On the Ground, Engineers Assess Damage in Venezuela Earthquake Zone

Structural engineers checked the extent of damage to buildings in northern Venezuela following last month's deadly earthquakes, offering insights on what types of construction best weathered the severe event.

On the Ground, Engineers Asses Damage in Venezuela Earthquake Zone

A structural engineers checked the extent of damage to buildings in northern Venezuela following last month's deadly earthquakes and offers insights on what types of construction best weathered the severe seismic event.

Heat Ready London makes compelling case to prepare the UK capital for hotter summers

In the summer of 2022 London recorded temperatures above 40°C for the first time, leading to hundreds of heat-related deaths, damage to infrastructure, and the busiest day for the London Fire Brigade since the Second World War. The post Heat Ready London makes compelling case to prepare the UK capital for hotter summers appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Common UK Roofing Problems Homeowners Should Not Ignore

The post Common UK Roofing Problems Homeowners Should Not Ignore appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A roof often gives small warning signs before a serious problem appears. A loose tile, a blocked gutter ora patch of damaged flashing may not seem urgent at first, especially when everything looks fine fromground level. However, these minor issues can quickly turn into leaks, damp, timber damage andexpensive repairs once rain, wind and frost […]

US allocates $1.8bn to repair damaged infrastructure

US transport secretary Sean P. Duffy is allocating $1.86bn to repair roads, bridges and other transport infrastructure damaged by natural disasters. $908m of the funding will be spent fixing damage… The post US allocates $1.8bn to repair damaged infrastructure appeared first on Global Construction Review.

What measures should be taken to minimize damage in a densely populated city environment?