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Three-storey building collapses in Benetússer after residents flee warning signs

A dramatic apartment building collapse in Benetússer, near Valencia, was caught on camera after residents narrowly escaped disaster by evacuating just minutes earlier. The three-storey block gave way...

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Apartment building collapse in Athens (Greece) sparks concern over excavation safety

The collapse of a four-story apartment building at 22 Alkminis Street in Athens’ Petralona neighborhood on Tuesday, June 30, has left residents stunned and raised serious concerns among engineers abou...

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Gigaton raises $26 million to help cement manufacturers cut costs and carbon emissions

A British startup is betting that artificial intelligence can help solve one of the world's dirtiest industrial problems: cement production. More specifically, Gigaton, a London-based company developi...

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Monsoon travel disruptions become history with new Kathekhola crossing

For residents of Dudiya and surrounding communities, crossing the Kathekhola River is no longer a seasonal challenge. A newly built concrete bridge has replaced years of uncertainty during the monsoon...

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Mahakali bridge project reinforces flood-damaged riverbank with boulder dam construction

Gravel filling work is currently underway near the guide bund of the four-lane concrete bridge over the Mahakali River. The section of the riverbank that was washed away during flooding two years ago...

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New Melville Bridge opens in Maitland, delivering safer and more resilient flood-resistant crossing over the Hunter River

After decades of regular flooding, residents in Maitland and the lower Hunter region now have a safer and more reliable route across the Hunter River, following the official opening of the new Melvill...

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Innovative prefab concrete homes in Roosendaal aim to cut CO₂ emissions by 75%

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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Balcony collapse in Corinth, Greece: a woman dead and her family members injured

A 43-year-old German woman was killed on Saturday afternoon after part of a balcony collapsed in the Kalamia area of Corinth, Greece. The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. while she was wal...

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New Eurocode 4 sets new standards for efficient and sustainable steel–concrete design

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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Concrete alternatives for sustainable construction

Cement is one of the most widely used materials in the world, but it comes at a high environmental cost. In fact, its production is responsible for about 8% of global CO₂ emissions and thus designers...

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