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Bridge collapse in Pirojpur (Bangladesh) cuts off key transport link
- Jun, 10, 2026
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- Bangladesh, Pirojpur Pourashava
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Road connectivity on the Charkhali–Mathbaria route was disrupted late last night after an iron bridge collapsed in Mathbaria upazila of Pirojpur. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a truck c...
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Danjiang Bridge opens in Taiwan: world-record single-mast design transforms Tamsui River crossing
- Jun, 01, 2026
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- Taiwan
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Taiwan has officially opened the Danjiang Bridge, a major new infrastructure project recognized as the world’s longest single-mast asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. The structure spans the mouth of the...
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Chongqing’s “Crystal” skybridge: A 300-metre horizontal skyscraper suspended between four towers
- May, 17, 2026
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- China, Chongqing
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China’s Raffles City Chongqing development features a 300-metre-long structure known as The Crystal, a horizontal skybridge that connects several towers high above the city. Often described as a “hori...
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New $12.6 million walking and cycling bridge to improve safety on Queenstown’s SH6
- May, 10, 2026
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- New Zealand, Queenstown
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Construction of a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over State Highway 6 (SH6) in Queenstown is expected to begin in the coming months, following a government announcement focused on improving safety...
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A smarter fire-resistant coating for safer steel structures
- Apr, 27, 2026
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Fire safety remains a critical consideration across multiple sectors, including construction and energy storage. Structural steel must maintain integrity under high temperatures, while lithium-ion bat...
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New Eurocode 4 sets new standards for efficient and sustainable steel–concrete design
- Mar, 24, 2026
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A new edition of Eurocode 4 has been released, providing updated guidance for designing composite steel–concrete structures that are commonly used in buildings and infrastructure throughout Europe. P...
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Anambra engineers rally against quackery to prevent building collapses
- Feb, 01, 2026
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- Nigeria
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Civil engineers in Anambra State are once again sounding the alarm over building collapses, blaming the problem largely on unqualified individuals handling construction work. The Nigerian Institution...
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Multiple structure collapses across Texoma due to ice weight
- Jan, 26, 2026
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- United States
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Whitesboro fire officials say the weight of the ice has surpassed what many buildings were designed to support, leading to several structural collapses across the Texoma region. Residents are being u...
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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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Trogir’s new footbridge awarded by the New Civil Engineer organization
- Jul, 17, 2025
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- Croatia, Trogir
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On Thursday, July 17, in London, a pedestrian bridge over the Foša channel—constructed in 2024 within an eight-month period—was honored as the International Bridge Project of the Year at the NCE Brid...
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