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US leads investment plan to counter China’s Belt and Road
In a bid to compete with China’s US$1 trillion Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the US has been joined by Japan and Australia to launch their own Asia-focused investment programme. The initiative was announced in early August by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who told the Indo-Pacific Business Forum that US$113 million of US […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Finalists
Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, has announced the finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards program. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Twelve independent jury panels of distinguished industry experts selected the […]
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Aluminium China 2018 attracts more than 20,000 visitors
ALUMINIUM CHINA 2018, China’s annual aluminium industry exhibition, hosted in conjunction with “Lightweight Asia 2018” successfully attracted more than 2000 people visitors this year. Organised by Reed Exhibitions Greater China, Aluminium China 2018 was held from 11 July to 13 July, 2018 at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC) and attracted 24,789 professional industry […]
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Creating New World Record in High Rise Construction
SCHWING Stetter name is very much associated with world-famous high rise building construction. SCHWING Concrete Stationary Pumps and Truck Mounted Pumps are successfully deployed worldwide, whenever vast quantities of concrete have to be pumped over exceptionally horizontal and vertical distances. SCHWING provides solutions for high delivery volume with low concrete pressure or low delivery volume […]
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China and France to Build Algae-covered Eco-tower in Hangzhou
A French-based company XTU Architects recently revealed a blueprint for the ‘FrenchDreamTowers’—a new mega project in the heart of Hangzhou City, China. The proposal represents the advanced technology of eco-friendly architecture and the strong relations between France and China. The FrenchDreamTowers is unique for the usage of energy-efficient microalgae exteriors and the blockchain-monitored building systems […]
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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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