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January 2017

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

Engineering & Construction / By

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 …

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

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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 …

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Suits You, Sir – How Affordable Suits Have Changed Men’s Fashion Forever

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How did the suit – once the preserve of noblemen – become an affordable item? At the end of the 19th century, men’s formalwear was an exclusively upper class affair. Called white tie, it consisted of a black tailcoat, a marcella waistcoat with high-waisted pants. White tie was completely unsuited for the demands of the 20th century. …

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

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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 …

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Samsung Fashion Institute Rounds Up 2016 Fashion Trends for the New Year

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As an integral component of Samsung C&T’s Fashion Group’s research and development program, the Samsung Fashion Institute analyzes trends and conducts consumer research to help brands grow and evolve.  The Institute consistently tracks the fashion industry’s movements in any given year, and for 2016, it took note of several business and consumer trends that emerged. …

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Looking Back on 2016: Samsung C&T’s Year in Review

Corporate & Sustainability / By

As the new year begins, Samsung C&T reflects back on some of the accomplishments it made in 2016. With approximately120 branches in 50 countries, Samsung C&T has been a part of several projects with global influence throughout the past few decades. Here, we will explore noteworthy highlights that made 2016 a particularly eventful year for …

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Everland Provides Perfect Settings for Samsung Guide Dog School

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It may come as a surprise to hear that one of Korea’s largest dog training centers is found in the grounds of Everland, the country’s biggest theme park. But Everland’s tranquil settings in the leafy hills of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, are actually ideal for the dogs training at the Samsung Guide Dog School. The non-profit …

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Samsung C&T Celebrates the Year’s End with Warm Hearts

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For Samsung C&T, the end of the year is a special time to reconnect with the community. After an eventful year filled with groundbreaking projects, new collaborations and numerous awards, Samsung C&T came together to make valuable contributions to local communities, ensuring plenty of hope and support to ring in the new year.  As in …

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