Samsung C&T Corporation has been selected as the first contractor to design and construct a stretch of the North-South Corridor (NSC) in Singapore by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Under the USD$602 million contract, Samsung C&T will be responsible for the design and construction of a 1.25km stretch of the corridor between Novena Rise and …
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An old Chinese proverb says, given enough time, dripping water can drill a hole right through solid rock. This means that consistency and perseverance over time will lead to amazing things, and in today’s story we introduce you to a colleague who demonstrates the veracity of this statement. Say hello to Manager Abu Seena from …
Stress-Analysis Expert: Getting to Know Manager Abu Seena Read More »
56 years after the Silver Jubilee Bridge opened, residents of Cheshire have a new option to cross the historic river Mersey. Spanning 2.2 km between Runcorn and Widnes, the Mersey Gateway opened to the public on 14 October. With fireworks lighting up the night sky, the opening of the six-lane bridge ushered in a new era of …
Bridges Across the Mersey: The Past, Present, and Future Read More »
Dating back to the first successful construction of a tunnel below a navigable water way with the Brunel tunnel built under the Thames River in London, England, 1841, tunnels have played an extremely important role in keeping societies moving. Although we sometimes overlook them, rail, road and various other types of tunnels are integral in linking modern …
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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 …
LNG Terminal Project Recognized for Holistic Approach Toward Safety Read More »
The continued rise of urbanization, industrialization and mass consumption, coupled with a steadily increasing population, has created an insatiable demand for energy. Unfortunately, many traditional energy production techniques are quite labor intensive and pose risks to the earth’s environment. Therefore, many countries are now following a new trend with their energy production policies – one that’s more …
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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 …
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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 …
Project Director Andy Raine Explains Extensive Rail Project in Hong Kong Read More »
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 …
Why Have We Seen a Rise in Glass Buildings Over the Years? Read More »
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 …
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