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Out with the old

Roads Online

Image: stock.adobe.com/Vince New equipment is providing a much-needed boost to research infrastructure in the transport and construction space. The mechanical device was invented in 1914 by British electrical engineer Bertram Hopkinson, originally used to measure the pressures created by small explosions and projectile impacts.

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Roads Review: Decarbonising the sector

Roads Online

Image: stock.adobe.com/anekoho This month, we asked the industry’s decision-makers, What’s next when it comes to decarbonising the infrastructure and transport sectors? This standard has assisted us in making tangible reductions in the emissions associated with the design development and ultimately operation of the North East Link.

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Bentley Systems: Open Data Ecosystems to Advance Infrastructure Engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

Cumins explained that infrastructure sectors can no longer afford to work in silos, with data locked away in proprietary systems. Enhancing geospatial capabilities The value of open data ecosystems is demonstrated through Bentley’s partnership with Google , announced at the Year in Infrastructure.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Sustainable construction delivers measurable economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, higher property values (3-15% rental premiums), and access to government incentives, whilst circular economy approaches can boost profitability by up to 26%. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Simpson Strong-Tie Participates in 7.7 Moment Magnitude Earthquake Test of 10-Story Mass Timber Building

Civil + Structural Engineer

. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake and the 1999 magnitude 7.7

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This Bus Facility Could Revolutionize Green Infrastructure

Construction Daily News

Public transportation infrastructure rarely makes headlines for environmental innovation. The $58 million project, while primarily designed to solve practical transit challenges, represents something more significant: a chance to redefine how public infrastructure projects approach sustainability in an era demanding greener solutions.

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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

He is planting vegetation to help make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding. The Army Corps is collaborating with RISE and other partners to make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding that has increased due to more frequent and stronger coastal storms. Credit: RISE.