A surge of optimism has swept through Jeddah’s construction industry following the recent award of a SR7.2-billion ($1.9 billion) contract to resume work on the iconic Jeddah Tower, which once completed to its full height of 1 km, will claim the title of the world’s tallest building. The revival of this ambitious project has ignited hopes for ...
An icon soars again
Construction work on Jeddah Tower (previously known as Kingdom Tower) has resumed ...
Record setter
The four Seasons Private Residences is nearing completion in Jeddah, transforming the port ...
Jeddah Central’s key modules taking shape
With the award of contracts worth a total of SR12 billion ($3.2 billion) early this year, ...
Roshn pushes ahead with Western Province projects
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious vision for residential communities in its Western Province ...
The built environment encompasses all constructed spaces where human activities take place – where people live, work, learn or play – and is responsible for 40 per cent of energy-related global carbon emissions and over 30 per cent of global final energy use. This sector also consumes nearly half of the world’s natural resources1. With the...
KPC Precast presses ahead with green focus
KPC Precast Company, a leading precast concrete manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, continues to ...
Cannon Artes builds mega wastewater plant in Qatar
Cannon Artes is currently building a large-scale, advanced wastewater treatment and water ...
New carbon capture measurement solution
Vaisala, a global leader in measurement technology, has launched a new tool, MGP241, that ...
Bridging the green skills gap key to sustainability
The construction industry in the Arabian Gulf faces a significant challenge on its ...
Ideal Standard, a global leader in bathroom solutions, is committed to redefining the bathroom experience through innovative design. By combining form and function, the company aims to create spaces that are not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible and user-friendly, says its Chief Design Officer Roberto Palomba, who through his creativity is ...
Geberit’s innovation has transformed bathrooms
In 1964, Geberit changed the face of bathroom technology by introducing the world’s ...
Hansgrohe launches AXOR Citterio C
German sanitary solutions specialist Hansgrohe Group unveiled the AXOR Citterio C ...
Al-Usaimi Steel Co, a leading steel producer in the Arabian Gulf, has leveraged its dedicated transport division, Al-Usaimi Transport Co, to significantly expand its presence in the GCC region. Established in 2007, Al-Usaimi Transport Co plays a crucial role in streamlining logistics and enhancing service delivery across the company’s growing ...
Sixth Tadano RT crane for mega Kuwait city project
La’Ala Al-Kuwait Kuwait Real Estate Company has recently received the last of six ...
Daimler, Volvo to develop intelligent vehicle platform
As per plans announced in May, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have signed a binding ...
Volvo Trucks launches next-gen safety systems
Volvo Trucks has introduced two safety systems focusing on protecting pedestrians and ...
JCV’s Truck Solution Show in Riyadh a major success
Juffali Commercial Vehicles (JCV), a leading provider of logistics solutions in Saudi ...
Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK), a leading provider of formwork, falsework/shoring, heavy-duty support, ground shoring and safety and access systems, has supplied a ground shoring solution to support a challenging large-scale excavation – one of the largest of its kind in the company’s history – in the UAE capital. ...
Formwork veteran builds on innovative solutions
Paschal, a leading German formwork manufacturer which this year marks its 60th ...
Saudi Arabia's giga projects are not just about grand infrastructure; they’re about creating a world that can be experienced by all. To achieve this goal, these transformational urban projects are being designed to ensure accessibility and inclusion right from their planning stages, said Dr Talal Alharbi, an accessibility expert for giga projects....
Many people think of the shower when it comes to saving water in private households. But water consumption can also be noticeably reduced when using the toilet. Water is essential for life. But this precious resource is becoming increasingly scarce. According to the 2021 UN World Water Development Report, around 2.3 billion people – 35 per cent of the...
In construction main contracts requiring contractor design, the contractor is usually required to be responsible for all of the design of the built asset. In rare cases, we see the project owner retain design responsibility and seek just specialist design work from the main contractor. This is rare because, if the contractor’s design input is ...
