Engineering & Construction
Is Augmented Reality Set to Transform Construction?
Change is ongoing in construction, where modern IT breakthroughs now have a very real effect on the industry. Many builders are still getting to grips with incorporating the latest virtual reality (VR) tech into their operations. However, the industry has already started looking beyond VR. IT experts are busy developing a powerful
The Towers at Twenty: How the Petronas Towers Are Still Reshaping Malaysia
There are few buildings in Asia quite as iconic as Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers. For many, they are an international symbol of modernity and progress in the fast-developing business world. And although they still look new, they were actually inaugurated two full decades ago. The towers were inspired by the
Building Ties: How Samsung C&T is Improving the Lives of Residents in Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Mong, 52, a resident of the rural Nga My commune in Vietnam, finally has a new home thanks to Samsung C&T. “I used to always be worried about living in an old house with my granddaughter that leaked whenever it rained. But now, I am so happy that
Indispensable Materials Series Part 5: How Rebar Builds a Stronger World
Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examines several key materials, looking at how they are being used by a variety of industries, including trading, technology and construction. Previously in the series, Samsung C&T Newsroom has looked at the importance of copper in our
Why Water Management Is Becoming a Multi-Purpose Endeavor
Water is one of the most important resources on Earth. In some areas, its availability is a cause of concern, particularly as the world’s population continues to rise. According to the International Commission on Large Dams, global water demand is expected to increase by 2-3 percent per year in the future. That
Greener Pastures: Samsung C&T Offers Support to Mongolia’s Developing Communities
Mongolia is a land of contrasts. The Central Asian nation boasts both bustling modern cities and wild steppes. While some metropolitan parts of the country – such as the capital Ulaanbaatar – have undergone rapid changes in recent years, many of Mongolia’s rural provinces are relatively undeveloped. Smaller towns often
