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.
ANTENNAE: Integrated CNS using 3GPP for low-altitude
The ANTENNAE project has assessed 3GPP standards to deliver integrated communication, navigation and surveillance for low-altitude aircraft by combining terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, and has reported improvements in coverage, resilience, capacity and operational efficiency.
EURO-3C €75m federated edge-cloud-AI platform
The EURO-3C consortium has launched a €75m federated platform linking telecoms, edge, cloud and AI across 13 countries, has integrated over 70 production nodes and has planned nine large-scale pilots to validate cross-border interoperability and commercial viability.
SNS JU awards €116m to 20 6G research projects
The SNS JU has awarded €116m to 20 projects, has expanded its 6G portfolio to 100 initiatives and has announced planned additional investments of €270m for 2026–27 to advance European 6G research, trials and standardisation.
Kapsch TrafficCom completes Palencia low-emission zone
Kapsch TrafficCom has completed implementation of Palencia's low-emission zone, deploying ANPR cameras, air-quality sensors and a digital access-control platform; the EUR 1.4m project has been funded by NextGenerationEU and Spain's Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
Australia high-speed rail enters detailed planning
The ARA has welcomed the move into detailed planning and has said two years of development funding has been allocated to assess delivery, economic impacts, travel-time reduction, housing integration and network expansion for Australia’s proposed high-speed rail.
LiCAP solvent-free dry electrode manufacturing process
LiCAP has developed a solvent-free dry electrode process and has reported it can cut energy use by about 40% and battery manufacturing costs by up to 50%. It has licensed the technology and has formed partnerships with Cellforce and Nissan.
Five European MNOs launch pan‑European federated edge
Five major European mobile operators have created a pan‑European federated edge continuum that has provided a single‑entry point for cross‑border workload deployment and has aligned with EU sovereignty initiatives to enable policy‑driven compute placement and interoperability.
ESA funding call for satellite solutions for rural transport
The European Space Agency has launched a Kick-starts funding call and has offered up to €75,000 per feasibility study, co-funded at 75% for six-month projects, to support satellite-enabled services improving rural transport networks.
Melbourne Airport Rail enters delivery phase
Federal and Victorian governments have commenced delivery of the $4.1bn Melbourne Airport Rail link, beginning works at Sunshine including track realignment, new platforms, signalling upgrades and concourse expansion; the Victorian government has allocated $143m to precinct connectivity and urban renewal.
METRONET Midland Station opens in Perth
Federal and state governments have opened the new METRONET Midland Station, which has delivered a 12-stand bus interchange, multi-storey car park, 24-hour pedestrian overpass and upgraded rail, and has supported local jobs and Indigenous business participation.
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.
GEXTRECS validates secure satellite communications
The GEXTRECS project has demonstrated secure, rapidly deployable satellite communications and positioning services to support cross‑border crisis response, emphasising interoperability, operational resilience and integration with GOVSATCOM, Copernicus and Galileo for emergency coordination.
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.
Video telematics reduces construction fleet downtime
Exeros has integrated video telematics, fatigue detection and GPS tracking into a single platform that has reduced incidents, accelerated claim resolution and shortened vehicle downtime for construction fleets.
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.
Construction fleet: visibility, risk and operational costs
Construction firms have faced rising fleet-related costs due to limited visibility, fragmented responsibility and frequent between-site journeys, and have adopted video telematics and integrated oversight to reduce incidents, insurance claims and operational downtime.
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.
