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Construction season begins for UK's largest Antarctic research hub

Archinect

A six month construction season is set to begin at the United Kingdom’s largest Antarctic research and operations hub. According to BAM, this season is expected to be the busiest and most challenging since the program began in 2017.

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The world's longest suspension bridge officially opens in Turkey

Archinect

As reported by Global Construction Review , the new bridge cost €2.5 billion) to construct and is expected to generate €5.3 The bridge was designed by Denmark-based Cowi and Pyunghwa Engineering Consultants of South Korea. billion ($2.76 billion ($5.84 billion) in economic output, creating 118,000 jobs and €2.4

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Finger-pointing closes Phase II of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry as possible criminal charges loom

Archinect

A representative for Kingspan, makers of the faulty K15 insulation used in 5% of the facade, added their view that “responsibility also rests with those responsible for the design, construction, and approval of the refurbishment.” ” Previously on Archinect: New findings state.

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2018 International Green Construction Code released

BD+C

The 2018 International Green Construction Code (2018 IgCC) has been released. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE , and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The 2018 IgCC is a joint initiative of the U.S. It aligns the technical requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/ICC/USGBC/IES 189.1-2017-Standard

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Sagrada Familia announces 2026 final completion date

Deezen

Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and was led by Gaudí until his passing in 1926. The final six towers are currently under construction including the 170-metre-high central spire, which on completion will make Sagrada Familia the tallest church in the world, rising almost 10 metres higher than Ulm Minster in Germany.

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AEC industry reported high levels of fraud, cyber breaches, and security incidents in 2017

BD+C

Fraud, cyber attacks, and security risks continue to plague the construction, engineering and infrastructure sector at high levels, according to senior corporate executives surveyed worldwide for the 2017/18 Kroll Annual Global Fraud & Risk Report.

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Maryland's Key Bridge Response - A Story of Resolve, Achievement and Reverse Engineering

Community Architect

Other key parties involved in the recovery are the Army Corps of Engineers and the Coast Guard. The next phase of the Key Bridge disaster, when a new bridge needs to be designed and constructed, will tell us if the unbureaucratic approach will last. The reverse engineering effort involves engineers from the U.S.