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Paving the Future: Sustainable Concrete from Plastic Waste

In a remarkable innovation, engineers have developed sustainable concrete pavers made from nearly 1,000 pounds of non-recyclable plastic waste. Installed on a prominent sidewalk, these pavers symboli...

Safer Structures for Tougher Climate Times: The Case for CFS

As the world faces increasingly frequent and severe climate events, the construction industry is tasked with creating buildings that are both sustainable and resilient. Hurricanes, wildfires, and ext...

Carbon Reduction in Focus: Lessons from the Edge London Bridge Project

A bold new addition to London’s skyline is taking shape near London Bridge. This 27-storey sustainable office tower is set to redefine urban construction, blending innovative techniques with an unwav...

A Steel Solution to Power Fusion Energy’s Bright Future

A groundbreaking material has been developed to support the future of nuclear fusion energy, addressing one of the most critical challenges in reactor construction. Engineers have successfully produc...

Streamlining Construction: HS2 Box Structure Pushes Efficiency to New Heights

The construction of a colossal 14,500-tonne box structure to carry the HS2 rail line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire is reaching its final stages. This groundbreaking project highligh...

Building Tomorrow: Da Vinci’s Self-Supporting Bridge Reinvented with Waste Materials

In a groundbreaking fusion of history, innovation, and sustainability, the world’s first 3D-printed bridge made from marble waste has been unveiled. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s self-supporting br...

Heritage Lost: Winter Storm Claims 175-year-old Ravenscourt Grade II Listed Building

The brutal winter storm sweeping through the UK and Europe has claimed its latest victim: the 175-year-old Ravenscourt, a Grade II listed building on the Isle of Wight. The Italianate-style villa, p...

The Billion-Dollar Airport Boom: 2025 Megaprojects Shaping the Skies

As air travel rebounds and infrastructure demands rise, U.S. airports are undergoing massive transformations. Backed by over $1 billion in investments each, these projects aim to modernize facilities...

Rescue and Reflection: Structural Collapse at Kannauj Railway Station

A tragic structural collapse at the under-construction terminal of Kannauj Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India, highlighted the critical importance of safety in construction. On January 11, 2025,...

Harnessing the Power of Hybrid Dunes for Coastal Protection

Protecting coastlines against the growing threat of sea level rise and extreme weather events has become a critical challenge. Researchers are leading the charge with an innovative test dune along t...

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