By 2050 the number of inhabitants in the GCC is predicted to rise by 50 per cent1, to incorporate an additional 22 million people. Of these, approximately nine in 101 will live in urban areas, surpassing the global average by 36 per cent.

Electric construction equipment, when powered by renewable energy, holds the potential to slash emissions from construction contractors’ and quarry operators’ operations – and leading construction solutions provider Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making exciting progress with this technology in the Middle East.

As the global community tackles the challenges posed by climate change and dwindling resources, sustainability has become increasingly crucial across all industries, notably in construction. This sector plays a substantial role in environmental impact, responsible for almost 40 per cent of energy-related carbon emissions on a global scale.

Significant time savings, increased productivity, and a higher level of output are being achieved through the use of construction management software in building a striking yacht club at Triple Bay, a key component of the Amaala megaproject.