History of the Suez Canal: a disputed strategic enterprise

A project with ancient origins, implemented in the twentieth century, that played a key role in the history of recent centuries.

Burj Khalifa: the skyscraper that soars above the Arabian Desert

A tapered skyscraper among the dunes of the Arabian Gulf, Burj Khalifa is an astonishing work of engineering.

Zaha Hadid and the world’s most intricately designed bridge

Dunes designed by architect Zaha Hadid on the Sheikh Zayed Bridge of Abu Dhabi

Terzo Valico: moles at work on Italy’s longest tunnel

Underground excavations continue to complete 53 kms (33 miles) of high-speed rail line

Reservoirs: from Lake Kariba to Lake Nasser

Reservoirs are lakes born from the creation of dams: here are some of the most important in the world

The Rogun Dam: a strategic hydropower plant in Tajikistan

The tallest dam in the world will be built by Salini Impregilo in Tajikistan

Auckland spearheads New Zealand’s infrastructure investment plans

The government has launched billions of dollars in spending to develop its transport infrastructure network

The Statue of Liberty: the robe’s hidden secret

The Statue of Liberty is a universal monument of freedom, but also a symbol of excellence for the construction industry

St Petersburg’s drawbridges, engineering works of art

St. Petersburg’s drawbridges raise their arms each night for massive ships