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Hard Rock Rectangular Pipe Jacking Machine Breaks New Ground in Chongqing

In a groundbreaking development for infrastructure engineering, the world’s first hard rock rectangular pipe jacking machine, named CREC 1112, has successfully completed a major project in Chongqing,...

The Devastating Impact and Solutions to Flooding in Brazil

The recent catastrophic flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has brought widespread devastation and highlighted the challenges of managing such extreme weather events. The magnitude of rainfall tha...

British Steel Secures Major Contract for Turkish High-Speed Railway

British Steel has secured a significant multi-million-pound contract to supply rail for a new high-speed electric railway in Turkey. This substantial agreement involves delivering tens of thousands o...

Rexy Completes Its Journey in the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

The end of April 2024 marks a significant milestone for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension as the tunnel boring machine, Rexy, emerges triumphant from the western underground segment. This achieve...

Collaborative Effort Explores Algae for Lower-Carbon Road Construction

In the quest to mitigate the environmental impact of construction, a unique collaboration spearheaded by carbon removal company CO2CO Ltd is setting the stage for a revolution in road construction....

Aquarabia, Saudi Arabia’s First Water Theme Park, Announced for Qiddiya City

The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has recently unveiled plans for Aquarabia, poised to be the first and largest water theme park in Saudi Arabia. This exciting new development is set in Qiddiya Ci...

Züblin Constructs 'World First' Load-Bearing Concrete Walls with 3D Printer

In a pioneering development in construction technology, Züblin, a leading Germany-based construction engineering company and a subsidiary of both Putzmeister and Strabag, has made headlines by constr...

Mass Timber in Affordable Housing

Mass timber is earning its place not only in high-end projects but also in affordable housing, where it offers sustainability and aesthetic benefits. A standout example is the 340+ Dixwell project, w...

Dubai Announces $35bn Construction of World's Largest Airport Terminal

Dubai has begun work on an ambitious $35bn (AED 128 billion) airport terminal that aims to be the world's largest, as recently announced. The new terminal, to be situated at Al Maktoum International...

London: The World’s Most Expensive City for Construction in 2024

London has emerged as the most expensive city for construction in 2024, narrowly edging out Geneva to reclaim its position at the top of the global rankings, according to the latest Arcadis Interna...

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