Engineering & Construction

Pengerang sits at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, right next to Singapore. It’s also where Samsung C&T Engineering and Construction Group is building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for the Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas. Dubbed RGT-2, the project includes the construction of evaporation and transport facilities, and two massive LNG […]

In the 1990s, a dramatic transformation happened in New York City. For decades prior, Bryant Park in Manhattan was in disrepair, designated a “no-go” area rife with illicit activities. But after a decade-long restoration, it became the most densely populated urban park in the world. The revival of Bryant Park, which Time magazine at the […]

To give Samsung C&T Newsroom readers an inside look at the Hong Kong Shatin to Central Link (SCL) 1109 project, one of its most important currently under construction, we sat down with Project Director Andy Raine to gain unique insights and perspectives about the project. SCL 1109 is a multifaceted, large-scale civil engineering project in […]

Scan the skyline of any major city, there’s a good chance you can quickly spot a building with a sleek glass façade. Glistening in sunlight by day, illuminating the skyline by night, glass buildings insert vibrancy into the urban landscape. For those inhabiting these structures, their transparent exteriors offer magnificent views, creating dynamic connections between […]

An outpour of tributes followed Zaha Hadid’s sudden passing last year, attempting to fill the void that the 65-year-old architect had left in the field. Many dubbed her fearless, visionary, iconic, larger than life, groundbreaking, and highly experimental. To others she was a diva, a caffeine-loving, chain-smoking ‘Queen of the Curve;’ a rock star; designer […]

Earlier this year, Seoul city rolled out special buses for commuters in a few key locations across the city. Instead of covering a full route, they operate during busy morning hours in addition to existing buses, shuttling people back and forth between high-demand areas. This is a simple example of how the city responds to […]

Attention architecture fans, this year the Samsung C&T built Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul will co-host the prestigious triennial International Union of Architects (UIA) 2017 from September 3rd to 9th. Keynote speakers include Patrik Schumacher, a representative from the late Zaha Hadid’s Architecture firm, and Dominique Perrault. For more […]

Have you ever stopped to think about how tall structures built with steel and reinforced concrete are taken down? Perhaps it would surprise most to hear that nearly as much effort goes into the demolition process of many buildings as the actual erection of the structure itself. Throughout the past century, several notable demolitions have […]

As India enters its rainy season at the beginning of July, most of the day is dark and wet. While crossing over India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, located in BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex – Mumbai’s newest commercial city), high-rise building sites still under construction begin to greet your eyes. And it is here […]

Under the tightly packed streets of Singapore lies a subway system that connects a population of 5.6 million on the island-city every day. The sprawling underground network is expanding, with additional legs being added here and there. Digging tunnels for trains and platforms underground is by no means simple. The potential of disrupting the foundation […]