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University of Florida researcher develops LLM-based tool to incorporate cyclist perspectives in road design



Xiang Jacob Yan, an assistant professor in the University of Florida's Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering (CCE), is developing a tool aimed at incorporating cyclists' perspectives into road...

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HS2 structures take shape across rivers, wetlands and floodplains. The three Solihull viaducts



HS2 engineers have completed three major viaduct structures in Solihull, marking further progress on the West Midlands section of Britain’s new high-speed railway. The completed structures are Balsall...

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Indonesia deadly earthquake damages excessively critical infrastructure



A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 53 people, injuring more than 100 and leaving thousands unable to return home. The shallow earthquake hit ear...

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Catastrophic earthquake tests Colombia’s urban infrastructure and emergency response



A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck western Colombia, causing widespread building collapse, damaging hospitals and airports, and triggering a national emergency. The death toll was still de...

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£1.2bn Scape framework opens route for regional construction works



Public sector procurement organisation Scape has launched procurement for a new £1.2bn Regional Construction Works and Services framework, designed to support construction projects across the Midlands...

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Scaffolding failure highlights wind risks on high-rise sites



A scaffolding collapse in Hong Kong as Typhoon Noul approached has highlighted how temporary works can become one of the first visible failures during severe weather. Police received multiple calls on...

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Buildings must now learn from the data they produce



Imperial's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Venturous Group and Neuron Digital are exploring how intelligent building technologies can make buildings more efficient, resilient and su...

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Kirk Hill bridge works almost complete and support future-ready railway infrastructure



Road closures near Kirk Hill bridge have now been lifted as Network Rail’s reconstruction project moves closer to completion. The removal of traffic restrictions marks a major milestone for a scheme d...

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Tower crane collapse highlights temporary works vulnerability under extreme wind



A tower crane collapse in Coquimbo, Chile, during severe winter storm conditions highlights the vulnerability of temporary construction structures when exposed to extreme wind loading. Although tower...

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Structural completion marks progress on HS2 Warwickshire tunnel



HS2 engineers have completed the main structure of the Burton Green tunnel in Warwickshire after installing the final roof segment. The 700 m long and 16 m wide twin-box tunnel will carry high-speed t...

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