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More than 100 infrastructure projects are approved in the Philippines

The economic planning chief announced that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has authorized 123 new projects that will be a part of an infrastructure network worth 9 trillion pesos...

Part of shopping mall roof collapses after heavy snowfall in Minnesota, U.S.A.

Part of a shopping mall’s roof collapsed around 9 a.m. on Tuesday in Duluth, Minnesota. Shortly before the collapse, workers were removing snow from the mall’s roof. Luckily, they were alerted by...

World’s first artificial energy island to be constructed in the North Sea

The construction contract for the world’s first artificial energy island was recently awarded to a Belgian consortium. Princess Elisabeth island will be installed 45 km offshore Belgium and its co...

The earthquake damage in Turkey is estimated to be more than $100bn

An official from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that the damage from the deadly earthquakes that struck Turkey last month will surpass $100 billion. The World Bank had...

Saudi Arabia announces the Mukaab, largest built structure in the world

Saudi Arabia recently unveiled its plans to construct the Mukaab, a supertall skyscraper. The Mukaab will be located at the center of the New Murabba district of Riyadh, a 19km² development, which...

CEEcareers.com: A job portal for Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineers

The job market has been challenging and constantly evolving, especially in the post-covid era. Finding the right job can be very stressful and time-consuming, but using the right tools can make it...

Landslide of under-construction soil nailing slope in Antioquia, Colombia

A landslide occurred southwest of Antioquia, Colombia on Sunday March 12. Installation of soil nails was under construction on the slope at the time of failure and, as can be seen from the video, a...

Parts of High Speed 2 (HS2) delayed by two years

The British government announced on Thursday afternoon that the construction of phases 2a and 2b of the High Speed 2 project will be delayed by two years due to inflation and rising construction cost...

Heavy rainfall causes floods and mudslides in California, U.S.A.

A series of atmospheric rivers are affecting California, U.S.A., causing serious flooding and mudslides, while 34 of the 58 counties have declared a state of emergency. The first one, called “Pine...

Precast and prefabricated concrete structures: What is the difference?

Over the last few decades, precast and prefabricated concrete structures have become prevalent in the construction industry, used in a variety of projects. Concrete slabs, pillars, beams, and walls m...

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