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Wimborne: A new bridge will be constructed considering inspection findings of the existing bridge

After a routine inspection, the footbridge in Wimborne was deemed unsafe, and officials have decided to replace it during this summer. The inspection revealed extensive corrosion beneath the bridge....

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Bio-inspired composite cement: a new material to increase durability using natural principles

Princeton’s university engineers developed a new composite cement inspired by oyster and abalone shells. The new material is more resistant and stretchable than the conventional cement. Particularly,...

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Paul Leonard appointed President of Keller North America

Keller announces Paul Leonard has been appointed President of Keller North America, assuming the role in June 2024. Keller North America is the largest and most profitable division of Keller Group p...

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Ingenious design and ongoing stability efforts

The Tower of Pisa, since its completion in 1372, has continually leaned. However, due to intentional design decision the risk of toppling has been reduced. The constructors ingeniously shaped it like...

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ATX Tower, Austin: Pioneering Performance-Based Wind Design in High-Rise Construction

The University of Texas at Austin designed the ATX Tower, the first high-rise to incorporate the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD). Curre...

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GeoStabilization International Strengthens Team with New Leadership Hires

GeoStabilization International, the leading geohazard mitigation team in North America, welcomes four new hires in key company roles: Ricardo Garcia as Chief Estimator; George Markert as Director of...

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San Francisco: New regulations for retrofitting concrete buildings are underway

San Francisco city officials are actively engaged in retrofitting concrete buildings susceptible to collapse during seismic events according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) projections...

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Detroit River: The $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge is about to be completed

The construction of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge that started approximately six years ago and was fully funded by the Canadian government is about to be completed. The bridge, that is design...

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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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