In 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land; after reconsidering demolition, they turned the 7-acre site into a mixed-use developmentIn 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land, but changed plans after discovering its his...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sedimentIn 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. The record shows that Robert H. “Bob” Boyle w...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Taiwan breaks ground on advanced packaging park anchored by TSMCTSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will build two buildings at the Baipu Industrial Park, including a technology validation labo...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
In 2010, Cannock used anaerobic digestion to process 120,000 tonnes of food waste; the result generated renewable electricity and exported surplus power to the gridIn 2010, a major change was taking shape at the Poplars waste site near Cannock, Staffordshire. Plans were being developed for a large anae...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
24 companies propose Rs 5,500 crore investment for Asia's first telecom manufacturing zone in Gwalior: Jyotiraditya ScindiaGwalior is set to establish Asia's first dedicated Telecom Manufacturing Zone. This ambitious project will attract approximately ₹5,500 cro...
20 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
In 1912, Jennie Butchart began filling an exhausted quarry with soil brought by horse and cart in British Columbia; the project grew into a garden recognised as a national historic siteIn 1904, Jennie Butchart reimagined a former quarry, crafting an exquisite garden paradise that is still maintained by her family. Over the...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Tata Steel seeks fresh UK government funding as Port Talbot EAF project faces delays: ReportTata Steel has requested additional UK government funding for its Port Talbot plant. Delays in the plant's transformation are increasing pr...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
In 1894, gold turned Rainy Lake City, Minnesota, into a boomtown of several hundred; just 7 years later, it was abandoned after yielding only $4,500A small gold discovery in 1893 near the Canada-Minnesota border sparked a rapid boomtown. Rainy Lake City grew from nothing to hundreds of ...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
L& T eyes $30 billlion from modularization in 5 yearsModularization refers to a project delivery method where entire process units are prefabricated in controlled off-site factories and then t...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Govt bars selling chip plants till declaration of full commercial production under Semicon 2.0 schemeTill declaration of the commercial production of the entire project, the company shall not sell or dispose of the project assets or any par...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
At Texas’ Panther Creek III, blades from 133 turbines were repurposed in cement kilns as the wind farm’s capacity rose from 199.5 MW to 215 MWWind turbine blades, made of non-recyclable fiberglass, pose a significant waste challenge. A West Texas wind farm utilized cement kilns fo...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Karnataka to develop KTPO site with convention centre, exhibition halls: MB PatilKarnataka plans to develop its 48.35-acre KTPO site with new facilities. A global-standard trade and convention centre will be built on fiv...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Ukraine will support energy ceasefire if US ensures Moscow's intent: President ZelenskiyUkraine's President Zelenskiy stated readiness for an energy site ceasefire. This step depends on Russia showing genuine willingness to end...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
In 2025, Sizewell A sent over 15,000 tonnes of crushed turbine-hall concrete to Sizewell C; the recycled material was used as sub-base beneath new foundationsThe repurposing of old nuclear station concrete has paved the way for innovative construction projects. With over 15,000 metric tons of cru...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- K-nest Construction Tech enters the DeepTech space with indigenous automation solutions
Company brings robotics, 3D construction printing, human augmentation, precision sensing and automated high-rise construction systems into ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
South Bend recovered 15,000 tons of concrete and bricks plus metal and wood from the former Studebaker Plant 8; the materials were reused on site or sold, instead of being buriedThe deconstruction of an aged Studebaker factory in South Bend was performed meticulously to reclaim materials for future use. Through this...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST