The rise of sustainable construction trends in 2022 and beyond

The built environment can be a game-changing sector to support efficiency and Net Zero goals says Heriot-Watt University Dubai's Dr. Anas Bataw....

Trends and issues affecting regional construction projects

Freeline Engineering Consultants' Ankita Rao shares her thoughts on four key issues impacting regional construction projects. Construction, as an industry, has always...

Drive for development: Is Saudi Arabia moving forwards asks David Clifton

David Clifton takes a look at how the outlook for Saudi Arabia has shifted after a tumultuous first quarter. 2022 started with...

HoT and connectivity to shape future of Egyptian residential market

Three new concepts are driving residential development in Egypt says CallisonRTKL's Ahmed Ghobara. The brief for the home is changing. The need...

Why industry stakeholders should embrace connected construction

Connected Construction closes the gaps and creates transparency by providing an ecosystem for all stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle to access...

The new design brief for homes in the Middle East

The brief for the home has changed with a new era being driven by hybrid lifestyles and working cities says Obada Adra,...

Porcelain: The future of high-end interior design

Kader Mithani, CEO and Founder of Casamia talks about the latest trend in interior design for homes in the UAE: porcelain. Whether...

Fostering a collective responsibility for climate change

There are three key areas we should consider as an industry if we are to pursue development without escalating climate change writes...

Making sense of the green agenda in real estate – Is ambition matched by reality?

With the government’s commitment and developers’ dedication toward finding more economically feasible solutions, the built environment can help achieve the national climate...

Sustainable developments in the region have become mainstream

Raja Alameddine, CEO, Lootah Real Estate Development plots a pathway for real estate development through sustainable design. Urbanisation and economic growth go...