To many of us, the construction boom that transformed a barren desert into a glittering metropolis may seem like only yesterday, but those once newly-constructed buildings are now more than 15 years old. Since then, we’ve seen the advent of Google, the rise of Facebook, and the introduction of driverless cars.

ABB, a technology leader in electrification and automation, has unveiled a new smart building management system (BMS) that provides scalable automation and energy control for buildings, regardless of their size, to make them carbon neutral.

Basec, an independent accredited certification body for the cable industry worldwide, has recently launched services at what is believed to be the first medium-voltage (MV) cable testing facility of its kind in the Middle East and Africa.

Husqvarna Construction, part of Husqvarna Group, has recently launched two new electric drill motors – DM 400 and DM 430 – for contractors looking for a durable drilling tool that ensures optimum performance. The single-phase 3.