DSI Qatar wins $110m Mall of Qatar MEP contract

Dubai’s Drake and Scull has announced that it has won a contract worth $110 million for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work at...

Construction

Abu Dhabi gravity tunnel increases sustainability

Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, chairman of UAE's Society of Engineers, speaking on the sidelines of the Annual Tunnelling Conference & Exhibition (ATCE)...

Construction

Saudi King warns ministries about violating tendering practices

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has warned ministries in the country to be fair and transparent when it comes project tendering and...

Construction

Qatar Rail to complete rail projects ahead of schedule to save costs

Qatar is working on a plan to complete its multi-billion dollar rail project ahead of schedule as it looks to escape escalating...

Construction

UAE construction manufacturers given 2014 deadline for product regulation

Manufacturers of construction materials across the UAE have been given the deadline of 2014 to regulate their products under the Emirates Authority...

Construction

Saudi construction on road to recovery

Following the government crackdown on undocumented labourers in the country, the Saudi construction sector is reportedly recovering following a slump in productivity....

Construction

Job prospects for engineers to increase in Dubai

HE Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, chairman of the Society of Engineers - UAE said Dubai hosting the Expo 2020 would create numerous...

Construction

Collapsed crane kills two at site of World Cup 2014 opening match

Brazil’s World Cup 2014 preparations have suffered a deadly set back after a crane collapsed and killed two workers at the Sao...

Harsco Egypt gains ISO certifications

Harsco Infrastructure's Egypt wing recently announced the acquisition of multiple ISO certifications. “This is the full compliment of Integrated Management System (IMS)...