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World’s Largest Building Begins in Saudi Arabia: Meet the Mukaab

In a groundbreaking move for both engineering and architecture, Saudi Arabia has started construction on what will be the world’s largest building — the Mukaab. Located in Riyadh, this $50 billion cu...

Major Progress at Hinkley Point C as Final Liner Ring is Installed

The third and final steel liner ring has been successfully lifted into place at Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building. The 423-tonne steel ring, standing at 11.6 meters in height and 47 meters in...

Curzon Street Station: A 21st Century Icon for the UK's High-Speed Railway Network

The high-speed railway development in the UK takes a significant step forward with the unveiling of the enhanced design for Birmingham Curzon Street Station. This station, set to be the first new int...

Britain's Longest Rail Bridge: A Historic HS2 Milestone

In a major engineering achievement, the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) project has set a new record with the completion of the Colne Valley Viaduct, now Britain’s longest rail bridge. Spanning 3.4 kilometer...

Dalwhinnie’s A889 Becomes First UK Trunk Road to Use Cutting-Edge Resurfacing Tech

The A889 road through the village of Dalwhinnie is set to become a landmark in UK road resurfacing, as it will be the first trunk road in the country to utilize the innovative Smooth Ride technology....

Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Refurbishing the IBM Building

The iconic IBM Building, a hallmark of brutalist architecture on London’s South Bank, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Originally completed in 1983 and designed by Sir Denys Lasdun, the bui...

The Future of Air Travel: Inside the King Salman International Airport Megaproject

The King Salman International Airport (KSIA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is poised to redefine global aviation with its ambitious development plans. This monumental project, driven by the King Salman In...

Powering the Future: £3.4 Billion Subsea Power Cable to Connect Scotland and England

The UK is set to see a significant boost in its renewable energy capabilities with the approval of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project. This £3.4 billion initiative involves the installation of a...

Pioneering Sustainable Buildings: How Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Nantes Lead the Way"

Decarbonising the Building Sector: A Vital Step Towards Climate Neutrality The European Union has set an ambitious goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with a crucial milestone of nearly elim...

Harnessing the Sun: Selby Gardens’ Leap in Sustainable Design

On June 27, 2024, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Downtown Sarasota celebrated a groundbreaking achievement by becoming the world’s first net positive energy botanical garden complex. This 15-acre b...

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