Construction of world’s first energy island given the all clear

Belgium-based Elia has secured the environmental permit for the construction of the world’s first artificial energy island. Princess Elisabeth Island will serve...

Construction

SSH partners with KAFD DMC to deliver entertainment and cinemas

SSH will deliver multiple packages comprising architecture, comprehensive multi-disciplinary design, engineering design, and sub-consultancy services, following the signing of a deal with...

Construction

SIBS wins second contract for delivery of 1,300 apartments in Neom

Modular construction specialist, SIBS, has won a new contract to deliver an additional 1,300 apartments to a large-scale residential project in Neom....

Construction

Dubai Municipality launches certification system and conformity marks for 3D printing

Dubai Municipality has launched what is billed as the world's first system for certification and conformity marks for 3D printing in the...

Infrastructure

DP World and Maspion Group begin development of new container terminal

DP World and Indonesian conglomerate Maspion Group have begun development of a new container terminal in Gresik, East Java. The terminal will...

Financial

Successful Q2 for Abu Dhabi’s construction sector says authorities

In Q2 2023, Abu Dhabi saw exceptional growth in the construction sector’s contribution to non-oil GDP. During this period, the growth rate...

Experts

Six trends transforming project management for Saudi’s construction sector

The real estate development sector is a key driver of economic diversification and growth in the Middle East (MENA). Despite global economic...

Interviews

Disrupting traditional project delivery

DuPod is a pioneer in modular manufacturing, with innovative plug-and-play bespoke solutions powered by an end-to-end tech-enabled platform. The company was founded...

Industry News

2023 Digital Construction Summit gets underway

The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has announced that technology’s impact on the delivery of projects; operation of assets, as...

Sustainability

Cemex opens new construction, demolition and excavation waste recycling facility

A recycling facility designed to process construction, demolition and excavation waste has been opened by building material supplier Cemex in Tel Aviv,...