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  13.08.18Around the World in 80 Engineering Wonders: Three Gorges Dam, China

  Spanning across the Yangtze River in China, the Three Gorges Dam is the largest power station in the world. It took 40,000 workers to construct the mega-dam over a 12-year period, costing around $28 billion.

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  06.08.18Help! Interim vs Permanent roles

  If you’re considering your next career move, perhaps an interim project-based role could be for you. Our short guide below might help you decide

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  30.07.18Engineering the trains of tomorrow

  Despite the misery of a delayed train on your way to work now and again, few can deny the convenience and speed of modern train travel.

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  16.07.18Bioconcrete: The Construction Phenomenon

  Microbiologist Hendrick Jonkers has created bio-concrete, a self-regenerative material.

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  11.07.18Commercial vs Reporting roles

  So, you have spent three years learning your trade, revising for your exams and then nervously waiting for the results... and finally you are qualified ACA. But what next?

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  09.07.18PropTech and how it’s changing the real estate industry

  In the last decade, there has been an explosion of innovation. PropTech companies are now enhancing the services in the property world with efficient alternatives to traditional practices.

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  02.07.18In perspective: Sir Ove Nyquist Arup

  Best known as the founder of Arup Group Limited and the mastermind of the Sydney Opera House, Sir Ove Nyquist Arup was a pioneering engineer.

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  25.06.18Utopia: The 5 most significant urbanists of the last 100 years

  The 21st century has already seen tremendous growth and transformation in our cities. This growth would not have been possible without the influence and master planning of a few key urbanists.

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  19.06.185 of the world’s most innovative solutions to rising sea levels

  Rising sea levels are a long-term hazard and there is no universal consensus about how to fix it. However, there are certain parts of the world actively fighting back against rising sea levels.

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  14.06.18How big data is changing the UK Real Estate industry

  There is a massive buzz around big data worldwide. 40% of companies worldwide already use big data to streamline workflows and to inform decisions. That percentage is only going to grow in the future, changing business practices across the industry.