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10 state-of-the-art sustainable materials that will alter construction industry

In 2024, sustainable materials become state-of-the-art in construction since the construction industry has adopted a different perspective, striving to decrease its ecological footprint. Innovative b...

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Switzerland: New mobile flyover bridge will allow roadworks without traffic interruptions

The Switzerland's Federal Roads Office has developed a new modular mobile flyover bridge named ASTRA. The prototype was tested on A1 motorway in 2022, but a new improved version was installed on this...

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Novel technology by the designer of Burj Khalifa will convert gravity to electricity

The company (SOM) that designed Burj Khalifa announced their plans to build skyscrapers that could store energy, like batteries, using gravity. As of present, Burj Khalifa stands as the tallest build...

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Istanbul: One fatality and at least 8 injuries after five-storey building collapse

On Sunday 2nd of June, a 36-year-old building collapsed in Istanbul, Turkey at 8:40 a.m. (0540 GMT).  The collapse resulted in one death while at least 8 people were injured. Emergency workers immedi...

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The Silvertown Tunnel project is drawing to its end with the completion of the main tunnel

The construction of the Silvertown Tunnel in the UK is about to be completed, with engineers having completed the integration between the cut-and-cover sections and the primary tunnel as they poured...

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Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine: New research indicate damage before its collapse

A new study published this month in Nature Communications Earth and Environment by a team from the University of Houston, TU Delft, and DLR suggests that the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine,...

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Papua, New Guinea: At least 2000 people are trapped under rubbles after landslide

A devastating landslide occurred in Papua New Guinea on Friday, May 24th, burying at least 2,000 people under the debris, according to estimates provided by the acting director of the National Disast...

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The type of abutment is crucial for the lifespan of bridges

Abutments are essential components of bridges, providing crucial support. Specifically, a bridge abutment supports the ends of a bridge span, bearing the weight of the decking and transferring the lo...

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Digitalization could assist the construction industry reducing its carbon emissions

It is well known that the global construction industry significantly contributes to the world's carbon footprint, with both building construction and operation being accountable for nearly 40% of glo...

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Majorca: Two storey restaurant collapsed leading to 4 fatalities

A two-storey restaurant collapsed in Majorca, Spanish Island around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST) on Thursday 23rd of May. The collapsed building was the Medusa Beach Club, a popular beachside restaur...

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