German formwork technology is currently being used for the construction of the Burj Dubai, which is designed to be the world’s tallest building at an estimated height of 800 m.

German construction and building material machinery manufacturers set a new record for the industry last year by posting a 15.6 per cent increase in sales to 9.99 billion euros ($11.89 billion), according to figures released by the VDMA, the German construction equipment and building material machinery association.

GE Bayer Silicones is continuing to expand its footprint across the region to meet increasing demand from its growing customer base.

Luffing jib cranes from the German company Liebherr-Werk Biberach are playing a central role in the ‘space race’ in Dubai, enabling work to be carried out effectively and speedily on sites where there is little or no room for tower cranes to operate.

Putzmeister – a leading German construction equipment specialist whose products are being used on some of the most challenging and diverse range of projects in the region, including the Burj Dubai – continues to innovate in response to customer requirements.

Lindner, a German specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of interior fit-out products, will be supplying wood laminated aluminium ceiling panel systems for Airport Hotel, which forms part of the Dubai International Airport extension project.

Sophisticated fountain construction technology developed by Kusser Aicha Granitwerke – a leading German specialist in water features for the last 25 years – has brought a world of structural aesthetics to global clients.

The Kuwaiti British Readymix Company (KBRC), owned by the M A Sharafi Group, is relying on a telematic system developed by DaimlerChrysler to ensure the efficient operation of its 100-strong fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks which are in operation round the clock seven days a week, delivering readymixed concrete from the plant to a myriad of constructi