Schneider Electric appoints new VP of Buildings

Yasser Ahmed has been appointed as the Vice President of Buildings for the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, the firm has announced....

Experts

The impact of paint

In the dynamic realm of the UAE's construction industry, strategic decisions in property enhancement emerge as a top priority. Amidst various factors...

Experts

Energy efficiency to achieve greener buildings

Cities have become one of the most populated places in the world. Their growth changes every year with the increase and arrivals...

Consultant

WSP’s Mark Farley on raising the bar in the property and buildings space

The expectation of structures across geographies and sectors has evolved in recent years. This shift has been triggered by everything from the...

Features

Zeroing in on Net Zero

Climate change, due to global warming, is an existential threat to our way of life. Today, even a cursory glance of news...

Consultant

Tawal announces new in-building solution designed to boost mobile coverage in structures

Saudi-based Tawal has announced that it has developed what is billed as an innovative, in-building solution (IBS) as part of its product...

Consultant

WorldGBC annual report highlights positive movement towards net zero

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has announced that the latest version of its annual Advancing Net Zero Status Report highlights several...

Consultant

Siemens Smart Infrastructure launches updated fire protection system

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new version of its Cerberus FIT fire protection system. It is said to offer a simple...

Construction

Sheffield Holdings plans two new Dubai towers worth $326mn

Sheffield Holdings, the developer of the second-tallest building in Dubai, is planning two additional towers valued at a combined $326 million, according...

Construction

Arabtec signs $6.09bn deal to build 37 towers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Arabtec Holding, the UAE-based engineering and construction group, has announced that it will design and construct 37 towers, with a total contract...