Engineering & Construction
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
Smart Series Part 4: Hardware Advances Set to Revolutionize Construction Industry
Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examine how technological innovations such as smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced software, drones and robotics are currently transforming the world of housing, construction, fashion and leisure. In a recent Smart Series piece, the Samsung C&T Newsroom
Growing Out: How Land Reclamation Is Expanding Horizons
The Dutch have a popular expression: “God created the Earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.” Indeed, centuries ago, the modern city of Amsterdam was covered by the North Sea. So how did it – and much of the rest of the country – come up to surface? The answer
Samsung C&T Emphasizes the Importance of Forward Thinking at Singapore Construction Safety Summit
Samsung C&T’s Asia-Pacific Regional Office (APRO) hosted its own Safety Conference on September 20 at Singapore’s Suntec City Convention Centre. The forum was organized with the aim of sharing best construction safety practices between clients, subcontractors, industry leaders and government authorities. The event drew some 250 participants, including directors of
Samsung C&T Wins Top Award at Singapore Safety Awards Event
Samsung C&T has won the highest possible recognition for its stringent safety standards from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA). The company scooped the Grand Prize at the LTA’s Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC). The event was held on September 21, and marked the ASAC’s 18th anniversary. The ASAC is a convention