THIS 110-year-old two-track tunnel beneath the Hudson River carries 200,000 people a day – and it’s crumbling. Between 2014 and 2018, major failures caused 65,000 minutes of train delays. That’s roughly 45 days of commuters stuck on platforms, trains or facing a...
Project progress can be monitored remotely and in 3D with a laser scanner and Trimble FieldLink software mounted aboard Boston Dynamics’ site-roving Spot robot. “Using the X7 laser scanner integrated with Spot lets us document changes on the jobsite and make important...
When the London Eye opened in 2000 it was intended to be a temporary attraction – but it proved so popular that it became a permanent fixture of the skyline, making towering observation wheels the new must-have landmark of the new millennium. Since then, more...
RENOWNED for its unique blend of architecture and stunning cultural landmarks, Vienna is among Europe’s top travel destinations.But while it is perhaps best known for its well-preserved heritage buildings, the capital of Austria has been pioneering new approaches to...
A colossal US$22-billion infrastructure project will send Australian sunshine more than 3,100 miles (5,000 km) to Singapore, via high-voltage undersea cables. Opening in 2027, it’ll be the largest solar farm and battery storage facility in history. READ...
A robot from startup Kewazo that automates material transport for scaffolding construction is one example of how robotics and drone technology are changing the industry. The Liftbot is making inroads in Europe and is proving versatile with adjustments that allow it to...
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