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Largest clean energy infrastructure project in U.S. history begins construction

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The project is being delivered by Pattern Energy , which has secured $11 billion in financing to begin construction on the project. SunZia Transmission will comprise a 550-mile transmission line between central New Mexico and south-central Arizona, with the capacity to transport 3,000 MW of electricity.

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The Eiffel Tower has grown a bit taller for the second time this century

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A helicopter was used to transport the antenna to the technicians in charge of installing it at a height of 324m A rare and spectacular technical feat! Tuesday’s addition of the new DAB+ antenna now brings the structure even further away from its original height of 312 meters (1,023 feet) at construction.

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Sacramento International Airport announces $1.3 billion expansion project

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Additional projects include expansions to Terminal A and Concourse B, with new gates and amenities; a new Terminal B parking garage; and a consolidated ground transportation center that will bring taxi, rideshare, and off-site shuttle providers to one place that is walkable from both terminals. It will be financed through a combinati.

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New York transit infrastructure risks "falling behind" after paused congestion pricing

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The tax would have in part gone into backing financing for a $15 billion (£11.7) billion funding package meant to help fund repairs for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), the state-run body that manages New York's transportation infrastructure.

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Chinese spec 'world's fastest' elevators for supertall project

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Supertall buildings call for creative vertical transportation strategies. division have annouced that they will build and install 95 elevators—including two that the manufacturer labels as the "world''s fastest"—for the Kohn Pedersen Fox -designed Guangzhou CTF Finance Center, which will be 530 meters (1,738 feet) tall. Hitachi Ltd.

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Oslo Works perches The Hotspot sauna on coast of Norway

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It is the latest addition to the growing number of communal saunas in the region, which Oslo Works said are typically created by local communities coming together to finance and build them. Oslo Works has perched The Hotspot sauna on the coast of Norway "A sauna is best enjoyed together," said the studio.

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Elon Musk proposes Tesla tunnel in Miami to "solve traffic and be an example to the world"

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If approved, the tunnel system will have seven stations and could transport around 7,500 passengers an hour. Musk argues that Loop systems like this could offer a more efficient alternative to traditional public transport, which he described as " a pain in the ass ". Boring Company looking for public funding to finance tunnel.