Presented in this paper is a new method representing efficient innovative system for seismic protection of bridges, created with upgrading of isolated bridge with developed specific uniform NVF devices. Capability of the new NVF seismic protection system for bridges was fully demonstrated with the conducted extensive seismic shaking table tests of ...

By Jelena Ristic, Danilo Ristic

In the post-war period, Skopje became a modern and functional city, divided into zones for basic functions, with a large number of built multi-family residential buildings under the influence of the world Modern movement. However, this period of construction was interrupted by the catastrophic floods in 1962, followed by an earthquake in 1963. The ...

By Nataša Matić

An increasing trend of urban floods in Macedonia from past several years causes major damages on the infrastructure, agriculture and human life. Uncontrolled urbanization, inadequate exploitation and management of forest and agricultural land in combination with climate change increase the possibility of more frequent and more intense floods, espec...

By Bojan Ilioski, Violeta Gjeshovska, Denis Jankulovski

Investment decision-making in construction development is a multi-layered process shaped by market dynamics, financial risk assessments, regulatory frameworks, and emerging industry trends. In an era of rapid urbanization, digital transformation, and increasing sustainability concerns, investors must integrate diverse data sources and analytical me...

By Predrag Petronijević, Željko Marinković, Mihajlo Lazić

A smart city represents an urban environment in which the application of digital technologies enables the improvement of the efficiency of city services such as energy, water management, waste disposal, and public safety. Its primary goals are to promote economic growth and innovation, improve the quality of life for residents, and create a more li...

By Aleksandra Ilić, Aleksandar Djordjević, Andjela Djordjević, Ljiljana Jevremović, Milan Gocić

During the construction of the first section of the Montenegrin motorway from Smokovac to Mateševo, over 35 km of traffic tunnels were excavated. Such a volume of tunnel construction faced numerous challenges, with the primary task being to ensure the stability of the excavation.The most significant instability of the tunnel excavation was r...

By Nikola Čađenović, Ivan Maretić

Bovan Lake is a reservoir in southeast Serbia, used mainly for water supply, flood protection and recreation. The purpose of this study is to better understand seasonal variations in water temperature by examining the thermal characteristics of the lake at various depths within the intake tower. Water and air temperatures were recorded at five diff...

By Rastislav Trajkovic, Marija Milićević, Milica Markovic

The paper explores the transformative role of mobility in suburban center of Sremska Kamenica, within the urban area of Novi Sad, Serbia, where a transit road passes through the heart of the settlement center. Throughout history central functions of the settlement were developed along the main road and thanks to its busyness. However, population gr...

By Marina Carević Tomić, Ranka Medenica Todorović

The construction industry experiences many issues, including high interest rates for project loans, difficulties from carbon dioxide emissions and global warming. Since the number of theatre projects is rising, risk management of theatre-style buildings has become important. This research investigates how to successfully manage risk using the Analy...

By Jelena Andrić, Boya Yang

Natural daylighting is a sustainable and cost-effective technique for improving indoor environmental quality in educational buildings, particularly in tropical regions such as Nigeria. University libraries, as centres of knowledge and extended student activity, require excellent visual comfort and low energy consumption. The aim of this study is to...

By Oluwafemi Akande, Abdullahi Yusuf