The past two years have been transformational in Riyadh’s history; the kingdom’s ambitions outlined under Saudi Vision 2030 have begun to take root as the Saudi capital gears up to cater to an expected doubling of its population and provide the right ingredients to create one of the world’s most liveable cities. As part of this vision, the...
Metro set for flag off this year
Work on what is described as the world’s largest single-phase metro construction ...
Diriyah gets back to its roots
A unique development centred around the jewel of Saudi Arabia, At-Turaif, the ...
Qiddiya tees off designs for golf course
Saudi-based Qiddiya Investment Company announced last month that Jack Nicklaus – the ...
KAFD wins LEED platinum certification
Saudi-based King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) has received the Leadership in Energy ...
The Red Sea Project, the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism development, has made incredible progress in a short time span given its massive scale, and is gathering momentum with the total value of contracts awarded over the past three months having doubled to nearly SR 15 billion ($4 billion). Spanning a 28,000-sq-km area along Saudi ...
Let’s consider the buildings we occupy as carefully constructed ecosystems, comprising many components that must work cohesively to deliver safety, comfort and value for occupants. Fire safety systems play a key role in the ecosystem of any building, as they are directly responsible for protecting human health and well-being. Fire safety systems ...
WES systems promise construction site safety
The German Pavilion is the latest in a long list of pavilions at the Expo 2020 Dubai site ...
Intertek launches products testing in kingdom
Intertek, a total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced the ...
From drilling rigs to cutters, Bauer Maschinen has set new standards in recent years when it comes to noise reduction at specialist foundation engineering sites. “Reducing noise is an extremely important topic in the new development and ongoing development of our equipment,” says Christian Heinecker, Head of Business Unit Drilling Equipment at ...
Innovative treatment unit marks decade
In the middle of a desert landscape in Oman, Bauer Nimr, a local subsidiary of Bauer ...
Wilo to take over UAE group PumpsPro
Wilo Middle East (WME), an international premium German manufacturer of pumps and systems ...
Following the successful launch in 2017 of the 20-ton size class models, Caterpillar this year launched its next generation of large excavators to further transform the industry. The exclusive virtual-only event, streamed live in late January from the Malaga Demonstration & Learning Centre (MDLC) in Spain, saw the unveiling of its latest excavator ...
Liebherr delivers model with control systems
International construction machinery manufacturer Liebherr marked a world first with the ...
In addition to developing code requirements pertaining to concrete construction, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) produces a variety of manuals, guides, and educational materials designed to help architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) professionals collaborate and adhere to best practices. In the case of steel reinforcement for concrete members ...
ABB controls at Oman cement plant
Oman Cement Company (OCC) has taken delivery of the latest digital control systems to ...
Hira Industries, a building and construction products company based in Dubai, UAE, has announced the launch of Aerofoam NBR Lap Seal Tubes, an effective and efficient thermal insulation solution that can be installed in various residential and commercial complexes to provide corrosion protection, whilst improving safety, efficiency, and durability of the ...
Geberit unveils new bathroom collection
Swiss sanitary solutions specialist Geberit has kicked off the year with a collection of ...
As we navigate a complex socioeconomic landscape, created by the Covid-19 crisis, the role of public health in our cities is more prominent than ever before. In light of the current pandemic, public health continues to play an essential role in shaping the future of our communities. However, more often than not, our focus remains on price rather than on ...
In the previous tech talks, MH Hydraulics FZC, a leading hydraulic solutions provider in the Middle East, focused on oil contamination and talked about the importance of clean & dry hydraulic/lubrication oils and various ways to prevent oil contamination. In this TechTalk#7 we will help you to measure contamination and understand the importance and ...
