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Preserving a Landmark: Essential Works Completed on the Historic Menai Suspension Bridge

The iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, a vital link between mainland Wales and the Isle of Anglesey, has undergone crucial refurbishment to preserve its structural integrity and historical significance....

Civil Engineering News Recap of Ocotber 2024

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 October 2024. Namely, these were: 1) Br...

New Sustainable Concrete Mix Cuts Emissions and Boosts Strength

Recent studies have taken a significant leap in sustainable construction by developing an advanced 3D-printed cementitious composite. This innovative material blends graphene with limestone and calc...

UK Steel Industry Under Pressure: Rising Imports and Global Oversupply Threaten Stability

The UK steel industry is at a critical turning point as global overproduction and an influx of cheaper imports challenge its survival. With global steel production exceeding demand by 543 million ton...

World’s Largest Building Begins in Saudi Arabia: Meet the Mukaab

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...

From Aerospace to Railways: AI Digital Twins Power Up HS1

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...

Harnessing Salt Marshes for Cost-Effective Coastal Protection

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...

The Price of Progress: Why UK Infrastructure Costs Need Reform

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...

Construction of Poland’s Largest Airport Edges Closer with Design Approval

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...

Major Progress at Hinkley Point C as Final Liner Ring is Installed

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...