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New York City's Little Italy: building's façade collapses due to renovation work without the necessary permits

A building in New York City's Little Italy suffered a partial collapse on Wednesday afternoon. The Department of Buildings reports unauthorized renovation work at the building. Although the FDNY stat...

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The USGBC shares a report showcasing the progress in sustainable green building practices

Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel for the US Green Building Council (USGBC), shared updates on COP28 developments, highlighting key announcements in the building sector. It is mentioned that...

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British Columbia expands the use of mass timber in buildings proposing changes to the building code

British Columbia is set to expand the use of mass timber in construction, proposing changes to the building code and aiming to facilitate the construction of tall buildings and foster resilient commu...

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A newly inaugurated skyscraper is now Japan's tallest building

A newly inaugurated skyscraper, standing at a height of 330m, is Tokyo's latest landmark. The Mori JP tower, having 64 floors designated for shops, offices, and residences, now holds the distinction...

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AI and virtual reality to monitor the structural safety of buildings and bridges

The structural health and safety of a nation's bridges and buildings is crucial for preventing disasters like the Surfside condominium collapse in 2021. To improve the structural health monitoring of...

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Building collapse in China's Wenzhou city: at least four fatalities

A building collapsed in Wenzhou city, China on Saturday, according to reports from the state media outlet CCTV. The incident occurred during the building's renovation and resulted in the tragic death...

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Building collapse in Pulau Perhentian: six workers escape while one is dead

A resort's three-story building under construction collapsed early on Thursday, November 9 in Pulau Perhentian, off Terengganu. A Malaysian and six foreign workers were trapped due to the collapse wh...

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World’s most famous steel structures

Structural steel plays a crucial role in several projects worldwide, thanks to its remarkable strength, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, it is the preferred choice for iconic archit...

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The prospects for carbon-neutral buildings

In the United Kingdom, buildings account for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of global energy consumption. The following lines describe the concept of achieving carbon neutrality in buildings...

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Italy is set to dispense 12 billion euros for a mega bridge project

The Italian government plans to dispense 12 billion euros for the construction of what would become the world's longest suspension bridge. This ambitious bridge project has been in the planning phase...

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