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Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Siemens and Samsung C&T partner to drive next-generation infrastructure projects

The Global partnership agreement combines Samsung C&T’s EPC expertise with Siemens’ leading capabilities in digitalization, electrification, and automation Collaboration to focus initially on six landmark infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada Joint efforts to deliver differentiated,...

The New Frontier of Bio-Inspired Concrete for Greener Construction

Nature’s engineering solutions, refined through millions of years of evolution, offer profound lessons for human innovation. Biological systems demonstrate remarkable capabilities that manufactured materials struggle to replicate: self-repair following damage, adaptation to environmental conditions, efficient use of resources, and...

3D-Printed Concrete Modules: Accelerating Urban Housing Solutions

Global housing demand escalates at unprecedented rates, driven by population growth, urbanization, and evolving living standards. The World Economic Forum estimates humanity requires two billion new homes over the next 80 years, while housing shortages plague even wealthy nations...

The Rise of Ultra-Thin Concrete Overlays for Rapid Infrastructure Upgrades

Infrastructure degradation presents one of the most pressing challenges facing transportation agencies and facility managers worldwide. Aging roadways, deteriorating airport pavements, and worn industrial floors require rehabilitation solutions that minimize disruption while delivering long-term performance. Ultra-thin concrete overlays have...

How Smart Concrete Sensors are Transforming Infrastructure Monitoring

The construction industry stands at the threshold of a digital revolution, and at its core lies an innovation reshaping how infrastructure is monitored and maintained. Smart concrete sensors represent a fundamental shift from reactive maintenance approaches toward proactive, data-driven...

Global Construction Carbon Footprint May Double by 2050

One of the papers published in the science journal Nature has forecasted that the global construction carbon footprint would double by 2050. The projected trends that have been outlined in Nature’s recent article went on to reveal that the global emissions...

Redefining Risk, Safety and Resilience for the Modern Construction Era

Construction remains among the most hazardous occupations globally. Falls from heights, equipment-related injuries, electrical hazards, environmental exposures, and structural failures create constant danger. The World Health Organization estimates that occupational accidents and diseases claim approximately 2.3 million lives annually,...

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