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Khaleej Times
an hour ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai suspends 2 engineering firms, announces new industry evaluation standards
The Dubai Municipality has announced the suspension of two engineering consultancy offices for a period of six months, following violations of professional standards and ethics. The decision was made by the Professional Practice Registration and Licensing Committee after uncovering practices that conflicted with approved regulations and professional requirements. According to the Municipality, the identified violations posed potential risks to the interests of property owners and developers. As a result, the two firms have also been prohibited from obtaining licenses for any new projects during the suspension period. The move reflects Dubai Municipality's ongoing commitment to regulating engineering consultancy practices and ensuring high-quality, ethical work across the emirate's construction and development sectors. Dubai Municipality also announced a new plan to update the standards of the "Contractors and Engineering Offices Evaluation System," to include the introduction of a set of criteria and indicators that enable the provision of comprehensive and accurate evaluation standards for the performance of these entities, thereby enhancing its ongoing efforts to develop the construction and building sector in the Emirate of Dubai to be smarter, more sustainable, and pioneering, aligning with the highest international standards and benchmarks. The revised standards are designed to strengthen oversight, improve transparency, and promote sustainable and smart building practices in alignment with global benchmarks. The new system is expected to come into effect at the beginning of 2026.
Fox News
3 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
How 432 robots are relocating a 7,500-ton historic building
Shanghai is no stranger to jaw-dropping feats of engineering. In the latest example, a Shanghai historic building moved by robots is capturing global attention. The relocation of the complex in Huayang, a Shikumen-style building weighing about 7,500 metric tons (approximately 8,267 U.S. tons) and covering roughly 43,400 square feet, is truly rewriting the rules. This ambitious project is powered by an army of 432 small robots that are moving the massive structure about 33 feet each day to make way for a new underground development. Let's dive into how this is happening, why it matters and what it means for the future of urban preservation. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you'll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free when you join. The Huayanli complex is a set of three brick-and-wood buildings constructed between the 1920s and 1930s. Located in the heart of Shanghai's historic Zhangyuan area, these structures are classic examples of shikumen architecture, which is a unique blend of Western and Chinese design. Zhangyuan itself is over 140 years old and is one of Shanghai's largest and best-preserved shikumen neighborhoods. The relocation is not just for show. The city is building a three-story underground center beneath the complex that will include over 570,000 square feet of cultural and commercial space, a parking garage with more than 100 spots and a transportation hub that will connect three major subway lines. By preserving the historic Huayanli complex above ground while adding modern infrastructure below, Shanghai is finding a smart balance between honoring its heritage and embracing progress. Moving a building of this size is tough enough, but the challenge is multiplied by Zhangyuan's dense web of narrow alleys and closely packed historic buildings. Traditional relocation methods simply would not fit. The area's historic significance also means that any mistake could damage irreplaceable architecture, including the 1928 "great hall" that once housed a patriotic night school. Instead of using cranes or bulldozers, engineers put 432 small walking robots to work. These robots gently lift the building and slowly move it forward, inch by inch, covering about 33 feet each day. To achieve this incredible level of precision, the project relies on several advanced technologies. Special low-clearance drilling robots, which can be operated remotely, navigate tight corridors and doorways to create new foundations beneath the historic structure. Earth-moving robots equipped with folding mechanical arms, just under four feet wide, use artificial intelligence to tell the difference between clay and solid obstacles. Engineers also use building information modeling and point cloud scanning to create highly detailed 3D blueprints. These digital models help the team plan exact movement routes, avoid potential collisions and design curved paths for removing soil. To keep the construction site efficient and minimize disruption, soil is carried out using a conveyor belt system, much like an assembly line. The move is only temporary. Once the underground construction is finished, the Huayanli complex will be carefully returned to its original spot, fully restored and preserved, now sitting atop a modern underground facility. When the project is finished, the renewed Zhangyuan will blend its above-ground historic charm with state-of-the-art underground amenities. The area will connect to nearby high-rises, shopping centers and neighborhoods, creating a vibrant and accessible urban space that honors its past while embracing the future. It is not every day that an entire historic building is made to walk across a city block, but Shanghai's Huayanli project shows that with the right technology and a bit of imagination, even the oldest neighborhoods can be part of tomorrow's cityscape. This combination of preservation and innovation offers a fascinating glimpse into how cities can grow without losing their soul. Who would have thought that robots could become the unsung heroes of heritage? If robots can move entire historic neighborhoods to make way for modern development, how far should we go in reshaping our cities, and what parts of our past are truly worth preserving? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Auto Car
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Car
Philippe Krief: The engineering guru who swapped Ferrari for Renault
A successful one, admittedly – young Krief was rolling around in the back of DS Citroëns and had a soft spot for his father's Peugeot 504 coupé (the Pininfarina one, he reminds me), so delectable metal was on the scene. But it wasn't the impetus. Engineering was the job he always wanted to do, 'so I combined cars with my passion', he says. Engineering was the desire, cars the vessel. The balance has since shifted, and Krief today can't imagine engineering anything else. He says: 'The thing I learned, and that I now know would be difficult not to have, is the soul you give to a car,' he says. 'You can feel it when you test drive it.' I guess you can't get quite the same kick from designing an MRI machine, or even an unmanned rocket. That soundbite is typical Krief talk. He speaks softly, authoritatively, in accented English, enunciating precisely as he describes engineering concepts and management structures, but then often expressing a sentiment that would sound twee coming from anyone else. It helps that 'soul' is very much his oeuvre, as anyone who has tried his back catalogue knows. You get the sense Krief is a unique proposition. On one hand the man is obsessed with quantitative approaches – 'at the end of the day, what makes the car feel [special], even if it looks subjective, can be measured' – and he champions simulators, with their potential to do all the dogsbody bits of chassis development, driving down costs and freeing up talent. But he also firmly believes the human touch is non-negotiable if you're going to create a sports car that is 'completely harmonious in everything'. In many ways he is perfectly suited to taking a romantic brand like Alpine forward into what is, technologically, still rather an unknown space. The extent of Krief's uniqueness as a world-class chassis developer surely stems from his geographically varied and demanding career path. Part of the final year of an engineering degree was spent at Renault, developing early suspension simulation models. It was pioneering stuff in the '80s – and perhaps useful preparation for today's uncertain world. Next was Michelin, when tyre development was still a 'trial and error process'.
CTV News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction
Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the lovable landmark that towers over the Drumheller skyline in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, is facing an extinction-level event and is pictured in Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, April 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Tyra the Tyrannosaurus is set to be poked and prodded this fall to determine whether Drumheller's towering, monstrously popular icon can be saved from extinction. Mayor Heather Colberg says a technical check will determine how much work — and money — may be needed to keep the 25-metre figure in its current place dominating the skyline of the town northeast of Calgary. 'We've agreed on the engineering study, so that's going to take place probably this fall,' said Colberg, who also is leaving office this fall. 'Once that is done then, we'll have a good idea what her longevity is and everything about her, and then hopefully, we can make a decision before I'm gone.' 'If, all of a sudden, they come and say she's actually going to fall apart, then that's a whole different discussion. But if they say she's good for 30 years and she might need an outer coating, then that's different, too.' Tyra is four times the size of a real T. Rex and attracts 150,000 visitors a year, serving as the backdrop to hundreds of thousands of tourists' photos over the last quarter of a century. She stands across from the intersection of Gorgosaurus Street and Tyrannosaurus Drive near a visitor information centre. A nearby ice cream stand offers fossils, T-shirts and dino toys. Tourists can climb 106 stairs through Tyra's innards to stand inside her mouth and look down. While the town owns the land where she's located, the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce owns the attraction. The chamber has said the dinosaur is set to be dismantled when the lease runs out in 2029. That announcement has resulted in a public backlash, including 25,000 names on a petition calling for her to be spared. The Town of Drumheller also demanded meetings with the chamber and Travel Drumheller. The town announced in April the three groups would explore options, and the engineering study flowed from that. Colberg said she's optimistic the landmark won't go the way of the dinosaurs. 'I would be amazed if she's not (saved),' Colberg said. 'There's got to be a solution. I'm not giving up.' The town of 8,400 bills itself as the Dinosaur Capital of the World. Home to the famed Royal Tyrrell Museum, the community also has statues of dinosaurs that look like they crawled out of the Flintstones cartoon, greeting people on the streets. Colberg said she was initially surprised — but then not surprised — at the amount of national attention that Tyra's possible demise has garnered across Canada. 'People like the dinosaurs and love coming here for the dinosaurs,' she said. 'When you promote that you're the dinosaur capital of the world with the world's largest dinosaur, that's what people expect to see.' — By Bill Graveland in Calgary This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 28, 2025.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Amentum Holdings Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?
Chantilly, Virginia-based Amentum Holdings, Inc. (AMTM) provides engineering and technology solutions to the U.S. and allied government agencies. Valued at $5.6 billion by market cap, the company provides environment and climate sustainability, intelligence and counter threat, data fusion and analytics, engineering and integration, research and development, test and evaluation, and citizen systems solutions. Companies worth $2 billion or more are generally described as 'mid-cap stocks,' and AMTM perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the specialty business services industry. AMTM's significant financial recovery has improved comprehensive income, and their realignment of business segments into Digital Solutions and Global Engineering Solutions positions them well to capitalize on high-growth areas such as cybersecurity and environmental solutions, potentially leading to sustained revenue and a competitive edge in securing new contracts. Dear Nvidia Stock Fans, Watch This Event Today Closely Can Broadcom Stock Hit $400 in 2025? A $2 Billion Reason to Sell Super Micro Computer Stock Now Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. Despite its notable strength, AMTM slipped 30.3% from its 52-week high of $34.47, achieved on Nov. 11, 2024. Over the past three months, AMTM stock gained 30.3%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 7.5% rise during the same time frame. In the longer term, shares of AMTM rose 14.3% on a YTD basis and climbed 16.8% over the past six months, outperforming SPX's YTD gains of 4.4% and 1.7% returns over the past six months. To confirm the bullish trend, AMTM has been trading above its 50-day and 100-day moving averages since late April, with slight fluctuations. On May 6, AMTM shares closed up more than 1% after reporting its Q2 results. Its adjusted EPS of $0.53 surpassed Wall Street expectations of $0.48. The company's revenue was $3.5 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts of $3.4 billion. AMTM expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $2 to $2.20, and expects revenue in the range of $13.9 billion to $14.2 billion. In the competitive arena of specialty business services, BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) has taken the lead over AMTM, showing resilience with 89.8% gains on a YTD basis and 76% uptick over the past six months. Wall Street analysts are moderately bullish on AMTM's prospects. The stock has a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from the nine analysts covering it, and the mean price target of $25.22 suggests a potential upside of 4.9% from current price levels. On the date of publication, Neha Panjwani did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
