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Hydrogen in Action: Landmark Trial for Road Building
- Jun, 11, 2025
- General Construction Construction Management Sustainable Development General Civil News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The UK’s journey toward low-carbon construction marked a significant milestone with the completion of its first large-scale hydrogen-powered equipment trial. The initiative, part of the Lower Thames...
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Towering Achievement: ETH Zurich Completes World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Concrete Structure
- May, 23, 2025
- Concrete Structures Sustainable Development Structural Design General Construction News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- Switzerland
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
ETH Zurich has completed a groundbreaking project in Mulegns, Switzerland: the world’s tallest 3D-printed concrete tower, Tor Alva. Standing at 30 meters and rising over four stories, the structure m...
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Smarter Cities Start with Better Maps: Geospatial Tech and Sustainability
- May, 01, 2025
- Sustainable Development Lidar Visualization Green Infrastructure News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
As urban populations grow and the climate crisis intensifies, civil engineers and urban planners are under immense pressure to design infrastructure that is resilient, efficient, and sustainable. One...
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Safer, Smarter, Cleaner: The Rise of Thorium Reactors - China shows the way ahead
- Apr, 30, 2025
- Energy Engineering Geo-Energy General Civil General Construction Construction Management Green Infrastructure Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- China
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the heart of China’s Gobi Desert, a quiet revolution in nuclear energy is unfolding. Scientists at the Wuwei experimental facility in Gansu Province have achieved a remarkable breakthrough: the su...
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Cementing Green Change: North Wales to Host First CCS Cement Facility
- Apr, 25, 2025
- Concrete Structures Green Infrastructure Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The UK has taken a major leap toward industrial decarbonisation with the approval of its first carbon capture-enabled cement plant. Heidelberg Materials has secured planning permission to integrate a...
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From Emissions to Solutions: The Rise of Carbon-Storing Highways
- Mar, 30, 2025
- Road Embankments Transportation Engineering Transportation Geotechnics Concrete Structures Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The UK is at a turning point in road construction. As the government shapes its Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), the focus must shift towards sustainable and carbon-neutral roadbuilding. Traditional...
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The Future of Concrete Reinforcement: CFRP Patches and Adhesive Breakthroughs
- Mar, 11, 2025
- Concrete Structures Structure Types Structural Design Performance-Based Design General Civil General Construction Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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...
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Quieter Roads, Longer Lifespan: How Concrete Retexturing is Changing Highways
- Mar, 10, 2025
- Road Embankments General Civil General Construction Sustainable Development Concrete Structures News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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...
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Fungible Engineering: The Future of Modular Design in Data Centers
- Feb, 27, 2025
- Structure Types Structural Design Sustainable Development Construction Management General Civil General Construction Other Structural News On Products & Services News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In an era where speed, flexibility, and efficiency dictate the success of technological infrastructure, the concept of fungibility is emerging as a game-changer in structural engineering. Much like h...
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3D Scanning & AI: The New Era of Rail Infrastructure Maintenance
- Feb, 19, 2025
- Railway Geotechnics Erosion News On Research / Academia News On Products & Services
- Netherlands
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Dutch railway network, with over 7,000 track switches and crossings, faces constant wear and tear, leading to frequent maintenance challenges. Traditional manual inspections have long been the st...
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