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VR, remote labs, and the future of civil engineering education

Civil engineering programs now treat virtual labs as essential. Students run structural tests, soil behavior analyses, and systems modeling from laptops with professional-grade tools. The rapid pivot...

George Building Collapse ‘Entirely Preventable’, Says Minister

On 6 May 2024, a five-storey apartment block under construction at 75 Victoria Street in George, Western Cape, collapsed, resulting in 34 fatalities and 28 injuries. A government-led investigation h...

How Concrete Curves Transformed an Albanian Vet Hospital

In Tirana, Albania, a 2,243-square-metre veterinary hospital demonstrates an innovative application of structural concrete in healthcare infrastructure. The facility demonstrates how civil engineerin...

Partial Roof Collapse at Palma Airport Raises Concerns

On June 24, 2025, a portion of the ceiling in the arrivals area of Palma de Mallorca’s Son Sant Joan Airport gave way, causing glass and construction debris to fall onto the floor. The collapse occur...

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...

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...

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...

Roof Collapse at Renovated Fengyang Drum Tower Prompts Structural Oversight Review

On May 20, 2025, the roof of the Fengyang Drum Tower in Anhui Province, China, partially collapsed, shedding hundreds of roof tiles. The incident occurred just months after a major renovation project...

China’s Tallest Abandoned Skyscraper Gets a Restart

In the world of civil engineering and urban development, skyscrapers often stand as monuments to ambition, power, and progress. Yet in China’s northern port city of Tianjin, the 597-meter Goldin Fina...

The Future of Concrete Reinforcement: CFRP Patches and Adhesive Breakthroughs

In the ever-evolving field of civil engineering, the need for durable, high-strength, and cost-effective solutions for reinforcing concrete structures has led to the increasing use of Carbon Fiber-Re...

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