The learning curve: How school design is evolving

As the educational landscape changes, consultants have to think out of the box. Over the years, schools have evolved not only in...

Truck-mounted concrete pump sales on the rise in the Middle East

Manufacturers are adapting to meet the tough operating conditions of the region. It’s easy to marvel at the skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, ambitious...

Saudi Binladin woes point to uncertain KSA construction sector

News analysis: SBG was said in October to be laying off 15,000 staff. In October it was revealed that construction giant Saudi...

Daimler pilots world’s first self-driving truck

Rise of the machines: Test performed on roads in Germany. October marked a major milestone for the shift towards self-driving vehicles in...

In profile: Bishoy Azmy, CEO of ASGC

Al Shafar General Contracting boss on the changes at his company. Last year, when Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) boss Bishoy Azmy...

Tyre technology on the right track

Trends in tyre manufacturing indicate a push towards greater efficiency. Tyres are a significant portion of the operating cost for any company...

MAN Truck & Bus celebrates a century

A look at the company’s past, present and plans for the future. Few companies can claim to have been in the commercial...

Iveco Daily: The new kid in town

Iveco has launched its latest offering for the LCV market, the all-new Daily, in Oman. After carving out a niche in the...

Tracking your kit: How to use RFID technology on construction sites

RFID can help construction firms manage assets more efficiently. As many in the construction industry can probably attest, keeping track of building...

Why the construction industry should be switched on to LED lighting

Execs from Lite-Tech Industries and Luceco explain the advantages. Jerusha Sequeira sits down with Khalid Nashashibi (KN), general manager at Lite-Tech Industries,...