Engineering & Construction
Northwest England’s “Iconic” New Cable-Stayed Bridge Nearing Completion
Over half a decade has passed since Merseybeat pop act Gerry and the Pacemakers tugged at the world’s heartstrings with the hit “Ferry ’Cross the Mersey.” In fact, for centuries, ferries were the only way to cross the River Mersey, the waterway that separates Liverpool and its satellite cities from
Coming Out of the Cold – How Constructors Learned to Beat the Winter Chill
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
In Transit: Behind the Scenes at the Groundbreaking Riyadh Metro Project
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
Unexpected Views: Winners of Samsung C&T’s Construction Site Photography Contest
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
5 Trends Set to Drive Construction in 2017
2017 is almost upon us, and it is already shaping up to be a big one for the construction industry. Researchers say global construction equipment sales are set to grow by 5 percent in the year ahead. In the United States, meanwhile, construction starts are also expected to increase by at least 5 percent.
Ask an Expert Series Part 2: How Do Modern Contractors Lessen the Environmental Impact of Construction?
Note: Who makes up the diverse and talented team at Samsung C&T? This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that delves into the work lives of some of the company’s brightest members, taking a glimpse into the process behind various noteworthy projects. Previously
