BIM Connections

How BIM technology can help the collaborative process from conception to completion of a project. Over the last few years, there has...

The Labour Drain

Big Project ME investigates the impact of Saudi Arabia's Nitaqat programme on the Kingdom's labour market and beyond. Earlier this year, the...

Is labour sharing the answer?

Saudi Arabia’s controversial ‘Nitaqat’ scheme has caused divisions across the labour market in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Gavin Davids investigates the programme...

A Little Education Goes a Long Way

Earlier this year, during CityScape 2013, the Abu Dhabi Educational Council showcased its Future Schools Program, while participating in the Eco Construct...

Knowledge is power in education

Earlier this year, AECOM, the global construction consultancy, released a report entitled the ‘Middle East Construction Handbook 2013’. This report broke down...

The big bout: Manitowoc Vs Sany America

Sany is being investigated for patent infringement of Manitowoc’s revolutionary VPC technology for crawler cranes, as well as theft of trade secrets,...

Rail, riots and results

The idea of Brazil losing the right to host next year’s 2014 FIFA World Cup became a real possibility this summer after...

The tracks to your tears

When an engine fails or a tyre bursts, contractors and plant managers are relying more and more on their dealer partners to...

Construction Machinery Show 2013

The Construction Machinery Show 2013 came to Jeddah and showcased a sector that is helping to build an exciting future for the...

Challenging traditional thinking through innovative solutions

Sadig Abuagla explains why contractors and developers are adopting off-site building solutions. With the construction in the Middle East finally recovering...