Engineering & Construction

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

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