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London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 hours ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?

Naval mines can paralyze global trade psychologically without explosions, posing a significant threat to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Design
fromArchDaily
13 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again | Fortune

Williams Companies will break ground on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, the first new pipeline in New York in over a decade, expanding its Transco natural gas network.
NYC startup
#urban-logistics
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
#email-infrastructure
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Deliverability

The quiet infrastructure upgrade smart companies are making - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Email infrastructure decisions significantly impact business scalability, with privacy-first providers offering end-to-end encryption and data protection superior to standard free and legacy services.
Deliverability
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The quiet infrastructure upgrade smart companies are making - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Email infrastructure decisions significantly impact business scalability, with privacy-first providers offering end-to-end encryption and data protection superior to standard free and legacy services.
Agriculture
fromdesign-milk.com
5 days ago

Reused Shipping Containers Form A Flexible Workplace in Spain

Agricultural design requires unique considerations, as seen in Agrosemillas' headquarters, which integrates local materials and efficient layouts.
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Plans have been approved for a cool new bridge in southeast London

A new 170-square-metre Albion Bridge will replace a cramped faux drawbridge in Canada Water, enhancing accessibility and space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
Business
fromQuartz
5 days ago

Diverse Offerings & Strategic Investments Aid OMC Amid Stiff Rivalry

Omnicom's diverse portfolio and strategic investments enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value, despite challenges from low liquidity and competition.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
#amazon
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

AIDA Cruises deploys enterprise IT across floating cities

AIDA's approach to IT infrastructure prioritizes availability through redundancy, with each vessel operating two physically separated data centers in different fire zones to ensure critical services remain operational.
Digital life
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Imported Futures: Global Architecture Shaping Albania's Urban Transformation

Albania is rapidly transforming with ambitious architectural projects redefining its urban environment and positioning within regional and international networks.
#ai
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

A top US shipbuilder is exploring how AI and robots can do some of the hardest jobs on the production floor

Huntington Ingalls Industries partners with GrayMatter Robotics to integrate AI and robotics into shipbuilding, aiming to enhance efficiency and capabilities.
fromApp Developer Magazine
2 weeks ago
Venture

Foresight Secures $25M to Bridge Infrastructure Execution Gap

Foresight secured $25 million in Series A funding to enhance product development and expand internationally in infrastructure markets.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

A top US shipbuilder is exploring how AI and robots can do some of the hardest jobs on the production floor

Huntington Ingalls Industries partners with GrayMatter Robotics to integrate AI and robotics into shipbuilding, aiming to enhance efficiency and capabilities.
Venture
fromApp Developer Magazine
2 weeks ago

Foresight Secures $25M to Bridge Infrastructure Execution Gap

Foresight secured $25 million in Series A funding to enhance product development and expand internationally in infrastructure markets.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Public opinion on data centers is divided, with significant opposition and concerns about electricity prices.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Environment

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

shipping containers frame maison margiela's shanghai exhibition by OMA / AMO in china

OMA and Maison Margiela collaborate on a multi-city exhibition, translating avant-garde designs into urban spatial experiences across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Mumbai's historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade

Rising diesel costs have crippled Mumbai's fishing industry, leaving boats idle and threatening livelihoods in coastal communities.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Silvertown Tunnel is 'tackling chronic congestion'

The Silvertown Tunnel has reduced congestion and improved journey times, but has also displaced traffic to other routes.
World news
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The Middle East's real vulnerability isn't oil - it's the desalination plants that supply 90% of its drinking water - Silicon Canals

The Middle East's reliance on desalinated water exposes significant vulnerabilities, particularly due to concentrated infrastructure and ongoing military conflicts.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Brightspeed introduces EasyMove to help people relocate simply

"For too long, our industry has treated moving customers like brand new ones. EasyMove flips that model. Our customers shouldn't lose their history, their pricing or their trust just because they're changing addresses."
Alternative transportation
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
#architecture
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

No Solid Ground: Three Approaches to Building Below Sea Level in Rotterdam

Architects adapt foundations to environmental conditions, influencing building durability and design choices, especially in flood-prone areas like Rotterdam.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

What Is the Technosphere and Why Does It Redefine Architecture?

Architecture is now influenced by global systems and infrastructures, acting as a mediator within the technosphere.
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

No Solid Ground: Three Approaches to Building Below Sea Level in Rotterdam

Architects adapt foundations to environmental conditions, influencing building durability and design choices, especially in flood-prone areas like Rotterdam.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

What Is the Technosphere and Why Does It Redefine Architecture?

Architecture is now influenced by global systems and infrastructures, acting as a mediator within the technosphere.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The Navy's AI bet to fix its submarine bottleneck

The U.S. Navy is investing in AI and robotics to address submarine manufacturing bottlenecks with a new $2.4 billion facility in Alabama.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

This AI-proof career faces a 250,000-worker shortage-now the Trump administration is trying to revive the job millennials abandoned | Fortune

"This is absolutely a rare window for young workers because the demand is real, funded, and seemingly long-term," Fraser Patterson, CEO of Skillit, stated. "These are not speculative jobs. They are tied to multi-decade investment cycles, and they offer a path to strong earnings, skill development, and stability without requiring a traditional four-year degree."
Business
fromBusline News
6 days ago

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

"We're watching action, reaction, and counterreaction almost daily, and the policy environment is moving incredibly fast," noted Glenn Every, emphasizing the urgency of staying informed.
Alternative transportation
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
Real estate
fromInc
3 weeks ago

Why Connectivity Is the New 'Location' in Commercial Real Estate

Digital infrastructure and connectivity now rival or surpass traditional location as the primary factor determining real estate value for business properties, with 96% of U.S. business leaders willing to pay premium prices for reliable connectivity.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

New dry-dock facility for Thames Clipper boats

A new dry-dock facility for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will enhance maintenance and safety for its fleet starting in early 2027.
European startups
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers

A modular data center powered by solar panels and repurposed EV batteries operates 99.2% of the time, showcasing a sustainable alternative to traditional data centers.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
London startup
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 weeks ago

Ofiniti raises $6.8M to scale its maritime fuel platform

Ofiniti raised $6.8 million in growth funding to expand its digital bunkering platform globally, having processed over 25,000 bunker operations in 2025 with 40% market share in Singapore.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Transforming a Concrete Shell into a Wooden Interior Shaped by the Sea

A Mediterranean harbor house renovation transforms a raw concrete shell into a material-driven interior that echoes maritime atmosphere through spatial organization, natural materials, and carefully controlled views of the surrounding landscape.
Miscellaneous
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Render Networks unveils synchronised agentic critical infrastructure architecture | Computer Weekly

Render Networks expands ClearWay platform to automate critical infrastructure deployment, reducing capital risk through real-time field verification and audit-grade accountability across complex multi-asset projects.
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Mining cities to build homes from demolition waste

Rotor DC and similar organizations across Europe salvage and resell reclaimed building materials from demolished structures to promote urban mining and circular economy practices.
Science
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers

Offshore wind-powered underwater data centers offer a practical alternative to space-based solutions, combining renewable energy generation and natural seawater cooling.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

I help manage one of the world's most constrained supply chains, up close to the defining energy bottleneck of the decade | Fortune

Power transformer shortages are the critical bottleneck limiting AI infrastructure expansion and corporate electrification globally.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Oil and the sea built Wilmington's future

Wilmington evolved from a Civil War military hub into a major port city, then declined after losing official port status to San Pedro in 1897 before being annexed by Los Angeles in 1909.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

It Will Likely Be a Year Before the Port of SF's Sinking Dry Dock #2 Can Be Demolished and Removed

The Port of San Francisco's Dry Dock #2 requires constant pumping to prevent sinking and won't be removed until 2027, risking catastrophic damage from winter storms.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? | TechCrunch

Aikido plans to deploy submerged data centers powered by offshore wind turbines to address AI infrastructure power demands and cooling challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Compute Isn't Weightless: AI Infrastructure and the Architecture of the City

AI development is reshaping urban infrastructure and spatial planning in the Greater Bay Area through government-led initiatives that translate computational needs into physical zones, data centers, and specialized districts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Maritime traffic through the strait, the narrow channel linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, has effectively been closed since strikes on Iran began. Some vessels have been diverted or delayed and ports and shipping companies are dealing with heightened security concerns and uncertainty.
World politics
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
#ss-red-oak-victory
Real estate
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

How London's Industrial Land Is Being Repurposed for Modern Logistics and Infrastructure

London must reconcile scarce industrial land and housing demand by adopting stacked mixed-use logistics, careful site engineering, and efficient last-mile planning.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Policy Brief: Is Canada's trade infrastructure up to the task?

Canadian agricultural exports must diversify away from dependence on U.S. markets and constrained infrastructure to reduce trade risk and improve access to Asia and Europe.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bold new proposal would restore Brooklyn Marine Terminal to fully functional maritime hub

COLUMBIA STREET WATERFRONT DISTRICT - The City Club of New York trustee Tom Fox introduced on Tuesday a new to redevelop the 122-acre "all-maritime" proposal Brooklyn Marine Terminal situated on an industrial waterfront site stretching from Atlantic Avenue to Red Hook on the East River. Fox, co-founder of New York Water Taxi, the precursor to NYC Ferry Service, has numerous civic credits to his name, including spearheading the creation of the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway and co-founding the original Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition.
New York City
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Singapore eyes barge-based hydrogen power for datacenters

A barge-based configuration offers advantages over land-based facilities, according to BDC, including optimization of scarce land resources through offshore or nearshore deployment, vital in a country that is smaller than many cities, including London. This arrangement also offers segregation between hydrogen handling infrastructure and the core datacenter operations, the firm says, plus greater flexibility in hydrogen transport and storage, making use of Singapore's maritime ecosystem.
Environment
#panama-canal
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Laser-etched superhydrophobic textures let damaged aluminum tubes trap air and remain buoyant, mimicking diving bell spiders' hair-based air-trapping mechanism.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Exhibition opens Friday on alternative visions for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal

RED HOOK - A SPECIAL EXHIBITION - "Brooklyn Marine Terminal: Past, Present, & What's Next for Red Hook?" - will hold its opening Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Compere Collective, 351 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook. The display, hosted by Resilient Red Hook in collaboration with Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, features student work that explores alternative visions for the BMT, bringing academic insight, community priorities and design innovation together.
New York City
World news
fromFortune
2 months ago

The U.S. has 3 of the world's 240 icebreakers, the crucial shipping technology that would unlock Greenland | Fortune

U.S. plans for Greenland are constrained by pervasive Arctic ice and a critical shortage of icebreakers, leaving limited, geopolitically fraught procurement options.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Building at the Edge: New York and Hong Kong's Competing Waterfront Logics

Coastal development balances capital drives, public access, sustainability, and urban identity, forcing trade-offs evident in New York City and Hong Kong waterfront projects.
New York City
fromInc
1 month ago

140 Cities in Maine, L.A.'s Olympic Committee, and NYC: The Urban Tool That's About to Change Everything

MIT researchers created the first complete pedestrian activity model for New York City, revealing movement patterns and crash vulnerabilities, applicable to any U.S. city and enabling better infrastructure funding allocation.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future as other transit agencies face challenges

Ferry ridership is rising; agencies plan fleet replacements and service expansions, with new vessels arriving from 2027 through 2033.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How hybrid operations are elevating builder performance

AI-enabled sales support closes the digital engagement gap by improving response speed, conversion rates, and OSC productivity while enabling scalable, trust-building sales operations.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Self-Driving Truck Tech Headed for San Francisco's Waterfront

It has been almost three years since the Port of San Francisco awarded TMG Partners the redevelopment rights for San Francisco's Pier 38, with TMG winning over the Port with a pitch that emphasized the speed with which they planned to act and an "immediate revitalization" of the pier with a mix of public, office and maritime uses. But Pier 38, which has been shuttered since 2011, remains red tagged and inactive.
San Francisco
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 'time is money' mantra is a terrible starting point for planning and designing infrastructure

Using productivity and time-as-money frameworks to justify transportation planning decisions is economically flawed and oversimplifies the complex nature of traffic congestion and urban mobility.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Pilot Extended - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alameda secured 19 months of additional funding for the Woodstock water shuttle, increasing weekly departures 84% since launch and supporting non-car transportation between Oakland and Alameda.
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