AL-FUTTAIM, Qatar Islamic Bank and Aqar Real Estate Investment have signed a Dh6 billion ($1.6 billion) agreement to construct a state-of-the-art entertainment and retail complex in Qatar’s capital Doha which will be the first of its kind in the country. The country’s largest multipurpose complex is located on the northern highway linking Doha ...
CONSTRUCTION work on a two-lane carriageway flyover and dual three-lane carriageway ...
New Sigma paints set green trends
AS a quality-focused company that stakes claim to being the trendsetter in the paints ...
Sirocco air classifiers find favour in Gulf
SAND producers throughout the Middle East are taking advantage of new air classification ...
Wallpapers at cutting edge of fashion
WALLPAPERS are being used to good effect to create stunning feature walls, which are the ...
THE Terex Finlay J-1480 jaw crusher was well received by large mining, quarry and owner operators during the aggressive high-performance machine’s launch at the Hillhead 2010 quarrying, recycling and heavy construction exhibition in the UK. At the event, which was held in June this year, the machine performed live alongside the Terex Finlay C-1550 (which...
DESSO has launched a next-generation carpet that helps clean indoor air. Targeted at ...
Kohler adds that persuasive touch
KOHLER has expanded its array of high-end bathroom design solutions with the regional ...
Picturesque ceilings get leaner, greener
SKY Factory has launched a new range of SkyCeilings which are said to be leaner and ...
THE entire process of assessing and installing a new software system poses a number of challenges to any construction company. There are a number of criteria that need to be met and companies looking to acquire new software need satisfactory answers to the following before going ahead with their purchase: Is the system suitable for the construction industry?...
TRIMBLE has introduced the Trimble Point Creator Software for contractors, engineers, ...
INTERGRAPH has launched its SmartPlant Enterprise electrical solution with Basic (B) and ...
BELDEN has introduced Edition 6.0, a new version of the software platform for the ...
INNOVATION and training courses conducted by some of the world’s leading institutions figure among the highlights of this year’s Big 5, which is set to open at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre next month (November 22 to 25). Some two months ahead of the show, a total of 2,500 companies from 70 countries have confirmed their ...
Driving force
THE fourth edition of The Big 5 PMV, the region’s leading exhibition for construction ...
Engineering prowess
AT THE Big 5, Zamil Steel Industries (PEB Unit) will aim to reinforce its position as a ...
Brimming with confidence
CANAM Asia is optimistic about standing proud amidst its competitors as its showcases its ...
WITH demand for precast concrete on the rise in Saudi Arabia, Qanbar Dywidag Precast Concrete Company (QDC) has been reaping the benefits of having set up a third factory in Rabigh in the Western Region. The leading Saudi precast manufacturer is also cashing in on the advantages of the increased capacity that the new facility has given it. The Rabigh ...
Alabniah aiming to double sales
SAUDI ARABIA’S Alabniah Precast Concrete Building Factory is looking at doubling its ...
The only way is up, says Ratec
RATEC, along with fellow German engineering partner Reymann Technik, is marketing ...
THE global tunnelling industry has many challenges, both technical and financial, with the latter likely to dominate over the next few years. While many industries have adopted standard practices in order to overcome specific technical challenges, in tunnelling such a measure is not so easy to follow as every project is distinctive. Therefore, this ...
Dormer eases product choice
BUILDING on its reputation of being a leader in high-quality cutting tools and superior ...
THERE has been a remarkable increase in interest in Saudi Build this year against a backdrop of a buoyant construction sector in Saudi Arabia, according to the event’s organiser. Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC) reports a 30 per cent increase in the number of confirmed exhibitors for the 2010 edition with around 900 exhibitors from 35 countries expected ...
Ready, get set, go
DOKA is launching a “unique, ready-to-use” service in the Middle East that will help ...
Making its debut
GLOBAL Source Trading Establishment will seek to raise awareness about new technologies ...
Concrete force
HESS Group, a regular exhibitor at Saudi Build since 2004, is back at the leading ...
WITH innovation being at the heart of its growth strategy, Bahrain Prism Glass Factory (BPGF) continues to roll out new glass solutions and install sophisticated machinery to ensure the quality of its products and the precision of its manufacturing technology. Among the latest equipment installed at its facility is an advanced version of CNC (computerised ...
Ejot screws boost productivity
EJOT Building Fasteners has launched the Super-Saphir range of self-drilling screws that ...
Market-led focus helps Brital grow
BRITAL has seen significant expansion of its product line in its ongoing efforts to meet ...
Hybrid offers best of wood and metal
REYNAERS’ latest RW range is a strong fashion statement by the European aluminium ...
Full-glazed Essenza offers the big picture
GIESSE has introduced a new class of window on the market. Described as a revolution in ...
THE usual risks associated with the construction of any project also apply to hotel construction. However, hotels are a unique asset and require extra consideration when embarking on a particular procurement strategy. Luxury hotels are extremely design intensive. Layout, interior design and fixtures and fittings are all critical to the successful operation ...
CONSTRUCTION industry professionals, although experts in their fields, often have an incomplete understanding of either how other trades could benefit from their work or why they should share information. The advantages inherent in sharing output or, in other words, the ‘knowledge-sharing culture’, are neither evident nor desired. The knowledge ...
GC updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond. OCTOBER4-6: Power-Gen Middle East, at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre, Doha, Qatar.4-7: Cityscape Global, international property investment and development event, at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE.7-10: Muscon 2010, a ...
VARIOUS opportunities opened up by the steady expansion of the Gulf’s energy sector will be fully explored this month (October 18 to 20) during GCC Power 2010, the region’s top electricity industry event. The exhibition, being held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Doha, Qatar, will cover all aspects of production, transportation and distribution of ...
GARDEN+LANDSCAPING Middle East will aim to showcase emerging trends such as eco-friendly ...
MORE than 50 domestic and international real estate firms are expected to participate in ...
THE Middle East edition of Intermat, considered to be second largest construction ...
WITH projects worth Dh1.05 billion ($286 million) in hand and a further two valued at Dh600 million ($163.5 million) in the pipeline, Abu Dhabi Land (ADL) expects to be busy at least for the next 18 months. The contracting firm has won a share in some of Abu Dhabi’s high-profile niche projects, including the coastal protection and reclamation works at Al ...
DANUBE Building Materials is to open its biggest Buildmart retail showroom within a mall ...
THE Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) confirmed it has been awarded a contract worth Dh701.5 ...
TRIPP Lite, a leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity equipment, has ...
DPG completes Ghoroob projectDUBAI Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, has ...
GC brings you the latest tenders available in the Gulf region and beyond. BAHRAIN • Tender No HP/22/10. Construction of 250 townhouses, type T8, including design, site preparation and earthworks, Site 110, Block 28, Busaiteen. Bid bond is BD5,000. Documents can be obtained from the Cost Engineering Directorate, Ministry of Housing, by payment of ...
