This month, we asked the industry’s decision-makers, ‘What is one thing the industry should watch out for in 2025?
Matthew Bereni, Chief Executive Officer – Traffic Management Association of Australia
In 2025, innovation – especially through both traditional technology solutions and the rising use of Artificial Intelligence – will be pivotal for the traffic management industry. When properly applied, these advancements can make our industry safer, more resilient, and agile, allowing us to adapt more effectively to changing demands. AI, in particular, is transforming how traffic management companies are operated, and enhance overall safety. Companies that fail to recognise the importance of innovation risk falling behind, missing out on tools that can significantly improve their operations, both on safety and productivity. Embracing these innovations is essential for staying competitive in an evolving landscape.
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James French, Solutions Specialist – Teletrac Navman
With growing pressure to reduce emissions, fleet managers will be looking at decarbonisation strategies as they navigate the complex shift to sustainability. The challenges of transition costs to comply with government-mandated sustainability targets will be watched in 2025. Helping fleet operators with this transition, Teletrac Navman’s consulting service and Electric Vehicle Evaluator (EVE) platform is guiding the drive towards net zero. The EVE’s Sustainability Dashboard provides comprehensive evaluation of routes, distances, times and available charging infrastructure, it also helps identify fleets that can be converted to EV or to alternative fuels, including hydrogen and biodiesel. Fleet managers see progress at a glance and can simplify reporting.
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Jim Appleby, Chief Operating Officer – HIWAY
At HIWAY we believe 2025 is set to be a transformative year for the infrastructure sector. With the energy sector rapidly expanding, we anticipate a shift from major urban projects to regional areas, which will challenge the industry’s mobility and skill adaptability. We also foresee a heightened emphasis on carbon reduction, with a growing acceptance and demand for innovative, low-carbon solutions. Lastly, the significance of productivity and value engineering strategies will be a strong consideration when tendering for work.
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This article was originally published in the December edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.