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A quantitative analysis on natural disasters and their economic impact
- Apr, 03, 2024
- Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Other Structural News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: Giannis Chortomanis
Much has been said about the environmental dimension of natural disasters, as well as their connection to climate change. But what are their purely financial effects and what is the burden they cause...
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Largest electricity transmission project in UK’s history receives provisional approval
- Mar, 27, 2024
- Energy Engineering General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
Ofgem, the UK energy market regulator, gave provisional regulatory approval on March 27, 2024, for the construction of Britain’s largest electricity transmission project in the nation’s history. Nam...
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Sagrada Familia set for completion in 2026
- Mar, 20, 2024
- Construction Management General Civil General Construction Other Structural Other News News On Projects / Industry
- Spain, Barcelona
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882, and as was announced on March 20, 2024, is set for completion in 2026. Furthermore, the Junta Constructora de la Sagrada Fa...
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Final turbine installed in Normandy’s first offshore wind farm
- Mar, 25, 2024
- Sustainable Development Wind Engineering Green Infrastructure General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry Other News
- France, Fécamp
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
The final wind turbine was installed on Monday, March 25, at the Fécamp offshore wind farm in France, also marking the completion of Normandy’s first such project. Furthermore, the farm is located s...
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World’s longest cantilever opens in Dubai
- Mar, 13, 2024
- General Civil General Construction Other Structural Metal Structures Structure Types News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
A “bridge” structure connecting two towers in Dubai opened on February 5, 2024, featuring the world’s longest cantilever, as well as the world’s longest infinity pool on top of it. Furthermore, the...
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New Florence airport terminal to feature vineyard on roof
- Mar, 07, 2024
- General Civil General Construction Other Structural Other Geotechnical Green Infrastructure Sustainable Development Transportation Engineering News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Italy, Florence
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
It was announced in January that Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci airport will get a new international terminal, the design of which features a vineyard on its inclined roof. The vineyard roof is part o...
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Aerial footage shows progress made in Saudi Arabia’s “The Line”
- Feb, 08, 2024
- General Civil General Construction Other Structural Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Saudi Arabia
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
“The Line” is part of Saudi Arabia’s Neom project, and new aerial pictures show the progress made to its construction. Furthermore, The Line is a city structure that will extend in a straight line m...
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World’s tallest residential clock tower to be constructed in Dubai
- Jan, 09, 2024
- General Civil General Construction Construction Management Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
It was recently announced that Dubai is going to be home to the world's tallest residential clock tower, and world’s second tallest clock tower overall, behind the Makkah Clock Royal Tower. Further...
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First potentially carbon-neutral asphalt replacement successfully trialed in Lancashire
- Jan, 22, 2024
- Transportation Engineering Transportation Geotechnics Pavement General Civil General Construction Material Reuse Green Infrastructure Sustainable Development News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
Aggregate Industries recently partnered with the Lancashire County Council and trialed a new carbon-neutral asphalt replacement solution on Lancashire’s M65 slip road. Furthermore, the milestone eve...
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Largest dam removal in US history reaches important milestone
- Jan, 11, 2024
- Dam Engineering Environmental Engineering Geoenvironmental Engineering News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United States
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
The largest dam removal in the history of the United States is currently taking place on the Klamath River, which flows through Oregon and northern California. The Klamath River has historically been...
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