As the world unites to fight and manage the challenges presented by the global Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, a number of companies across the globe are doing their bit to protect staff, engage local community, educate customers and directly contribute to fight against the virus

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And in line with this BE brings you a small list of what some of the biggest brands are doing


Archaeologists have shown that Ecuador’s capital Quito has a history which extends back over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. This is at least in part due to the city’s famous geography: at an altitude of 2,850 metres above sea level, defenders of the city were able to see enemies coming a few hours in advance. These days, it just means the views are spectacular.


Metro de Santo Domingo: Un transformador cumple 10 años

El Metro de Santo Domingo, el sistema de metro más extenso de la región de America Central, cumple 10 años en 2019. Durante este tiempo, el metro ha transportado más de 500 millones de pasajeros en la ciudad, y cada año muestra un crecimiento significativo. Vale destacar que, diez años después de su apertura, un boleto de metro cuesta lo mismo que el día en que se abrió: RD$ 20 (cuarenta centavos de dólar estadounidense).

 

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Coba Group

Submitted by BEAdmin on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:26

COBA Group: Global Engineering for Sustainable Infrastructure

 

COBA Group, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, is a leading multinational engineering and environmental consultancy firm renowned for delivering comprehensive services across infrastructure sectors. With over 200 employees and annual turnover exceeding €24 million, the Group specializes in planning studies, feasibility assessments, detailed design, project management, construction supervision, and operational monitoring. Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, COBA operates from offices in three continents, boasting experience in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The firm's multidisciplinary expertise spans hydropower, dams, water supply, wastewater treatment, roads, railways, bridges, airports, ports, mining, and environmental impact studies—tailored for public and private clients seeking sustainable solutions. Notable projects include the Laúca Hydropower Plant in Angola, Pemba Water Supply System in Mozambique, Neves Corvo Mine tailings expansion in Portugal, and high-speed rail initiatives. COBA's innovative approach integrates state-of-the-art technology and permanent staff stability to address complex challenges like climate resilience and energy transition.

COBA Group collaborates with industry giants like Mota-Engil on water infrastructure and environmental projects, providing engineering design and supervision for wastewater systems, roads, and sustainability initiatives across Portugal and Africa. This partnership underscores COBA's pivotal role in EPC ecosystems, enhancing projects with precise geotechnical, hydraulic, and EIA expertise for seamless execution and compliance.

Elevate your infrastructure projects with COBA Group's proven global expertise. Visit www.cobagroup.com today to explore tailored engineering solutions, review our project portfolio, or connect for a consultation. Partner with us for engineering that drives sustainability and excellence

Ecodepur

Submitted by BEAdmin on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:16

Ecodepur: Portugal's Leader in Compact Wastewater Solutions

ECODEPUR – Tecnologias de Protecção Ambiental, Lda is a specialist Portuguese manufacturer of advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, headquartered in Seiça, Santarém. With over two decades of expertise since its founding in 2002, the company excels in designing compact, modular ETARs (wastewater treatment plants) like the innovative ECODEPUR® SBR and ECOFLOW series. These solutions serve small communities, tourism hotspots, industrial sites, and remote infrastructure, ensuring compliance with strict Portuguese regulations such as Decree-Law 236/98.

The company's product range includes packaged domestic WWTPs for resorts, schools, campsites, and oil & gas facilities, alongside tertiary disinfection systems for effluent reuse in irrigation. Built on durable plastic structures under CAE 22240 classification, Ecodepur's technologies emphasize reliability, low maintenance, and environmental protection. Certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by TÜV Rheinland, they prioritize in-house innovation and customer-focused customization as part of the Henriques SGPS group, extending reach across the EU and African markets.

Ecodepur powers projects for major clients like Mota-Engil, the Portuguese construction giant, integrating their compact ETARs into water infrastructure, environmental services, and sustainability initiatives via Mota-Engil's ATIV platform. This collaboration highlights Ecodepur's role as a trusted OEM supplier in EPC contracts for municipal clusters, service stations, and industrial effluents—delivering turnkey treatment that aligns with operational excellence in Portugal and Lusophone Africa.

Ready to elevate your wastewater management? Contact Ecodepur today at www.ecodepur.pt or www.ecodepur.eu to discuss tailored ETAR solutions, request project references, or schedule a consultation. Partner with Portugal's market leader for sustainable, compliant water technologies that drive long-term efficiency.

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Top 5 Road and Highway Development Trends Transforming Civil Engineering in 2026

Roads are getting an upgrade — and not the boring kind.


At 5,200 metres above sea level, underground development stops being an abstract engineering exercise and becomes something more exacting: a test of systems, endurance, logistics and judgment. Every metre advanced underground in such conditions asks harder questions of people, equipment, ventilation, support installation and schedule discipline. In Peru, few contractors have built a longer record in answering those questions than AESA Minería.