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.
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.
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.
BlueScope releases updated guides for steel bridge design
BlueScope and partners published two technical guides for composite and weathering steel bridge design in Australia, aligning with current standards and supporting preliminary and detailed engineering decisions.
National TAO prequalification scheme proposed for rail
Transport for NSW and the Australasian Railway Association to develop a nationally harmonised TAO prequalification scheme to reduce cross-jurisdictional duplication and streamline rail project approvals.
DRIVE35 and CAM funding to advance vehicle electrification
The UK has launched DRIVE35 and CAM Pathfinder, providing a ten‑year £2.5bn funding framework to support zero‑emission vehicle R&D, scale‑up and capital projects across the automotive supply chain.
ARCH Services expands infrastructure delivery expertise
ARCH Services provides multidisciplinary systems assurance, environment and project services across rail, roads and utilities, supporting regulatory compliance, constructability, stakeholder engagement and sustainability through the full project lifecycle in Australia.
UK invests £6.9m in ESA satellite communications projects
The UK Space Agency is allocating £6.9m via ESA's ARTES programme to five satellite communications projects, supporting capability development and commercialisation across communications, navigation, in-orbit servicing and data services.
H2REF-DEMO hydrogen compression prototype for heavy vehicles
The H2REF-DEMO project will validate a hydraulic hydrogen compression and refuelling prototype for heavy-duty vehicles, targeting 150 kg/h flow and TRL7 commercial demonstration in 2026.
Low-profile rubber systems for rail noise reduction
STRAILastic’s low-profile rubber noise walls and green track systems reduce wheel-rail noise and vibration, lower construction costs and installation time, and provide ecological and maintenance benefits for urban rail projects.
A$50 million Bruce Highway resilience upgrade
A$50 million programme will upgrade the Gairloch–Ripple Creek section of the Bruce Highway to improve flood resilience, including drainage and pavement works; designs are complete and construction starts next year.
Federated cloud-edge orchestration for Industry 4.0
Reply Adeptic contributes to IPCEI-CIS and 8RA projects to develop a federated cloud-edge orchestration platform enabling multi-vendor, multi-network AI-driven lifecycle management and interoperability for industrial deployments.
Tasmania funds ferry to use locally produced green methanol
Government provided A$650,000 to support a ferry using locally produced methanol from forestry biomass; supply depends on two Tasmanian plants not due to operate until late decade, raising timing uncertainties.
Governance and constructability in brownfield rail projects
Examines governance and constructability for brownfield urban rail, emphasising integration, early constructor-led design input and cross-disciplinary collaboration to reduce disruption and improve delivery.
EU allocates €600m for alternative fuels infrastructure
European Commission funds 70 projects with over €600 million to expand charging and refuelling infrastructure across TEN-T, ports and urban areas, supporting transport decarbonisation.
GMV awarded two Comunicaciones Hoy Awards
GMV received two Comunicaciones Hoy Awards for Scoobic MED, a 5G-enabled autonomous delivery project, and OmicSpace, a federated biomedical data platform supporting clinical research under FAIR principles.
South Yorkshire allocates £1.64m for active travel projects
South Yorkshire mayor and councils will deliver nine walking, wheeling and cycling schemes funded by a £1.64m Active Travel England grant, scheduled for completion by April 2027.
AusRAIL PLUS 2025 to convene rail industry in Melbourne
AusRAIL PLUS 2025 in Melbourne will gather over 7,000 rail professionals to address Australia's $100 billion rail pipeline, delivery challenges, technological integration, workforce shortfalls and supplier engagement across technical streams.