THE $5.7-billion Qatar Aluminium (Qatalum) plant, which was inaugurated last month, is set to add 585,000 tonnes of primary aluminium annually to the world’s supply and help meet global demand for the metal growing at five to seven per cent this year. The newest player in the world aluminium market utilises stakeholder Norske Hydro’s advanced ...
Water Garden quay wall deal signed
AL BILAD Real Estate Investment has awarded a contract worth $25 million to Al ...
THE General Authority for Civil Aviation (Gaca) has denied media reports that the contract ...
A HOTEL complex under construction in Saudi Arabia will become the world’s ...
Projects in the Gulf. BAHRAIN Diyar Al Muharraq – Phase One – 1,200 Residential UnitsOwner: Kuwait Finance House (KFH)Budget: $600 millionScope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of 1,200 residential units associated facilities as part of Diyar Al Muharraq development. The development will cover a land area of 3 sq ...
USG Middle East has introduced a sprayable primer-surfacer that boasts the advantage of providing the same high-quality drywall finish as a two-step skim coating and priming in one single coat application. Sheetrock Tuff-Hide, as it is known, is a high-solids vinyl acrylic latex-based coating designed for the professional contractor for interior spray ...
Grohe adds sensual touch to faucet
GROHE is introducing to the region its premium collection Veris, which is said to combine ...
iPad to unlock the power of new ‘app’
GOBIM App, a new tool that enables building information modelling (BIM) to be viewed on ...
DESPITE the global slowdown, Qatar is currently enjoying buoyancy in its economy, on the strength of increased production in the gas industry and government-related projects, particularly its rental fleets. “We are beginning to see a slow return with a significant swing towards rental,” says P Rajagopalan, rental fleet manager for OTC Rental. The ...
Taweel pumps reach greater depths
BAHRAIN’S Al Taweel Group, a company with a distinction of introducing new machinery ...
Techni Waterjet enters space age
TECHNI Waterjet has launched its new range of high pressure waterjet cutting pumps ...
New Doosan model offers high durability
DOOSAN Portable Power has launched a new ‘tough top’ version of its popular 7/41 ...
THE construction sector in Saudi Arabia has turned full circle as most of the region battles with an economic downturn. The kingdom, which was displaced by Dubai over a decade ago as the magnet for construction players, has now regained its distinctive status as the construction powerhouse of the region. The kingdom’s government has made enormous efforts ...
Desert oasis
SINCE the launch of the landmark Durrat Arriyadh development project in early 2007, ...
Class work
WORK is under way on a vast new 480-hectare campus for King Faisal University at Hofuf ...
IN A drive to boost energy savings in the construction industry, Berger Paints has developed a special thermal reflective coating that can help achieve substantial saving on air-conditioning costs. Berger Insuflex, when applied on building exteriors, can save energy by reducing air-conditioning costs by 25 per cent or more, according to P K Raj, head of ...
RADCON Formula # 7 waterproofing has recently been given a ‘green’ approval and its ...
BITUNIL, the leading manufacturer of modified bitumen membranes in Egypt, has launched a ...
THE Middle East and North Africa (Mena) remains a key destination for American hardwoods amidst increasing demand within the region’s furniture, interiors and flooring sectors. Despite the widespread effects of the global recession, the region continues to show significant demand for American hardwoods, with exports from the US reaching $74.4 million last ...
Steps to boost Malaysian timber trade
THE Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is seeking to enhance wood trade between Malaysia and ...
Masa employs tough pest management
ABOUT a third of each year’s forest crop is used in construction and the demand ...
Titan wood proves green credentials
TITAN Wood says its high-performance Accoyo wood has enormous opportunities in the Middle ...
THE Ferrari World Abu Dhabi at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi holds pride of place in Reynaers’ project portfolio, not only because of the prestige of the development but also because of the numerous technical challenges the aluminium systems provider has successfully tackled in ensuring an eye-catching installation. The project, expected to be world’s ...
Tremco tapes are a vital sealing aid
THE last two decades have seen significant developments in detailing solutions in facades ...
AN EYE-CATCHING development, bearing the hallmarks of distinctive design by the London-based architectural firm Foster and Partners, is now receiving its finishing touches in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) district. The 80-storey Index building – the latest addition to Sheikh Zayed Road’s striking skyline – is now being readied for ...
OVER the last three years, visitors and passers-by at one of Abu Dhabi’s newly-developed beachfronts in Al Raha would have watched with great interest as a unique structure rose beside the sea like some futuristic flying saucer poised for take off or coin standing on its diameter. Now, with the tower nearly complete, they will soon be visiting and ...
SINCE its launch in 2005, Aldar’s mission has been to establish Abu Dhabi as the UAE’s ...
HQ with IQ
TENANTS at Aldar Properties’ high-profile business tower will benefit from cutting-edge ...
Arup delivers a new icon for Abu Dhabi
AS LEAD consultant on Aldar’s prestigious HQ project, Arup has been providing full ...
HQ is a groundbreaking building, presenting a sculptural form that has been designed by ...
PUBLIC-private partnerships (PPPs) have been used as a means of procuring infrastructure assets as diverse as roads, schools, hospitals, IT systems, waste and wastewater treatment plants in a number of jurisdictions, including the UK, Australia, South Africa, and South Korea. The intention is that the public sector will enter into a long-term agreement with...
INACCURATE estimation can cause a business to lose money on a project if costs are underestimated. Equally damaging can be overestimating costs, as it can tip the balance from success to failure at the bidding stage. Even if this risk can be directed to the contractor – as with traditional fixed price contracts – the project overall will invariably ...
GC updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond. MAY4-6: gulfBID & gulfInteriors 2010, at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Manama, Bahrain.5-9: Turkeybuild Istanbul, an international building fair, at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre, Istanbul, ...
TWO regional summits and three dedicated vertical trade exhibitions on sustainability, innovation and infrastructure will be part of the Arabian Construction Week (ACW) to be held this month (May 24 to 26), at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) in the UAE capital. Meed’s 2010 Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS) will turn the spotlight ...
China fair set for record
THE fourth annual China Sourcing Fair which will be held in Dubai next month is set for ...
Unicera smashes previous records
UNICERA, the 22nd international ceramics, bathroom and kitchen fair held in Istanbul, ...
THE 2010 Qatar Sustainability Conference, which was held under the theme of energy and ...
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TPI products well received at two shows
TIGER Profiles & Insulation’s (TPI) products received outstanding response at the ...
JOTUN Paints has launched what is said to be the world’s first floor coating based on nanotechnology, in the UAE. Called Jotafloor Rapid Dry, the coating will also support Abu Dhabi’s pioneering initiatives towards greener construction through the use of environmentally safe paints and coatings based on cutting-edge technology.Rapid Dry is based ...
KINGSPAN Insulated Panels, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of complete ...
Al Ain convention district goes up
ABU Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has begun construction on Phase One of the ...
TEKA Kuchentechnik, a German brand of high-quality built-in kitchen appliances, kitchen ...
L&T secures $81m Khalifa Port deal
ABU DHABI Ports Company (ADPC) has awarded a major procurement and construction contract ...
GC brings you the latest tenders available in the Gulf region and beyond. Bahrain • Tender No CP/07/10. Construction of a girls secondary school at Hamad Town – Job No 07 001. Open to contractors registered under category AA and A for construction projects with the Cost Engineering Directorate. Bid bond is BD5,000. Documents can be obtained ...
