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Progress and Challenges of HS2's Northolt Tunnel Project

The Northolt tunnel project under High Speed 2 (HS2) is making significant steps forward, with all four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) now operational. The recent addition of TBM Anne, joining its pre...

Emphasis on Aesthetics Led to the Collapse of Tretten Timber Bridge in Norway

Following the collapse of the Tretten Bridge in Norway in August 2022, an official report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) criticized the bridge's design and construction. The b...

York Central Revival: A £1.1bn Game-Changer for York's Future

York is on the brink of a remarkable transformation with the £1.1bn regeneration of York Central. This collaborative effort involving Homes England, McLaren Property, and Arlington Real Estate is...

Future's Floating City: Addressing climate challenges!

Luca Curci Architects, collaborating with Tim Fu Design, introduces Floating City, an innovative project aiming to provide sustainable urban living for 50,000 people. This joint effort, supported by...

Spire of iconic old Copenhagen stock exchange collapses in fire

The iconic spire of Copenhagen’s old stock exchange collapsed in a fire that engulfed the building on the morning of Tuesday the 16th of April 2024. Furthermore, the old stock exchange building was o...

60-foot crack appears on rural Utah Panguitch Lake Dam

A 60-foot-wide and 2 to 5-foot-tall crack was identified at rural Utah’s Panguitch Lake Dam, on the evening of Monday, April 8, 2024, which caused safety concerns about the nearby town’s 1,800 reside...

Civil engineers who excelled in other fields - Part 2: Sports, Business and Politics

Apr, 15, 2024
General Civil Other News
Authored by: Giannis Chortomanis

In our previous article we saw some cases of civil engineers who excelled in other fields of science and engineering. We will now look at some cases of civil engineers who moved even further away fro...

Civil engineers who excelled in other fields - Part 1: Science and Engineering

Apr, 12, 2024
General Civil Other News
Authored by: Giannis Chortomanis

There are many civil engineers who are known for their achievements in their subject. In this article, however, we will deal with civil engineers who excelled (also) in other scientific fields. Let's...

New wind turbine design aims to produce electricity within urban spaces

A new modular wind turbine design called Airiva Wind Energy System is set to enter the distributed wind power market in 2025 and produce electricity near where it is consumed. Furthermore, the first...

New study finds above-limit quantities of PFAS “forever chemicals” in water globally

A new study, led by the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia was published on Monday, April 8, 2024, in the Natural Geoscience journal, which found that “forever chemicals” exist at hig...

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