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World’s Largest Building Begins in Saudi Arabia: Meet the Mukaab
- Oct, 26, 2024
- General Civil General Construction Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry
- Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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...
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From Aerospace to Railways: AI Digital Twins Power Up HS1
- Oct, 22, 2024
- Railway Geotechnics General Civil News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Network Rail High Speed and HS1 are transforming British railways by introducing innovative AI-driven digital twin technology. Originally designed for the aerospace industry, this technology is now...
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Navigating Rize’s Landslide History: Prevention and Recovery Efforts
- Oct, 22, 2024
- Landslides General Civil News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Turkey, Derecik
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Black Sea province of Rize recently experienced heavy rainfall that led to over 10 homes being evacuated due to minor landslides. The rain, which intensified in the early hours of October 22, aff...
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Harnessing Salt Marshes for Cost-Effective Coastal Protection
- Oct, 23, 2024
- Erosion Groundwater & Seepage General Civil News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
As coastal communities grapple with rising sea levels and increasingly powerful storms, cost-effective solutions are in high demand. A recent study from MIT reveals that salt marshes provide a highly...
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The Price of Progress: Why UK Infrastructure Costs Need Reform
- Oct, 10, 2024
- General Construction General Civil Construction Management News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The rising costs of infrastructure projects in the UK have been a significant concern for decades, with projects like High Speed Two (HS2), Hinkley Point C, and the Elizabeth Line making headlines fo...
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Construction of Poland’s Largest Airport Edges Closer with Design Approval
- Oct, 14, 2023
- General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry
- Poland
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Poland’s highly anticipated Central Communication Port (CPK), set to become a global transit hub, has reached a significant milestone. The design acceptance process has begun, bringing this ambitious...
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Major Progress at Hinkley Point C as Final Liner Ring is Installed
- Oct, 14, 2024
- Steel Structures General Civil General Construction Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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...
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One River North: Blending Nature with Urban Innovation
- Sep, 04, 2024
- Structural Design Structural Systems News On Projects / Industry News On Publications
- United States, Colorado
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Denver, Colorado, is known for its unique blend of urban living and outdoor lifestyle, thanks to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. One River North, a striking new residential tower, embodies this...
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Bridging the Future: HS2’s Interchange Station Reaches New Milestone
- Oct, 09, 2024
- Bridge Design Beams News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom, Solihull
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The construction of HS2’s Interchange Station in Solihull has taken a major leap forward with the installation of 15 colossal bridge beams. Weighing a combined total of 565 tonnes, these beams were c...
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A Breakthrough Achievement in Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport T3 Transportation Hub
- Sep, 05, 2024
- Tunneling Tunneling In Rock News On Projects / Industry
- China, Guang Zhou Shi
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The final breakthrough on the Guangzhou-Zhuhai-Macao high-speed railway section at the Guangzhou Baiyun Airport T3 transportation hub marks a significant milestone in China’s infrastructure expansion...
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