Engineering & Construction
Building to the Skies: How the Elevator Changed History
From 124 floors up on the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, it feels like you can see for eternity. The desert city of Dubai sprawls below and the Persian Gulf fades into the horizon. But while marveling at the scenery, rarely do we think to marvel at the technology
Finding the Perfect New Year’s Eve Countdown
As 2017 inches towards its finale, one question will certainly crop up in conversations with friends, family and loved ones: where’s the best New Year’s Eve countdown? In just a few days, hundreds and thousands of people will gather around the world’s most remarkable buildings and landmarks to make the
Samsung C&T Wins a $421M Reclamation Contract in Hong Kong
Samsung C&T was awarded a $421 million reclamation contract by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) in Hong Kong. This contract is to be issued to a joint venture between Samsung C&T and local construction company ‘Build King’ and is part of CEDD’s initiative to alleviate Hong Kong’s housing
“Hi, Raemian” Brings Smart Home Essentials to Life
Connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and the “internet of things (IoT)” are concepts no longer considered novelties. A growing number of people use smart speakers in their living rooms or intelligent voice assistants on their phones. But what if you had a number of assistants around the house, ready to provide
Strong and Steady: Building Quake-resistant Structures
The tall buildings that we see towering over the skyline of many major cities are built to withstand vertical loads generated from the many floors of furniture, equipment, and people inside. That’s typically the primary concern when building such structures. You think less about resilience against horizontal forces – unless
Understanding Power Plants: How They Work Like the Human Body
Power plants are massive, sprawling structures that are considered the backbone of almost all industries in modern society. They look immensely complicated from the outside, but on a fundamental level, they’re not that much different from our own bodies. How so? Explore the images below to get a better understanding.
