Engineering & Construction
Understanding the True Value of Safety in Construction
August 30, 2016
On the construction site, there is no such thing as a minor mistake. Even a small lapse of concentration could result in a serious injury. That is why at Samsung C&T, safety is not just a high priority – it is a core value. Samsung C&T has over 30 ongoing projects in the Asia-Pacific region, […]
Charity Fun Run and Carnival Helps Samsung C&T Deepen Singapore Bonds
August 19, 2016
There is arguably no better way to check out Singapore’s most memorable sights than to head to the annual Run & Raisin’ charity run and family carnival at the city’s iconic Gardens by the Bay. This year the event was held on August 13, and saw participation from Samsung C&T, among others. The event was […]
Smart Series Part 2: The Rising Role of Computer Software in Modern Construction
August 19, 2016
Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examines the ways 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. Construction is a hands-on industry, involving physical labor and human judgment […]
Samsung C&T Appointed as an EPC Contractor for Tees Renewable Energy Plant
August 12, 2016
Samsung C&T ECUK Ltd, Samsung C&T Corporation in UK, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a 299MW biomass combined heat and power plant. The project, located in North-East England, will be developed by MGT Power and financed by Macquarie Capital and the Danish pension fund (PKA) as equity co-investors. […]
Samsung C&T Wins Deep Cement Mixing Works for Hong Kong Three Runway System Project
August 2, 2016
Samsung C&T Corporation has been awarded a contract for the Three Runway System Project Deep Cement Mixing Works, by Airport Authority Hong Kong. Under the joint venture with Build King, a Hong Kong contractor, Samsung C&T’s share accounts for 70% or USD $240 million out of the total USD $340 million civil engineering contract. The […]
Smart Series Part 1: How Technology Is Changing the Modern Home
July 22, 2016
Note: This is the first in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that will examine the ways 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. Imagine coming back home from a long day at […]
More than Meets the Eye: How the DDP Merges Culture and Construction
July 14, 2016
Forging a new landmark is a lot more challenging than it may seem. In a city such as Seoul, where tall buildings dominate the horizon in all directions, simply building high will not do. New and inventive construction projects spring up every day in the city, so creating novelty is no easy task. Nevertheless, the […]
Room for Growth: Why Soil Quality Matters to Construction Professionals
July 6, 2016
In a letter to state governors in 1937, then-United States President Franklin Roosevelt wrote, “Soil is our basic asset. The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” Without soil, humankind, which has built its cities in the stuff and fed generations of people with its fruits, would simply cease to be. But how much thought […]
An Underwater Trip Downtown? Samsung C&T Makes it Work with New Award-Winning Expressway in Singapore
June 20, 2016
Traveling underwater along a school of fish might be a reality not too far away. The Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) is a 5.1-kilometer long expressway which includes a 420-meter tunnel running some 60 meters below sea level. Opened in December 2013, it links existing highways in both East and West Singapore to the new downtown […]
Samsung C&T Villages : Stepping Stones to a Shared Future
June 13, 2016
A much-needed sip of water to quench thirst, a place to keep warm on a cold night, and a clean toilet free to use when needed – these are some things most people take for granted, while far too many people around the world still lack basic access to. Since 2013, Samsung C&T has been […]