Solar race

It is only a matter of time before the Middle East government bodies make solar power a necessity through incentives such as...

BCDR to boost investor confidence

Bahrain’s new dispute resolution centre deemed the world’s first arbitration “free zone”. The Bahrain Centre of Dispute Resolution (BCDR), recently launched by...

Saudi Arabia project update

With one of the world’s fastest growing populations and a high level of unemployment, Saudi Arabia is investing in massive industrialization programmes...

Construction industry urged to get serious about safety

Recent construction health and safety initiatives suggest that the UAE is leading the way in promoting best practice, but more collaboration is...

KSA?s fastest-growing construction companies

The Big Project looks at the top five construction and engineering firms that made it into this year’s Saudi Fast Growth 100...

Green Team

Experts from Aldar Properties, Atkins Global, Emirates Green Building Council, Hyder Consulting and Woods Bagot met The Big Project to discuss what...

UAE site safety issues tackled

The Big Project met four experts from leading developers and consultants at Radisson Blu Dubai Media City to discuss what the government...

What is Building info modelling technology?

International not-for-profit organisation buildingSMART ME communications director Dave jelling says the secret to slashing project costs, boosting efficiency and increasing sustainability in...

Signed, sealed, delivered

The region’s demand for adhesives and sealants is huge, but many projects are turning to foreign suppliers due to favourable exchange rates...

Investors flock to Abu Dhabi

HC Securities and Investment’s MENA real estate analyst Majed Azzam comments on the impact of Nakheel’s recent restructuring on Abu Dhabi’s property...