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Largest offshore wind farm in the US gains federal approval
- Oct, 31, 2023
- Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure Energy Geotechnics Energy Engineering Offshore Geotechnics General Civil General Construction Other Structural Other Geotechnical Data Management News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United States, Virginia
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
On Tuesday, October 31, the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (CVOW) gained a Record of Decision by the Bureau of Ocean Energy (BOEM), bringing it one step closer to final approval. In a...
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China’s futuristic Chengdu Science Fiction Museum opens by hosting Worldcon
- Oct, 18, 2023
- General Civil General Construction Other Structural Other Geotechnical Construction Management News On Projects / Industry Other News
- China, Chengdu
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum is a futuristic building in Chengdu, China, which opened to host the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) on the 18th of October. Chengdu is the capital of...
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$3.7-billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas unveils most luxurious suites nearing December opening
- Oct, 31, 2023
- General Construction General Civil Construction Management Visualization News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
$3.7-billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel unveiled its most luxurious Fleur de Lis suite collection as it nears its scheduled opening on December 13. The resort and casino are located on a 24.5-acr...
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The prospects for carbon-neutral buildings
- Oct, 27, 2023
- Sustainable Development Structural Design Performance-Based Design Structural Stability Structural Behavior Other Structural Standards And Design Codes
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the United Kingdom, buildings account for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of global energy consumption. The following lines describe the concept of achieving carbon neutrality in buildings...
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Cambodia’s brand new Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport opens
- Oct, 16, 2023
- Transportation Engineering General Civil General Construction Other Structural Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Cambodia, Krong Siem Reap
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is Cambodia’s biggest and newest airport after its first phase opened on October the 16th. The airport is located in the country’s northwest Siem Reap province...
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Tremors prediction in Pakistan: strong earthquakes shook New Delhi after this prediction
- Oct, 26, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Other Structural
- India
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A strong earthquake shook New Delhi, the capital of India, on October 3. The quake follows the consecutive tremors in Nepal. The National Centre for Seismology reported that an earthquake occurred at...
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The leaning tower of Bologna closes amid settlement concerns
- Oct, 26, 2023
- Settlements Instrumentation Foundation Design / Construction Stabilization Grouting Ground Improvement Other Geotechnical
- Italy
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Bologna’s leaning 48-meter tall Garisenda Tower was closed during the weekend, after worrying movement was monitored by scientists of the University of Bologna. The Garisenda tower is part of the ci...
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The Netherlands exceed 2023 offshore wind target as Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind park nears completion
- Oct, 19, 2023
- Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure Offshore Geotechnics General Civil General Construction Energy Engineering Construction Management News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Netherlands
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
It was recently announced that the Netherlands are going to exceed their offshore wind target set for 2023, while also marking another significant milestone with the installation of the final turbine...
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An under-construction bridge collapsed in Gujarat: at least 2 fatalities
- Oct, 25, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Beams Structural Behavior Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Structural Reliability Other Structural
- India
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Two people lost their lives when the girders of an under-construction bridge along National Highway 58 in Palanpur city, Banaskantha, collapsed on Monday afternoon. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, wh...
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Landslide disrupts Metro-North and Amtrak rail services in Westchester County of New York
- Oct, 24, 2023
- Landslides Slope Stability Slope Stabilization Other Geotechnical Transportation Geotechnics Railway Geotechnics
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A landslide took place in Westchester County, New York, early on Saturday, October 21st, and caused disruptions to Metro-North and Amtrack rail services over the weekend, blocking four nearby tracks....
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