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Norway’s Historic Ship Tunnel Set to Begin Construction in 2026

The Norwegian Coastal Administration is making history with the Stad Ship Tunnel, the world’s first full-scale tunnel designed specifically for ships. This ambitious project will cut 1.7km through th...

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...

Quieter Roads, Longer Lifespan: How Concrete Retexturing is Changing Highways

A groundbreaking road resurfacing technique is making waves in the UK, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution to extend the lifespan of concrete roads while significantly reducing noise p...

From Thrills to Rubble: The Demolition of Kingda Ka in New Jersey

For nearly 20 years, Kingda Ka stood as a towering icon in the world of roller coasters. As the tallest and second-fastest roller coaster on Earth, it was a bucket-list ride for thrill-seekers worldw...

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...

Transatlantic Tunnel: A Bold Vision or an Impossible Dream?

Imagine traveling from New York to London in just 54 minutes—a journey that currently takes over seven hours by plane. This futuristic vision is the foundation of an ambitious transatlantic tunnel pr...

Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy Unite to Cut Asphalt’s Carbon Footprint

The construction industry is taking a bold step toward sustainability with the introduction of nuclear-enabled hydrogen to power asphalt production. A groundbreaking initiative, led by a team of engi...

Kaprun 2029: A Giant Leap for Hydropower with TBM Technology

The Kaprun 2029 project has reached a major milestone with the launch of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) on February 18, 2025. The 5.6km pressure tunnel, a critical component of Austria’s €370 million...

Building the Digital Highway: Meta’s 50,000km Subsea Cable

Meta has announced its most ambitious subsea infrastructure project yet—Project Waterworth, a 50,000km-long subsea fibre-optic cable system set to transform global digital connectivity. Once complete...

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Expands: Dubai’s 17KM Loop Set to Redefine Transit

Dubai is set to embark on an ambitious 17-kilometer underground transport loop, designed to revolutionize urban mobility. The project, dubbed Dubai Loop, is a collaboration between the local transpor...

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