George Berbari airs strong views on HVAC

DC Pro boss wants to change perceptions of district energy and green MEP. It only takes a few minutes of conversation with...

Dubai property prices drop, rents flat in Q1, says JLL

Residential rents remain ‘relatively flat’ while sale prices see ‘marginal decline’, consultancy says. Dubai saw subdued real-estate activity in the first quarter of 2015,...

Construction workers torch building site, 17 cars in UAE strike

Protest in Ras Al Khaimah apparently sparked by death of worker after fall from fifth floor of under-construction building. Construction workers in...

Saudi Binladin bags Nshama Town Square contract in Dubai

Saudi-based contractor to carry out deep services contract for ‘affordable’ residential project. Saudi Arabia’s Binladin Contracting Group has won an early works...

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar breaks ground on Ansam project on Yas Island

Development is first on emirate’s ‘F1 island’ to be sold to both Emiratis and expats. The Abu Dhabi developer Aldar says it has started...

‘Rent-free periods’ likely as Dubai supply increases, says CBRE

New supply to be delivered this year could also push rents down, property consultancy finds. Tenants in Dubai can expect some relief...

Safety first in Gulf construction

How contractors and consultants are working to improve the GCC’s safety record. The health and safety of workers on construction sites has...

Mental health of construction workers needs more thought

There are serious gaps in the way the industry addresses health issues. This month, Big Project ME looks at how the UAE’s construction...

Nakheel unveils three-year plan for Dubai projects worth $3.8bn

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed briefed on developments, which include extensions to Dragon Mart and Ibn Battuta Mall. The Dubai developer Nakheel has unveiled...