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...

Construction

Dubai Mall to expand in line with “evolution in expectations”

Dubai Mall – the world’s largest when it opened in November 2008 – is to expand by 1 million sq feet, according...

Construction

Oman’s multi-billion dollar construction industry to boost tourism

Oman’s active construction projects, including aUS$1 billion tourist resort in Salalah and a US$1 billion Oman Conference and Exhibition Centre in Muscat,...