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Delhi’s Burari Collapse: Tragedy Strikes an Under-Construction Site
- Jan, 27, 2025
- Structural Failures Temporary Structures Forensics News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India, New Delhi
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On the evening of January 27, 2025, tragedy struck Delhi's Burari area when a newly constructed four-story building collapsed, leaving several individuals trapped under the debris. The incident, whic...
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Future-Ready Mumbai Airport: Inside the T1 Redevelopment Journey
- Jan, 30, 2025
- Sustainable Development General Construction General Civil News On Projects / Industry
- India, Mumbai
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is preparing for a groundbreaking transformation with the redevelopment of its Terminal 1 (T1). This ambitious project, set to begin...
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Tunnel Boring Meets Fault Zones: Insights from the Brenner Base Tunnel
- Jan, 29, 2025
- Tunneling Tunneling In Rock Sustainable Development General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry
- Austria
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT), an ambitious railway infrastructure connecting Austria and Italy, is a marvel of modern engineering. Spanning 55 kilometers, it includes two main tubes, an exploratory...
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Tilted Structure in Kolkata, the Inferior Materials and Red Flags on Construction Standards
- Jan, 14, 2025
- Structural Failures Damage (Structural) Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India, Kolkata
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a densely populated area of Kolkata, a four-story building in Vidyasagar Colony, Ward 99, Jadavpur, tilted dangerously onto an adjacent structure on January 14, raising safety concerns and prompti...
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From Cracks to Collapse: The Impact of Storm Eowyn on Historic Structures
- Jan, 26, 2025
- Damage (Structural) Wind Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The destructive force of Storm Eowyn has left an indelible mark on the UK and Ireland, wreaking havoc with its deadly winds that reached speeds of up to 114mph. Described as the most powerful storm t...
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Kalavasos Bridge Repairs: Addressing Outdated Structures and Highway Disruptions
- Jan, 20, 2025
- Bridge Abutments Bridges Bridge Management Forensic Engineering Erosion Construction Management News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- Cyprus, Kalavasos
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Kalavasos Bridge on the Nicosia-Limassol highway has been at the center of attention recently, causing significant disruptions for thousands of drivers. Constructed in the 1980s following America...
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Everton’s Modern Marvel: Redefining Stadium Construction at Bramley-Moore Dock
- Jan, 23, 2025
- Structural Design Construction Management General Construction General Civil Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom, Everton
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Everton Football Club is gearing up for an exciting transformation with the construction of its state-of-the-art stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. With a seating capacity of 52,888, this cutting-edge ve...
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Paving the Future: Sustainable Concrete from Plastic Waste
- Jan, 22, 2025
- Concrete Structures Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure General Civil General Construction News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry Environmental Engineering
- United States, Delaware
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a remarkable innovation, engineers have developed sustainable concrete pavers made from nearly 1,000 pounds of non-recyclable plastic waste. Installed on a prominent sidewalk, these pavers symboli...
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Safer Structures for Tougher Climate Times: The Case for CFS
- Jan, 21, 2025
- Steel Structures Structural Systems Wood Structures Green Infrastructure Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
As the world faces increasingly frequent and severe climate events, the construction industry is tasked with creating buildings that are both sustainable and resilient. Hurricanes, wildfires, and ext...
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Carbon Reduction in Focus: Lessons from the Edge London Bridge Project
- Jan, 20, 2025
- Sustainable Development Construction Management General Construction Concrete Structures News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A bold new addition to London’s skyline is taking shape near London Bridge. This 27-storey sustainable office tower is set to redefine urban construction, blending innovative techniques with an unwav...
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