With heavy machinery, workers, and materials constantly in motion, construction sites may seem chaotic at first glance. But a closer look will reveal subtle patterns amidst the cacophony. Like individual musicians in an orchestra, workers and machines each play a specific role and collaborate in harmony towards a common goal. But how is coordination possible …
An expert builder: Meet Samsung C&T site manager In-sook Park Read More »
To some, safety simulations, construction efficiency, and the ins-and-outs of building infrastructure management might sound like a bore, but for Juhee Cho, they are the building blocks for awe-inspiring architecture. A director on the Smart Construction Taskforce for Samsung C&T’s Construction & Engineering Group, Cho has had a wide-ranging career full of fond memories, like …
Born to Build: Juhee Cho’s Journey to an Award-Winning Career Read More »
As a leader in the construction industry, Samsung C&T has built many iconic skyscrapers and structures. But none of these projects would be possible without the ingenuity of the company’s construction experts. While many people are familiar with the jobs of engineers and architects, few would have heard of geotechnical engineers, let alone what they …
Laying the Groundwork: The Life of a Geotechnical Engineer Read More »
Samsung C&T Corporation has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a 1,760MW combined cycle power plant by PT Jawa Satu Power in Indonesia. The $1 billion project, located in Cilamaya, will be developed by PT Jawa Satu Power, a consortium of PT Pertamina (Persero), Marubeni Corporation, and Sojitz Corporation. Samsung …
Samsung C&T Granted 1,760 MW CCGP Project in Indonesia Read More »
“Too little land, too many people” – it’s a common phrase Hongkongers use to describe their city of 7 million people. With a mountainous terrain and a rapidly increasing population, the struggle to find suitable land to build homes, offices and infrastructure has been a constant problem since the former British colony was transformed from …
Deep Cement Mixing: Solid Foundations for the Future Read More »
Poor air quality is making for troubling news headlines everywhere. China is currently looking for solutions to its well-documented smog crisis, with India also hoping to take measures to curb its worsening pollution issues. But air pollution goes well beyond the fast-industrializing mega economies of Asia. Countries like the UK are currently experiencing crisis-level pollution. In fact, the UK …
Samsung C&T to Incorporate Air Pollution-fighting Tech in Residential Projects Read More »
Infrastructure spending is up everywhere. This is especially true in the United States, where President Trump has promised to boost civil spending. And as the first quarter of 2017 draws to a close, this is already shaping up to be a very big year for global infrastructure development. Here are seven structures the world is likely …
You Will See a Lot More Infrastructure Projects Like These in the Near Future Read More »
If you have never flown to Korea before, it is worth getting a window seat for your first visit to the country’s biggest air terminal, Incheon International Airport. For when you descend through the clouds, you are instantly greeted with a very unique sight indeed: dozens of small, mountainous, tree-covered islets and busy boats navigating …
Key Bridges Enable Millions of Air Passengers to Navigate Korean Skies Read More »
