Bayut.com: Abu Dhabi real estate on the up

August saw spikes in the UAE capital’s property market. August 2015 saw Abu Dhabi registering some expected spikes in both the rental...

Dubai’s real estate supply fallacy

Damac MD says analysts’ claims that Dubai is being flooded with housing amounts to ‘professional malpractice’. As with all real estate markets...

Sustainable strategies in Middle East construction

Michael Armstrong on why sustainability needs to be at the heart of a business. Despite fiscal pressure due to low oil prices,...

Solar revolution in Middle East energy

Why solar power is emerging as a significant new sector. The solar industry is going through what can be considered a revolution...

Terex, Konecranes tie-up looks like a smart move

Merged firm will have a broader offering. While the number of strategic tie-ups and divestments in the construction machinery industry can at times seem...

Keeping your values in Gulf construction

Why building a legacy is important to one regional CEO. This month, I had the pleasure of speaking to Vasanth Kumar, the CEO...

UAE fleet owners need to be more proactive about road safety

There is a need for ongoing policy reviews, driver training and more. Reflecting on media reports and personal daily observations, it’s easy...

BIM and efficient building

Why building information modelling has picked up pace globally. From pre-planning and design stages of a project to operation and maintenance of...

Taxing questions for the UAE construction industry

What corporate taxation reforms would mean for your business. Interest in United Arab Emirates taxation has been aroused again by the under-secretary...