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Civil Works Underway as Morocco Builds 1,200 km of Roads

Morocco is expanding its transportation infrastructure, with 300 kilometers of expressways under construction and 900 kilometers in the planning phase. These efforts are part of a broader national pr...

Engineering Harmony: How the A417 Green Bridge Blends Infrastructure and Ecology

An infrastructure project is underway in Gloucestershire with the construction of one of the UK’s largest green bridges, part of the £460 million A417 Missing Link scheme. Spanning 60 metres in lengt...

Engineering Considerations for Temporary Support in Existing Structures

Construction within existing buildings often involves unique structural challenges that demand careful engineering to ensure safety during all phases. When modifications, additions, or repairs are pl...

London Clay Excavated as Emily Hits Tunnel Breakthrough

A significant achievement has been recorded on London’s HS2 project as tunnel boring machine (TBM) Emily completed its 3.4-mile excavation through the eastern section of the Northolt Tunnel. Launched...

Landmark Approval: BVLOS Drones Cleared for UK Rail Surveillance

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has authorised Drone Major Group to conduct the country’s first Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations over Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)....

Hangzhou’s Urban Icon: Structural Analysis of the Century Center

The Hangzhou Century Center, also known as the “Gate of Hangzhou,” features two 310-meter-high towers connected by a 62-meter-long steel arch bridge. Situated in the Xiaoshan District, this mixed-use...

Hydrogen in Action: Landmark Trial for Road Building

The UK’s journey toward low-carbon construction marked a significant milestone with the completion of its first large-scale hydrogen-powered equipment trial. The initiative, part of the Lower Thames...

HS2’s Mary Ann TBM Begins 3-Month Dismantling After Tunnel Completion

The first tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed on the HS2 Bromford Tunnel project has completed its excavation assignment and is now being disassembled for refurbishment. Known as Mary Ann, the 125-m...

Mumbai Sewer Tunnel Sets Record with 87m Curve

A significant engineering achievement was recorded in India’s tunnelling sector with the successful excavation of a tight 87-meter radius curve using the 3.14-meter diameter Rock EPBM (TBM S116). The...

Towering Achievement: ETH Zurich Completes World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Concrete Structure

ETH Zurich has completed a groundbreaking project in Mulegns, Switzerland: the world’s tallest 3D-printed concrete tower, Tor Alva. Standing at 30 meters and rising over four stories, the structure m...

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