A Booming construction market and the advantage of having traditionally strong links with the Middle East continues to spell success for British firms who have already maintained a stronghold on the market as well for those new companies venturing into the region to explore the abounding business opportunities on offer.

International floorings specialist Flowcrete is making its mark in the Middle East with its range of specialist flooring systems, which are providing developers and owners with prestigious facilities that keep their good looks long into the future.

After having completed waterproofing work on one of the prestigious projects in the UAE – the Mall of the Emirates which features the Snowdome – Conren International, is eyeing other challenging projects in the region.

ACECAD Software, the developer of StruCad  the 3D modelling software for structural steel detailing and StruMIS – a management information software system for steel fabricators – has recently established an office in Dubai and appointed Riedwaan Abrahams as regional manager.

Building materials specialist Catnic has announced the addition of what it describes as a revolutionary product to its range – Catnic Brikmat – which it says is the new way to lay perfect brickwork and blockwork. Following extensive trials of the product, the UK-based company is now looking at launching it on the international markets.

Hughes Safety Showers – which reported a 500 per cent increase in the value of exports to the Middle East during the first six months of last year compared with the corresponding period of 2003 – is hopeful of improving its presence in the region and emerge as a leader in the supply of decontamination and safety showers.