Call for elevation of UAE green building standards

A leading expert involved with Dubai’s Sustainable City project has called on local government authorities and the construction industry to elevate green...

Construction

UAE one of top ten markets for green building space

Promotional content supplied by dmg events Today, about 40% of global energy and 25% of global water are used by buildings, which...

Construction

Dubai’s $8.1bn Desert Rose City approved

A smart and sustainable satellite city project called Desert Rose City has been given approval by Dubai Municipality, according to a press...

Sustainability

Dubai may peg rents to green building ratings

Dubai Municipality is considering pegging rent costs to the level of certification achieved by buildings under its new Al Safat green building...

Construction

Green light for Vertical Industrial City, Dubai Steps

Dubai Steps – a slanted building with 500 stairs – and a 280-hectare ‘Vertical Industrial City’ are among several ambitious new megaprojects...

Interviews

Flicking the switch on energy conservation in the Middle East

Big Project ME sits down for a chat with Lutron Electronics’ Michael Pessina, co-chief executive officer, and Ramin Mehrgapour, senior vice-president, about...

Experts