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Züblin Constructs 'World First' Load-Bearing Concrete Walls with 3D Printer
- May, 09, 2024
- Structural Design Concrete Structures Construction Management General Construction News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Germany, Stuttgart
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a pioneering development in construction technology, Züblin, a leading Germany-based construction engineering company and a subsidiary of both Putzmeister and Strabag, has made headlines by constr...
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Mass Timber in Affordable Housing
- May, 08, 2024
- Structural Design Walls Structural Behavior General Construction News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Connecticut
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Mass timber is earning its place not only in high-end projects but also in affordable housing, where it offers sustainability and aesthetic benefits. A standout example is the 340+ Dixwell project, w...
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Senate Passes Bill to Address Abandoned Hardrock Mining Sites
- May, 07, 2024
- Mining Engineering Geology Forensic Engineering Earth / Rockfill Dams News On Projects / Industry Geology Highlights Other News
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a significant legislative move, the U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Legacy Mine Cleanup Act to address the widespread issue of abandoned hardrock mining sites, which pose serious threats to...
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Webuild Ready to Rebuild the Baltimore Bridge: A New Vision for Safety and Innovation
- Mar, 26, 2024
- Bridge Management Bridge Design Forensic Engineering Damage (Structural) News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Maryland, Baltimore
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In March, the city of Baltimore faced a devastating setback when the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a critical artery linking the harbor to the Atlantic Ocean, tragically collapsed. This incident not only...
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Dubai Announces $35bn Construction of World's Largest Airport Terminal
- Apr, 28, 2024
- General Construction General Civil News On Projects / Industry
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Dubai has begun work on an ambitious $35bn (AED 128 billion) airport terminal that aims to be the world's largest, as recently announced. The new terminal, to be situated at Al Maktoum International...
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China Highway Collapse Kills 24, Leaving Destruction and Heartache in Guangdong
- May, 01, 2024
- Landslides Road Embankments Forensics News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- China
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A catastrophic incident struck China's Guangdong province, claiming 24 lives and injuring 30 others when a section of the Meilong expressway collapsed early Wednesday morning. The tragic event follow...
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Unlock Exclusive Business Opportunities with the 2025 Geotechnical Business Directory!
Entries for GeoWorld 2025 USA & Canada Geotechnical Business Directory, the most comprehensive directory in our field, are now open! This resource is supported by the International Society of Soi...
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How AI in Construction Contracts Will Be Explored at the 2024 NEC Conference
- Jun, 21, 2024
- General Civil Construction Management Other Structural News On Events
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The 2024 NEC Annual Conference, set for June 21 at the ICE headquarters at One Great George Street, promises to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize construction contracts, maki...
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London: The World’s Most Expensive City for Construction in 2024
- Apr, 16, 2024
- Construction Management General Construction News On Publications News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
London has emerged as the most expensive city for construction in 2024, narrowly edging out Geneva to reclaim its position at the top of the global rankings, according to the latest Arcadis Interna...
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New Delhi Suffocates as Toxic Smoke from Landfill Fire Engulfs the City
- Apr, 22, 2024
- Landfill Engineering Forensic Engineering Contaminant Transport Environmental Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India, New Delhi
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
New Delhi is engulfed in hazardous fumes as a massive fire erupts at the Ghazipur landfill, exacerbating the city's chronic air pollution crisis. The blaze, which started on Sunday, releases dangerou...
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