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Bentley Acquires Synchro Software to Extend Digital Workflows Through 4d Construction Modeling
Bentley acquires Synchro Software to extend digital workflows through 4D construction modeling Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, on 20 June announced the acquisition of Synchro Software, headquartered in London, leader (and the market creator) in 4D construction modeling software, for scheduling and project management. Synchro, “construction’s […]
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Aluminium China 2018 to attract 20,000 visitors
Exhibitor Conglin’s booth at ALUMINIUM CHINA 2017 Asia’s leading trade show for the aluminium industry supply chain, Aluminium China 2018, is scheduled to return next month bringing together leading industry figures, state-of-the-art technologies and advanced applications. The event will take place from 11 to 13 July at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in Shanghai, […]
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Indonesia Set to Abandon Major Infrastructure Schemes
The Indonesian government is set to drop 14 major infrastructure projects worth an estimated USD19 billion if they are unable to pass a number of stress tests by the end of President Widodo’s current term. Hampered by a lack of progress, the projects include railways in Kalimantan and South Sumatra, plus several airports and seaports […]
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Top 10 Smart Buildings in the World by Dave Tyson
The idea of ‘Smart…’ has become widely used in our current fast-moving hi-tech world terms such as smart phone, smart city, smart car, smart building, and the list goes on. Regarding the idea of smart building, Construction Global Magazine recently listed their top 10 smart buildings in the world in conjunction with Dave Tyson. Dave […]
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China Unveils Usd 20m World’s Longest Sea-crossing Bridge
China recently unveiled the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge connecting mainland Chinese city Zhuhai and the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, according to CNN. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge stretches 55 kilometres along the Pearl River Delta and also comprises of a 6.7-kilometre long submerged tunnel connected by two artificial islands. The tunnel […]
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The Philippines embraces the smart city concept
SmartCity in Philippine A 9,450ha smart city is being planned for the Philippine island of Luzon, 120km north of the capital city Manila. New Clark City will feature what Singapore-based developer SurbanaJurong describes as an “R&D-driven industrial park focusing on innovative industries” and a business centre that will house “national government agencies, an agro-industrial park […]
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World’s First Fully Rotating Skyscraper to Start Construction in 2020
After spending a decade studying the project, Dubai is scheduled to build the world’s first fully rotating skyscraper, The Dynamic Tower, according to The Daily Mail. With an estimated investment value of USD1.2 billion, the Dynamic Tower will soar 420 metres high with 80 storeys. Each unit will be able to be individually rotated 360 […]
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World’s Highest Sky Bridge to Open Next Year
CapitaLand has recently set a new world record with Raffles City Chongqing in China as the building with the highest sky bridge linking the most number of towers, according to the developer. Named The Conservatory, the sky bridge is world’s highest horizontal skyscraper at 400 metres above sea level. It is designed in a curved […]
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What Technology Did Thailand Use to Build Its Underwater Train Tunnel?
Thailand recently revealed the completion of construction on the Samnam Chai underground train tunnel, which is the first ever train tunnel in Thailand to go beneath the Chaopaya River. SCG, in cooperation with Ch Karnchang Plc, took Construction & Property Magazine on an exclusive tour into the tunnel to find out what technology are being […]
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Indonesia Halts Transport Construction After Injuries
The Indonesian government announced an immediate halt to work on public transportation construction sites on 20 February following a spate of serious injuries. The halt was called after seven workers were injured on the site Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu toll road when a girder pole collapsed on them, leaving them in critical condition. Last month four workers […]
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