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.

ChatGPT is Here and It’s a Game Changer!

I have to write about what was happening in November last year. I am so excited about ChatGPT from OpenAI.

It is growing so fast! So many people are using it already, maybe dozens of millions of people this month. I think it is the fastest-growing app ever. Everyone is talking about it. Some people are excited, and some are worried about jobs and schools. But one thing is sure: it is a big, big deal for technology.

How ChatGPT Helps Other Tech Grow Faster

I feel that because of ChatGPT, all technology will now move faster.

When other big companies see ChatGPT, they will want to make their own AI. It is like a race now. Everyone wants to build the best one. So, one company makes something good, and then another company tries to make something even better.

This competition will make AI technology improve very, very quickly. It is pushing everything forward. We will see so many new things in the next years because of this moment.

How ChatGPT Can Help in Construction and Engineering

I was also thinking, how can this help my interests? How can this help industries like construction and engineering? I think there are many ways.

For example:

• For Project Managers: It can help them make schedules very easy. It can write safety rules or daily reports for them. This gives managers more time to be on the site and check the real work.

• For Design and Planning: Engineers can ask ChatGPT for ideas for new designs. Or they can ask it to check if a building material is good to use. It can help them understand the difficult building rules.

• For Talking with Clients: Architects can use it to explain their project ideas. The AI can make the explanation simple and clear for clients to understand. This is very good for communication.

• For Safety: Maybe the AI can read all the safety reports and find possible dangers before an accident happens. This can make the job site much safer for workers.

This is not a dream for the future. I think this can start happening soon.

ChatGPT is not just a new tool. It is a big change for all of us. I feel we are at the start of something new and amazing. A time when people and smart AI can work together.

It's exciting to see what happens next. The future is coming so fast!

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"?