Engineering & Construction

If a building gives the appearance of moving or flowing, chances are it is a free-form structure. The label “free-form” is not so much an architectural term as a catch-all that incorporates elements of various styles and techniques; what they all have in common is breaking free from conventional shapes. Shunning the familiar silhouette of […]

In any industry these days, safety is the top priority. This is particularly true in industries where heavy equipment is used and work is done at great heights, such as in the construction sector, and it is why efforts to prevent accidents are essential. Around the world, construction companies are pressing forward with efforts to […]

Humans have evolved to be see beauty in landscapes with open areas, grass, water, and scattered trees. This is why green spaces are so important to us and why we like to live near them. Landscaping in residential areas not only feeds this primeval desire for nature, by also purifies the air and psychologically benefits […]

Building an airport requires much time, people, and technologies, all coordinated together. Currently, Samsung C&T Construction & Engineering Group is carrying out a mammoth expansion project at Dhaka International Airport that services Bangladesh’s capital city, constructing 14 new terminal buildings, including multi-story parking, cargo warehouses, and fire stations. The work also entails paving the aprons […]

It is hard to believe, but this year already marks 160 years since the opening of the world’s first underground railway. The arrival of the subway, also called the metro or the underground, revolutionized mass transit. The advantage of a subway as public transportation is that it is unaffected by road traffic conditions, while enabling […]

Can a safety helmet become something completely different? On construction sites around the world, workers wear safety helmets to protect their heads. For safety reasons, these helmets must be regularly replaced. Safety helmets are made out of several types of plastic, which has made recycling difficult, because the different materials are handled in different ways. […]

What comes to mind when you think of an airport? Is it the excitement and joy of travel? Airports as hubs for movement of travelers and goods between countries have become essential spaces in the modern world. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, international airports are bustling places once again, so it is a […]

In February we took a look at the history and uses of architectural glass that makes cities shine. What many modern urban glass buildings have in common is that their external facades have been constructed using the curtain wall method. This article will shed light on why curtain walls are so common. Curtain opener: What […]

Construction safety cannot be overemphasized. The most serious accidents can be prevented if workers install and use industrial safety equipment properly on construction sites. The new generation of safety devices is smarter than ever. Maintain safety the smart way! When it comes to safety at construction sites, perhaps the most common hazards are falls from […]

The sight of a row of glass-fronted skyscrapers is a quintessential part of the modern cityscape. After steel and cement, glass is one of the key ingredients of contemporary architecture, certainly the most striking. Let’s learn more about the use of glass in architecture. A window onto history Since ancient times, people have been melting […]