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One London: A landmark project shaping the capital’s next chapter
- Jun, 01, 2026
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- United Kingdom
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Aroland Holdings, advised by Perennial Holdings, Stanhope and Eric Parry Architects, has introduced plans for One London, a skyscraper set to become the tallest tower in the City of London.Named One L...
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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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Innovative prefab concrete homes in Roosendaal aim to cut CO₂ emissions by 75%
- May, 10, 2026
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- Netherlands, Roosendaal
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In the Dutch city of Roosendaal, four new homes are being built using a new prefab concrete system designed to reduce carbon emissions. The new construction method is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by...
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Morocco’s 250-metre Mohammed VI Tower officially opens as nation’s tallest building
- May, 10, 2026
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- Australia, Sale
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Standing 55 storeys high and inspired by the shape of a rocket, the Mohammed VI Tower has officially opened in Salé, becoming the tallest building in Morocco. The striking skyscraper was designed by a...
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Manchester’s skyline on the rise: set to become Europe’s fourth tallest city by 2030
- May, 03, 2026
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- United Kingdom, Manchester
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Manchester is set to rise in Europe’s skyline rankings, with projections suggesting it could become the continent’s fourth “tallest city” by 2030. Currently placed seventh, the ranking is based on how...
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Russia and North Korea advance transport cooperation: the Tumen River bridge project is highlighted
- Apr, 05, 2026
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- Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Transport ministers from Russia and North Korea met in St. Petersburg on Sunday to discuss a range of joint infrastructure and transport projects, including plans to build a road bridge over the Tumen...
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Residential building collapses in Russia's Dagestan region due to flood loading
- Apr, 05, 2026
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- Russia, Makhachkala
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A multi-story residential building collapsed in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Dagestan region, following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall. According to the regional branch of the Eme...
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Deadly earthquake hit Afghanistan: eight family members dead
- Apr, 03, 2026
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- Afghanistan
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A magnitude 5.8–5.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on April 3–4, 2026, causing fatalities and structural damage. According to authorities, at least eight people were killed when a h...
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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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Jeddah Tower nears 370 meters as construction resumes toward world’s tallest building
- Mar, 26, 2026
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- Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
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Construction of the Jeddah Tower—set to become the world’s tallest building at a planned height of 1,000 metres—has now reached level 91, standing at around 370 metres, according to Saudi Arabia’s Ki...
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