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Two fatalities after building collapse in Chandigarh during renovation work
- Jul, 04, 2026
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- India, Chandigarh
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Two people lost their lives after a two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase II on Saturday, July 4, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving emergency services an...
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Apartment building collapse in Athens (Greece) sparks concern over excavation safety
- Jun, 30, 2026
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- Greece, Athens
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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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New Melville Bridge opens in Maitland, delivering safer and more resilient flood-resistant crossing over the Hunter River
- Jun, 17, 2026
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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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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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Africa’s longest bridge: Cairo’s Iconic 6th October Bridge
- May, 24, 2026
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- Egypt
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Few infrastructure projects are as visually striking as bridges. Beyond their appearance, they play an important role in connecting cities, regions, and, in some cases, entire countries. Africa is ho...
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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
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
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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Suspension footbridge collapses in Ust-Kamenogorsk: several injuries
- May, 08, 2026
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- Kazakhstan, Oskemen
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A pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, while several people were crossing it. According to local reports, eight people were on the bridge at the time, including four...
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Tetouan (Morocco) building collapse: two children died - safety concerns for aging buildings
- Apr, 18, 2026
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- Morocco, Tetouan
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Local officials in Tetouan reported that two children lost their lives early Saturday when part of a residential building collapsed in the old medina. The structure had a ground floor and two addition...
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