• Plenty of good news at INTERMAT

  The show was a good chance to gauge the confidence of construction-machinery sellers. Last month’s INTERMAT show was a good chance to...

• Bring on the BIM revolution in construction

  Why BIM is sorely needed for deadlines and budgets to be met. During my interview with HE Dr Mubarak Al Ahbabi for Big...

• 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...

• Machine-operator shortage calls for efficiency

  The uptick in activity has led to a serious shortage in skilled operators. We’ve now heard several times in recent months about...

• Dubai Torch blaze: Sounding the alarm on fire safety

  A task force is needed to ensure building materials are up to standard. The fire that swept through The Torch Tower in the...

• Working together to tackle climate change

  Private entities need to take a proactive role in responding to climate change. While governments take most of the responsibility to drive...

• Why premium machinery works best in Qatar

  Qatar is a tough market – so choosing the right machinery is a must . The huge scale of construction activities in...

• Why contractors should listen to the lawyers

  The property crash would have been far less devastating had smaller players ensured their legal protection. Writing up this month’s In Profile allowed...

• Tata Motors’ sharp offering

  Indian firm has done its homework to ensure its vehicles can cope with the Gulf environment. It seems hardly a month goes...

• Care in the community is vital for Dubai

  What is often missing in Dubai – certainly in newer parts of the city – is a sense of community. Welcome to...

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