• 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...

• Is the Saudi market opening up?

  A survey suggests it's getting easier to do business in KSA, spelling huge implications for the construction industry. As the Big Project...

• Why airports need first-class design

  In terms of architectural design, Madrid-Barajas airport soars above the rest. For our final issue of 2014, we look at a broad...

• Celebrating excellence in GCC construction

  The winners of the Big Project Awards 2014 represent an intriguing snapshot of the construction industry. For millions of people around the...

• Augmented reality to make a very real impact in construction

  Gavin Davids explains why AR gives him a new sense of wonder at the possibilities of technology. As a child of the...

More Posts