Energy prices deemed obstacle to sustainable construction goals

Regional green build codes need further development according to experts. Artificially low-energy costs in the region have been cited by a number...

Green buildings market to drive region’s economy

The Middle East will eventually take Europe’s sustainability lead, says World Business Council. The green building market will be the next major...

Polymer developer launches green supplier network

A network of sustainable companies has been established to assist decision makers in the Middle East construction industry. European polymer developer, Bayer...

Supplier website reports near 100% trade increase

Site director says industry can sustain for two years without “big projects”. Trade portal Alibaba said increases in year-onyear sales indicated “promising...

Climate Wizard system is Gaia winner

A ‘natural’ cooling solution scooped Gold in the 2010 Gaia Awards. The Climate Wizard by Seeley International picked up the Gold award...

Construction industry calls for no-blame culture

ACE suggests horizontal approach to project management will reduce risks. A lack of partnerships between construction parties in the region is causing...

New heights

Tav Construction regional director Yusuf Akcayoglu takes Melanie Mingas on a tour of its three Dubai projects under construction; Emirates Financial Towers,...

Road to Recovery

Industry professionals say lessons learnt from the boom and bust of the MENA construction sectors have paved the way for better health...

Diverse Dammam

Renowned for industry and oil, Dammam’s tourism potential is often overlooked. Melanie Mingas discovers how the combination of a low-rise cityscape and...