The jewel in Abu Dhabi’s crown

British designer Kevin Dean has illustrated books, walls and restaurants. Here he tells Melanie Mingas about one of his biggest design projects;...

An Italian Job

Italian manufacturer of sealants and adhesives, IBS-Mapei, says a lack of industry standards is undermining consumer confidence. Since establishing in the region...

Raising the bar

Few expected the steel industry to succumb to the price, demand and even political obstacles it has over the last 12 months....

Urban design

Ahead of Turkish firm Tabanl?o?lu Architects’ planned expansion into the UAE, managing partner Melkan Tabanlio?lu comments on the need for community-built designs...

Record Breaking… with a twist

Twisting 90?, the record-breaking Infinity Tower by Cayan Real Estate will be Dubai’s newest landmark when it opens later this year. The...

How to Build Green on a Budget

Construction experts from around the world reveal their top 25 cost-effective sustainable design and building tips, from procurement and planning to project...

Skills in Sustainability

Head of the Sustainable Design of the Built Environment Programme at the British University in Dubai (BUiD), professor Bassam Abu-Hijleh, says there...

Laying down safety law

Taylor Wessing law firm’s head of construction Donald Turley says a set of comprehensive and binding provisions at federal level is required...

Connecting with Ducab

Ducab GM sales & markerting Chew Wah Tan reveals ambitious expansion plans for the region and explains how the cabling manufacturer has...

Doka on formwork

Concrete formwork manufacturer Doka is responding to changing market trends and consumer demand with the introduction of new products and services Doka,...