Features

Constructing safer, smarter

February 15, 2023

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 […]

Opening an aperture to the appearance of culture

February 8, 2023

As every photographer knows, an aperture is the small opening through which light enters a camera to create a lasting image. But now the word has a new meaning: an opening through which culture enters and appears to us. “The Aperture,” made by putting together elements of “appear” and “culture,” is a new brand of […]

Glass: Making cities shine

February 3, 2023

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 […]

Samsung C&T FY 2022 & Q4 2022 earnings

February 2, 2023

Samsung C&T posted KRW 43.162T in revenue and KRW 2.528T in operating profit for FY 2022, driven by strengthened business fundamentals and competitiveness, despite the global economic slowdown. Its annual performance improved on the back of the Engineering & Construction Group’s solid rate of project progress and increased new orders from domestic and overseas customers, […]

Tides of supply and demand: Carrying LNG where it’s needed

January 31, 2023

At a glance LNG has become “the most geopolitically important fuel” recently The size and scope of LNG shipping has soared since the 20th century Samsung C&T is involved in the LNG business through joint venture investments and agency Few commodity markets have attracted attention quite like liquefied natural gas (LNG) in recent times. Developments […]

Turn up the volume: Bigger is back in fashion

January 26, 2023

It is time once again to celebrate size – or, to be more correct, oversize. In 2023, the “big and boxy” look is back in style. Formal or informal, whether it is wide jeans or cargo pants paired with a sloppy joe sweatshirt, or big-shouldered business suits that remind one of a Talking Heads music […]

Tips on safe construction work in winter

January 19, 2023

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 […]

Breaking through the headwinds of 2023

January 18, 2023

If there’s one word that summarizes fears for the global economy 2023, it’s “recession.” While some analysts see a global recession as inevitable due to various international shocks, others are finding reasons for optimism once we reach the second half of the year – including ebbing inflation, slowing rate hikes, and China’s reopening following a […]

The next hot thing in winter: Outdoor bathing at a water park

January 11, 2023

Few things are more relaxing on a winter’s day than a nice warm bath. A warm bath outdoors in the cold fresh air is a real treat, too. Everland’s Caribbean Bay water park now has an open-air spa that offers cold and tired souls a healing place to wallow in warm water in winter. Caribbean […]

Focus on fabric: Cashmere in winter

January 10, 2023

Dressing in winter is all about layering: one removes a layer when going into a climate controlled area and puts it back on before stepping outside. Cashmere is one of the best layers to wear because although it is warm – between five and eight times warmer than merino wool, according to one report – […]