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A Visit to the Cairo Monorail

Civil + Structural Engineer

Photo Credit: Megan Payne The Cairo Monorail project began in 2020, and is a two-line monorail rapid transit system owned by the Egyptian National Authority of Tunnels (NAT). The second line will be the 6th of October City Monorail Transportation System or the West of Nile Line (WoN).

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Going Driverless: an Update on the Cairo Monorail System

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Currently under construction in Egypt is a two-line monorail rapid transit system, which, when completed, will be the longest driverless monorail system in the world. Construction on the project began in September of 2020. When completed, the Cairo Monorail system will consist of two lines.

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The Impact of Policy on Residential Electrification

The Pro Builder

The Impact of Policy on Residential Electrification csweeney Mon, 05/20/2024 - 13:19 Study shows significant variation in states’ use of electricity Nearly one-fifth of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions come from the residential sector, and with that, many are reconsidering ways to reduce emissions.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37. August 26, 2020. While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Integrated systems. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Patty Rubstello Joins WSP as National Transportation Strategic Advisor

Civil + Structural Engineer

Former assistant secretary of largest North American ferry system is providing strategic leadership for multimodal and tolling projects for WSP clients across the U.S. SEATTLE — Patty Rubstello, PE, joined WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, as national transportation strategic advisor.

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Sustainable Building and Design in Australia

Natural Building

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. Their power tools were supplied with electricity from an off-grid solar power system. Highly efficient devices further reduce energy demand in the all-electric home.