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Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research launches national geotechnical database

The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) has announced the development of a national geotechnical database, a strategic digital platform aimed at supporting Kuwait’s smart-city ambitions,...

Denmark phases in stricter CO₂ emissions rules for building sector

Denmark has updated its national building regulation framework (BR18) to introduce stricter whole-life carbon emissions limits for new buildings, effective from 1 July 2025. The revised requirements...

UK risks missing out on major geothermal energy opportunity

The United Kingdom faces a significant risk of falling behind in the deployment of geothermal energy despite its substantial potential, according to a recent industry analysis by Energy & Infrast...

Dubai Metro Blue Line project hits 10 percent milestone

The Dubai Metro Blue Line has reached a key early milestone of 10 percent overall completion, just five months after construction commenced in June 2025. According to the Roads & Transport Author...

Prince Edward Island (PEI) unveils 10-year energy strategy to grow on-island renewables and achieve net-zero by 2040

The province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has released a comprehensive 10-year energy strategy covering the period 2026-2035, aiming to substantially expand on-Island renewable power generation, mod...

Egypt and Qatar launch $29.7 billion Mediterranean coastal real-estate project

The governments of Egypt and Qatar have signed a partnership agreement to develop a luxury real-estate and tourism megaproject on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, including a $3.5 billion land payment in...

Smart concrete: The rise of energy-storing concrete

Researchers at MIT have developed a new form of concrete capable of storing and releasing electrical energy, a breakthrough that could transform how infrastructure interacts with renewable power. Kno...

Construction’s carbon footprint to double by 2050, study warns

A new global analysis published in Communications Earth & Environment warns that the construction sector’s carbon footprint has more than doubled since 1995, and, under current trends, is expecte...

Zhen Hua 30 completes China’s first 10,000-ton offshore steel structure installation

China’s heavy-lift crane vessel Zhen Hua 30 has successfully installed the country’s first offshore steel structure exceeding 10,000 tons, marking a significant milestone in marine infrastructure con...

Magna Tram Train station reaches bridge and lift milestone, advancing lower Don Valley connectivity

The new Magna Tram Train station in Rotherham has reached a key construction stage with the installation of twin lift shafts and a passenger overbridge. The scheme is a £10 million investment schedul...

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