International water treatment and desalination expert Metito, which has been focussing on retaining its position as a major player in the region, has recently completed a Dh25 million contract involving the installation of three sewage treatment plants in the towns of Baaya-Sila and Ghuwaifat of Abu Dhabi. The scope of the contract encompassed the design, ...
Following the opening of its representative branch in the Dubai Airport Free Zone last ...
Abu Dhabi-based water treatment specialist Concorde says that an innovative product it has ...
High performance, large energy savings and lower running costs – these are the features, ...
Subterranean termites are a severe problem in structures worldwide and property developers and homeowners need to consider the benefits of prevention of termite attacks as opposed to the risks likely associated with remedial control. Soil insecticide applications represent the most widely accepted method of creating a barrier to termite infestation. ...
Improved workable concrete from Fosroc
Admixtures have for a long while played a vital role in the production of quality concrete ...
New inhibitors fight corrosion better
Corrosion mitigation practices have come a long way since they were first used a few ...
Hilti, a world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing, value-added, innovative systems for professionals in the construction and building maintenance industry, has launched Profis (Professional Information System) Anchor v1.0 – the most powerful anchor specification software in the world. Profis is Hilti’s brand new, PC-based software ...
As Dubai’s building boom continues at a breathtaking pace, German concrete specialist ...
Two stationary concrete pumps and placing booms from Putzmeister are currently working on ...
Bobcat launches innovative breaker
Bobcat, a business of Ingersoll-Rand, has launched the new 80 Series hydraulic breakers ...
FRP strengthens concrete structures
There are a number of situations where it may become necessary to increase the ...
GC brings you the lates calendar of events from the Middle East. SEPTEMBER6–10: Project Lebanon 2005, 11th international trade exhibition for construction technology, building materials, equipment and environmental technology for Lebanon and the Middle East, Beirut International Exhibition Centre (BIEL), Lebanon. 12–15: Buildex '05, the ...
With billions of dollars of construction under way in the GCC and with developers asking for quicker completion, the need to complete the projects with minimal defects has never been more pronounced. There is huge pressure on companies to finish their buildings as quickly as possible – the faster they are up and running, the faster the return on ...
Leading US-based innovator of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology Trimble has introduced an advanced handheld field computer, the TSC2 Controller, which can provide wireless operations in both field and office. Designed for integrated surveying solutions using both Global Positioning System (GPS) and optical total stations, the Trimble TSC2 ...
Gibca Furniture Industry Company – a manufacturing licensee of global operable partitions leader Hufcor for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region – is looking forward to strengthen its reach in the market through serving every conceivable need for flexible space management with acoustical separation. The relationship between Gibca and Hufcor ...
Capitalising on a string of successful high-profile projects in the region, Boral Middle ...
Hilti’s revolutionary laser eases alignment
Construction solutions specialist Hilti says that its recently introduced PMP-34 ...
Swedish manufacturer of construction equipment Atlas Copco has come up with a new range of QAS generating sets, which it claims has been designed to ensure superior environmental performance – particularly in terms of noise and exhaust emissions and reduced running costs. The new QAS range of gensets have been designed to meet the demanding needs of the ...
Saudi Diesel positive about sales growth
Following a strong year in terms of business last year, Saudi Diesel Generators Company ...
Rowad National Plastics Company intends to make a dramatic impact on visitors to SaudiBuild this year with a vast array of new products some of which will make their debut at the show. On display at the company’s stand at the show, will be the newly introduced range of textured designs for polycarbonate sheets, plastic mirrors, decorative acrylic tiles ...
Jeddah-based Saudi Pipe Systems will put on display its range of valve and pipe systems ...
Al Mohsin Fibreglass Establishment, a Dammam-based manufacturer of high-quality products ...
Coming back from a successful year of participation at the SaudiBuild 2004, Al ...
Riyadh-based Armetal, a leading fabricator of architectural and metal works, is looking ...
Asserting its leadership in the field of excavation engineering, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has brought out its new and powerful 70-tonne Volvo EC700B excavator. The excavator, which was unveiled earlier this year at the ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, is expected to get into full-scale production by the beginning of the ...
Companies planning to increase production or streamline their current set-up, often begin ...
Aquajet’s Evolution eases demolition
A Leading hydrodemolition equipment company Aquajet Systems of Sweden, has launched the ...
InterBuild India doubles in sizeNew Delhi: With over 60 per cent of the exhibition being occupied by international exhibitors, InterBuild India 2005 – India’s International Trade Exhibition for Building Construction and Interiors – has doubled in size, claim the organisers. Organised by Montgomery International Limited (MIL) and Interads Limited, this...
Key exhibition on water technology
The Bahrain Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEB) in association with the Nuernberg ...
Paris, Lyon and Warsaw will compete head-on with London to woo regional investors at ...
Concrete and its applications will be discussed at Saie Concrete – the International ...
Oman’s Blue City to rise in October
Work on Oman's largest real estate project, the $15 billion Al Madina Al Zarqa – The ...
GC updates you with the latest tenders available in the Gulf region. Bahrain Details for the following 10 tenders can be obtained from the Directorate of Materials Management, Ministry of Health, PO Box 12, Manama, tel: 17255555, fax: 17252569: Tender No MOH/134/05. Maintenance of Jidhafs maternity hospital and Jidhafs health centre. Bid bond is BD500. ...
Bonyan International Investment Group, formerly DAR Consultants, has revealed plans to launch the world’s tallest hotel, adding another jewel to the impressive skyline of Dubai. Once completed, Park Square Tower – a Dh4.4 billion ($1.97 billion) property – will move into the Guinness Book of World Records for being the tallest hotel tower and second ...
Pre-qualified companies are being invited to tender for various works related to the ...
Arabtec Construction has won additional contracts from Emaar, a leading Dubai-based ...
Two leading property developers in the region have announced the development of two mega ...
Recovering from a period of low public investment spending, limited greenfield private investment and a hesitant housing market, Turkey has initiated a slew of major investments in its infrastructure, spurring rapid economical growth. Aware that much development can be brought about through the proper harnessing of its water and soil resources Turkey ...
Kale brings out innovative cover
Turkish ceramics major Kale Ceramics has recently introduced a revolutionary covering ...
Turner’s technique enhances profits
Turner – which has already provided construction management services to some of the ...
Tuyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organisation in association with the Omsiad Office Furniture ...
Having focused on developing business in the regional and European markets and achieved ...
Vogele’s latest paver model the Super 1800-1 is working with one of the Emirates’ leading road contracting company – Al Futtaim Tarmac at the Umughafa Township in Al Ain. Super 1800-1 – one among the latest technological innovations in Vogele’s range – is equipped with V-Tronic, a self-diagnostic system that optimises the monitoring and ...
Swedish compaction equipment manufacturer Dynapac, has in its recent study found that ...
New road to ease traffic congestion
Ajman-based roads contractor Darwish Engineering has recently taken delivery of two ...
