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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Construction guidelines are evolving, and contractors are increasingly required to use concrete, steel, glass and asphalt materials with lower carbon footprints than the industry average.

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Lower Thames Crossing to lead switch to hydrogen fuelled plant

Construction Enquirer

National Highways has committed to pioneering the largest-ever use low-carbon hydrogen construction plant on the planned Lower Thames Crossing mega project. National Highways chiefs believe they can remove an estimated total of 66 million litres of diesel from the worksites. Other renewable fuel sources and biofuels may also be used.

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It’s a very good year for contractors to partner with government

Civil + Structural Engineer

Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which may or may not happen. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2025. Construction is slated for 2025. The cumulative effort is estimated to cost $400 million.

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Ford: A heavy duty benchmark

Roads Online

The Ranger Super Duty will be available in Australia as either a Single, Super or Double Cab Chassis from launch in 2026, and as a Double Cab with style-side box in mid-2026. It will be available in two trim levels, Ranger Super Duty and Ranger Super Duty XLT (arriving mid-2026) for those who need refined long-distance capability.

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Marine Terminal Planned for Site of Former New York City Floating Jail

ENR Construction

The project will establish a key connection between ports along the East Coast, use green technology, while also creating 400 construction jobs and 100 permanent jobs, the city estimates. This will streamline the process and add resiliency.” During the next 30 years, the port will generate $3.9

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Caterpillar unveils new Cat off-highway truck 

Plant & Civil Engineer

The design of the Next Gen 775 represents a significant leap forward in off-highway truck technology, offering unmatched power, efficiency and safety features, says Tony Fassino, group president of Caterpillar Construction Industries. The Cat 775 next generation truck has a planned introduction in 2026.

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The Role of Industrial Switches in Smart City Network Connectivity

Civil + Structural Engineer

Smart City infrastructure investment is forecast to reach $150 billion this year and has led some to estimate a market potential of $3.5 trillion by 2026. Conclusion How communities are planned, constructed, and organized for the future is being transformed by Smart City networking.