Engineering & Construction
Unconventional Design: The Challenges of Building Convention Centers
While the leaders of South and North Korea discussed peace on the peninsula this past September, journalists from around the world watched from the Inter-Korean Press Center housed in the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul. More than just a landmark, convention centers like the Dongdaemun Design Plaza are
Underground Roads – The Future of Urban Transportation?
As city populations around the world continue to grow, so does the need to find infrastructure solutions able to support the mobility of inhabitants. Given the saturation of existing metropolitan spaces, underground roads could be the perfect solution for future urban transportation problems. Going Underground 55% of the world’s population
How Samsung C&T Celebrated Eid al-Adha in Morocco
For two days at the end of August, Muslims around the world gathered with their families to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, the sacrificing of sheep, and sharing the meat with neighbors and the less fortunate stands at the heart of the holiday tradition. In
Building the Engine of Growth: Qatar’s Umm Al Houl Power Plant
Packed with luxurious hotels and shopping centers, it’s hard to imagine Qatar was once a humble fishing and pearling port. Fueled by its large oil and natural gas reserve, the small nation on the Arabian Peninsula developed into the world’s richest country in just 60 years. There are no signs
Painting with Plants: A Day in the Life of a Landscape Architect
As urban areas continue to grow and sustainability dominates policy making, there is now a recognition that landscape architecture offers much more than aesthetic value. Aside from beautifying our cities, countless research have shown that urban green spaces can also bring people from different backgrounds together and enhance our psychological and physical wellbeing.
The Rise of Smart Technology in Power Plant Construction
Quantum leaps in digital technology is revolutionizing the construction industry. Automation and sophisticated analytical tools are not only helping companies resolve long-standing challenges but are also transforming building methodologies in projects of all scales. With the gradual adoption of processes such as prefabrication and smart robotics, the World Economic Forum estimates that
