Melton Line electrification receives $152.7m funding
State and federal governments have committed $152.7m to the Melton Line electrification, have advanced planning, power-supply assessments and detailed design, and have positioned the project to enable nine-car trains and a 50% capacity increase by mid-2027.
KEYSTONE evaluates plug-and-play interoperability
KEYSTONE has evaluated plug-and-play interoperability against DTLF priorities, has consulted domain experts following DTLF subgroup changes, and has produced Deliverable D5.3 outlining technical findings and recommendations for event-driven architectures, eFTI alignment and modular design.
KEYSTONE roadmap for Europe’s digital transport standards
KEYSTONE has published a White Paper with evidence-based recommendations and a roadmap to harmonise data, standards and operations across Europe’s transport ecosystem, and has proposed policy, technical and capacity-building measures to support large-scale digital deployment.
Toyota and CATL to Produce Hybrid Batteries in Indonesia
Toyota has partnered with CATL to produce hybrid battery cells and modules in Indonesia and has announced that exports of complete packs and components have been scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.
AtkinsRéalis to acquire WGA in ANZ engineering deal
AtkinsRéalis has agreed to acquire Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec, combining global engineering scale with Australia and New Zealand regional expertise to expand technical capability and pursue infrastructure and renewable energy programmes, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.
Kennards Hire expands earthmoving and compaction capacity
Kennards Hire has expanded its earthmoving and compaction offering, has established a dedicated business unit and has acquired Solution Plant Hire, and has added more than 200 machines to its fleet to support large-scale civil and infrastructure projects.
Axens' MACARON cathode plant gains strategic designations
Axens' MACARON cathode plant has been designated a major strategic project, has been awarded a Net Zero label and has secured a 25% green industry investment tax credit, bolstering its authorisation prospects and supporting project economics.
Haussman Drive duplication in $14 million upgrade
Authorities have announced a $14 million project to duplicate Haussman Drive and install a new roundabout, co-funded by federal, state and local governments to ease congestion and improve safety; further works have been proposed pending funding.
Mapei starts A$60m Truganina manufacturing plant
Mapei has commenced construction of an A$60m manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, to supply high-performance materials to Victorian infrastructure projects; commissioning, recruitment and training have been initiated ahead of a planned 2026 opening.
Two bidders advance in Macquarie Point tender
Tasmanian authorities have advanced two bidders to the Request for Tender for the Macquarie Point stadium after bidders have confirmed capacity to deliver; the procurement has emphasised delivery approach, commercial terms and local industry participation.
GTU60 Tracker and GICUS Device Management Platform
Gosafe has paired the GTU60 tracker with the GICUS cloud platform and has provided remote provisioning, firmware management and SIM orchestration, enabling standardised deployment and centralised oversight of large, multi-customer vehicle fleets.
Transense to supply SAW sensors for Cummins EV motor
Transense has been appointed to supply Surface Acoustic Wave sensing technology for a Cummins-led DriveSense project, which has been funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre and Innovate UK to develop and demonstrate sensor-enabled heavy-duty electric drive systems.
IRF Workshop Develops Road Safety Roadmap in Mauritania
The IRF has held a Nouakchott workshop to develop a roadmap to strengthen road safety and revise design standards; it has provided audit training and has committed to integrate safety standards across project planning and execution.
Somerset gigafactory underpins £700m manufacturing push
The UK has confirmed a Somerset gigafactory that has secured £380m of government funding and has underpinned over £700m of combined public and private investment, which has been projected to create about 4,200 jobs and supply‑chain activity.
Vacuum insulation panels for liquefied hydrogen tanks
The EU-funded NICOLHy project has investigated vacuum insulation panel concepts to improve scalability and cost-efficiency of large liquefied hydrogen storage tanks and has scheduled large-scale tests to assess thermal performance, safety, installation and economic viability.
Kapsch TrafficCom completes Castellón de la Plana LEZ
Kapsch TrafficCom has completed a €1.52m Low Emission Zone in Castellón de la Plana, integrating OCR cameras, air and noise sensors, signage, software and a mobile app, and has updated the city’s traffic management with EU Next Generation fund support.
Safety upgrades completed on Warrego and Carnarvon Highways
Authorities have completed three road safety projects on the Warrego and Carnarvon highways in south west Queensland, widening seven kilometres of carriageway, improving an intersection and delivering a shared walking and cycling path to enhance safety, reliability and freight access.
German TD.QR project advances quantum repeater development
A German consortium has launched a €12.4m programme to develop and test quantum repeater components, and has planned field trials and multi-node integration to validate technologies for scalable quantum networks ahead of a 2028 milestone.
Procurement, governance block digital change in construction
Industry analysis has found that digital initiatives have faltered as procurement, commercial incentives and governance have remained misaligned with data‑driven decision‑making, impeding data flow, accountability and effective use of AI across construction projects.
A$107m allocated to 42 local road projects
A$107 million has been allocated to 42 road projects under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, and more than A$91 million has been earmarked for regional upgrades across states and territories.
Ruptela to develop 5G satellite-based global tracker
UAB Ruptela has been implementing the I5GLOSIS project with KTU and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack platform, and the EUR 1.674m project has been funded under the Next Generation Lithuania plan.
BPCL–Sembcorp JV secures sub-$3/kg green hydrogen deal
A BPCL–Sembcorp joint venture has secured a contract to supply about 10,000 tonnes annually of green hydrogen to Numaligarh Refinery at roughly ₹279/kg, marking a record low price and backing a long-term supply agreement for operations by 2028.
Austrade outlines US$2.1bn Pacific infrastructure pipeline
Austrade has presented a consolidated US$2.1bn pipeline of 824 contracts across 14 Pacific countries, and has pre-launched a searchable platform; multilateral financiers have outlined procurement and resilience priorities.
AVIS completes first inland waterways test run
GMV has completed the first AVIS test run on the Guadalquivir River, demonstrating GNSS and Earth observation integration for automated inland navigation; the prototype has delivered high-integrity positioning and Copernicus alerts have been validated.
Kennards Hire expands into specialist project solutions
Kennards Hire has expanded its offering with Specialist Solutions to provide expert-led equipment and services for complex infrastructure projects, after industry research has shown supplier fragmentation and limited access to specialist expertise have impeded delivery on many projects.
WorksiteOps mobile-first platform for site management
CSM Business and Mobility has deployed WorksiteOps, a mobile-first platform that has enabled offline OCR asset capture, local data processing and Microsoft Power Platform integration, and has restored site-level visibility over materials, equipment and inspections.
Vodafone upgrades German last-mile network with Aurora
Aurora Networks has upgraded Vodafone’s German broadband access with Remote PHY, Distributed Access Architecture and virtual CMTS, and has enabled centralised management, automated provisioning and multigigabit-capable last-mile connectivity to improve throughput, latency and operational flexibility.
Ecopals completes second EcoFlakes project in Scotland
Ecopals has completed a second EcoFlakes PRO installation in North Lanarkshire, combining recycled-plastic additive with Warm Mix Asphalt to lower emissions, reduce virgin polymer use and expand UK trials of low-carbon road materials.
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded Anaga park access contract
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a EUR 428,000 contract to manage access to Tenerife's Anaga natural park, and has installed 35 ANPR cameras across 16 sites and three access points; the project has been partly funded by EU NextGen.
Ecopals delivers recycled-plastic asphalt additive in UK
Ecopals has delivered a second UK project using EcoFlakes PRO with warm mix asphalt, has reduced estimated CO₂ emissions versus conventional asphalt, has expanded its UK footprint and has won the IRF 2025 Start‑Up Label.
Development Victoria: de-risking urban renewal projects
Development Victoria has acted as a self-funded public developer, de-risking state-owned land through assembly, remediation and planning, and has established collaborative partnerships to enable private-sector delivery of housing, precinct regeneration and affordable housing outcomes.
Select Plant shifts focus to regional infrastructure
Select Plant has pivoted its fleet and services towards regional infrastructure, has expanded into renewables, transmission and defence projects, and has invested in electric plant, mobile support solutions and workforce training to meet long-distance mobilisation challenges.
Hidden fleet costs in UK construction
Construction firms have experienced margin pressure and weak output growth, and fleet-related indirect costs have been identified as dispersed contributors to profitability erosion; video telematics has increased visibility, enabled targeted interventions and reduced incident-related costs.
James Congdon-Sir Donald Bradman intersection upgraded
A $40 million upgrade to the James Congdon and Sir Donald Bradman Drive intersection has been completed, delivering new turn lanes, pedestrian and cycle facilities and a link road, and has been projected to cut peak‑hour delays by about 30%.
Wakehurst Parkway upgrade contract awarded
The New South Wales Government has awarded an $85.1m contract to Ertech for the Wakehurst Parkway upgrade, has completed detailed design and has scheduled construction to start mid‑year; consultation has also been launched on the Northern Beaches Network Review.
Octave outlines lifecycle intelligence for construction
Octave has advocated a lifecycle-intelligence approach to connect design, construction and operations, and has positioned its software to reduce data silos, automate clash detection and improve schedule and cost predictability for large construction projects.
Global muon network for space and atmospheric monitoring
The Georgia State University‑led gLOWCOST project has established a global network of low‑cost muon detectors to monitor space and atmospheric conditions, has installed over 17 detectors across ten countries by February 2026, and has invited partners to join.
Guides update composite and weathering steel bridge design
BlueScope and WSP have released updated guides that have aligned composite and weathering steel bridge design with AS/NZS 5100.6:2024, and have provided visual span tables, material options and early-stage planning tools for economical, durable bridge solutions in Australia.
VUE supplies video telematics and DVS to Shred Station
VUE has implemented video telematics and DVS compliance solutions across Shred Station’s mixed fleet to enhance operational oversight and regulatory adherence.
Geofabrics advances geosynthetics for infrastructure
Geofabrics has expanded its geosynthetic range, has invested in a local testing centre and has supplied engineered systems to improve stability, drainage and lifecycle performance across Australasian roads, rail and coastal infrastructure.
McConnell Dowell backs International No‑Dig Auckland
McConnell Dowell has become a Silver sponsor of International No‑Dig Auckland and has reinforced its engagement with trenchless technologies and has showcased delivery capabilities for underground infrastructure amid heightened investment in New Zealand water and urban projects.
Austrade to brief firms on USD 2bn Pacific pipeline
Austrade has briefed Australian contractors on a USD 2 billion Pacific infrastructure pipeline and has provided updates on transport, energy, water and social projects, highlighting opportunities for civil works contracts valued from USD 10 million.
UK–South Africa Intelligent Observatory AI project
A UK–South Africa collaboration has developed AI to automate telescope monitoring, accelerate data processing and improve observational reliability, integrating real-time health monitoring, predictive maintenance, automated data reduction and AI-assisted document search across major observatory facilities.
Ruptela develops global 5G satellite tracking system
UAB Ruptela has launched the I5GLOSIS project with Kaunas University of Technology and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack; the EUR 1.674m project has been financed under Lithuania's Next Generation recovery plan.
Ashok Leyland commences construction of EV battery plant
Ashok Leyland has broken ground on a ₹400–500 crore battery-pack facility in Pillaipakkam, Tamil Nadu, to localise EV battery production for commercial vehicles, support supply-chain resilience and align with state and national electrification policies.
Trimble launches Tekla 2026 for BIM and construction
Trimble has released the Tekla 2026 suite, which has integrated AI-driven fabrication drawing generation, cloud-based workflows and enhanced interoperability to accelerate design-to-construction processes and reduce manual rework across engineering, fabrication and site operations.
Verizon Business on fibre, metro access and private 5G
Verizon Business has presented an AI networking strategy centred on dense fibre, metro access and private 5G, and has positioned its AI Connect portfolio to enable programmable, low-latency edge inference and enterprise connectivity.
Governments urged to adopt construction culture standard
The Australian Constructors Association has urged governments to embed the Construction Industry Culture Standard in procurement after trials have shown improvements in retention, female participation, productivity and wellbeing without adding time or cost to major projects.
Queensland advances Sunshine Coast transport projects
The Queensland Government has advanced multiple Sunshine Coast transport projects, with geotechnical works for The Wave Stage 2 having begun, tenders for the Caloundra corridor having been opened, and early works and procurement for the Mooloolah interchange having progressed.