WHILST buildings today are getting ever more complex and sophisticated, contractors are now coming under increasing pressure to build faster and at a lower cost. Something has to give, and while structural integrity must remain paramount, it can be the structural finish quality that suffers.

DRY Mortar Company (DMC), an innovative Riyadh-based manufacturer of dry mortar products, has developed a new decorative finish that has been designed to withstand the harsh environmental conditions in the region, and thus eliminate the need for frequent repainting.