Teutonic titans: German machinery giants forge ahead

Manufacturers from the country are capitalising on their brand values and local support networks to push sales in an off-peak regional market....

Emirates Steel proves its mettle on sustainability

Saeed Al Remeithi, CEO of Emirates Steel, explains how the manufacturer plans to be a torchbearer for sustainability in the regional industry....

In profile: SNC-Lavalin’s Ziad Awad on the challenging regional market

Zaid Awad, head of the Middle East and Africa Region for SNC-Lavalin, discusses the infrastructure contractor’s regional plans. The drop in international...

Machinery: Backhoes buck the trend

The backhoe loader is providing steady volumes even in the current scenario of stagnating sales, major manufacturers say. It’s no secret that...

Moving mountains: How the UAE’s highest road was built

Take the high way: Volvo CE and FAMCO on how building the country’s highest road (up its tallest mountain) was a unique...

Energy: Morocco emerging as a solar superpower

ACWA Power explains how the Noor 1 Concentrated Solar Plant will shape Morocco’s approach towards solar power, in this exclusive case study...

How to build a culture of safety in construction

Boosting safety depends on getting all employees to buy into the concept and empowering them to take responsibility. Following the crane accident...

North Africa construction drive lifts hopes of machinery business

Leading machinery manufacturers and suppliers are cautiously upbeat about the future prospects of the region. Whether it is rail, road and airport...

Route 2020: Expo metro link on track in Dubai

Big Project ME speaks to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority to understand the impact Route 2020 will have on the city’s growth...

On site: Regent Emirates Pearl, Abu Dhabi

The inside story of this twisting high-rise by Ahmed Osman, managing principal of DeSimone Consulting Engineers. The 255m (840 feet) iconic seafront...