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WEBRussia outlines plans to build 34 reactors by 2042. Russia main energy utility has published a draft plan for investment in energy over the next 18 years. This proposes the construction of 34 reactors, a figure that includes small….
Fear of failure: Why bolts on London's Cheesegrater tower began …
WEBJan 16, 2015 · The news that a third bolt has fallen from the new Leadenhall Building (popularly known as ‘The Cheesegrater’) in the City of London has caused consternation among those involved, coupled with a surge of interest what’s causing it.
China Railway to build iconic Lusail Stadium for Qatar’s World Cup
WEBNov 29, 2016 · CRCC was chosen by Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) to work in a joint venture with Qatari contractor HBK Contracting. British architectural firm Foster + Partners completed the schematic design of the 80,000-seater stadium earlier this year. The venue, located in Lusail City, 20km north of Qatar’s capital Doha, is ...
Ethiopia steams ahead with vision for a modern national rail network
WEBFeb 17, 2015 · Ethiopia steams ahead with vision for a modern national rail network. Ethiopia is in the race to become the first sub-Saharan country after South Africa to lay down an electrified rail network that will link 49 towns and cities. It has already completed one of sub-Saharan Africa’s first light rail mass transit systems, in the capital, Addis ...
Saudi Arabia unveils first designs for 170km long, 200m wide city …
WEBJul 28, 2022 · Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, said: “The designs revealed today for the city’s vertically layered communities will challenge the traditional flat, horizontal cities and create a model for nature preservation and enhanced human livability.
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WEBSaudi Arabian megaproject Amaala to open to first tourists next year. The 4,200 sq km, $6.1bn Amaala tourist destination on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast is due to welcome its first guests in 2025, according to Red Sea Global, the developer….
Azerbaijan's ailing construction industry set to surge after …
WEBMar 8, 2021 · An analysis by economic consultant Global Data has found that Azerbaijan’s construction industry, which has declined for three straight years, is likely to rebound in 2021 with 9.1% growth, followed by a steady increase …
L&T Construction makes India’s first 3D printed two-storey building
WEBJan 14, 2021 · India’s largest construction company, L&T Construction, has printed a 65-sq-m, two-storey building from concrete with integral reinforcement. Claimed to be India’s first, the structure near Chennai complies with Indian building codes. L&T developed the printable concrete mix in house, based on locally available materials.
Material concerns: Soaring energy costs hit Europe’s brick and …
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Nevertheless, Wienerberger this month announced that 2021 was its “best ever year”, with sales up 18% to nearly €4bn and net profit up from €89m in 2020 to €311m. Its practice of buying around 90% of its gas in advance insulated it from the surge in price, and it also managed to refine its process to use less energy.
Mott MacDonald, Stantec, Systra and HDR win roles on $8bn …
WEBMar 2, 2020 · Tyrone Gan, HDR’s senior vice president, said: "The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area is experiencing unprecedented growth, and expanding the transit system is essential to connect people to jobs, schools and their communities. "The Ontario Line represents an exciting investment for Toronto, one that will not only provide relief for the existing subway system but will also create connections ...
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