Some of the visually intriguing steel and stainless steel structures for prestigious developments in the region are taking shape within the UAE facilities of Grankraft, a specialist in 3D seamless stainless steel/aluminium facades, bespoke architectural metal and glazing works and free-standing structures.  These include the futuristic orbs that form ...

Al-Usaimi builds on its steely strength

Building on its reputation as a veteran in the steel manufacturing sector, Othman Abdul ...

After a three-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on airport expansion and development in the Arabian Gulf region. The GCC is home to some of the busiest airports in the world, and its strategic location at the crossroads between the East and West makes it an ideal hub for international travel. A number of factors are ...

Digital twins hold key to smooth operations

One of the biggest challenges in constructing airports is completing projects on time and ...

What is a Digital Twin?

Many interpret the definition of a digital twin as a 3D model of a physical asset, for ...

LEED-ing the way in sustainable construction

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, airports have become vital gateways ...

Hangars address A380 wing cracking issue

Leading temporary and semi-permanent buildings specialist Losberger De Boer says it has ...

With the growing emphasis on convenience and safety, the demand for smart homes and automation systems is increasing significantly, says a senior official at Sobha Realty. While smart-technology integrated homes were once considered a luxury, they are increasingly becoming the norm in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world. With the advancement ...

Monolith Plus sets the right mood

In line with the current trend to design bathrooms as a space for well-being, Swiss ...

A co-working space ‘made for women’

The first-of-its-kind female-centric co-working space, The Bureau, opened its doors in ...

Wellness takes centrestage

Summertown Interiors, which is counted among the UAE’s leading fit-out contractors ...

Daikin Middle East and Africa, a leading global manufacturer of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) solutions, has released its first Art of Air survey findings that shed light on the impact of indoor air quality (IAQ) amongst residents in the UAE. Daikin collaborated with Censuswide, an independent market research consultancy,...

Region puts stress on IAQ in workplace

There is high awareness in the Middle East about the importance of indoor air quality ...

The construction sector accounts for a significant share of the global CO2 emissions, with cement production being a major contributor. And with cement being a fundamental ingredient in concrete – which is the most widely used construction material worldwide, it is crucial to explore sustainable alternatives that can reduce the environmental impact of ...

The Middle East’s first-ever heavy-duty electric truck – a Volvo FH  – was unveiled last month in Dubai by UAE-based Al Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (Famco). The new Volvo FH heavy-duty electric truck, which has a gross combination weight (GCW) of up to 44 tons, has a rapid charging time of 2.5 hours (DC)/9.5 hours (AC). It ...

Compact cutter can ‘cut the corners’

Four decades since it launched its first cutter on the market, German foundation ...

Productivity and profitability of the GCC construction sector is under threat. Labour shortages, raw materials costs, extreme weather events and geopolitical instability are all hurting the bottom line, and, in the face of these challenges, leaders across the region are starting to look for new ways to optimise performance and consolidate profit margins. ...

Geberit solutions meet building needs

Drainage means more than simply draining off water, says Geberit – the European ...