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China Construction America Ordered to Pay USD 1.6bn Over Conflict of Political Interests
A New York court has ordered China Construction America Inc. (CCA), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned China State Construction Engineering, to pay USD 1.6 billion to BML Properties, the original owner of the Baha Mar casino resort in the Bahamas after the contractor was found to have committed "many acts of fraud" during its takeover of the project. The ruling marks a significant legal victory f...
Read MoreBecoming Bentley: 40 Years Ago, Bentley Brothers Launched A Software Company That Helped Change How We Live
Five brothers enamoured with computers and their potential pursued a bold idea to create software that could revolutionise how engineers design and build things. They spent the last four decades developing engineering software that has helped shape infrastructure around the world, helping make roads and bridges more resilient, water systems more sustainable, and communities more prepared for a cha...
Read MoreBy 2040 Most of ASEAN’s Coal Power Plants Will Be Aged 28 Years, Ready to be Profitably Phased Out for Renewable Transition
Southeast Asia’s coal power plants could be profitably retired by 2040, aligning with global climate goals, as per a recent analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The study indicates that the region’s coal plants will average 28 years of age by 2040, approaching the global retirement benchmark of 36 years, which challenges the prevailing assumption that the fleet is too young to phase out, accor...
Read MoreNoida’s Upcoming Jewel: Jewar Airport Sets Sights on Becoming India’s Green Beacon
How 3D Digital Models Enable Sustainable Water Management for India's First Net-zero Airport In Uttar Pradesh, an ambitious endeavor is taking shape that aims to redefine the future of air travel in India. The Noida International Airport, more popularly known as Jewar Airport, is on track to set a new benchmark as the nation's largest airport and its very first to achieve net-zero emissions. Th...
Read MoreThe Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS, A Symbol of Progress and Connectivity
The ambitious Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is paving the way for a new era of transportation between Malaysia and Singapore. Set to redefine cross-border travel; this cutting-edge railway shuttle link is a testament to innovative engineering and a shared vision for seamless mobility. Initiated in 2019, the RTS Link is a marvel of modern transportation design, featuring ...
Read MoreBentley Systems Acquires 3D Geospatial Company Cesium
EXTON, PA — September 6, 2024 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has acquired 3D geospatial company Cesium. Cesium is recognized as the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications, and its 3D Tiles open standard has been widely adopted by leading enterprises, governments, and tens of tho...
Read MoreEngineering Wonders of the World: Highest Railway Bridge on Earth Nears Completion in India
This article is the first in our new Engineering Wonders of The World series. The world’s highest railway bridge is in a rugged, mountainous area of northern India – and it is a sight to behold. Hovering 1,170 feet above the Chenab River in the Kashmir Valley of the Himalayas, the steel, arch-supported bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Designed by WSP, the global engineering and design se...
Read MoreKorean Incheon Airport Corporation Expands Global Footprint with USD 13bn Project in Vietnam
In a significant move to expand its global presence, Incheon International Airport Corporation has been selected as the preferred contractor for consulting services on the operation of Vietnam’s new Long Thanh International Airport. The project, which marks a major milestone in Southeast Asia, is set to reduce congestion at the overburdened Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. D...
Read MoreSembcorp Targets Low-Carbon Leadership with Bold Industrial Park Expansion Across Asia Eyeing Vietnam & Indonesia First
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is set to lead the development of low-carbon industrial parks in Asia, with a strategic plan to expand its land bank to 18,000 hectares by 2028 and boost its industrial property portfolio from 100,000 square metres to 1.5 million square metres. With Vietnam and Indonesia presenting robust growth opportunities due to strong GDP performance, increased manufacturing act...
Read MoreGlobal Supply Chain Shift from China, While Thailand Emerges as Key Player
Thailand has positioned itself as a prime investment destination in the ongoing supply chain reformation from China, attracting substantial investment across key industrial clusters over the next decade, according to Michael Glancy, Country Head of JLL Thailand. This shift, driven by the need for supply chain diversification, is detailed in a recent report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) published by ...
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