The Big 5: Mideast’s largest construction show opens in Dubai

Participation at this year’s The Big 5 International Building & Construction Show, which kicks off on Monday, is set to rise 6%...

BIM

The Big 5: Gulf contractors still ‘need to understand’ what BIM brings

Contractors in the UAE are yet to understand the full potential of building information modelling (BIM), and need to ‘breathe a little’...

BIM

The Big 5: Gulf’s $3 trillion construction boom ‘boosting demand for BIM’

Arabian Gulf projects worth almost $3 trillion are boosting demand for BIM technology in the region, says technology firm Tekla Building &...

Experts

Smart construction will usher in era of Middle East smart cities

The Middle East is all abuzz with excitement about smart cities – and rightfully so! Economic, social and technological factors have converged...

Features

Site visit: Viceroy Dubai Jumeirah Village

“Do you know what the most precious thing in Dubai is?” asks Nabil Akiki as he settles down for a chat with...

BIM

National BIM standards needed in UAE, contractor says

The UAE needs a national building information modelling (BIM) standard to ensure the technology is adequately implemented on local projects, says an...

Features

Site visit: Marina Gate, Dubai

In the 12 years since Dubai Marina was established, the district has become synonymous with towering, futuristic skyscrapers. Reminiscent of classic science-fiction...

Experts

BIM and efficient building

From pre-planning and design stages of a project to operation and maintenance of installed building services, building information modelling (BIM) systems offer...

Experts

Using BIM to help build a sustainable future for the UAE

Building information modelling (BIM) is a revolutionary technology and coordinated process to create intelligent and information-rich 3D representations for stakeholders to cost-effectively...

Experts

10 steps to BIM: How AEC firms can prepare for coming mandates

Over the last decade, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has transformed design and construction projects, helping to drive time and cost from the...