UK firm seeks Middle East expansion

UK-based Costain, which has a well-established presence in Abu Dhabi, focussed on the oil and gas market, has named Tim Bowen as...

Construction

Chinese manufacturers look towards GCC for export markets

The UAE and the rest of the GCC are considered to be major export markets for Chinese construction material manufacturers, leading government...

Construction

Pringle Brandon, Perkins+Will to merge

UK-based architecture and design firm, Pringle Brandon, has decided to merge its operations in the UK and the UAE with international design...

Construction

“Hundreds of millions” of Euros set to flood Middle East

The Middle East is set to welcome an influx of money from European investors in 2013, as key opportunities in their home...

Construction

Phase out of solvent based paint still “a dream”

The phase out of hazardous elements found in paints and coatings in the Middle East is still “a dream” with at least...

Construction

Russia Railways looking towards GCC for contracts

Russian Railways, the country’s railway monopoly, has announced plans to take part in several railroad projects worth a total of around $3bn...

Construction

Hastie Group investors misled over MidEast costs

A report by The Australian newspaper has claimed that the Hastie Group may have hidden costs relating to its Middle East operations before inviting...

Construction

Intermat ME to be held in Abu Dhabi next October

The UAE ministry of public works has said it is to support holding the ‘Intermat Middle East 2012’ in the capital, Abu...

Construction

Komatsu launches new excavator

Komatsu has launched the 23-tonne PC210LC-10 excavator boasting a Tier 4-Interim, 158bhpdiesel engine. The Komatsu SAS6D107E-2 powertrain is also EU Stage 3B...