What is claimed to be the only live in-person event connecting the global construction industry in 2021 is set to open its doors this month in Dubai, UAE. The Big 5, which was rescheduled from November 23-26, 2020 to September 12-15, 2021, is gearing up to provide a 360-degree platform for the construction industry with a total of 10 events under one roof ...
Impact Awards to salute project leaders
The inaugural Big 5 Construction Impact Awards will recognise the Middle East and North ...
MB to showcase cost-effective tools
Italy-based MB Crusher, which for the past two decades has been offering the largest line ...
Daylighting systems in spotlight
Brett Martin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of daylighting systems, will be back at ...
With all permanent Expo-led construction for the Expo 2020 Dubai having been long completed (at the end of 2019), the organisers of the mega event are currently putting the final touches to the world-class site that showcases stunning architecture from around the globe, and some of the best examples of collaboration, innovation and sustainability. Expo 2020...
Saudi Arabia completes work on giant showcase
Saudi Arabia has announced that it has completed work on its country pavilion for the Expo ...
UAE University unveils Pathfinders narrative
The United Arab Emirates University, the flagship institution with an independent pavilion ...
Calatrava’s design captures Qatari vision
Top global architect Santiago Calatrava, in collaboration with the main contractor Alec ...
TK Elevator, one of the world’s top elevator companies, will be showcasing its ...
With the launch of The Line – described as a revolution in urban living – early this year, the $500-billion Neom development in Saudi Arabia sent a powerful message to the world that it aims to be a model city of the future. True to its name which is derived from two words – the first three letters from the Ancient Greek prefix neo meaning...
Eureka! It’s a Gold Rush
The road from Tabuk to Neom, often called “Opportunity Road”, is reminiscent ...
Concrete 3D printing is transforming construction sites worldwide and producing high-quality homes faster and cheaper. As the construction industry climbs out of the rut created by the Covid-19 pandemic, contractors are challenged to complete projects while protecting staff on-site, comply with government regulations and manage supply chain interruptions. ...
Dar Al Arkan launches 3DCP in kingdom
Dar Al Arkan Properties, in an exclusive partnership with Construction of Buildings on ...
UHPC demonstrates exciting prospects
Concrete is amongst the most commonly used man-made building materials and has played a ...
Covid-19 and the rise of digital engineering
Over the past year, businesses in every industry have faced the challenges of a global ...
Cifa unveils ‘five-arm’ pump
CIFA, a technological leader which offers machines for the production, transport and ...
The Gulf region has achieved significant milestones in its journey towards sustainability and renewable energy this year, with some of the key achievements having been the start-up of the Barakah nuclear energy plant in Abu Dhabi and the Dumat Al Jandal wind project in Saudi Arabia as well as the launch of key phases of the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park in ...
Alec Energy secures Dewa HQ contract
Alec Energy has won the contract to provide a solar photovoltaic solution for Dubai ...
Besix pushes ahead on Dubai WtE plant
The first structural steel elements for Dubai’s new waste-to-energy plant (WtE) are ...
Landmark solar projects take shape in Dubai
Emerson has appointed SirajPower to implement a solar rooftop plant at its Middle East and ...
Work is well in progress on the region’s first SeaWorld theme park which will boast the world’s largest and most expansive marine aquarium. Touted as the next generation of marine life theme parks, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will also feature the new Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre, when it reaches completion next year. Some 64 per cent of the ...
Dasso bamboo products offer a natural touch
Dasso, a leading China-based innovator of bamboo products which have been installed at ...
Escon Express rises on customisation edge
Having established a foothold in Bahrain’s market since it set up an office in the ...
The 3D scanning market, which was estimated at around $4 billion in 2020, is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10 per cent from 2021 to 2027, when it is anticipated to be worth $7.5 billion. The global industry shipments are projected to exceed 250,000 units by 2027, according to a Global Market Insights report. 3D scanning is ...
Scanners facilitate product development
All industries need to think ahead and build better products as fast as possible. They ...
Leading European aluminium solutions provider Reynaers has launched its DoorPull range of door handles that aim to enhance the distinctive appearance of entrance doors. “A door pull plays a crucial part in the first impression someone has of a building, being the first physical connection that is made before entering it. Our DoorPull range is designed...
Leading Finnish company Teknoware is all set to launch its new-generation Seven Series ...
Bauer system is cut out for microtunnelling work
Bauer Maschinen Group, a global leader in the development and manufacture of specialist ...
Caterpillar rolls out new mini excavators
Caterpillar has introduced its new line of Cat 2.7- to 3.5-tonne hydraulic mini excavators ...
