Contractor Insight: Evolving with BIM

Arsen Safaryan, head of BIM and digital construction, ALEC, outlines how BIM provides a competitive advantage within the region. ALEC started using...

Opinion: How we can advance BIM standards

Craig Garrett, academies manager, Digital Advancement Academies, Bentley Systems, on creating a neutral environment for knowledge sharing and collaboration. 88% of construction...

Opinion: Construction powered by the Internet of Things

Gamal Emara, country Manager – UAE, HPE Aruba, says IoT can help construction firms with on-time, on-budget project completion . The computing...

Making rail the cornerstone of the region’s future mobility

Significant investment in mainline and urban railway systems can play an leading role in reducing CO2 emissions, says Cécile Texier, VP sustainability...

Righting the Balance: Industry reacts to Dubai’s real estate reforms

Leading developers and analysts give their views the recent establishment of a higher committee for real estate in Dubai. At the start...

Opinion: How ‘smart’ can an airport be?

Parsons' Marios Sentris, MEA Practice lead – Aviation, and Paul Davies, head of Airport Systems Design & Integration, outline how airports can...

Insight: JLL’s Thierry Delvaux on Dubai’s new higher committee for real estate planning

New higher committee for Dubai’s real estate planning is a positive step towards balancing the market, says JLL . One of the...

The convergence of electronic and mechanical platforms – the new reality you must prepare for

Infrastructure today must blend mechanical and electronic solutions to create a holistic experience. UAE is one of the largest construction markets in...

Opinion: Middle East companies behind the curve in using technology to drive higher productivity

Andrew Skudder, CEO, CCS, on the power of cost savings and improved project management to weather a tumultuous time for the industry....

The power of effective communications in construction

ProTenders analysis finds that Kingdom will continue to lead GCC construction market with a strong pipeline of urban projects. The construction market...