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From Emissions to Solutions: The Rise of Carbon-Storing Highways

The UK is at a turning point in road construction. As the government shapes its Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), the focus must shift towards sustainable and carbon-neutral roadbuilding. Traditional...

Europe’s Tube-Like Train Network: Starline Set to Redefine High-Speed Travel

Imagine boarding a train in Helsinki and arriving in Berlin in just three hours. That’s not a far-off fantasy anymore. A futuristic project named Starline is laying the groundwork for a metro-style,...

From 5.5 Hours to 3: How High-Speed Rail Will Change Travel in Canada

Canada is set to embark on one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects—the 1,000-kilometre high-speed rail (HSR) corridor connecting Toronto to Quebec City. Announced by Prime Minister Justin T...

Civil Engineering News Recap of Ocotber 2024

You can now find TheCivilEngineer.org's latest news recap video on YouTube, which includes what we found to be the most interesting civil engineering news of October 2024. Namely, these were: 1) Br...

New Sustainable Concrete Mix Cuts Emissions and Boosts Strength

Recent studies have taken a significant leap in sustainable construction by developing an advanced 3D-printed cementitious composite. This innovative material blends graphene with limestone and calc...

New YouTube Channel and Civil Engineering News Recap of July 2024!

TheCivilEngineer.org now has its own YouTube channel, and we are happy to share with you our latest feature, the monthly civil engineering news recap videos! The first video of this series is a comp...

Paving the Way: Innovative Solutions for Pothole Prevention and Repair

Understanding the Pothole Problem Potholes are more than just a nuisance; they pose significant dangers to road users and incur substantial repair costs. The formation of potholes begins with micros...

The Revolutionary AIDAnova Cruise Ship was put to the test and still stands as a pinnacle of it's generation

The AIDAnova, the world’s first LNG-powered cruise ship, continues to lead the way in eco-friendly maritime travel. Five years into its operation, the ship underwent a thorough inspection, which inc...

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....

New Florence airport terminal to feature vineyard on roof

It was announced in January that Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci airport will get a new international terminal, the design of which features a vineyard on its inclined roof. The vineyard roof is part o...