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Fixing the Hidden Problem Behind Stranded Space Rovers
Fixing the Hidden Problem Behind Stranded Space Rovers When the Mars rover Spirit ground to a halt in 2009, buried axle-deep in a deceptively innocent-looking Martian sand trap, engineers at NASA spent months trying to free it remotely. Despite their best efforts, the mission was eventually declared...
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The Rapid Rise of a Man-Made Sedimentary Rock Born from Waste
The Rapid Rise of a Man-Made Sedimentary Rock Born from Waste In a twist worthy of a geological thriller, scientists have unearthed a brand-new type of sedimentary rock formed from the unlikeliest of origins: human waste, more specifically, mining and industrial waste known as slag. And what’s...
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Komatsu Powers Peace and Progress in Senegal
Komatsu Powers Peace and Progress in Senegal In the once-vibrant Casamance region of southern Senegal, echoes of past conflict still linger beneath the surface. Though a ceasefire was signed back in 2014, remnants of war continue to haunt the land in the form of antipersonnel mines. These hidden haz...
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Extracting Gold Sustainably from Ore and E‑Waste
Extracting Gold Sustainably from Ore and E‑Waste Gold’s role in technology, aerospace and finance is indisputable, but extracting it comes at a high environmental price. Traditional mining relies heavily on cyanide and mercury, chemicals infamous for pollution and health risks. A breakthrough study...
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The Business Case for Sustainability in Construction
The Business Case for Sustainability in Construction Not long ago, many construction executives saw sustainability as a costly add-on – a “nice to have” that satisfied environmental goals but ate into margins. Today, that mindset is shifting dramatically. Around the world, from high-rise projects in...
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How Power Cords Influence Data Center Sustainability
How Power Cords Influence Data Center Sustainability Jae Ro, marketing manager at SIGNAL + POWER, supplier of IEC plug connectors, discusses how selecting the right power cords through careful material choice, regulatory compliance, SKU consolidation, and lifecycle thinking can help data centers ope...
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WJ Group Rolls Out World-First Electric Thermoplastic Road Marking Truck
WJ Group Rolls Out World-First Electric Thermoplastic Road Marking Truck In a move set to shake up the road construction world, WJ Group has pulled the wraps off what it hails as the globe’s first fully electric thermoplastic road marking truck. With sustainability now a key metric across infr...
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HD Hyundai Unites Brands to Build a Global Construction Giant
HD Hyundai Unites Brands to Build a Global Construction Giant In a strategic power play set to redefine the global construction equipment industry, HD Hyundai has announced the merger of two of its key subsidiaries: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore. The newly unified entity...
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Game-Changing REMOS Flex Brings Remote Traffic Control to Short-Term Projects
Game-Changing REMOS Flex Brings Remote Traffic Control to Short-Term Projects In a major breakthrough for traffic management and road worker safety, SRL Traffic Systems has officially launched REMOS Flex, a remote-operated mobile signal solution tailored for flexible, short-duration projects. This n...
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Cenex Expo 2025 Sets the Pace for Transport Innovation
Cenex Expo 2025 Sets the Pace for Transport Innovation All eyes will be on UTAC Millbrook this 3–4 September as Cenex Expo 2025 roars into action, once again cementing its reputation as the UK’s go-to event for transport innovation. Kicking off with a keynote from Rt Hon. Sarah Jones MP, Minis...
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How New Caledonia’s Engineers Tamed a Landslide Without Rerouting
How New Caledonia’s Engineers Tamed a Landslide Without Rerouting New Caledonia’s dramatic landscape is nothing short of breath-taking – a rugged blend of mountainous terrain, tropical downpours, and vibrant ecosystems. But for engineers tasked with building critical road infrastructure throug...
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Step into the Spotlight at Digital Construction North 2025
Step into the Spotlight at Digital Construction North 2025 After a spectacular debut last year, Digital Construction North (DCN) is making a much-anticipated return to Manchester Central on 19 November 2025. Designed for built environment professionals with a keen eye on digital innovation, this one...
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The Rise of Industrial AI in Smart Manufacturing Highlighted at ARC India Forum
The Rise of Industrial AI in Smart Manufacturing Highlighted at ARC India Forum The ARC Advisory Group’s 23rd India Forum, held on July 10-11, 2025, wasn’t just another tech conference. It was a vibrant convergence of over 300 industry leaders, technology pioneers, and forward-thinking executi...
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How Digital Workflows Boost Sustainability and Help Contractors Prove It
How Digital Workflows Boost Sustainability and Help Contractors Prove It Sustainability commitments and reporting have become regular and important parts of the bidding process for construction, and for public work in particular. So it’s no surprise that being able to stand by their credentials is a...
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Reclaiming Asia’s Rivers for People and Nature
Reclaiming Asia’s Rivers for People and Nature Across Asia, rivers have long served as lifelines—nourishing lands, feeding communities, and shaping ancient cultures. But for decades, thousands of dams, many now obsolete, have quietly disrupted these vital arteries. What was once hailed as progress h...
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Baghdad Shortlists Bidders for Airport PPP Project
Baghdad Shortlists Bidders for Airport PPP Project In a move set to reshape Iraq’s aviation landscape, the Ministry of Transport and the General Company for Airport and Air Navigation Services have officially shortlisted ten international consortia for the highly anticipated Baghdad Internatio...
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Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System
Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System Raleigh, North Carolina is preparing to make a major leap in public transport infrastructure, as the city council officially greenlights the first construction package for its ambitious New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) p...
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Smarter Manufacturing Through Data-Model Fusion
Smarter Manufacturing Through Data-Model Fusion In today’s high-speed, high-stakes industrial world, manufacturers and engineers are no longer satisfied with guesswork or siloed systems. They’re after precision, agility, and insight—all rolled into one seamless operation. That’s exactly where Data-M...
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Reimagining Cities in 3D with Geo-SETRA
Reimagining Cities in 3D with Geo-SETRA Modern cities are a maze of high-rises, tight alleyways, and oddly shaped rooftops—a visual playground for drones and satellites, but a headache for traditional remote sensing systems. The reality? Most Tomographic Synthetic Aperture Radar (TomoSAR) technologi...
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A Universal Rulebook for Flood-Resilient Urban Transport
A Universal Rulebook for Flood-Resilient Urban Transport As climate change accelerates, the threat of extreme weather events grows ever more pressing. For urban planners and policymakers, floods aren’t just an inconvenience anymore — they’re an inevitable test of how well a city can hold its own. An...
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Predicting Tree Root Trouble for Smarter Cities and Cleaner Sewers
Predicting Tree Root Trouble for Smarter Cities and Cleaner Sewers It might sound surprising, but some of the most damaging infrastructure issues lurking beneath our streets aren’t caused by traffic, time or poor workmanship – they’re the work of street trees. Specifically, their roots....
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Smarter Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics
Smarter Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics When it comes to coordinating fleets of autonomous vehicles or robotic teams, every millisecond and data packet counts. But what if we could teach these systems to learn faster and act smarter, with half the data? That’s precisely what research...
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Montenegro Paving the Way to Europe with EBRD Highway Investment
Montenegro Paving the Way to Europe with EBRD Highway Investment In a significant stride towards strengthening regional cohesion and advancing European integration, Montenegro has secured a powerful financial boost to extend the Bar-Boljare highway. The initiative, backed by a substantial sovereign...
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Recovering Damages After Minor Car Accident Injuries
Recovering Damages After Minor Car Accident Injuries Experiencing a fender‑bender can often trigger a personal injury ordeal that disrupts daily routines, relationships, and finances. Amid questions like “Should you get a lawyer for a minor car accident?”, understanding your rights under Nevada law...
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Shaping the Future of Infrastructure at IBEW 2025 in Singapore
Shaping the Future of Infrastructure at IBEW 2025 in Singapore Set against the unmistakable skyline of Marina Bay Sands, the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 is poised to take centre stage from 3 to 5 September in Singapore. It’s not just another industry conference—it’s the go-to hu...
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Chris Rapczynski Addresses Boston’s 2025 Construction Labor Shortage Through Apprenticeship Programs
Chris Rapczynski Addresses Boston’s 2025 Construction Labor Shortage Through Apprenticeship Programs Boston’s construction industry confronts a severe workforce crisis in 2025. With the sector requiring nearly 439,000 additional workers nationwide beyond normal hiring needs, Massachusett...
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The Role of 3D Printing in Shaping Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
The Role of 3D Printing in Shaping Nuclear Energy Infrastructure The world of nuclear infrastructure is experiencing a remarkable transformation, driven by innovation and cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing. A ground-breaking collaboration between the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demo...
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Drone Swarms vs Wildfires with Early Intervention from Above
Drone Swarms vs Wildfires with Early Intervention from Above Wildfires are no longer rare disasters – they’ve become a summer certainty in many parts of the world, from the mountains of California to the islands of Greece. Blistering heat waves and drought, exacerbated by climate change, are turning...
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Inside Nissan’s Award Winning Push for Customer Satisfaction
Inside Nissan’s Award Winning Push for Customer Satisfaction Nissan isn’t just selling vehicles; it’s making a statement. With its latest quality-first campaign, the Japanese automaker has thrown open the doors to its testing facilities and engineering labs, offering a rare glimpse into...
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Construction Cost Control with Proven Strategies to Stay On Budget
Construction Cost Control with Proven Strategies to Stay On Budget Keeping construction projects within financial parameters requires more than periodic spreadsheet reviews. Effective cost management demands proactive systems that identify variances before they escalate into budget crises. These fiv...
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Top Van Brands that Deliver the Most Reliability
Top Van Brands that Deliver the Most Reliability In business logistics, there are not many assets that hold as much weight, both literally and figuratively, as the van. Its purpose is not just transportation. Whether it is keeping products cool on the road or advertising your company, the van you pu...
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Creating Effective Branding with Practical Promotional Gifts
Creating Effective Branding with Practical Promotional Gifts Branded products should not be relegated to drawers or behind desks. Promotional gifts need to be more than just a logo and must be useful in day-to-day life to make a lasting impression. Companies interested in fostering meaningful intera...
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Redefining the Middle Mile with the AIRO Cargo Drone
Redefining the Middle Mile with the AIRO Cargo Drone At the 2025 EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, AIRO made a bold move that’s turning heads across aerospace and logistics sectors alike. The company unveiled its all-new, medium-lift cargo drone, purpose-built for the middle-mile segment of...
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HaloDrive Axial Flux Motor Powering the Next Wave of e-Mobility Innovation
HaloDrive Axial Flux Motor Powering the Next Wave of e-Mobility Innovation In an era where electrification is no longer optional but essential, Orbis Electric has taken a bold step forward. The California-based company has pulled the wraps off HaloDrive, a revolutionary axial flux motor-generator th...
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Single-step Steelmaking Technology for Cheaper and Sustainable Steel
Single-step Steelmaking Technology for Cheaper and Sustainable Steel Steel has shaped civilisation for over three centuries, yet the process of making it has barely budged. Despite its critical role in everything from construction and transport to clean energy and defence, steelmaking remains notori...
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Robotic Process Automation is Transforming Construction Project Management
Robotic Process Automation is Transforming Construction Project Management Road construction projects have long been plagued by mountains of paperwork, approval bottlenecks, and administrative delays that can stretch timelines and inflate budgets. A single highway project might generate thousands of...
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Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis
Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis The construction industry is grappling with a waste crisis of colossal proportions. From concrete chunks and timber offcuts to mountains of rubble, construction and demolition (C&D) debris has become one of the largest waste stre...
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How Recycled Glass Blocks are Reinventing Construction
How Recycled Glass Blocks are Reinventing Construction Sustainability in construction is no longer a fringe idea. It’s a necessity. Amid the growing urgency to decarbonise the built environment, one innovation is turning heads: compressed earth blocks (CEBs) reinforced with recycled glass. And...
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The Role of Transportation Management Systems in Streamlining Logistics
The Role of Transportation Management Systems in Streamlining Logistics Modern logistics today means seamless movement of goods for sustained business growth. Transportation planning covers more than overseeing complex shipment schedules; it also includes ensuring optimized routes, real-time trackin...
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Why Smarter TCO is Saving Construction Fleets
Why Smarter TCO is Saving Construction Fleets The landscape for construction equipment vehicle fleet companies in 2025 is marked by a maelstrom of escalating costs, forcing fleet and operations managers in construction to confront unprecedented challenges in maintaining profitability and operational...
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London Mining Week to Dig into the Global Resource Future
London Mining Week to Dig into the Global Resource Future Move over fashion week and fintech expos. This December, it’s mining that takes centre stage as London gears up to host the inaugural London Mining Week. An initiative by Beacon Events, this high-impact, city-wide gathering is set to turn the...
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The Health & Safety Event Asia 2025 to Debut in Singapore
The Health & Safety Event Asia 2025 to Debut in Singapore Singapore is about to roll out the red carpet for one of the most important gatherings in workplace protection: the inaugural Health & Safety Event Asia (HSEA), coming to the Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 11 to 13 November 2...
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Valley Interior Systems Sets the Pace with HP SitePrint Robots
Valley Interior Systems Sets the Pace with HP SitePrint Robots Valley Interior Systems, a long-established name in the American interior construction landscape, is taking a bold leap into the future. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and serving clients across Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, the com...
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Navigating the Future of Offshore Energy at OEEG 2025 in Shanghai
Navigating the Future of Offshore Energy at OEEG 2025 in Shanghai Set against the bustling backdrop of Shanghai, the Offshore Energy & Equipment Global Exhibition (OEEG 2025) is primed to become a defining moment for the global offshore energy sector. Running from 15 to 17 October 2025 at the Sh...
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5 Best Humane Bird Control Solutions for Open-Air Spaces in 2025
5 Best Humane Bird Control Solutions for Open-Air Spaces in 2025 Bird problems in open-air spaces continue to challenge property owners across commercial, industrial, and residential areas. From damage to buildings and equipment to health concerns and operational disruptions, unwanted birds can crea...
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Summer Car Hacks: 9 Smart Tips for a Smooth Road Trip
Summer Car Hacks: 9 Smart Tips for a Smooth Road Trip Got a road trip coming up this summer? If you’re road tripping across states or just out to the lake house, these car hacks will make a huge difference. At EpicVIN, we analysed driver behaviour during summer months, reviewed roadside incide...
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Kia’s Creative Spark Shines Bright with Red Dot Design Wins
Kia’s Creative Spark Shines Bright with Red Dot Design Wins Kia has once again captured the spotlight in the world of industrial design, clinching a total of five accolades at the 2025 Red Dot Award: Design Concept. At the top of the podium stands the PV5 WKNDR Concept, a versatile electric va...
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Top Off-Road Wheel Brands for 2025 – What Works on the Trail
Summer 2025 brings new off-road wheel options, but most marketing claims don't match trail reality. Here's what actually works when the pavement ends.
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How to Find if a Car Has Been in an Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide
Modern Auto Tech Reveals the Truth: How to Find Out If a Car Has Been in an Accident The Truth Behind the Shine: What’s Hiding in Your Vehicle’s Past? Imagine standing in front of a glossy, polished car. The paint reflects the sky. The tires look untouched. The engine hums smoothly. But under that f...
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Geely Powering a New Era for Greek Roads with EX5 Launch
Geely Powering a New Era for Greek Roads with EX5 Launch With much fanfare and an eye firmly fixed on the future, Geely made its official Greek debut in June, unveiling its all-electric SUV, the EX5. Hosted by GEO Mobility Hellas at the chic Domus multi-space venue in Glyfada, the two-day event wasn...
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Quantum Computing could Revolutionise Low-Carbon Building Management
Quantum Computing could Revolutionise Low-Carbon Building Management Buildings, for all their bricks and mortar, are voracious consumers of energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), they account for nearly 40% of global energy use and more than a quarter of energy-related CO2 emiss...
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Helma SA Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence and Five Years with Hitachi
Helma SA Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence and Five Years with Hitachi In 2025, Greek construction industry stalwart Helma SA is raising a glass to two significant achievements: its 40th anniversary as one of the country’s leading machinery suppliers, and five years as the official dealer for...
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How Does Roadside Advertising Affect Drivers and Traffic Safety?
How Does Roadside Advertising Affect Drivers and Traffic Safety? Roadside advertising is a common part of the driving experience, from towering billboards to smaller displays like advertising flags near storefronts. These visual promotions are designed to grab attention quickly, especially in high-t...
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Kubota and Terrako Transforming Parts Procurement in the UK
Kubota and Terrako Transforming Parts Procurement in the UK Kubota (UK) Ltd has taken a bold leap forward with the launch of Terrako, a powerful new digital marketplace designed to transform how customers source and purchase genuine Kubota parts. In an era where time is money and efficiency is every...
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Manitou and Hangcha Forge Lithium Battery Alliance in France
Manitou and Hangcha Forge Lithium Battery Alliance in France In a bold stride towards sustainable industrial innovation, Manitou Group and Hangcha Group have inked an agreement to form a joint venture dedicated to manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries. The new company, to be headquart...
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VINCI Strengthens German Foothold with Strategic Acquisition of R+S Group
VINCI Strengthens German Foothold with Strategic Acquisition of R+S Group In a decisive move to consolidate its presence in Europe’s largest economy, VINCI Energies has inked a deal to acquire the R+S Group, a well-established German specialist in multi-technical building services. The acquisition i...
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Sensata High Efficiency Contactor Revolutionises EV Charging Compatibility
Sensata High Efficiency Contactor Revolutionises EV Charging Compatibility As electric vehicles (EVs) race toward mainstream adoption, the challenge of bridging legacy charging infrastructure with next-gen architectures has become more pressing than ever. Sensata Technologies has stepped into this g...
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Driving into the Future with Lucid, Uber and Nuro Global Robotaxi Alliance
Driving into the Future with Lucid, Uber and Nuro Global Robotaxi Alliance In a bold stride towards the future of transportation, three tech powerhouses, Lucid, Nuro and Uber, have come together to unveil a global robotaxi programme set to redefine ride-hailing as we know it. With the goal of deploy...
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LANDCROS One Excavator Concept Wins Red Dot Design Award
LANDCROS One Excavator Concept Wins Red Dot Design Award Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) has captured the industry’s attention with a bold new vision. The LANDCROS One concept excavator, a futuristic machine that blends intelligent design with digital innovation, has clinched one...
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Mapping the Future with Esri’s Powerhouse Trio of New GIS Books
Mapping the Future with Esri’s Powerhouse Trio of New GIS Books Esri, the global heavyweight in location intelligence, has just upped the ante with a trio of powerful new publications that blend storytelling, technical mastery, and educational depth into one compelling package. Whether you...
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