Meet the demolition men of Gulf construction

As the property sector expands, older and unfit structures often need to be taken down. A drive around the neighbourhood of Karama...

Site visit: Marina Gate, Dubai

A tour of the construction site as work on the core of the first tower begins. In the 12 years since Dubai...

Contractual lessons for the Middle East construction industry after the 2008 crisis

Value of regional disputes rose by 88% in 2015. After the 2008 global crisis sparked high-value disputes over stalled and cancelled projects...

Why well-designed workspaces can improve staff performance

ME Consultant speaks to Georges Roux from Steelcase, the US-headquartered furniture company. In June, OFIS Al Gurg Office Furniture, the interior design...

Keeping it cool in refrigerated transport

Technology and design improvements are making refrigerated transport safer and more efficient. As the UAE and GCC gear up to host mega-events...

Three vans leading the way in the Gulf

The lowdown on some of the most popular vans in the region. MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER The Mercedes-Benz name is undoubtedly a force to...

Jobs advice: What Gulf construction firms look for when hiring

Top trends driving recruitment in the sector. Recruiting the right candidate for a vacant position is seldom an easy process. In the...

Preview of new Eicher Skyline 66-seat bus

FAMCO hopes vehicle will set new benchmark in labour-transport market. Eicher Motors, owner of the iconic Indian motorcycle brand Royal Enfield, has...