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Focus on Five

The region’s largest construction showcase is set to open its doors this month in Dubai, UAE, putting the spotlight on the five key sectors of the industry. True to its name, The Big 5 this year will group its thousands of international and regional exhibitors according to their area of specialisation in five key sectors of the construction ...

Metal ceilings launched

USG Boral ME, a renowned manufacturer of finishing products, has begun production of metal ...

Work made safe and easy

At Rapid Access’s stand at The Big 5 show, visitors will be able to witness ...

Clear vision

To reiterate its commitment to the region, Brett Martin will be at The Big 5 Show for the ...

Innovative solutions on offer

Master, a specialist in accessories for aluminium-framed doors and windows, supported by ...





Room for growth

Hotel developers continue to bet on the region as a must-go destination for business and leisure. Fifty-three million people packed their bags and came to the Middle East last year, and while this number is nowhere near the 603 million that flocked to Europe, it is interesting to note that the Middle East now has more rooms in the pipeline than Europe, as ...

Eco-themed and elegant!

Designers from the US-headquartered Wilson Associates are currently creating stunning ...

Paschal systems speed up hotel work

At least six hotels – three of which are located on The Palm Jumeirah – are ...

Ideal Standard opens new design centre

Ideal Standard, a leading European provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom ...

Green systems spell success at Hansgrohe

German luxury bathroom specialist Hansgrohe is witnessing high demand for its luxurious ...





Thriving on affordability

The smaller of the UAE emirates have a fair share of projects including infrastructural development and landmark real estate schemes that could rival those of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, says MRIDULA BHATTACHARYA. A number of large-scale, mixed-use developments and infrastructure projects are encouraging a more positive construction market outlook in the Northern ...

Northern Emirates projects at a glance

Link to Northern Emirates projects at a glance ... ...

Fairways rising up

Construction work has started on the second residential community within The Fairways ...

Al Zahia blossoms

Work continues apace at Al Zahia, Sharjah’s first integrated master community. ...





Core crushers create a stir

Showcased at a recent Open Day, Powerscreen’s new Core range of machines have been designed for robust use, high performance and easier operation. Powerscreen, one of the world leaders in the crushing and screening industry, recently launched its Core range of machines at an Open Day at its Hosur facility in India, which also caters to the requirement...

CDE rises to region’s water challenge

CDE Global says its value-for-money water management systems save up to 90 per cent of ...

MB aims to enhance operating profitability

MB Crusher of Italy has developed a range of bucket crushers and screeners designed ...

Fine machines for washing applications

Terex Washing Systems (TWS) has added two new machines to its portfolio that are suited ...





Stirling Lloyd rises to the challenge

A durable liquid-applied coating from a UK manufacturer is being used to protect key water storage facilities at Makkah, after meeting strict new standards imposed by Saudi authorities. UK-based Stirling Lloyd says its Permare EPW Tropical system has passed rigorous new testing to new standards to allow its use in the continued protection of the majority of...

Metallic coating is a first of its kind

Flexcrete Technologies of the UK has launched Monodex Metallic, an elastomeric, ...

Nullifire coatings prove to be ‘game-changers’

Since their launch three years ago, Nullifire’s SC901 and SC902 intumescent coatings ...

Jotun turns to wood for inspiration

Jotun Powder Coatings (JPC) has introduced its new Woodspiration Collection, which offers ...





Largest hydraulic breaker for EPCC

The world’s largest hydraulic breaker – Atlas Copco’s HB 10000 – will prove its prowess at EPCC’s quarry in Saudi Arabia. Dammam-based Eastern Province Cement Company (EPCC) became the first company in the Middle East to benefit from the world’s largest commercially available hydraulic breaker when it recently ...

Monstrous chomper!

Volvo Construction Equipment’s latest demolition machine, the Volvo EC480EHR ...





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