The UAE capital is clearly focusing on its vision to position the emirate as a centre for creativity and innovation and enrich its cultural landscape – and the most recent project launches reaffirm this goal. Pivotal in this ambition is the Saadiyat Cultural District, which will be one of the world’s pre-eminent cultural destinations. It ...
Jubail homes rise amidst mangroves
Construction work is ongoing on multiple fronts on the AED10-billion ($2.72 billion) ...
Yas Island set to host Sustainable City
Following the success of its pioneering project in Dubai and a fully-functioning community ...
Key milestone on $13.6bn rail network
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's rail network, has achieved a major ...
AICC looks to spread its wings in region
Having expanded its capabilities vertically in the Bahrain market, Ahmed Isa Contracting ...
With such a strong emphasis put on the integrity of in-service pipelines, we rarely discuss the non-destructive testing (NDT) required for brand-new steel pipes and plates coming out of the mill. Manufacturing defects are inevitable and often invisible to the naked eye. It is important to implement an effective inspection process as these defects can reduce ...
Geberit press-fit pipe meets diverse needs
Swiss sanitary solutions provider Geberit says its proven piping systems have been built ...
East Pipes wins key supply deals
Saudi-based East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of ...
Before the age of mobile technology, asset management was both difficult and cumbersome. Today that doesn’t have to be the case, thanks to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and asset inspection management solutions. BLE technology has penetrated both the consumer and business sectors, with innovative and highly beneficial use cases. Mobile technology in the ...
It’s time to build better… and smarter
With asset owners seeing an increase of external pressures – whether regulatory, ...
Honeywell software to optimise energy use
Honeywell has launched its new carbon energy management software – known as Carbon ...
SNC-Lavalin lands FM deal for Saudi schools
SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company, has ...
Did you know that the net cooling effect of a healthy tree is equivalent to 10 room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day? For those of us who are only acquainted with the role of trees in producing oxygen, this might come as a surprise. However, many reputable research bodies have quantified the cooling effect of trees over the past few decades. In...
Key players selected to shape Riviera’s outdoors
A multitude of international and local contractors and suppliers have been signed up ...
Liebherr, one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world, has expanded its series of flat-top cranes with the introduction of its new 300 EC-B 12 Fibre and 270 EC-B 12 models. Both machines are described as being ideal for sites requiring heavy hoists and meet all the key requirements placed on a modern crane fleet. The new members of ...
Conex Bänninger expands valves portfolio
Conex Bänninger, a leading manufacturer of fittings and valves for plumbing, heating, ...
Global energy and petrochemical company Shell has launched Shell Bitumen CarbonSink, a new ...
The question successful construction companies in the Middle East need to ask is not “how do I maintain success?” but rather “how do I amplify it?” That’s because ours is a region that is constantly moving forwards with bigger and bolder ambitions. Never content with resting on their laurels, construction companies in the ...
Offset solution to install drainage stack correctly
It is not always possible to avoid inaccuracies during construction, but if the connection ...
The total value of GCC contracts awarded in Q2 surged by 11.7 per cent to hit $22.8 billion over $20.4 billion in the same period last year mainly driven by regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia – which accounted for 77 per cent of the deals or $16.5 billion – and Oman which reported higher contract awards for the quarter that more than offset a dip ...
