Engineering & Construction

Northwest England’s “Iconic” New Cable-Stayed Bridge Nearing Completion

February 6, 2017

Over half a decade has passed since Merseybeat pop act Gerry and the Pacemakers tugged at the world’s heartstrings with the hit “Ferry ’Cross the Mersey.” In fact, for centuries, ferries were the only way to cross the River Mersey, the waterway that separates Liverpool and its satellite cities from the Wirral Peninsula. L: Mersey […]

Coming Out of the Cold – How Constructors Learned to Beat the Winter Chill

January 26, 2017

Samsung C&T has won an international reputation for building in extreme heat. Over 20 years have passed since the company built the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, one of the hottest cities in the world. The company also built the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in the scorching sands of Dubai. But what happens when builders have to […]

In Transit: Behind the Scenes at the Groundbreaking Riyadh Metro Project

January 20, 2017

With today’s population reaching nearly 6.5 million people, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, is finally getting its first public transport system. Public transit is the backbone of the metropolitan landscape, and without a solid system in place, its potential for growth and evolution is limited and inhibited. Saudi officials approved the Riyadh Metro in 2012, after […]

Unexpected Views: Winners of Samsung C&T’s Construction Site Photography Contest

January 13, 2017

Construction sites may be the last place to come to mind in search of visual beauty, but sometimes, depending on the angle, captivating images can be discovered amidst the rough edges of steel and concrete. Recently, Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group held an internal photography contest and gathered dozens of submissions documenting scenes from […]

5 Trends Set to Drive Construction in 2017

December 23, 2016

2017 is almost upon us, and it is already shaping up to be a big one for the construction industry. Researchers say global construction equipment sales are set to grow by 5 percent in the year ahead. In the United States, meanwhile, construction starts are also expected to increase by at least 5 percent. While 2016 saw big advances […]

Ask an Expert Series Part 2: How Do Modern Contractors Lessen the Environmental Impact of Construction?

December 21, 2016

Note: Who makes up the diverse and talented team at Samsung C&T? This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that delves into the work lives of some of the company’s brightest members, taking a glimpse into the process behind various noteworthy projects. Previously in the series, Samsung C&T […]

Is Augmented Reality Set to Transform Construction?

December 13, 2016

Change is ongoing in construction, where modern IT breakthroughs now have a very real effect on the industry. Many builders are still getting to grips with incorporating the latest virtual reality (VR) tech into their operations. However, the industry has already started looking beyond VR. IT experts are busy developing a powerful new tool for builders – […]

The Towers at Twenty: How the Petronas Towers Are Still Reshaping Malaysia

November 28, 2016

There are few buildings in Asia quite as iconic as Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers. For many, they are an international symbol of modernity and progress in the fast-developing business world. And although they still look new, they were actually inaugurated two full decades ago. The towers were inspired by the vision of Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s […]

Building Ties: How Samsung C&T is Improving the Lives of Residents in Vietnam

November 21, 2016

Nguyen Thi Mong, 52, a resident of the rural Nga My commune in Vietnam, finally has a new home thanks to Samsung C&T. “I used to always be worried about living in an old house with my granddaughter that leaked whenever it rained. But now, I am so happy that I have a brand new […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 5: How Rebar Builds a Stronger World

November 14, 2016

Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examines several key materials, looking at how they are being used by a variety of industries, including trading, technology and construction. Previously in the series, Samsung C&T Newsroom has looked at the importance of copper in our lives, the future of cement, steel’s versatility in […]