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...

Addressing the gender imbalance in Gulf construction

Lack of support seen as most common issue for women in the industry. Addressing the gender imbalance within the GCC construction industry has...

Egypt’s New Suez Canal, and the machines essential for development

Waterway project shows the importance of machines in transforming economies. The New Suez Canal project featured in this month’s issue of Construction...