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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Tragedy: Fatal Tunnel Collapse Sparks Investigation

Tragedy struck on Saturday when a worker lost their life following a partial collapse at an under-construction tunnel on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Kota district. Three other workers...

Explosive Milestone in Nuclear Decommissioning: Sizewell A Turbine Hall Demolition

The decommissioning of Sizewell A nuclear power station has reached a groundbreaking milestone with the controlled demolition of its turbine hall. Utilizing 700kg of explosives, this innovative appro...

Revolutionizing Military Engineering with 3D-Printed Concrete Structures

When military missions require immediate infrastructure such as bridges or buildings, shipping materials or prebuilt structures may be impractical. The solution? Print them on-site. The research team...

Nuclear Progress: Hinkley Point C Marks Reactor Installation Milestone

The Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset, England, has reached a significant milestone with the installation of its first reactor pressure vessel (RPV). This marks the first reactor instal...

Modern Methods of Construction: Transforming Housing Solutions for a Global Crisis

The global housing crisis, fueled by rapid urbanization, population growth, and economic disparities, has left millions struggling to find adequate shelter. Traditional construction methods, while ti...

Engineering Challenges Conquered: Saltley Viaduct Tunnel Finished

The tunnelling phase of the Saltley Viaduct Gas Diversion project has been successfully completed, marking a crucial step in safeguarding essential gas supplies to Birmingham. A 106m-long, 1.5m-diame...

Dortmund’s Visionary ICE Plant: Merging Technology and Sustainability in Rail

The construction of a cutting-edge maintenance facility in Dortmund is set to redefine rail infrastructure in Europe. This €400 million investment will house one of the continent's most modern and en...

Paradis Hybrid Truss With Cable Stays Bridge: Combining Strength, Sustainability, and Innovation

Norway has taken a significant leap in engineering innovation with the installation of the 42-meter-long Paradis Bridge in Bergen, a truss bridge made 100% from advanced composite materials. Designed...

2024’s Construction Boom: What It Means for 2025 and Beyond

The construction industry in 2024 demonstrated resilience and growth, marked by a 10% increase in nominal value added and a 12% rise in gross output. Construction spending surpassed $2 trillion, refl...

Digging Deep: Toronto’s Ontario Line Launch Shaft Construction Begins

Excavation work is officially underway for the Ontario Line’s TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) launch shaft near Exhibition Station, marking a historic moment for Toronto. This 16-meter-deep shaft will se...

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