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The construction industry is increasingly feeling the impact of extreme events, which are becoming more frequent and intense. Simultaneously, the sector is contributing to climate change. The built environment accounts for approximately 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Of this, …
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Urban landscapes are ever-changing due to population growth and the need for infrastructure development. By 2050, 68% of the global population will live in cities, or an additional 2.8 billion more people than today. The consequences of the growing population in cities are evident. For …
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The construction industry has historically been male-dominated, but technological advancement and efforts to increase gender diversity are gradually chipping away at this stereotype. Women are slowly entering the industry despite their numbers being significantly underrepresented. Women in …
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The construction industry continues to trend toward sustainable construction practices to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact. According to Buildpass, sustainable construction has seven principles: sustainable design, durability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, indoor air …
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In April 2024, Ross Waugh delivered lectures on infrastructure asset management to the University of Auckland Civil Engineering students. Below are the lecture videos. Preparing, Implementing, and ReviewingAsset Management Plans Demand Management Asset Management …
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Robust and high-quality infrastructure drives economic growth, boosts productivity, improves our way of life, and underpins a country's prosperity. New Zealand faces significant challenges in planning, funding, consenting, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure. Under the current …
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Major news outlets report the collapse of a road tunnel in India that has trapped 41 men inside. The 4.5-kilometer Silkyara road tunnel under construction partially collapsed on 12 November 2023, trapping 41 construction workers inside for 17 days. Raghav Chandra, ex-chairman of the National …
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Like many cities worldwide, Brazilian cities' development of roads and streets prioritized cars and motorized vehicles. Sidewalks were narrow, and road signs were scarce. The approach to road safety heavily relied on behavioral change, such as using seatbelts and helmets. This resulted in high …
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House ownership in New Zealand has always been a "Kiwi dream", and a goal for most, but the rising cost of living and soaring house prices make it nearly impossible for more Kiwis to achieve their house-and-yard dreams. The situation instead is creating alternative living arrangements for people …
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As climate change's effects intensify and become more frequent, it becomes crucial to design infrastructure projects considering their location and present and future conditions. Data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information shows that in 2023, the United States sustained 28 …
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Airports worldwide have responded to the growing calls to become more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions to help fight climate change. Airports have been associated with many environmental challenges, such as contributing to greenhouse gas emissions – the aviation industry generates close …
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High immigration levels drive Australia's high rental rates. According to ABC news reports, the country expects up to 600,000 arrivals in the calendar year 2023, and if this level continues in the next four years, it will prove unsustainable. The article cites the Australian Bureau of …
