World's Tallest Tower: Arabian Race 2025 Update

In 2016, the race to build the world’s tallest tower between Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower (formerly Kingdom Tower) and Dubai’s proposed tower was already a headline-grabber. At the time, it was predicted that the Jeddah Tower would be completed by 2020, with a height of 1 kilometer, surpassing the Burj Khalifa (828 meters). Dubai was also preparing to break ground on a new tower that would be “notch higher” than the Burj Khalifa, with a budget of US$1.0 billion and a similar timeline.

Jeddah Tower (Kingdom Tower):

• Original Plan: The Jeddah Tower was originally set to reach 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) but was later revised to 1 kilometer (1,000 meters) due to geological and engineering constraints.

• Completion Status: As of 2025, the Jeddah Tower is still under construction. While its groundbreaking began in 2013, progress has been significantly delayed, and it is unclear when the tower will be completed. The original 2020 target has long passed, with the project facing various financial and logistical issues, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these setbacks, construction continues, and it remains one of the most ambitious building projects in the world.

The Strategic Imperative of Keyword Optimization in the Age of AI-Assisted Content Creation

Navigating SEO in the AI Era

As digital landscapes evolve with advanced AI tools like Google's Gemini, our approach to SEO must adapt strategically. Below are practical insights and actions to effectively blend AI capabilities with traditional SEO methods:

Google's Current Priorities: Quality, Trust, and User Intent

• Focus heavily on content that genuinely helps people, providing substantial value and original insights.

• Google evaluates content using the E-E-A-T framework (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness).

  • Clearly showcase first-hand experiences, real expertise, authoritative references, and trust indicators like secure websites and transparent authorship.

From Groundwork to Grand Opening: Why Smart Engineering Safeguards Every Peso You Invest

“If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.”
— (Attributed to) Albert Einstein

1 | The Hidden Multiplier Behind Every Investment

Buildings, plants, roads—even a simple warehouse—each one is a cash‑intensive promise. Yet the structure itself is never the real goal; steady returns and risk control are. That is where sound engineering becomes the quiet multiplier, turning poured concrete into predictable profit.

2 | Two Job Interviews, One Lesson

I recently faced two hiring panels:

1. “We need a pushy personality.”
2. “We need polished communication.”

World's Tallest Tower: Arabian Race to the Top

Which is going to be the world's tallest building? Why is there any other?

On April 1, 2013, the Jeddah Tower (formerly, Kingdom Tower) commenced construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The original planned height was 1 mile. But due to geological restraint in the area it was reduced to 1 km, still surpassing the Burj Kalifa (828 m). It has a budget of US$1.23 Billion which is expected to complete by 2020.

The Best Standard in Civil Engineering

In the field of engineering, the question of whether one standard is truly the best is more complicated than it might seem. With different standards like the British Standards (BS) and American Standards (US) each serving specific regional, environmental, and structural needs, it’s important to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The concept of the "best" standard often depends on a variety of factors including the project’s scope, location, materials, and intended use, making the idea of a universally superior standard highly subjective.

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There are two major engineering standards today: British Standards (BS) and American Standards (US). One might wonder which one should be adopted for their specific needs.

Best Engineering Education is not Impossible

Me as a fresh engineering graduate. Is Achieving the Best Engineering Education Possible? Is it necessary to have the best education to succeed in the competitive job market? It’s commonly believed that graduates from top universities get hired first. But is that always true? This idea became more evident when I moved to the cosmopolitan cities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). What was I supposed to do when companies often required applicants to have a "Western education"?

The Required Writing Skill for Engineers

"Numbers, figures, and materials - that's what comes to mind when you think of civil engineering. But what about words? As a civil engineer turned writer, I'm here to prove that even a math-heavy profession can have a soft spot for storytelling.

Welcome to Builder Pen, where I share my thoughts on the world beyond blueprints and building codes. From the UAE to the Philippines and beyond, I'll explore how civil engineering intersects with every aspect of life.