Engineering & Construction
Dream Theaters: 5 Unique Football Stadiums around the World
As the late German filmmaker Michael Glawogger has observed, if a universal language exists, it would probably be made up of footballers’ names. Since the rules of the game were first drawn up at Cambridge University in 1848, football has spread to all corners of the globe. Actions on the
Standing Tall: The Story Behind Skyscraper Foundations
Staring up from the foot of mega-tall skyscrapers like the Burj Khalifa, the buildings seem like an impossible feat. Stretching to the clouds, millions of tourists flock to the observatories of landmark buildings every year to take in the stunning views. But while snapping selfies in the sky, most people
Laying the Groundwork: The Life of a Geotechnical Engineer
As a leader in the construction industry, Samsung C&T has built many iconic skyscrapers and structures. But none of these projects would be possible without the ingenuity of the company’s construction experts. While many people are familiar with the jobs of engineers and architects, few would have heard of geotechnical
Samsung C&T Granted 1,760 MW CCGP Project in Indonesia
Samsung C&T Corporation has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a 1,760MW combined cycle power plant by PT Jawa Satu Power in Indonesia. The $1 billion project, located in Cilamaya, will be developed by PT Jawa Satu Power, a consortium of PT Pertamina (Persero), Marubeni
Deep Cement Mixing: Solid Foundations for the Future
“Too little land, too many people” – it’s a common phrase Hongkongers use to describe their city of 7 million people. With a mountainous terrain and a rapidly increasing population, the struggle to find suitable land to build homes, offices and infrastructure has been a constant problem since the former
Connecting the World: Different Types of Bridges
You might drive across a massive steel bridge to work every day or walk along a small wooden footbridge at the park without giving it much thought. Some structures might be gargantuan projects that require years of planning and are designed to impress, while others might be as simple as
