to produce about 80,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually.
Site investigations begin for Seaford level crossings
Site investigations have begun in Seaford to support planning for removal of two Frankston Line level crossings. Armstrongs Road has been scheduled for closure, and findings have been set to inform concept and final designs ahead of 2027 construction.
Port of Townsville berths three and four upgraded
The Queensland Government and Port of Townsville Limited have extended the reach of the Liebherr ship‑to‑shore crane across berths three and four, have improved vessel turnaround times, have strengthened trade capacity and have delivered economic benefits to North Queensland.
Value management for housing affordability in Australia
CQUniversity has embedded value management in postgraduate education and industry training, and Dr Ahmed Farouk Kineber has promoted its application to improve housing affordability and sustainability; he has reported over $600 million in validated international savings.
Gantry Delivered for Devonport Berth 3 Project
Work at Devonport's Berth 3 has reached a milestone with the delivery of a 50-metre gantry, and the project has been reported to be on track for an October completion while remaining within a previously announced $493 million budget.
5G-HUB: Integrating Terrestrial and Satellite 5G
The 5G-HUB project has demonstrated integrated terrestrial-satellite 5G enabling resilient, continuous mission-critical services, has developed smart gateways and dual-mode terminals, and has validated vertical handover and dynamic resource orchestration aligned with GOVSATCOM objectives.
Jumps park opened beneath CityLink, West Melbourne
Jumps park beneath CityLink in West Melbourne has opened, converting underutilised space into a recreation hub that has delivered jumps, pump and skills tracks, seating and enhanced active-transport links via new ramps and bridges under the West Gate Tunnel Project.
Extending Asset Tracking to All Jobsite Equipment
Organisations have implemented tracking technologies to monitor smaller, non‑powered assets across jobsites, have reduced redundant rentals and idle inventory, and have improved utilisation and theft prevention through consolidated GPS, Bluetooth and network-based data.
Volvo A45 Supporting Kühtai 2 Power Plant at 2,100 metres
Volvo A45 articulated haulers have been deployed at the Kühtai 2 site to transport 42-tonne loads up to 2,100 metres, supporting reservoir, dam and tunnel construction, and on-site dealer service has been maintaining operational readiness.
Edge AI Inference Shifts Fibre Network Constraints
PTC panellists have warned that the shift to edge inference has increased demand for terrestrial and subsea fibre, has reprioritised low-latency, high-capacity networks, and has driven substantial build programmes and revised data-centre strategies.
Final bridge pile installed on M1 extension
Foundation works for 11 bridges on the M1 extension were completed, enabling the next construction phase; the $2.24bn project is federally and state-funded and includes Hexham Straight widening.
Redesigning urban mobility for inclusive access
Councils, operators and communities are adapting urban transport infrastructure—via standards, funding models and user engagement—to improve accessibility, resilience and low-carbon modal shift across cities.
SAFELOOP develops recycled-content Li-ion EV battery
SAFELOOP, a Horizon Europe-funded consortium, will develop recycled-content lithium-ion cells for e-buses, targeting improved safety, 15% longer lifetime and enhanced recyclability to support EU supply-chain resilience.
Impact of equipment theft on construction productivity
Equipment theft reduces construction productivity through downtime, delays and increased costs; connected telematics and continuous monitoring can improve asset visibility and help mitigate operational risk.
Beijing approves solid-state electrolyte pilot project
Beijing approved a pilot and validation centre for solid-state electrolyte materials led by Guolian, with CATL, SAIC and other automakers collaborating to advance research and supply‑chain capabilities.
Tier IV to lead NEDO-backed autonomous driving dataset
Tier IV, supported by NEDO, will assemble large-scale real and synthetic multimodal sensor datasets and an AI data platform to support autonomous vehicle development and validation in Japan.
GMV awarded ESA DFAS-TB contract for EGNOS V3 testbed
GMV will develop algorithmic functions for ESA's DFAS‑TB EGNOS V3 testbed, using its magicSBAS solution; project runs two years from September 2025 and is EU‑funded.
Wi-Fi industry outlook and developments for 2026
AI-driven network management will shape Wi‑Fi in 2026; Wi‑Fi 7 adoption rises, Wi‑Fi 8 completes drafting, spectrum fragmentation persists and security and AFC developments affect deployment economics.
West Gate Tunnel opens, enabling freight bypass and paths
The West Gate Tunnel opened on 14 December, offering direct Port of Melbourne access, dedicated freight bypasses, new no-truck zones and expanded walking and cycling infrastructure.
Vanuatu selects TRL to deploy iROADS asset system
The Government of Vanuatu has contracted TRL, funded by the World Bank, to implement iROADS for national road asset management, data-driven maintenance planning and local capacity building for climate resilience.
EU approves €623m for German semiconductor plants
European Commission approved €623m in state support for GlobalFoundries and X‑FAB in Germany to expand wafer and MEMS manufacturing, aiming to diversify supply chains and bolster regional chip capacity.
Ocean Drive duplication completed in Port Macquarie
The $123 million Ocean Drive duplication in Port Macquarie created a four‑lane 3.2‑kilometre corridor, improving capacity, safety and utilities while supporting regional transport planning.
RSK Group acquires Civil Geotechnical Consultants
RSK Group has acquired Civil Geotechnical Consultants, adding 35 geotechnical engineers and regional offices in Australia to expand service offerings for infrastructure projects.
Kapsch to deploy C-ITS pilot near Bangkok
Kapsch TrafficCom will install and test a C-ITS pilot in Wangchan Valley near Bangkok, delivering RSUs, OBUs and management software to evaluate connected-vehicle safety and mobility use cases.
Nissan deploys second-life Leaf batteries at Victoria plant
Nissan Australia commissioned solar-plus-storage at its Dandenong casting plant using nine repurposed Gen-1 Leaf batteries and Relectrify's ReVolve system, projected to save 128 MWh and 259 tonnes CO2 annually.
Vulcan Energy secures €1bn for German lithium plant
Vulcan Energy secured a €100m export loan within a c.€1bn debt package to finance the Lionheart project, aimed at domestic lithium hydroxide production and renewable heat and power generation.
Mercedes-AMG leads £20m UK-Germany EV powertrain project
Mercedes-AMG will lead a £20m UK-Germany initiative, with £10m UK support, to develop an ultra-compact high-power EV drive, targeting production within three years and creating over 150 jobs.
NATWORK 6G cybersecurity and resilience framework project
NATWORK develops an AI-driven, energy-efficient 6G cybersecurity and resilience framework; consortium-led pilots, testbeds and standards engagement support evaluation and potential commercial exploitation.
Lower Thames Crossing launches procurement for TBM
Procurement has begun for a large tunnel boring machine for the Lower Thames Crossing after £891m funding; construction preparations continue, with excavation due in 2028 and opening expected early 2030s.
Trimble introduces compaction control subscription for India
Trimble offers an easy-to-install, subscription-based grade control system for soil and asphalt compaction in India, combining fewer components with cloud reporting for contractors.
Nokia secures RAN contract for Tampnet offshore 5G
Nokia named RAN supplier for Tampnet’s offshore 5G, pairing its radios with Mavenir core; announcement coincides with employee protests over restructuring and planned sale of private 5G assets.
Design approved for A$200m Homebush intersection upgrade
Federal and NSW governments unveiled a design for an A$200 million signalised upgrade at Homebush; construction is due to start in 2027 and take two years.
Wade Adams opens concrete production site in Jabel Ali
Wade Adams commissioned two Ammann Elba CBT 130 batching plants in Jabel Ali, enhancing ready-mix capacity with modular Elba CEM 300 TP mixers and integrated as1 process control.
Jiangxi to host 3 GWh solid-state battery capacity
Two Jiangxi projects will add 3 GWh solid‑state battery capacity, led by Pure Lithium New Energy and Sanwei Battery; initiatives target EV integration alongside broader cathode and cell expansions.
SUN-DT project to digitalise tower CSP operations
SUN‑DT launched October 2025 to digitalise tower CSP operations, delivering interoperable tools and 5G communications; coordinated by CENER, it will be tested at commercial plants in South Africa and Chile.
CiTTi Awards 2025 winners announced
Winners of the CiTTi Awards 2025 were announced at a London gala on 25 November, recognising UK public- and private-sector projects across 20 categories covering urban transport and mobility.
LEO Satellite Constellations and Transport Connectivity
Expansion of LEO satellite constellations promises global mobility connectivity, enabling tolling, navigation and autonomous services while increasing GNSS resilience and hybrid satellite-terrestrial redundancy requirements.