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Unlocking Africa’s Infrastructure Future to Power a New Era of Investment
Unlocking Africa’s Infrastructure Future to Power a New Era of Investment Africa finds itself standing on the brink of transformative infrastructure growth, yet the gap between ambition and delivery remains stubbornly wide. While the continent boasts unparalleled potential, from its youthful populat...
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Saudi Water Transmission Network Links Saudi Regions with 587 km Pipeline
Saudi Water Transmission Network Links Saudi Regions with 587 km Pipeline Saudi Arabia has marked a significant leap in national water security and private-sector collaboration, as the Aljomaih Energy and Water led consortium reached financial close on the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmiss...
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Develon and Leica Unlock 3D Precision for 9 Series Excavators
Develon and Leica Unlock 3D Precision for 9 Series Excavators The construction industry never stands still, and neither do the innovators shaping its future. Develon and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have strengthened their partnership to bring full 3D machine control capabilities to every Deve...
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Live Retrofit in London Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable HVAC Upgrades
Live Retrofit in London Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable HVAC Upgrades London’s commercial real estate sector is undergoing a quiet revolution, and at its core sits a challenge shared across the capital: how to decarbonise complex, occupied buildings without grinding daily operations to a halt....
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Digital Construction North Puts AI in the Spotlight
Digital Construction North Puts AI in the Spotlight The North of England is gearing up for one of the most influential digital construction gatherings of the year, as Digital Construction North returns to Manchester Central on 19 November 2025. With a spotlight on artificial intelligence, data-drive...
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Understanding the Rebound Effect to Tackle China’s Road Energy Puzzle
Understanding the Rebound Effect to Tackle China’s Road Energy Puzzle China’s rapid urbanisation and expanding transport networks have reshaped mobility across the nation, yet the challenge of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship remains firmly under the spotlight. As policymaker...
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Ultra-Thin Fabric Muscles and the Future of Wearable Robotics
Ultra-Thin Fabric Muscles and the Future of Wearable Robotics In the race to develop smarter, more intuitive wearable robotics, one breakthrough is quietly reshaping expectations across healthcare, construction, logistics, and rehabilitation. Researchers in South Korea have achieved what many saw as...
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South Africa and Global Leaders Spotlight Sustainable Progress at Big 5 Global
South Africa and Global Leaders Spotlight Sustainable Progress at Big 5 Global The Middle East, Africa and South Asia are experiencing a profound transformation in their built environments, with over nine trillion dollars in active projects underscoring unprecedented momentum in infrastructure inves...
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Bentley Systems Honours 2025 Partner Excellence Champions
Bentley Systems Honours 2025 Partner Excellence Champions Bentley Systems has once again taken centre stage on the global infrastructure technology stage, unveiling the winners of its prestigious 2025 Partner Excellence Awards. The programme recognises strategic partners who have not only excelled c...
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Catalysing Sustainable Infrastructure Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Catalysing Sustainable Infrastructure Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean In a region brimming with potential yet hampered by infrastructure gaps, a new partnership is quietly reshaping the future of development finance. The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) and the OPEC Fund f...
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Modern Safety Helmet Standards Are Rewriting Construction Safety
Modern Safety Helmet Standards Are Rewriting Construction Safety The construction industry knows risk all too well, yet sometimes it takes a tragic turning point to force real change. For seasoned construction professional Scott Greenhaus, that moment came in 2018 with the devastating Miami pedestri...
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Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering
Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering Water ingress has plagued tunnel engineers for decades, compromising operational reliability, reducing service life, and posing safety risks. With infrastructure expanding into complex geological environments, the stakes have never...
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Seismic Safety for Tunnel-Group Metro Stations
Seismic Safety for Tunnel-Group Metro Stations Engineers have long understood that when earthquakes strike, underground structures are not immune from nature’s relentless energy. Yet metro systems built deep in rock are often assumed to be inherently safer than their shallow, soft-soil counterparts....
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Nanotech Is Transforming Rubber‑Reinforced Mixes for Green Concrete
Nanotech Is Transforming Rubber‑Reinforced Mixes for Green Concrete Concrete may be the backbone of global infrastructure, yet the world is grappling with its environmental footprint. Traditional mixes rely heavily on virgin aggregates and cement, both major contributors to resource depletion and ca...
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How Constructed Wetlands Are Quietly Transforming City Resilience
How Constructed Wetlands Are Quietly Transforming City Resilience Cities worldwide are grappling with an uncomfortable truth. Climate change is accelerating, populations are booming, and urban spaces are stretching far beyond their traditional limits. With approximately 56 percent of the global popu...
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Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties
Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties Concrete rail ties are the backbone of modern railway networks, securing rails in place and maintaining precise alignment under immense loads. However, as trains grow faster and heavier, these ties face relentless mechanical punishment. Fati...
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Modern Sleeper Trains Signal a Greener Rail Future for Serbia
Modern Sleeper Trains Signal a Greener Rail Future for Serbia Serbia’s ambitions to strengthen its position as a modern transport hub have taken another decisive step forward, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approving a sovereign-guaranteed loan worth up to €42 milli...
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AGCO Power Unveils Next-Generation Engines and Clean-Energy Vision at Agritechnica
AGCO Power Unveils Next-Generation Engines and Clean-Energy Vision at Agritechnica Agritechnica 2025 is set to shine a spotlight on powertrain transformation, and AGCO Power is arriving in Hanover with a forward-looking portfolio that blends advanced diesel engineering with ambitious clean-energy so...
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Yokogawa’s Digital Backbone for a Sustainable and Green Riyadh
Yokogawa’s Digital Backbone for a Sustainable and Green Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s Green Riyadh initiative is one of the most ambitious urban greening programmes on the planet, aiming to reshape the capital into a healthier, cooler, and more liveable metropolis by 2030. With a sweeping goal to plant 7.5...
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Hytera Unveils the P60 Smart PoC Radio at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
Hytera Unveils the P60 Smart PoC Radio at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Hytera has once again sharpened the competitive edge of professional communications. Unveiled at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the new P60 Smart PoC Radio marks a significant leap forward in mission-critical collaboration for public safety agencies, u...
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The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure
The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure Concrete has always been the stoic backbone of infrastructure, but new “self-sensing” mixes are giving it a voice. Imagine bridge pillars and pavements that themselves detect stress, cracks or moisture change, without external sensors. Engineers are achi...
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Powering IIoT Connectivity with Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4
Powering IIoT Connectivity with Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 Digi International has once again raised the bar in IoT innovation with the launch of the Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 cellular modem. As a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, Digi continues to deliver reliable, cost-ef...
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Driving Infrastructure Investment in Zambia through PPPs
Driving Infrastructure Investment in Zambia through PPPs Zambia’s 2026 National Budget marks a bold turning point in the nation’s transport and logistics landscape. Presented by Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane in September 2025, the budget lays the groundwork for a far-reaching reform of h...
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Bobcat Expands Attachment Arsenal with Over 120 Attachments
Bobcat Expands Attachment Arsenal with Over 120 Attachments In the fast-evolving world of compact machinery, versatility is everything. Bobcat, already a global leader in compact equipment, has taken productivity to the next level with more than 120 original attachments that turn a single machine in...
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Colas Enhances Night-Time Safety with INSTABOOM Remote Barrier System
Colas Enhances Night-Time Safety with INSTABOOM Remote Barrier System For over 25 years, transport infrastructure specialist Colas has been the backbone of maintenance operations on the M275, one of Hampshire’s most vital arterial routes connecting Portsmouth to the M27. Six times a year, the road i...
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Costain’s Carbon Design Tool is Transforming Sustainable Infrastructure
Costain’s Carbon Design Tool is Transforming Sustainable Infrastructure Costain, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure solutions companies, is taking a bold step in the nation’s race to net zero with the creation of its proprietary Carbon Design Tool. The tool, developed to identify and ‘design out...
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JCB Marks 80 Years with a £100 Million Investment in UK Manufacturing
JCB Marks 80 Years with a £100 Million Investment in UK Manufacturing As JCB celebrates its 80th birthday, the iconic British manufacturer is marking the occasion not just with cake and candles, but with a visionary £100 million investment at its global headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire. The a...
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Tadano and Mammoet Remove Rabobank Signage from Rotterdam’s Euromast
Tadano and Mammoet Remove Rabobank Signage from Rotterdam’s Euromast At a vertigo-inducing 174 metres above Rotterdam, the city’s skyline changed once again as Mammoet Nederland undertook the complex task of removing Rabobank’s iconic signage from the Euromast observation tower. For over a decade, t...
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Kapsch TrafficCom Accelerates Serbia’s Smart Mobility with Four New Toll Plazas
Kapsch TrafficCom Accelerates Serbia’s Smart Mobility with Four New Toll Plazas Kapsch TrafficCom has reached another major milestone in Serbia’s transport modernisation drive with the opening of four new toll plazas along the Moravski Corridor. The development signals a leap forward in the country’...
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Rokbak Rugged ADT’s Hauling Africa’s Toughest Projects
Rokbak Rugged ADT’s Hauling Africa’s Toughest Projects In the relentless landscapes of Africa, where searing heat, swirling dust and torrential rains can turn a job site into a battleground, only the toughest machinery can keep pace. Rokbak articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have been proving thei...
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AGGPRO and Terracon Forge a Powerful Partnership to Advance Material Processing
AGGPRO and Terracon Forge a Powerful Partnership to Advance Material Processing AGGPRO, a long-standing leader in the UK’s aggregate processing machinery sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Terracon, a global pioneer in high-performance blenders. This collaboration marks a major miles...
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Southco Access Solutions Keep Modern Trains Secure and Sustainable
Southco Access Solutions Keep Modern Trains Secure and Sustainable Rail modernisation has propelled the industry into a new era of speed, efficiency, and sustainability. Yet, as trains become faster, smarter, and more connected, so too do the challenges of keeping them safe and secure. “Designers an...
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Distinguished Scholars Join Forces on NMITE’s New Academic Advisory Board
Distinguished Scholars Join Forces on NMITE’s New Academic Advisory Board NMITE, the pioneering specialist engineering and technical university based in Hereford, has announced the creation of its new Academic Advisory Board, an assembly of internationally recognised scholars whose expertise spans p...
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Kubota Power Fuels Tiger Plant Hire’s Ambitious Growth
Kubota Power Fuels Tiger Plant Hire’s Ambitious Growth Tiger Plant Hire, a Swindon-based success story in the UK’s competitive plant hire industry, is roaring into a new phase of expansion, driven by its latest investment in 14 Kubota midi excavators. Over the past year, the company has doubled its...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery to Embark on a Bold New Era as LANDCROS
Hitachi Construction Machinery to Embark on a Bold New Era as LANDCROS Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) has announced a landmark transformation, rebranding itself as LANDCROS from April 2027. This bold shift signals more than a change in name, it represents a renewed vision for the fut...
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ITW Asia Opens in Shenzhen to Promote the Future of Smart Manufacturing
ITW Asia Opens in Shenzhen to Promote the Future of Smart Manufacturing The industrial spotlight is firmly on Shenzhen this week as ITW Asia 2025 – Industrial Technology World Asia opens its doors at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an). Running from 28–30 October, th...
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VisionLink Helps Finning Customers Slash Idle Time and Boost Fuel Efficiency
VisionLink Helps Finning Customers Slash Idle Time and Boost Fuel Efficiency Finning customers across the UK and Ireland are reaping the benefits of smarter fleet management thanks to VisionLink®, a Caterpillar-developed platform that has helped cut idle time by up to 50% and improve fuel efficiency...
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The Impact of Heavy Electric Trucks on New York City Roads
The Impact of Heavy Electric Trucks on New York City Roads New York City’s ageing bridges and roadways are bracing for an unexpected consequence of clean transport. As electric freight trucks roll out to replace diesel fleets, their massive battery packs could bring a new kind of strain to the city’...
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Chinese Construction Giants Shifting Gears in Africa
Chinese Construction Giants Shifting Gears in Africa It wasn’t long ago that Western firms had a near-monopoly on Africa’s big construction deals. Back in 1990, companies from the United States and Europe scooped up over 85% of major construction contracts across Africa. Chinese builders...
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Hyundai Drives Hydrogen Future with US Expansion of XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks
Hyundai Drives Hydrogen Future with US Expansion of XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks Hyundai is charging full speed into North America’s clean logistics revolution, appointing Hyundai Translead as the official distributor of its XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks. This strategic move signals a major leap forward in hyd...
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Rio Tinto Powers Up in Mongolia with Battery Swap Electric Haul Trucks
Rio Tinto Powers Up in Mongolia with Battery Swap Electric Haul Trucks Rio Tinto has joined forces with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Qiyuan to trial a ground-breaking battery swap electric haul truck system at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The initiative marks Rio Tint...
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Safe Highways Start at the Loading Dock
Safe Highways Start at the Loading Dock The trucking industry is responsible for moving roughly 72 percent of all freight in the United States, which means the majority of consumer goods, food, construction materials, and retail products reach the public via a tractor-trailer traveling on highways....
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Durabook S14I Sets the Bar for Semi-Rugged Laptops with MAE Innovators Award
Durabook S14I Sets the Bar for Semi-Rugged Laptops with MAE Innovators Award Durabook Americas has once again raised the bar for rugged computing. Its S14I Semi-rugged Laptop was recently named a Silver Honouree at the 2025 Military + Aerospace Electronics (MAE) Innovators Awards, a recognition that...
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ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative Transforming Southeast Asia’s Energy Landscape
ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative Transforming Southeast Asia’s Energy Landscape The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank Group, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have unveiled a landmark financing initiative designed to bring the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) to life...
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OEEG Conference Anchors Shanghai as the Heart of Global Marine Innovation
OEEG Conference Anchors Shanghai as the Heart of Global Marine Innovation The Offshore Energy & Equipment Global Conference (OEEG) has once again proven to be the beating heart of the international floating offshore engineering sector. Co-hosted by the Shanghai Association of Shipbuilding Indust...
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WBE 2026 Set to Redefine Global Energy Storage Innovation
WBE 2026 Set to Redefine Global Energy Storage Innovation The 11th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2026) is gearing up to open its doors from September 16th to 18th, 2026, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Hosted by Guangzhou Honest Exhibition Co., Ltd,...
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Lubrizol Unveils Zinc-Free Hydraulic Additive to Power Sustainable Performance
Lubrizol Unveils Zinc-Free Hydraulic Additive to Power Sustainable Performance Lubrizol has taken a bold step forward in sustainable industrial chemistry with the launch of Lubrizol® AH933ZF, a zinc-free hydraulic additive engineered to deliver robust performance while protecting environmentally sen...
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Street Smart Wins Top Honour for Intelligent Transportation Innovation in Arizona
Street Smart Wins Top Honour for Intelligent Transportation Innovation in Arizona Street Smart has clinched the prestigious Best Use of an Intelligent Transportation System award at the ITS Arizona 2025 Annual Conference, held at the Mesa Convention Center on October 8–9. The recognition celebrates...
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Creative Ways to Hide Your Retractable Hose Reel
Creative Ways to Hide Your Retractable Hose Reel Not every piece of garden equipment is designed to look good. Some things are built purely for practicality, and hose reels tend to fall into that category. They are handy, sure, but not exactly decorative. In a space where every element is chosen for...
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When to Hire a Lawyer After a Construction Site Injury
When to Hire a Lawyer After a Construction Site Injury The construction industry is considered one of the most hazardous workplaces, with nearly 20% of all workplace fatalities in the US. You can never be too careful even when just visiting the sites, as one wrong move can cost you severe injuries o...
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Decoding BIM Adoption for a Smarter Construction Future
Decoding BIM Adoption for a Smarter Construction Future Building Information Modelling (BIM) has long been hailed as the cornerstone of digital transformation within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. It promises greater efficiency, reduced costs, and improved collaboratio...
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Motorway Driving Tips for Motorcyclists
Motorway Driving Tips for Motorcyclists Planning to ride on the motorway in the UK for the first time? Follow the advice in this guide to ensure you’re appropriately prepared and know what to do to keep yourself and others safe. 1. Preparing for the motorway First and foremost, you must check your l...
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Sustainable Aggregates Are Changing How the World Builds
Sustainable Aggregates Are Changing How the World Builds Imagine a fine powdery dust piling up by the tonne at the edge of a quarry, once considered little more than an inconvenient by-product. Today, that very quarry dust is being reimagined as a treasure trove of sustainable building material. In...
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Bobcat Machine IQ Telematics Passes 30,000 installs in Europe
Bobcat Machine IQ Telematics Passes 30,000 installs in Europe Bobcat’s digital transformation is gathering pace across Europe as its Machine IQ telematics platform passes 30,000 connected units, marking a major milestone in the brand’s drive toward smarter, safer, and more efficient worksites. Launc...
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CDE’s CIRCLE Symposium to Tackle PFAS Contamination
CDE’s CIRCLE Symposium to Tackle PFAS Contamination Balancing the demands of global infrastructure growth with the urgent call for environmental responsibility has become one of the great challenges of our era. Rising to meet it, wet processing pioneer CDE is setting the stage for CIRCLE 2026,...
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Kubota Strengthens Dealer Network Across South-East England
Kubota Strengthens Dealer Network Across South-East England Kubota is reshaping its dealer landscape in the South-East of England, expanding the territories of Shellplant and Boss Plant Sales from January 1, 2026. The move comes as part of the company’s strategic effort to consolidate its network an...
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Unlocking Africa’s Climate Wealth through High-Integrity Carbon Markets
Unlocking Africa’s Climate Wealth through High-Integrity Carbon Markets Africa’s immense natural wealth – from tropical forests and mangroves to grasslands and peatlands – holds the key to the planet’s climate resilience. Yet, tapping into this wealth has long been hindered by limited access to fina...
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Dubai Spotlighting the Future of Trenchless Technology at ITEC MENA
Dubai Spotlighting the Future of Trenchless Technology at ITEC MENA Dubai is gearing up to become the focal point for underground infrastructure innovation as it welcomes the 2nd International Trenchless Exhibition & Conference MENA (ITEC MENA 2025) from 22–23 October at the Conrad Dubai. Organi...
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Driving the Future of UK Rail Innovation
Driving the Future of UK Rail Innovation Innovation in rail isn’t a new concept, it’s woven into the fabric of the industry’s long and storied past. Yet, as Richard Carr, Technical and Innovation Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), points out, the sector now faces a critical moment....
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DMAT Secures $4.5m to Revolutionise Sustainable Self-healing Concrete
DMAT Secures $4.5m to Revolutionise Sustainable Self-healing Concrete DMAT, a deep-tech innovator spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has successfully raised $4.5 million to fast-track the commercialisation of its groundbreaking self-healing concrete technology. The investme...
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