Project profile: Shams Ma’an solar plant, Jordan

Big Project ME speaks to First Solar, the EPC contractor of the largest PV plant in the Middle East. Earlier this year,...

Architect Fariborz Hatam’s hotel project shines light on construction in Iran

The founder of FHSI Architects says an ongoing project in Mashhad, Iran is set to have a tremendous impact on the country’s...

Façade face-off as industry comes under scrutiny in Middle East

Middle East Consultant speaks to façade consultants and suppliers over the pressing issues in the field. The façade business sector in the...

Raising the game: Tower crane specialist Raimondi

Now under GCC-based KBW Holdings’ ownership, the Italian brand is looking to build on its long history of innovation and quality. Founded...

UAE hotels urged to open door to sustainability

An Emirates Green Building Council report throws up some interesting revelations about the hospitality sector’s urgent need to improve eco efforts. At...

Site visit: Al Zorah, Ajman’s hidden gem

Big Project Middle East takes a road trip to take a look at the 5.43 million sqm Al Zorah mixed-use project being...

In profile: Hamad Al Ameri, Trojan Holding

The engineer explains the changing nature of the UAE construction business. In June 2016, Trojan Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based local construction conglomerate,...

Spreading the word on new Dubai fire codes for cladding

Experts tell Big Project ME that greater communication and enforcement is needed from authorities, to ensure the new safety codes are followed....

Second life: Used machinery market gets a lift

‘Whenever the construction market faces a slowdown economically, the demand for used equipment starts to increase,’ says one expert. With an atmosphere...