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Construction crane collapses in Thailand: two fatalities were recorded
- Jan, 15, 2026
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- Thailand, Bangkok
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Two fatalities were recorded after a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Thailand, just one day after another crane accident elsewhere in the country claimed 32 lives. The latest incident...
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Tall building fire safety in 2026 using AI, BIM and arson research
- Sep, 09, 2025
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The Tall Building Fire Safety Network (TBFSN) has released details of its programme for 2026, featuring international training dates and the return of its global conference. The 10th International Ta...
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Sagrada Familia (Spain) will soon be the tallest church in the world
- Oct, 14, 2025
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Soon, Spain’s Sagrada Família will claim the title of the world’s tallest church. Until then, three magnificent structures demonstrate how high human creativity and devotion can reach. For lovers of...
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Indonesia school collapse: three fatalities and dozens injured
- Sep, 29, 2025
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- Indonesia, Sidoarjo
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Monday, a tragic incident occurred at Sidoarjo, East Java, when a building at Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school collapsed, leaving at least three student dead and dozens more injured. Rescue work...
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China: World's tallest bridge passes static and dynamic load tests
- Sep, 03, 2025
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- China
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China’s Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province has successfully passed a series of rigorous static and dynamic load tests ahead of its official opening. Over five days, engineers used 96 heavy tr...
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Canada: A new supertall tower reaches its final height
- Jul, 07, 2025
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- Canada, Toronto
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A new milestone has been reached in Canada’s skyline. After years of delays and setbacks, the 85-storey tower at One Bloor West has topped out at 309 meters, officially becoming the tallest building...
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Turkey-Greece: Strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes both countries - one fatality
- Jun, 02, 2025
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- Turkey
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On Monday, June 2, a strong 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Greek island of Rhodes and western Turkey. The epicenter was located approximately 23 km north of Rhodes, near the Turkish coastal town...
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Green steel: the new sustainable material that will reshape the construction industry
- May, 21, 2025
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The building and construction sectors are major contributors to climate change; therefore, the industry is increasingly shifting toward sustainable solutions. The Kingspan Group—a global leader in hi...
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Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador: at least 800 buildings damaged
- Apr, 25, 2025
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- Ecuador, Esmeraldas
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On Friday, April 25, around 6:44 a.m. local time, a strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the northern coast of Ecuador, injuring more than 30 people and damaging at least 800 buildings. The tremor...
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Tallest UK tower: plans approved
- Apr, 16, 2025
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Plans for the tallest skyscraper outside London have been officially approved for Manchester, marking a significant milestone in the city’s evolving skyline. The 76-storey tower, set to rise 246 mete...
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