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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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Novel technology by the designer of Burj Khalifa will convert gravity to electricity

The company (SOM) that designed Burj Khalifa announced their plans to build skyscrapers that could store energy, like batteries, using gravity. As of present, Burj Khalifa stands as the tallest build...

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The Silvertown Tunnel project is drawing to its end with the completion of the main tunnel

The construction of the Silvertown Tunnel in the UK is about to be completed, with engineers having completed the integration between the cut-and-cover sections and the primary tunnel as they poured...

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Digitalization could assist the construction industry reducing its carbon emissions

It is well known that the global construction industry significantly contributes to the world's carbon footprint, with both building construction and operation being accountable for nearly 40% of glo...

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Netherlands: Sustainable pedestrian bridge with composite materials launched to the public

The municipality of Gemeente Putten with the aid of the Architectural firm Atelier Dutch (Putten, Gelderland) and the engineering consulting firm Royal HaskoningDHV has developed a 3D-printed fiber-r...

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Depreciation models to accelerate the building construction

Research that has been conducted by a team from the University of Bristol and published in the journal Structures claims that high-rise buildings are thoroughly constructed to withstand wind forces....

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Finland: Demolition of older buildings harms both the environment and the economy

The rate of building demolitions in Finland has nearly doubled in just ten years, despite evidence that renovation is often significantly cheaper and less environmentally damaging than demolition and...

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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit

The restoration of the historic Wohler Road Bridge spanning the Russian River, situated approximately 16km northwest of Santa Rosa, has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the construction...

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Ghana is sifting to sustainable construction to prevent environmental crisis

Speaking to attendees at a workshop held in Accra, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim and acts as an advisor to the Minister for Works and Housing, highli...

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