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Ambitious vision

Massive deals each worth billions of Saudi riyals have been announced recently on two of the Saudi capital city’s most ambitious development projects – Diriyah Gate and Qiddiya – with all indications pointing to further mega construction awards and the revving up of activity on site. In addition, the pace has been picking on the four mega...

Mega deals expected

Saudi Arabia’s construction market in 2022 will see a significant increase in ...

Unique heritage hub

Contracts worth around SR27 billion ($6.34 billion) are on the table for the development ...

Key deals for entertainment hub

Two major contracts have recently been awarded for the construction of key  theme ...

Trimble helps shape iconic station

Trimble Solutions says its software was leveraged in the designing and detailing of the ...





Phantom rides high on performance

Dubai-based Mac Al Gurg and Niagara Conservation Corporation say they have gained the trust of major developers and contractors in the region and have secured several projects with Niagara products in the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Among such products is Phantom, which Niagara Conservation Corporation claims is the most upscale, ...

Hauraton’s concrete solutions take the stress

Germany-based Hauraton has recently introduced basalt-reinforced concrete drainage ...

Terrain Q makes silent inroads into market

Polypipe Middle East reports “extremely positive response” to the ...

Geberit takes a holistic approach

There is more to drainage than simply draining off water, says Geberit, which offers ...





EC550E ‘punches above its weight’

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) says it now offers its EC550E crawler excavator with a Tier 3 engine, enabling customers throughout the world to benefit from its industry-leading performance, productivity and efficiency. Kwangsuk Jee, Global Product Manager, explains: “Delivering the type of durability and performance more commonly expected ...

New Cat offers more digging force, durability

Built for tough applications, Caterpillar says its new Cat 333 hydraulic excavator offers ...





Liebherr cranes meet Madinah challenge

The most powerful flat-top crane of Germany-based Liebherr’s NC-B series – the NC-B 12-70 – is currently engaged on its first job in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, where it is part of a museum construction project. This 12-tonne model is Liebherr’s latest addition to its NC-B series, which is designed for price-sensitive markets and ...

Wirtgen showcases its latest innovations

The Wirtgen Group will be celebrating the world premiere of its W 120 Fi, which represents ...

TK Elevator systems installed at Qatar project

TK Elevator, one of the world’s leading elevator companies, has made a significant ...





Shaping the future with technology

Digital adoption has been a defining feature of most industries over the last decade, opening up new possibilities in terms of output and engagement. However, the construction sector has been comparatively slow to embrace new technologies and integrate innovative processes, especially on-site. Here in the Middle East, some of the larger construction ...





ACES acquires MC Squared in US

ACES, a privately held Middle East-based geotechnical investigation, materials testing, and environmental services firm, has announced it will expand its geographic reach to the South-east United States through the full acquisition of MC Squared, an Atlanta (Kennesaw), Georgia-based engineering company with clients and offices throughout Georgia, Florida, ...





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