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Researchers at Sapienza University of Rome have conducted a groundbreaking study to explore the potential of using photovoltaic systems on highway infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging. The study, published in the journal Energies, identifies a total surface area of approximately 27,100 m² on the A3 Napoli-Pompei-Salerno highway that
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Newcastle, a small community in Clarington, Ontario, was met with backlash when plans for a new development were revealed at a recent planning meeting. The proposal, led by Rice Development Corporation, aims to construct 1,755 residential units and 1,700 square metres of retail space at 6 Wilmot Creek
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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday moved to revolutionize the state's transportation and energy sectors with the advancement of two significant bills, the Lagos State Railway Corporation Bill and the Ibile Energy Corporation Bill, which both gained second reading during plenary. Leading the debate on the
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The Acre state government, through the Department of Highways, Waterway and Airport Infrastructure (Deracre), is continuing its efforts to improve infrastructure in the municipality of Bujari. On Tuesday, Deracre President Sula Ximenes met with Mayor Joao Edvaldo (Padeiro) to discuss the next stages of urban and rural infrastructure projects. The
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Water is essential to life and livelihoods, yet Japan, a relatively well-resourced country, faces significant challenges in ensuring secure access to this vital resource. An ageing demographic, declining revenues, regional disparities, and poor water infrastructure threaten water security nationwide. The government is improving oversight through data, innovation, and public-private partnerships,
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JSW Infrastructure Limited has been awarded a significant contract worth Rs 740 crore to develop container berths at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority's Netaji Subhas Dock facility in Kolkata. The project, which will be executed under a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) framework, involves the
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Uruguay's construction industry is projected to experience a modest recovery in 2025, expanding by 3.7% in real terms. This growth is driven by robust institutions, developed regulatory frameworks, and labor-intensive construction practices. Investment in water and transportation infrastructure projects, increased tourism activity, and the government's
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A recent study published in Case Studies in Construction Materials has investigated the effects of stress paths on the cyclic behavior of marine calcareous sand used in transportation infrastructure. The research, conducted by Xue Shen and others from Hohai University in Nanjing, China, has shed light on the complex interactions
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Bengaluru's growing traffic congestions have sparked debate over two massive infrastructure projects: the proposed underground tunnel network for private vehicles and the expansion of the Namma Metro system for mass transit. The tunnel road project, estimated to cost Rs. 19,000 crore, aims to ease surface traffic by
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The concept of digital public infrastructure (DPI) has been touted as a transformative solution for achieving inclusive development, but its potential to exacerbate inequality and exclude marginalized communities is a pressing concern. As the African Union's Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa embarks on a $161-billion project to
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Investigations into transportation engineering have led to a breakthrough discovery of utilizing distributed optical fiber sensing (DOFS) for structural health monitoring (SHM). The advanced tool, explained by researchers from Lanzhou Jiaotong University, offers "high precision, wide measurement range, and real-time as well as long-term monitoring capabilities." This innovative
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Research conducted in Bari, Italy, has shed light on the potential of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) in improving safety standards for railway infrastructure monitoring and maintenance. Funded by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Internal Institute, the study aimed to develop methodologies and technologies that enable
