The structural steel fabrication market in the Gulf region is expanding rapidly due to rapid urbanisation, infrastructure development, increasing construction activities, demand for sustainable and durable structures, and economic growth. Based on its recent study, leading strategic consulting and market research firm BlueWeave Consulting anticipates that ...

Al Nafie Metal forges path to market leadership

Saudi steel giant Al Nafie Metal Industries (NMI) is aiming for the top spot in the Middle ...

Firth deal eyes green facade solution

Swedish steelmaker SSAB and British manufacturer Firth Steels said they have signed a ...

Al-Usaimi expands; set for new challenges

Al-Usaimi Steel Group, a major player in Saudi Arabia’s construction sector, is ...

EBS buoyed by strategic regional orders

Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, and one ...

Two new Dubai hotspots designed by LW Design Group opened at the prestigious One Za’abeel landmark early this year offering contrasting yet captivating experiences: the vibrant chaos of Street XO and the sleek sophistication of Tapasake. Both Street XO Dubai and Tapasake showcase LW Design Group’s mastery in translating contrasting concepts into...

Co-living hotel: designed for connection

A new hospitality concept targeting entrepreneurs, and creative professionals has recently ...

Geberit AquaClean Sela gets square and trendy

European sanitary solutions leader Geberit has expanded the design versatility of shower ...

Time to redefine future workplaces: Gensler

A high-performing workplace is no longer solely defined by building efficiency or space ...

Hansgrohe helps create small ‘dream’ bathrooms

How can you fit moments of well-being, sustainability, tidiness and aesthetics into less ...

The Middle East’s aviation sector is gearing up for a monumental leap forward, fuelled by two key trends: the revolutionary potential of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and the construction of colossal new airports. Airports across the region – which are already undergoing significant expansion to handle surging passenger numbers, with both Saudi ...

AAM set to take off

Airports in the Middle East are being urged to adapt their master plans for the coming ...

3D construction printing technology will fundamentally transform the building industry in the Arabian Gulf region within the next five to 10 years, according to Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of 3DXB Group, a leading innovator in 3D printing construction solutions. Dubai’s ambitious target of having 25 per cent of new buildings 3D printed by 2030, ...

Jeddah hosts world’s first 3D printed mosque

The world’s first mosque built using 3D printing was recently inaugurated in Saudi ...

At a time when the way businesses operate is being scrutinised more than ever, it is crucial that construction companies look at how they can build solid foundations to develop sustainable and ethical frameworks from which to operate. Currently, 40 per cent of global carbon emissions are generated by the built environment, which is indirectly responsible ...

Who leads in greener construction?

A new report from construction consultancy Stonehaven analyses global emission data as ...

Hoffmann Green breaks ground on Saudi plant

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, a key French producer of low carbon cement for ...

As Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with its ambitious Vision 2030 goals, AlKifah Holding isn’t just keeping pace, it’s leading the charge in construction. This prominent conglomerate is a one-stop construction powerhouse, offering everything from expert project consultancy to facility management. Founded in the 1970s, AlKifah Holding has grown far ...

Al-Kifah Precast set for further expansion

Al-Kifah Precast, a leading manufacturer of precast concrete solutions in Saudi Arabia, is ...

Leading bathroom manufacturer Ideal Standard is launching its new La Dolce Vita range, the latest addition to its design-led Atelier Collections. The range has been designed by Chief Design Officer Roberto Palomba and is inspired by its famous namesake expression – the sweet life.  La Dolce Vita features solutions for the entire bathroom, from ...

Volvo CE showcases total solutions approach

At the recent Volvo Days 2024 held in Eskilstuna, Sweden, leading construction equipment ...