Oman’s construction sector to fall 5.8% in 2021, report says

GlobalData projection based on factors including over 10% contraction this year amid effects of Covid-19, low oil prices and public spending cuts....

Analysis: How Abu Dhabi is unlocking the power of PPPs

Angitha Pradeep analyses the impact of Abu Dhabi’s efforts to encourage greater collaboration between the private and public sectors, and what it...

The colossal costs lost to construction claims and disputes

CRUX Insight calls for industry re-set to withstand COVID crunch, says HKA. The astonishing toll of overrunning costs and schedules on major...

Taking green building mainstream: The top ten biggest trends in sustainable construction

Angitha Pradeep looks at the ten biggest trends that are shaping the construction sector's move towards a sustainable future. The World Economic...

Has COVID-19 increased the use of technology in the industry?

Have recent events accelerated the use of existing technology? Lightfield's Rupert Tait asks.. Think the Construction Industry won't be disrupted by technology?...

What you need to consider prior to terminating contracts

Parties may also wish to explore the option of suspension before proceeding to a termination, writes King & Wood Malleson's Parnika Chaturvedi....

Insight: The impact of COVID-19 on the utilities industry

Xylem Metrology Business' emerging markets VP Dominique Lerouge on dealing with mounting work orders as critical infrastructure issues are addressed. As we...

Value Engineering Summit: Working harder and smarter

CDM Smith leveraged Bentley software to implement digital roadway design and save 50% of design hours. As the most populous city in...

Value Engineering Summit: The PMO must embrace digital transformation to accelerate growth

There’s a real appetite for digital transformation in the Middle East, with the PMO driving progress, says Gavin Britton, technology director, UAE...

The next generation of workers to improve efficiency of construction

Trimble on how the Coronavirus pandemic could accelerate a significant shift to the adoption of new technology in construction. Technology has been...