Engineering & Construction

What comes to mind when you think of an airport? Is it the excitement and joy of travel? Airports as hubs for movement of travelers and goods between countries have become essential spaces in the modern world. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, international airports are bustling places once again, so it is a […]

In February we took a look at the history and uses of architectural glass that makes cities shine. What many modern urban glass buildings have in common is that their external facades have been constructed using the curtain wall method. This article will shed light on why curtain walls are so common. Curtain opener: What […]

Construction safety cannot be overemphasized. The most serious accidents can be prevented if workers install and use industrial safety equipment properly on construction sites. The new generation of safety devices is smarter than ever. Maintain safety the smart way! When it comes to safety at construction sites, perhaps the most common hazards are falls from […]

The sight of a row of glass-fronted skyscrapers is a quintessential part of the modern cityscape. After steel and cement, glass is one of the key ingredients of contemporary architecture, certainly the most striking. Let’s learn more about the use of glass in architecture. A window onto history Since ancient times, people have been melting […]

Safety is always important on a construction site, but that is even truer in winter when snow, ice, rain, high winds, and low temperatures can add to the risk of slipping, falling, or other types of injuries. Even equipment used during winter to warm the air for workers or to help concrete set carries its […]

At the start of the new year, the time when many people make New Year’s resolutions, it is a good opportunity to consider afresh the social impact of our activities. In recent decades, companies have awoken to the idea of corporate social responsibility and are finding meaningful ways to have a positive influence on the […]

Qatar, host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is also home to two of the world’s most striking and unique bridges. Let’s learn about the world’s first circular-pylon suspension bridges constructed by Samsung C&T in the new Qatari coastal city of Lusail, located about 23 kilometers north of the capital city Doha. https://www.regencyholidays.com/blog/places-to-visit-in-lusail-qatar/ Bridges shaped […]

In almost all electronic devices we use these days, from smartphones that help us in daily life to spacecraft that are considered the pinnacle of science, semiconductors are required to function. The growing importance of semiconductors is shown by the solid and impressive revenue growth from sales in the last decade. Producing semiconductors, which have […]

You cannot build a tall structure without a device to lift heavy objects to great heights. The most common such device is a crane, something that people have used for eons to lift things higher than human arms can reach, and to move things heavier than human hands can carry. Today’s cranes are taller than […]

The arrival of robots and automated technology on construction sites is no longer science fiction. Their adoption in the building industry solves several issues at once: They increase work efficiency, improve the working environment, make construction less labor intensive, and reduce environmental impact. Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group is leading the way in introducing […]