The most important challenge for industry professionals is making what they do appear vibrant, interesting and dynamic to recent graduates. When young people join a trade, they want to believe that it will lead them to bigger and better things – to adventures, excitement and career fulfillment. Construction is no different from other industries in …
Onsite Opportunities “Invaluable” for Young Engineers Read More »
Creative thinking has become the norm for the scientists fighting climate change. Some believe the secrets of the rainforest canopy, the so-called “last biotic frontier,” could arm ecologists with the knowledge they need to safeguard the future of the planet. And that is why an international team of ecologists from three continents is now attempting …
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In the internet age, information flows to just about everyone, meaning that the public is now highly aware of every action big companies take. The world is evolving fast, and people everywhere are now well-versed in matters as diverse as human rights and safety. This extends to most industries, and construction is no exception. Consumers …
Safety Head Says “Management Must Be Safety Change Agents” Read More »
Over half a decade has passed since Merseybeat pop act Gerry and the Pacemakers tugged at the world’s heartstrings with the hit “Ferry ’Cross the Mersey.” In fact, for centuries, ferries were the only way to cross the River Mersey, the waterway that separates Liverpool and its satellite cities from the Wirral Peninsula. L: Mersey …
Northwest England’s “Iconic” New Cable-Stayed Bridge Nearing Completion Read More »
Samsung C&T has won an international reputation for building in extreme heat. Over 20 years have passed since the company built the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, one of the hottest cities in the world. The company also built the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in the scorching sands of Dubai. But what happens when builders have to …
Coming Out of the Cold – How Constructors Learned to Beat the Winter Chill Read More »
With today’s population reaching nearly 6.5 million people, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, is finally getting its first public transport system. Public transit is the backbone of the metropolitan landscape, and without a solid system in place, its potential for growth and evolution is limited and inhibited. Saudi officials approved the Riyadh Metro in 2012, after …
In Transit: Behind the Scenes at the Groundbreaking Riyadh Metro Project Read More »
Construction sites may be the last place to come to mind in search of visual beauty, but sometimes, depending on the angle, captivating images can be discovered amidst the rough edges of steel and concrete. Recently, Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group held an internal photography contest and gathered dozens of submissions documenting scenes from …
Unexpected Views: Winners of Samsung C&T’s Construction Site Photography Contest Read More »
As the new year begins, Samsung C&T reflects back on some of the accomplishments it made in 2016. With approximately120 branches in 50 countries, Samsung C&T has been a part of several projects with global influence throughout the past few decades. Here, we will explore noteworthy highlights that made 2016 a particularly eventful year for …
Looking Back on 2016: Samsung C&T’s Year in Review Read More »
There are few buildings in Asia quite as iconic as Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers. For many, they are an international symbol of modernity and progress in the fast-developing business world. And although they still look new, they were actually inaugurated two full decades ago. The towers were inspired by the vision of Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s …
The Towers at Twenty: How the Petronas Towers Are Still Reshaping Malaysia Read More »
Nguyen Thi Mong, 52, a resident of the rural Nga My commune in Vietnam, finally has a new home thanks to Samsung C&T. “I used to always be worried about living in an old house with my granddaughter that leaked whenever it rained. But now, I am so happy that I have a brand new …
Building Ties: How Samsung C&T is Improving the Lives of Residents in Vietnam Read More »
