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HS2 Delivery Strategy Undergoes Major Contractual Reset

The High-Speed 2 (HS2) project is entering a strategic reset phase, with plans to renegotiate existing civil engineering contracts. This shift aims to better align risk, costs, and delivery expectati...

Hydrogen in Action: Landmark Trial for Road Building

The UK’s journey toward low-carbon construction marked a significant milestone with the completion of its first large-scale hydrogen-powered equipment trial. The initiative, part of the Lower Thames...

HS2’s First Tunnel Bore Completed in West Midlands

HS2 has reached a major construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its first tunnel in Birmingham. The 3.5-mile Bromford Tunnel was excavated by tunnel boring machine (TBM) Mary Ann,...

Safer, Smarter, Cleaner: The Rise of Thorium Reactors - China shows the way ahead

In the heart of China’s Gobi Desert, a quiet revolution in nuclear energy is unfolding. Scientists at the Wuwei experimental facility in Gansu Province have achieved a remarkable breakthrough: the su...

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...

A New Icon of Infrastructure is Set to Open Soon: Inside China’s Tallest Bridge

In the heart of China’s mountainous Guizhou province, a new icon of civil engineering is preparing to make its debut: the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge. Rising a staggering 625 meters above the Beipan...

Civil Engineering News Recap of March 2025

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 March 2025. Namely, these were: 1) Hydro...

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...

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...