• Automechanika roars back to Dubai

  Show offers fleet managers chance to survey after-market products. Dubai is certainly one of the most international cities in the world, and...

• How to handle disruption in construction

  Craig Gibson discusses a conundrum many construction professionals have faced. First of all, remember that delay and disruption are not the same thing.Disruption...

• Solar thermal energy brings new opportunities in the UAE

  Martin Haagen of Industrial Solar Thermal Solutions says solar thermal energy has great potential in the Emirates. With the ongoing economic growth...

• Plenty of good news at INTERMAT

  The show was a good chance to gauge the confidence of construction-machinery sellers. Last month’s INTERMAT show was a good chance to...

• Bring on the BIM revolution in construction

  Why BIM is sorely needed for deadlines and budgets to be met. During my interview with HE Dr Mubarak Al Ahbabi for Big...

• Mental health of construction workers needs more thought

  There are serious gaps in the way the industry addresses health issues. This month, Big Project ME looks at how the UAE’s construction...

• Machine-operator shortage calls for efficiency

  The uptick in activity has led to a serious shortage in skilled operators. We’ve now heard several times in recent months about...

• Gaining control over project costs and risk

  How to gain control through better conceptual estimates during FEED. Tight oil and gas discoveries, in North America and worldwide, have launched...

• 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...

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