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The Future of Stadium Engineering: Inside Manchester United’s Vision

Manchester United has set the stage for one of the most ambitious sports infrastructure projects in the world—a brand-new 100,000-seater stadium next to the existing Old Trafford. Designed by Foster...

Lagos' Building Collapse Epidemic: Who Is to Blame?

Yet again, Lagos has witnessed another devastating building collapse—this time in Lekki Phase 1, where a three-story building under construction crumbled, leaving four dead and at least 15 injured. E...

Civil Engineering News Recap of February 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 February 2025. Namely, these were: 1) AI...

Norway’s Historic Ship Tunnel Set to Begin Construction in 2026

The Norwegian Coastal Administration is making history with the Stad Ship Tunnel, the world’s first full-scale tunnel designed specifically for ships. This ambitious project will cut 1.7km through th...

The Future of Concrete Reinforcement: CFRP Patches and Adhesive Breakthroughs

In the ever-evolving field of civil engineering, the need for durable, high-strength, and cost-effective solutions for reinforcing concrete structures has led to the increasing use of Carbon Fiber-Re...

Quieter Roads, Longer Lifespan: How Concrete Retexturing is Changing Highways

A groundbreaking road resurfacing technique is making waves in the UK, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution to extend the lifespan of concrete roads while significantly reducing noise p...

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...

Surviving the Avalanche: Lessons from the Uttarakhand Road Construction Disaster

The unforgiving Himalayan terrain in Uttarakhand recently posed a severe challenge for construction workers when an avalanche struck a road-building site. Emergency teams successfully rescued 49 work...

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...

Transatlantic Tunnel: A Bold Vision or an Impossible Dream?

Imagine traveling from New York to London in just 54 minutes—a journey that currently takes over seven hours by plane. This futuristic vision is the foundation of an ambitious transatlantic tunnel pr...