Combatting Disease and Delays to Build the Panama Canal

First came the French. A syndicate led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, the diplomat who had led construction of the Suez Canal, began excavating a channel through Central America in 1881.

Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration: Suez Canal International Museum

The rehabilitation of the Suez Canal Museum in Ismailia, Egypt, represents a “pioneering model” for integrating advanced technologies with heritage restoration, according to The Arab Contractors.

‘Permacrisis’ may be the word of the year, but I see bright spots

It has been a turbulent couple of years to say the least. Covid-19, the Suez Canal blockages, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have all served to reshape the global stage… The post ‘Permacrisis’ may be the word of the year, but I see bright spots appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Suez Canal Authority Awards $272M Dredging Contract

UAE-based National Marine Dredging Company has won a $272 million contract for dredging a section of the Suez Canal where the container ship Ever Given ran aground more than a year ago.

Rethinking Supply Chain Management

The supply chain crisis continues to place enormous strains on business. Global trade has been knocked out of balance. Covid outbreaks continue to plague us all. Covid outbreaks in China closed two of the world's busiest container ports. A marooned ship blocked traffic through the Suez Canal. And more than 100 ships were idled for […] The post Rethinking Supply Chain Management first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Top Luxury - Most Expensive Construction Projects Ever Built, 25072021

This video (by Top Luxury) highlights five of the world's most expensive Construction Projects 'in history'