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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg admits ‘we don't fully know’ scope or extent of Francis Scott Key Bridge repairs in Baltimore

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He noted that he didn't have an estimate on the rebuilding timeline, but the bridge itself took five years to initially construct. Engineering News-Record reported that debris removal has already begun in haste at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site, where six people lost their lives last Tuesday , courtesy of the U.S.

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The Beirut Port Renewal Competition shortlists 40 student projects

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The participating teams are tasked to envision an important redesign of Lebanon's chief economic engine following the tragic 2020 explosion that took 218 lives and caused an estimated $15 billion in structural damage. Beirut as a city claims to have been destroyed and rebuilt seven times throughout its 5,000-year history.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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The Texas Capitol Complex was designed by Page Southerland Page Phase 1 – which is estimated as a $600 million investment – opened in 2022. Project credits: Planning/Urban Design: Page (TCCMP) Architect: Master Architect/Engineer: Page, AOR for George HW Bush Building: HKS, Inc., The photography is by Albert Vecerka/Esto. & Elec.

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MIT engineers build load-bearing structures using tree forks instead of steel joints

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Caitlin Mueller, associate professor in the Building Technology programme at MIT and leader of the Digital Structures research group, describes tree forks as "naturally engineered structural connections" that can transfer force very efficiently thanks to their internal fibre network. The photography is by Felix Amtsberg.

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Populous unveils plan to revamp horse-racing track in New York

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The facility – which is estimated to generate $155 million in economic output annually – is also a hopeful location of the 2026 Breeder's Cup. The New York Racing Association hopes to bring the Belmont Stakes back to the venue in 2026, preceding the official re-opening of Belmont Park in September 2026. The images are courtesy of Populous.

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World's largest cruise ship sets sail amid sustainability concerns

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The use of LNG, also known as methane, cuts down on dangerous pollutants like sulfur and nitrogen oxides, and is estimated to produce about 30 per cent less carbon dioxide emissions than the heavy fuel oils currently used in cruise ships.

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Solar cars will be "normal within 20 years" says Lightyear's head engineer

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According to Cornagliotti, who is Lightyear's lead solar engineer, solar-assisted cars like this will be "normal within 20 years" once mass production is scaled up and prices are brought down. For this fundamental reason, an electric car needs to be inherently more efficient than an internal combustion engine car.