Dating back to the first successful construction of a tunnel below a navigable water way with the Brunel tunnel built under the Thames River in London, England, 1841, tunnels have played an extremely important role in keeping societies moving. Although we sometimes overlook them, rail, road and various other types of tunnels are integral in linking modern …
Traverse the Impassible with These Impressive Tunnels Read More »
Pengerang sits at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, right next to Singapore. It’s also where Samsung C&T Engineering and Construction Group is building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for the Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas. Dubbed RGT-2, the project includes the construction of evaporation and transport facilities, and two massive LNG …
LNG Terminal Project Recognized for Holistic Approach Toward Safety Read More »
This is the fifth installment in a series of articles profiling the people and the businesses at Samsung C&T’s branch offices around the world. The following story focuses on Samsung C&T’s office in Accra, Ghana. Please refer to the fourth installment for information about Samsung C&T’s office in Lima, Peru. Traveling the vast region of West …
Samsung C&T’s Accra Office: Unlocking the Potential of West Africa Read More »
Not so long ago, virtual reality (VR) only existed in the realms of science fiction. But in recent years, the technology has been widely popularized, redefining diverse fields, ranging from medicine to gaming. Variety magazine reported that global VR revenues will reach over $7 billion by the end of this year and the figure is projected to …
Virtual Reality: The Next Generation Theme Park Entertainment Read More »
As temperature cools, curling up under a blanket at home can seem a lot more attractive than exercising outdoors. But if you wear the right clothes, it’s easy to enjoy outdoor activities in the colder months. Health experts agree that even a small amount of exercise daily can reap huge physical and mental benefits. Here’s a guide on …
The continued rise of urbanization, industrialization and mass consumption, coupled with a steadily increasing population, has created an insatiable demand for energy. Unfortunately, many traditional energy production techniques are quite labor intensive and pose risks to the earth’s environment. Therefore, many countries are now following a new trend with their energy production policies – one that’s more …
How Samsung C&T is Harnessing the Potential of Renewable Energy Read More »
Humankind has come a long way. It has zipped through the Stone, Bronze, and Iron ages, and now appears to be living in the “Plastic Age.” Look around your home, the streets outside, your workplace, and you’ll find it hard to identify a single space free of plastic. Affordability and versatility have made plastic an …
Indispensable Materials Series Part 6: Synthetic Resins Omnipresent Read More »
In the 1990s, a dramatic transformation happened in New York City. For decades prior, Bryant Park in Manhattan was in disrepair, designated a “no-go” area rife with illicit activities. But after a decade-long restoration, it became the most densely populated urban park in the world. The revival of Bryant Park, which Time magazine at the …
Why Are Vibrant Public Spaces Key to Cities’ Futures? Read More »
Art is sometimes underappreciated and its benefits to society can go unnoticed. Art is language agnostic, meaning you don’t need language to understand its genius. Art can make you laugh, contemplate, or simply bring you joy for reasons unknown. Importantly, art is also something that stretches far beyond the confines of traditional galleries. From its …
Adding Value to Life with Art Outside the Gallery Read More »
To give Samsung C&T Newsroom readers an inside look at the Hong Kong Shatin to Central Link (SCL) 1109 project, one of its most important currently under construction, we sat down with Project Director Andy Raine to gain unique insights and perspectives about the project. SCL 1109 is a multifaceted, large-scale civil engineering project in …
Project Director Andy Raine Explains Extensive Rail Project in Hong Kong Read More »
