• 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...

• Capacity building for BIM

  Muhammad Tariq Shafiq explains why the UAE needs to create greater awareness and exposure to BIM methodologies. The previous article highlighted that...

• 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...

• Owners need to step up for BIM

  Muhammad Tariq Shafiq explains why clients need to take greater ownership of the BIM process if it is to take root in...

• All eyes on oil

  Here in the Gulf, it’s well-recognised that the price of oil is of extreme importance for the health of the construction sector.....

• Road to success in Bahrain

  Bahrain faces several challenges related to an upturn in infrastructure investment. Public sector spending in Bahrain is on the up, due in...

• Do consultants add brand value?

  Many developers see more value in shouting about a tie-in with a luxury fashion brand than a respected consultant . Shortly after...

• A price too high to pay?

  The governing body that runs one of the world’s most popular sports will be hoping that millions of fans are looking forwards...

• The rules of engagement

  I first came across David O'Callaghan and his company, named Etali, shortly after I first arrived in Dubai. Back then the city...

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