World class fire safety systems needed in GCC

The director of Bahrain’s Yusif bin Yusif Fakhro, a supplier of residential appliances and air conditioning, has backed proposals to enforce international...

Construction

Combinations of international standards “challenging” in Qatar

One the one hand it’s a healthy sign of a developing market, but on the other the development of Qatar’s materials market...

Construction

Capacity and expansion plans announced by Rajhi Steel

Eng Faisal bin Edan from Saudi Arabia’s Rajhi Steel has spoken about the company’s plan to increase production and begin supplying Qatar’s...

Features

How the iPad will change the construction industry

Following the launch of the iPad 3, co-founder and CEO of IT blog PlanGrid.com, Ryan SuttonGee explains the benefits is can bring...

Construction

Keeping up with the Genset

Powered by the rental sector the generator sector has found its niche plugging in the gaps of the region’s energy needs. Keeping...

Construction

“Majority of construction companies believe green is a nuisance”

The co-principal of Austrian architecture firm Chalabi Architekten & Partner has said companies ignoring green building practices “will put themselves at risk”....

Construction

Ducab sales hit AED 4.9bn in 2011

Dubai power cable manufacturer Ducab has credited “successful expansions” new products and strong financial management for its record sales in 2011. At...

Construction

Saudi Arabi’s first female architect wins ME Women Leader Award

Saudi Arabia’s first female architect, Nadia Bakhurji, has won an award for her contributions to engineering and architecture at the 11th Middle...

Construction

Top out completed at “executive residence” at Business Central

DAMAC Properties has announced the “topping out” of its 21 storey mixed-use Business Central project, The Residences, located near opposite Burj Khalifa...

Construction

Al Sufouh tramway completion announced

Dubai’s Al Sufouh tramway project will begin commercial services in 2014, following an announcement from Dubai’s government owned RTA. Maintenance contracts for...