ALEC chief exec Kez Taylor on why collaboration is key

Working together is key to a healthy GCC construction industry, says Taylor. Collaboration. For many a contractor in the GCC, that word...

Mecca crane collapse: Lessons from the tragedy

Will Saudi Arabia’s construction health and safety laws change?. This article was published in the October edition of Big Project METhe tragic...

Non-visual lighting: How designers can use it to boost your performance

Artificial lighting can have a key impact on biological efficiency, experts say. Over the course of evolution, humans have developed a circadian...

Why is project management undervalued in the Middle East?

Some companies are unaware about the value project managers can bring, experts say. In today’s chaotic global economy, every company is looking...

Smart cities: From driverless cars to sustainable design

Many ingredients will help form the cities of the future. According to a report by the International Electrotechnical Commission, urban spaces are...

Machinery sector moves with the currency markets

What a weaker euro means for the construction sector. Competitiveness in the construction machinery sector is certainly a talking point in the...

Haul marks: On site at Volvo CE’s production plant in Sweden

A visit to Volvo CE’s factory helps explain the strong performance of its machines. Are Volvo Construction Equipment articulated haulers the best...

Big machines, big data: What telematics means for Mideast construction

Manufacturers debate the trend of using more and more information. In our modern world, the idea of transferring information via telecommunication devices...

Ten tips: Used machinery inspection

What to look out for when buying second-hand kit. 1. Meet the sellerFirst things first: meet the seller and ask for all...

Gulf bus sector on the move

Manufacturers are working to cater to different industry segments. In January, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that public transport in...