本文对“一带一路”沿线新兴城市菲律宾达沃的城市经济发展状况与特点进行了梳理分析。研究表明，达沃市作为菲律宾对接东盟东部增长区的重要城市，经济发展势头良好，在农业、信息技术外包、旅游业等领域形成了具有特色的经济体系，城市对外经济联系水平不断提升。达沃的经济发展中还面临基础设施水平、产业发展阶段、体制机制等方面的约束，需要在对外经济合作中有针对性地进行新一轮改革。

大伦敦政府于2018年发布面向2050年的《伦敦环境战略》愿景规划，提出“最绿色全球城市”的目标定位。该规划基于伦敦未来城市环境面临的重大挑战，从空气质量、绿色基础设施、气候变化、废弃物处理、噪声控制、低碳循环经济等多方面提出城市绿色环保发展的推进举措，并明确了绿色伦敦、清洁伦敦、未来准备等三大主题与战略实施的五个原则。该愿景规划对于中国特大型城市的环境保护与低碳经济发展具有借鉴意义。

The concept of construction 4.0 consists of building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, and others. Construction 4.0 concept is used to make human activities simpler. The inclusion of internet-connected devices in the construction industry or IoT in construction has benefitted the industry by reducing operational costs, enhancing productivity, and efficient project management. Construction 4.0 encompasses 3D printing, drones, sensors, virtual reality, and robots for repetitive and hazardous process and to avoid human errors.

Building Information Modeling or Building Information Management (BIM) is often termed as software or a process of generating 3D models of a building or structure to ensure efficient designing, planning, and construction of the project. BIM software is majorly aimed for architects, engineers, and construction (AEC) users. The report on the global BIM in construction market presents a detailed analysis of the trends, future estimations, and thorough study of the market on the basis of phase of work, end user, application, deployment model, and region. Depending on phase of work, the market is classified into construction and operation. According to end user, it is categorized into engineers and contractors. On the basis of deployment model, it is bifurcated into on-premise and cloud-based. According to application, the global BIM in construction market is divided into residential and non-residential.

Buildings are responsible for up to 24% of greenhouse gas emissions and account for over 40% of the world’s total primary electricity use. These numbers are increasing YOY due to the rising world population and improving living standards. The global landscape will be confronted with energy shortages in the future, in addition to the unfavorable repercussions of climate change. It is evident that the present energygeneration system is not sustainable. There is a dire need to shift to renewable sources such as solar power for clean and sustainable energy.

Thermal spray coating is a coating process that involves heating a material in powder or wire form to a molten or semi-molten state. The material is then coated on a surface using a stream of gas or compressed air. The coating material consists of a single material such as ceramics or can be alloy or composite with unique physical properties. The report includes the study of the thermal spray coating market with respect to the growth prospects and restraints based on the regional analysis.

The paints and coatings industry is highly regulated. Manufacturers are adopting products with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to manufacture paints and coatings. The paint and coating market is fragmented with large number of players available in the market in almost all the regions of the world. There are also several regional manufacturers. Around 10–12 large multinational manufacturers have expanded their operations to countries such as India and China. The production and consumption of paints and coatings is largest in the APAC region. The demand is high from countries such as China and India. The APAC region accounts for 56% share of the overall paint and coatings market by volume. The coatings market grows in tandem with the economy; thus, the market is expected to witness growth in developing economies.

Construction robotics are automatic systems or equipment that are specially developed to carry out construction operations in building structures for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The report on the global construction robotics market presents a detailed analysis of the trends, future estimations, and thorough study of the market depending on application, business type, end user, and region. The application covered in the study includes demolition, 3D printing, material handling, and surveillance. The report further provides information on business type of construction robotics, which includes new sales and aftermarket. Moreover, the report also covers different end user of construction robotics market, including residential, commercial, and industrial.

The swimming pool construction market report presents a detailed analysis of the trends, future estimations, and thorough study of the market based on material, construction type, end users and region. On the basis of material, the market is divided into concrete, fiberglass, vinyl liner, and steel frame. By construction type, it is bifurcated into above-ground and in-ground. Depending on end user, it is classified into residential and nonresidential. By region, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The companies analyzed in the report are Aloha Pools Ltd., Aquamarine Pools, Concord Pools and Spas, Leisure Pools, Millennium Pools Pvt. Ltd., Myrtha Pools, Natare Corporation, Platinum Pools, Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio, and Southern Poolscapes.

Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) is the requirement of protection of regional vital infrastructures such as datacenters, banking institute, government offices, transportation and other critical infrastructure. Every government has a responsibility to protect these essential critical infrastructure against terrorist activities, natural disasters, and cyber threats attack. Critical infrastructure protection software help organizations and government authorities to protect the infrastructure and assets by analyzing upcoming natural disasters and cyber-attacks. It is paramount that security in all critical infrastructure sectors is of the highest standard and that disaster preparedness, response and recovery are top priorities.