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Medco adds Terex dumptrucks to portfolio

MIDDLE EAST Development Company (Medco) has completed its Terex Construction product line-up with the addition of the Terex articulated and rigid dumptruck range to its distribution portfolio for Saudi Arabia. Medco, a leading dealer of premium industrial and construction equipment, was appointed as the distributor for Terex Construction compact ...

Nine in fray for Sohar project

NINE international engineering companies have been shortlisted for a $1.2-billion contract ...

Consultants picked for Kuwait refinery, clean fuel projects

KUWAIT’S delayed refinery and clean fuel projects are now poised to move ahead following ...

Croatians on the ball for Qatar

A CROATIAN public relations specialist has unveiled his vision of a gigantic spherical ...

Famco launches Qatar operations

IN line with its expansion plans throughout the Middle East region, Famco (Al-Futtaim Auto ...





Bauer’s mixing tool works on the double

BAUER Maschinen, together with its subsidiary RTG Rammtechnik, has responded to a growing number of enquiries from various customers with regard to mixing tools for soil mixing columns with ever-increasing diameters. The newly developed SCM-DH (Single Column Mixing-Double Head) soil mixing tool represents a significant improvement of the single column ...

Doha metro, a tunnelling challenge

PHASE One of Doha Metro, believed to be one of the world’s largest infrastructure ...





Bigger, better

THE region’s premier and largest event for the building and construction industry continues to grow bigger and better every year: In addition to being a mega showcase covering more than 44,000 sq m of exhibition space and a key networking destination for the construction industry, The Big 5 has evolved into an educational platform and a forum for ...

Big 5-Exibitor List

Link for the Big 5-Exibitor List:... ...

Export drive

THE 130-member strong German contingent at The Big 5 show will be split into two groups, ...

Major presence

THE UK contingent at The Big 5 will once again be the largest the country has hosted in ...

Expansion focus

THE Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, together with the Brazilian Trade and Investment ...





Proactive QDC meets demand

CHANGE’, ‘upgrade’ and ‘expand’ are key buzzwords at Qanbar Dywidag Precast Concrete Company (QDC), which has initiated a number of measures in anticipation of an increase in demand for its products. Building on the reputation it has gained over three decades in the industry, the specialist precast concrete manufacturer is poised to witness the ...

Ranco & Zamil ready for precast boom

RABIAH-NASSAR & Zamil Concrete Industries (Ranco & Zamil), one of the largest ...





ETA Melco ensures a comfortable ride

PROVIDING efficient elevator solutions for what is expected to be the world’s tallest dedicated hotel tower is a challenge that calls for extensive expertise. Dubai-based ETA Melco not only rose to this challenge but also added value to installations to provide users with optimum ride quality and comfort. The joint venture company between Dubai-based ...

Life Solutions brings exclusivity to spa

LIFE Solutions General Trading has combined its expertise and portfolio of some of the ...

VingCard locks ensure security for hotel guests

EFFICIENT locking and access solutions currently being commissioned at the JW Marriott ...

Bio-Oxygen keeps air clean and pure

KEEPING odours at bay and ensuring the indoor air quality in some of the key areas that ...

SEDE carves niche with gypsum ceilings

STANDARD Engraving & Decoration Establishment’s (SEDE) expertise in gypsum false ...





Balexco in major expansion drive

BAHRAIN Aluminium Extrusion Company (Balexco), which this year commemorates 35 years of success in the regional markets, is in the midst of an extensive expansion and revamp which will culminate in a major rebranding scheduled for early next year. The Bahrain-based aluminium extrusion company is poised to flag off full commercial production this month ...

Technal extends cool shade with Sunéal

IN LINE with regional moves over recent years to construct sustainable and efficient ...

UFG gears up for global domination

LAUNCHED barely three years ago with the objective of meeting the worldwide demand for ...

Modern Glass picks up good business

BAHRAIN-BASED Modern Glass Technology (MGT), a relative newcomer in the local market, is ...

Wajhat aims to be biggest in the region

WAJHAT Glass and Aluminium Company, which started operations in Saudi Arabia during June ...





Issues in drafting PPP subcontracts

WHEN advising the sponsors on a public-private partnership (PPP) project, part of Norton Rose’s role is to draft the subcontracts under which the project company’s obligations under the concession agreement are passed down to the subcontractors responsible for the construction and operation of the infrastructure/facility. The key issue in drafting these...





Diary of events

Gulf Construction updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond. OCTOBER 1-3: Iraq Mega Projects, an international conference and exhibition, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. 1-3: Light Middle East, an international trade event for urban architectural and retail light lighting solution, at the Dubai ...





MPW joins hands with Intermat

THE Ministry of Public Works in the UAE has joined forces as a lead partner with Intermat Middle East to continue its pursuit of infrastructure excellence. The initiative comes shortly after the UAE was ranked first regionally and 11th globally for the availability of transport infrastructure in the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012. Held under the ...

New Doosan, Bobcat models in the spotlight

DOOSAN Infracore Construction Equipment will line up during this year’s Intermat Middle ...

Power and water forum to attract Mideast experts

THE stage is set for the third edition of the Power + Water Leaders’ Forum in Abu Dhabi ...

Curtains to rise on Bauma China

BAUMA China 2012, to be held next month (November 27 to 30), will provide a key platform ...

Oman projects in spotlight

OMAN will spotlight its growing infrastructure potential at an exhibition to be held in ...





New Khalifa Port begins commercial operations

KHALIFA Port, the new state-of-the-art gateway to Abu Dhabi, commenced commercial operations early last month, ahead of schedule, to specification and below budget, according to a senior official at Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). The project, which was earmarked for completion in the fourth quarter of 2012, is open for business and ready to handle ...

Pedestrian bridges in Dubai set to hit 105 by 2016

DUBAI’S Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has launched construction work on 13 of ...

Emaar to begin work on a new Address

EMAAR Properties has launched a new hotel and serviced residences project in its flagship ...

UAE plans world’s biggest gate

THE UAE is planning to add to its building repertoire yet another record-breaking project ...

Update

Kingspan to acquire two companies KINGSPAN, a global leader in high-performance ...





Tenders

Gulf Construction brings you the latest tenders available in the Gulf region and beyond. BAHRAIN •  PREQ-CES/01/12. Prequalification for a) construction and maintenance of housing units/apartment buildings; and b) infrastructure works for a housing project. Documents can be obtained from the Tenders and Contracts Section, Ministry of Housing, The ...





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