North and South America

In Seattle, the Tunnel That Holds Back the Rain and Protects the City from Floods

A Century On: New Railway Tunnels Under the Hudson River, New York to New Jersey

More than a century after the construction of the North River Tunnel beneath the Hudson River, major tunnel boring machines are back in action to deliver one of the most strategic infrastructure proje...

The River’s Lung

A symbol of urban sustainability, the Big Pipe is the tunnel that protects the Willamette River in Portland from combined sewer overflow (CSO): it captures wastewater and stormwater and sends them to ...

United States: From New York to Texas, Boom in New Homes Boosts Infrastructure

Over the past five years, the United States’ metropolitan areas have added nearly nine million new homes, reshaping the country's urban geography. From Texas to the East Coast, the growth of cities go...

From Semmering to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: World’s Most Spectacular Routes

From high-speed rail to UNESCO World Heritage routes, five railway lines demonstrate how engineering can transform train travel into a unique experience: the Naples-Bari line and the Terzo Valico dei ...

From Sardinia to Australia: Coastal Roads and Bridges with Breathtaking Views

Large bridges stretching out over the ocean, scenic roads overlooking the coast: from the new bridge at the Port of Long Beach in California to the SS 125 in Sardinia, from Australia's Great Ocean Roa...

Singapore, Global Model for Water Management: From Water Treatment to Desalination

From water scarcity and wastewater management to protecting cities from extreme climate events, water has become one of the greatest infrastructure challenges of our time. Singapore has turned this ne...

Orlando, Florida: The Massive Infrastructure Behind Theme Park Magic

Orlando, the most visited city in the United States, welcomes more than 75 millions of tourists every year heading to the one of the world's largest concentrations of theme park. To support this conti...

From Route 66 to the Brooklyn Bridge: Memorable US Infrastructure in Cinema

In the United States, some major infrastructure projects have become timeless icons thanks to cinema: from Route 66 to the Brooklyn Bridge, from the Hoover Dam to the Golden Gate Bridge, discover the ...