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AI can be used to predict infrastructure damage, researchers find

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Led by Ali Behnood, assistant professor of civil engineering, the research stems from the university’s NextGen Infrastructure Lab which explores how recycled materials , renewable resources, and alternative construction materials can create a new generation of sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

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The looming Federal Government shutdown could impinge on infrastructure projects for years

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Concerns over the possible Federal Government shutdown next month are causing headaches for contractors of much-needed infrastructure projects across the country who fear a chain reaction in the construction industry could leave lasting setbacks that would take years to overcome.

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Architects brand UK government plan to reintroduce imperial measurements "stupid"

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Architects and architecture critics are attempting to stop a government proposal to reintroduce imperial measurements to the UK by calling on people to respond to its consultation. As part of the consultation , the government is conducting a survey asking: "If you had a choice, would you want to purchase items: (i) in imperial units? (ii)

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Competitions: Open International Urban Planning Competition for The "New Kharkhorum" City of Mongolia

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SUMMARY: The Mongolian President, the National Assembly, and the Government of Mongolia have mandated the establishment of the “New Kharkhorum” city in the Orkhon Valley. However, building a new capital city is a complex and multi-faceted undertaking that involves many considerations.

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OMA unveils Manchester's flexible cultural event space Aviva Studios

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Sliding acoustic wall panels divide the Warehouse Aviva Studios aims to transform the site into a creative and cultural hub as part of Manchester's St John's Quarter redevelopment , led by Manchester City Council with backing from the government and Arts Council England. The photography is by Marco Cappelletti unless stated.

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Monaco's six-hectare land extension reaches completion

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It was engineered by the civil engineering company Bouygues Travaux and relies on 18 submerged caissons – a type of watertight retaining structure – which are surrounded by artificial seagrass beds. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the government is planning one of the world's largest artificial islands to solve "serious" land shortage.

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Henning Larsen creates gridded facade for Minneapolis Public Service Building

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Global firm Henning Larsen Architects prioritised openness and connectivity to create a Minnesota government building that is part of a "new coalition of civic architecture across the United States". The Minneapolis Public Service Building sits within the city's Government District in the downtown area, right next to bus and light rail stops.