Dubai can’t be built in a day

Global architectural firm Hok’s regional senior vice president Daniel Hajjar provides a view from the frontline of sustainable design.. Providing consultation, planning...

PROJECT UPDATE: Ajman One

Aqaar CEO Rami Dabbas tells The Big Project phase one construction of the AED 2.7 billion Ajman 1 project will be delivered...

The future of green design

Experts in sustainable design gathered in Dubai last month to explain why retrofitting existing buildings could be the only way to meet...

UAE cement firms write off 2010 due to project slump

Companies say that infrastructure projects in the emirates are expected to drive demand for building materials in 2011. Delays in construction projects...

Light years ahead

Futuristic solar disc islands could be just the solution Ras Al Khaimah is looking for to power its all-important, but energy-hungry cement...

Lightweight Champion

Lytag FZE managing director Andy Doel says choosing secondary lightweight aggregate for large-scale projects is essential to delivering on impressive designs, gaining...

Construction firms warned against slashing salaries

Pay cuts will ?almost certainly? impact negatively on the quality of projects, say experts. A recent report signalled a drop of up...

Quiet Construction

Ahead of the Acoustics in Construction Summit taking place at Le Royal M. As the Middle East development market matures, more attention...

Quick Fix

Improving project management skills is key to minimizing project failures, according to Collaboration, Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) CEO and founder Bassam...