Close to half of all businesses intend to increase their adoption of robotic process automation over the next year, with …
Australian construction leads the recovery to new normal
Australian and New Zealand construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30 per cent prepared for the “new …
Major milestone reached on $22B Australia-ASEAN Power Link
The Northern Territory Government and Sun Cable have signed the Project Development Agreement for the $22 billion Australia-ASEAN Power Link …
Australia, US and Japan launch regional infrastructure scheme
Although there isn’t much detail as yet, all three countries are signalling they want to offer countries throughout South East Asia an alternative to Beijing. The new infrastructure partnership doesn’t have a name yet but in a joint statement, the three countries say they want to “mobilise investment in projects that drive economic growth, create …
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From three hours to 30 minutes, the magic of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
After seven years, the 55-kilometer bridge – 20 times the length of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge – will soon …
Case study: Volvo pavers reinforce Indonesian airport runway
In 2017, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia was the world’s 17th busiest with 63 million passengers. “The double tamper on the …
Malaysian infrastructure plans suspended
Last week, China Communications Construction, the main contractor of the 688km East Coast Rail Link said that it has been told to suspend work pending negotiations and urged the Malaysian government to honour the contract. It also said the suspension was regrettable as work had been progressing well. The suspension came just a day after Finance …
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A tale of precision and control
As these sites become more regulated, demolition methods have had to evolve. In Singapore, one specialist demolition firm has made the small city-state proud, taking home the New Entrant Award at KHL’s 2017 World Demolition Awards for its innovative demolition methods. Founded by Tommy Lim in 1993, Ginlee Construction prides itself on being a specialist …
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New airport’s queenly curves rest on a firm foundation
Beijing Daxing Airport was designed by airport specialists ADPI in collaboration with renowned architect Dame Zaha Hadid. When completed, the new airport will comprise a striking organic-looking central hub with six sweeping curved spokes. Its total floor area will reach 700,000m2; an 80,000m2 ground transportation centre will link to high-speed rail, metro, expressways, buses and an …
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Digital modelling: the cornerstone of smart cities?
We already have the technologies and processing power to “virtualise” our physical infrastructure but doing so will also demand greater collaboration between the parties involved in building our smart cities. Every smart city project relies on accurate, real-time data, from the earliest design phases all the way to ongoing asset maintenance and management. The data …
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