Engineering & Construction

Climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events like typhoons, cyclones, and hurricanes. These strong winds buffet buildings large and small. In fact, for high-rise structures that tower 250 meters or taller, or have 50 stories or more, winds can have a stronger effect than earthquakes. How can skyscrapers withstand gale-force winds? This article […]

With the climate crisis and the growing importance of energy security, investment in green power infrastructure is increasing. Solar energy is one of the most important renewable energy resources. In 2021, solar energy, together with wind, accounted for 10.3% of worldwide electrical generation. In 2021, 168 Gigawatts (GW) of new photovoltaic capacity was installed, bringing […]

With the climate crisis and the growing importance of energy security, investment in green power infrastructure is increasing. Solar energy is one of the most important renewable energy resources. In 2021, solar energy, together with wind, accounted for 10.3% of worldwide electrical generation. In 2021, 168 Gigawatts (GW) of new photovoltaic capacity was installed, bringing […]

Have you ever wondered how long the longest bridge in the world would be? The Guinness Book of World Records lists China’s Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge as the longest bridge in the world. It was completed in June 2011 and stretches for 164 kilometers. Bridges over rivers, lakes, streams and oceans can also be very long. […]

Now is the time to construct buildings by printing! One of the most exciting new technological developments of the last two decades has been the invention and commercialization of 3D printing. Once the stuff of science fiction, it is now very real, and is being used in fields as diverse as biotechnology and manufacturing, and […]

Everyone must have built a house with toy blocks at least once in their childhood. A new innovation is taking place in the construction industry, a “modular” construction method that is like assembling blocks. Samsung C&T Engineering and Construction Group recently completed its first modular building project that is also its first “smart turnkey” project. […]

Every summer sees mass movements of people heading for vacation spots far from the everyday routines of home and work. While some head for the mountains, others prefer to turn towards the coast, choosing to drive, board a train, fly in an airplane, or sail on a ship. These various forms of transportation rely upon […]

With the rapid progress in the development and upgrading of the core technologies that lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is a boom in the construction of so-called “smart cities” around the world, based on hyper-connectedness, the Internet of Things (IoT), and intelligent infrastructure. The idea of smart cities is predicated upon the construction of […]

In the construction field, safety is critical to the success of any project. Accordingly, Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group’s efforts to ensure safety are continuous, consistent, and considered. Samsung C&T E&C Group understands that safety is not something that happens by itself: It requires sustained work. The E&C Group is working hard in both […]

Living in a high-rise apartment has many conveniences. However, you should be careful not to transmit noise downstairs.  “Floor impact noise” which is that carries from an upper story to a lower story of a building, and it is a problem that many construction firms want to solve. To that end, Samsung C&T Construction & […]