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One Za’abeel: Defying Gravity with the World’s Longest Cantilever Building

An artistic rendering depicting One Za’abeel prior to its construction. Credit: SIRO/Kerzner InternationalOne Za'abeel, a striking double-skyscraper gracing Dubai's bustling skyline, is poised to claim the title of the world's most extended cantilever building. In simple terms, a cantilever is a structure that extends horizontally beyond its vertical support, creating an overhang without the...

Potholes: A Persistent Road Menace

Credit: UnsplashPotholes continue to plague roadways, posing dangers to motorists and incurring substantial vehicle repair costs. Addressing these crevices is expensive, with the cost of repairs accumulating. The question remains: Why do potholes persist, and is there a solution on the horizon?The Origin of PotholesPotholes often originate from minuscule, invisible cracks in the road...

WeBuild finishes building Romania’s Suspension Bridge.

WeBuild, along with an international consortium, has successfully finished constructing the Braila Bridge in Romania, which spans the Danube River. With a cost of €500M (£427M), the bridge now holds the title of being the second-longest suspension bridge in mainland Europe.A large team of more than 1,350 people and 100 suppliers worked together to...

Unlocking High Quality Confort in Super Hot Weather

In order to Unlocking High-Quality Confort in Super Hot Weather an architectural firm from Colombia called PAE has designed a small house that is built into the green hills of Anapoima, Colombia. The house, named Casa Caoba, is situated within a beautiful mango grove and has a simple design that embraces the lush outdoor...

Top Motoring Leader Requests Transportation to Lead Australia’s Financial Recovery

Credit: whichcar.According to one of the industry's top leaders, the transportation sector has been praised as one of the largest parts of Australia's regional economy to lead us through our post-COVID-19 recuperation period.The Australian Automobile AssociationThe Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has called for transportation to become among the leading sectors in Australia's financial restoration...

Tanzania Gets Moving! Thanks to Stone Age Revolution

Credit: Adrienn TomorReaching a clinic, going to school, the marketplace, or work, for many people in rural Tanzania depends on safely traversing a river.Around 40 million people reside in remote areas of the East African country, among the world's poorest economies.High steel and reinforced concrete costs and a fast-growing population suggest the national...

Tideway Confirms Smaller Sized Price Hike Than Formerly Been Afraid

The Tideway task's price hike has been validated, although the boost is not as dramatic as formerly feared.Tideway's acting report, published today, confirms that the project set you back estimate is ₤ 4.2 bn which the counted ₤ 20- ₤ 25 annual price array for Thames Water bill payers stays unmodified.This stands for an...