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Hello Fellow Engineers!

We’ve got a 100-kilometer monster of a particle collider (because why not outdo the LHC?), a VR game that thinks JCBs are collector’s items, and a bridge review featuring medieval mayhem—complete with questionable zoning laws and zero architect meddling. Oh, and our mascot Paddy is back, breaking sticks and saving shins, like a true hero.

If you’re here for oversized cranes, beaver colonies, and free indie games that make you question capitalism, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re looking to train like an engineer with me, be sure to check out this edition’s sponsor - Huel!

Let’s dive into it 👇

A Massive Thanks to Everyone Who Jumped Into This Week’s Giveaway!

Now, without further ado (and of course, a drumroll)… 🥁🥁🥁

Congratulations to “drknox” and “longopongon”! 🎊 You’ve each snagged a code for Planet Coaster 2! Get ready to build, design, and probably overprice entry to your park!

I’ll be rolling out more keys each week, so keep those creative juices flowing and join this week’s Bridge Review poll for another shot at victory! 👇

👷‍♂️ Truss Me, I’m an Engineer…

The Future Circular Collider

This week, let's talk about the Future Circular Collider (FCC), or as we engineers like to call it: “When the LHC wasn’t big enough, we built this monstrosity.”

This beast of a particle accelerator is set to stretch a mind-boggling 100 kilometers in circumference, making the Large Hadron Collider look like a kiddie pool. It’s all about smashing protons together with enough energy to make physicists squeal and engineers sweat. But don’t worry; architects didn’t have a say in this design (thank physics). If they did, we’d be looking at a modernist ring with “artful spirals” that clash with every structural requirement.

The FCC’s aim? Exploring the mysteries of dark matter, unlocking new particles, and proving once again that physics is just a high-stakes sandbox where engineers get to play with REALLY big toys. It’s a project that'll make you proud to be a fan of massive metal and math—without any impractical architectural “flair.”

⚡ Cool Links

👀 Get access to my SECRET park series…
Speaking of Planet Coaster 2… I’m building a real-life park inspired by all the chaos from my videos—think a Timberborn zone with a wooden dam and a log flume (because, obviously). Want more behind-the-scenes madness and exclusive content every single week? Join me here!

👷‍♂️ Dig VR announces collector's edition with two real-life excavators…
Move over luxury cars—Dig VR’s £500,000 collector’s edition includes two custom JCB excavators, a Vegas dirt-digging escapade, and a hi-vis vest and helmet combo. Oh, and let’s not forget the all-important sticker sheet. Delivery not included, so you’ll be footing the bill to ship your new JCBs.

🏗 The Mammoet SK6000, the strongest crane in the world
The Mammoet SK6000 is the world's beefiest crane, capable of lifting 6,000 tons— it could bench press your entire neighborhood. This absolute unit is used for moving offshore oil rigs, massive bridge segments, and wind turbines. No banana for scale, but trust me—it’s huge.

🔨 Engineering a BRAND NEW beaver colony in Timberborn!
Missed it? Catch Season 10, Episode 1 of Timberborn! We're kicking off Update 6 on a fresh map, aiming for 100 episodes and building the biggest beaver colony ever.

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🐕‍🦺 Paddy’s Corner

Paddy bites stick in half to save his dad's shins!

Paddy’s back at it! In today’s episode, he heroically snaps a stick in half—shin-saving engineering at its finest. Perhaps he’s stockpiling bridge materials…

👾 Indie Game of the Week:

Magic Archery has the internet in a frenzy—and it's free! This gem has you guiding a stick-wielding villager from zero to hero with satisfying thwacks and endless dopamine hits.

Build targets, farm herbs, and shoot arrows faster than you can say "why is this still free?!" People love it so much, they're begging to pay. So, maybe archer up some free time and give it a shot!

Grab it for yourself HERE on Steam.

It’s time for a Bridge Review!

This one comes courtesy of u/Equivalent_Being_869 via r/realcivilengineer, who clearly loves a bit of medieval mayhem. So, Old London Bridge—Europe’s longest inhabited bridge, completed in 1209 and hanging around for over 600 years.

With 138 shops, houses, churches, and gatehouses crammed on top, it was the original "live, laugh, love" location—minus modern safety codes and with way more plague.

I’m not sure what qualifications engineers had back then—probably just a sturdy quill and a “hope-for-the-best” attitude—but you’ve got to respect them for pulling this off. Sure, it burned, flooded, and occasionally collapsed, but hey, it had character!

Score: 7.8/10—iconic, chaotic, and probably a nightmare for medieval zoning inspectors.

🏗 r/realcivilengineer Spotlight

Thanks to u/dcsojitra for submitting this strong addition to a roof.