Highway Engineering Australia

17/09/2025

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16/09/2025

CCAA WELCOMES REFORMS ON NATIONAL STANDARDS
AND HEAVY VEHICLES

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA), the voice of Australia’s heavy construction materials industry, has welcomed the outcomes of the recent Treasurers’ meeting.
“This is a tangible step forward in building a Single National Market that supports productivity, decarbonisation and affordability across the construction sector”, said CCAA Chief Executive Officer, Michael Kilgariff.
“The Treasurers’ agreement to advance further action on recognising international standards and harmonising state standards is strongly endorsed by CCAA.
“Current inconsistencies across jurisdictions, and outdated standards such as AS 3972-2010 General purpose and blended cements, restrict the uptake of low-carbon cement and concrete, stifle innovation, and add unnecessary costs.
“By shifting to performance-based Australian Standards and harmonising approaches across the country, we can reduce embodied carbon in concrete by up to 10 per cent while unlocking billions in GDP benefits,” Mr Kilgariff said.

15/09/2025

Fielders, in collaboration with PARKD, has developed a next-generation modular flooring system for multi-level car parks. Perth’s John Hughes Service Centre is one of the first beneficiaries of this ground-breaking collaboration that looks set to revolutionise the construction of multi-floor buildings.
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Fielders, in collaboration with PARKD, has developed a next-generation modular flooring system for multi-level car parks. Perth’s John Hughes Service Centre is one of the first beneficiaries of this ground-breaking collaboration that looks set to revolutionise the construction of multi-floor build...

14/09/2025

KPI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST
CARBON NEUTRAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROVIDER
KPI Construction Services has officially been certified carbon neutral by Climate Active Australia—making it one of the first traffic management companies in the nation to achieve this groundbreaking sustainability milestone.
This certification cements KPI Construction Services as an industry leader, proving that environmental responsibility and operational excellence can go hand in hand. While some companies simply “tick the boxes,” KPI has delivered real, measurable action to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations.
“Sustainability isn’t a slogan—it’s how we operate,” said Kevin Ramsay, Founding Director of KPI Construction Services. “We’ve taken tangible steps to cut emissions, invested in clean technology, and are actively exploring alternative fuels. This is just the beginning of our journey toward zero-emission traffic management.”

14/09/2025

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31/08/2025

HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP PRESENTS HYDROGEN VISION
FOR ENERGY TRANSITION AT CEM16

Hyundai Motor Group has demonstrated its global hydrogen leadership at the recent 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16) conference, reinforcing the Group's commitment to advancing hydrogen innovation on an international stage.

Ken Ramirez, Head of Energy & Hydrogen Business Division at Hyundai Motor Group, presented the Group's comprehensive hydrogen business strategy, emphasizing the need for public-private collaboration to accelerate the energy transition. In particular, Ramirez outlined the Group's initiatives to: Advance industrial decarbonization through hydrogen-powered mobility and industrial applications; Promote energy efficiency across the entire value chain; and highlight hydrogen's critical role in reshaping the global energy mix and enabling a sustainable future.
Supporting both CEM16 and the APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting, the Hyundai Motor Group provided a fleet of 32 all-new NEXO SUVs as official transport for ministerial-level officials—the first time FCEVs have served as state vehicles at a major international event. The fleet featured custom branding and included English-language brochures on the NEXO vehicle, HTWO hydrogen brand and hydrogen fuel cell business solutions.

28/08/2025

AURIGO SOFTWARE PARTNERS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA DoT TO MODERNISE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
Aurigo Software, a leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for public infrastructure and private owners, announced that it has entered into a multi-year contract with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). Aurigo’s flagship product suite, Masterworks, will provide the agency with a centralized platform to manage various aspects of project delivery, including construction and contract management, as well as materials testing.
SDDOT oversees the development and maintenance of approximately 7,794 miles of state highways and 5,905 bridges, ensuring that they meet the needs of its residents and support regional growth. Major infrastructure projects are also underway to address current and future transportation needs. SDDOT’s $72 million initiative to reconstruct a 15-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 385 in the Black Hills aims to improve safety and traffic flow. It includes multiple complete closures until 2027, which is crucial for enhancing access to popular destinations, like the Pactola Reservoir.
Tailored specifically for public agencies, such as SDDOT, Aurigo Masterworks will help enhance efficiency, collaboration, transparency, and accountability across every phase of a project, be it small-scale or statewide.
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26/08/2025

CPB CONTRACTORS AWARDED EASTERN FREEWAY UPGRADE CONTRACT

CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors has been selected by Major Road Projects Victoria, as part of the Synergy consortium, to deliver the Eastern Freeway Upgrades project between Tram and Springvale roads.

Designed to reduce motorist travel times and improve connections in Melbourne’s north east, the Eastern Freeway Upgrades between Tram and Springvale roads will be delivered by CPB Contractors in partnership with BMD Constructions and Arup.

The scope of work for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades – Tram Road to Springvale Road project includes:
• Upgrading the freeway with new lanes and upgraded freeway ramps
• Revitalisation of open space, including tree planting in Koonung Creek Linear Park
• Installation of new traffic management technology to improve safety and traffic flow
• Enhancing walking and cycling connectivity, including construction of a new pedestrian overpass at Eram Park

Works are expected to be completed in 2028.

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24/08/2025

AUTONOMOUS HINO TRUCKS PART OF
UNIQUE ROAD TESTING WITH TAISEI ROTEC

Hino Motors, Ltd. and road construction company Taisei Rotec have commenced the use of unmanned autonomous vehicles in full-scale road surface durability tests.
The initiative will see five heavy-duty Hino Profia (700 Series) prime mover and trailer combinations continuously operating without a driver on Taisei Rotec’s new 909-metre road surface testing track in Japan's Fukushima prefecture.
It is the first time in Japan that an unmanned truck with Level 4 autonomous driving will be put into 24-hour commercial operation.
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23/08/2025

ITS AWARDS NOMINATIONS CLOSING SOON

The countdown is on! Nominations for the 16th Annual ITS Australia Awards will strictly close on 29 August 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised at Australia’s premier celebration of excellence in transport technology.
For over sixteen years, the ITS Australia Awards have honoured the individuals, teams, and organisations who are shaping the future of mobility through innovation, leadership, and impact in Intelligent Transport Systems.
This is your opportunity to:

• Showcase your achievements to industry leaders and decision-makers
• Elevate your organisation on a national and global stage
• Join an elite group of ITS pioneers driving real-world change

Don’t wait - Submit your nomination by 29 August and be part of the night that defines our industry’s future.

21/08/2025

GROUNDBREAKING STUDY REVEALS POWER OF CONNECTED DATA TO TRANSFORM AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
A new national research collaboration led by ITS Australia and the University of Melbourne has revealed how integrating connected vehicle data, AI, and telematics can dramatically improve road safety, reduce congestion, and cut emissions across Australian transport networks.
The report, Integrated Connected Data for Safer, More Efficient Transport Management, presents the outcomes of a multi-agency project supported by the iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre, in partnership with Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland, Transport for NSW, Department of Transport and Planning Victoria, Transport Main Roads Western Australia, as well as the Transport Accident Commission.
The project examined how real-time connected vehicle and bicycle data, combined with traditional traffic inputs and advanced modelling tools, can be used to predict road conflicts, optimise signal timing, improve cyclist safety, and provide accurate emissions estimates.
ITS Australia and the University of Melbourne is now calling on interested partners to trial the tools and models developed through the project, including AI-based conflict detection, dynamic emissions mapping, and multimodal signal optimisation.
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19/08/2025

BUILDING AUSTRALIA’S FIRST SLIP-FORM AIRCRAFT PAVEMENT
CPB Contractors Project Manager, Hassan Ghonaim and Superintendent, Paul Hamilton developed an innovative Australian-first slip-form methodology for Aircraft Pavement on the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), specifically Airside Civil and Pavement works project – the project was delivered in a Joint Venture with Acciona. Hassan and Paul’s idea to trial slip-form for the first time in Australia was not a conventional one but following its success, this work has become a game-changer that has set a new standard for safety and productivity for WSI, CPB Contractors and for future runway projects in Australia.
The ‘slip-form’ method paves the aircraft pavement without the use of the traditional dual steel forms – a first for Australian aviation. To achieve this, Hassan, Paul and the team modified the mix, ensuring total consistency by using the CPB Contractors batch plant on site.
“We conducted multiple successful trials, providing a precise, consistent, and high-quality surface finish. This method has now been carried forward to The Cargo Precinct project and will be transformational for future aviation projects,” Hassan said.
This innovative new slip-form methodology, combined with the utilisation of CPB Contractors’ onsite batch plant proved beneficial for both safety and productivity.
“It significantly reduced interactions between plants and people and the amount of manual handling by our form workers with the steel forms. The proximity of the batch plant and the slip-form methodology removed many interactions and truck movements, reducing the risk of delay or interruptions, eliminating gaps in the process, and saving significant time as we weren’t waiting for various suppliers to deliver the concrete mix,” he added.
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