JLL calls for greater sustainability in new whitepaper

In a new white paper titled 'The Green Revolution: A Call for Sustainability in Real Estate', JLL says that while the UAE...

Industry News

Nominations for 2023 BPME Awards will close on 8 December

The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has confirmed that the final deadline for nominations for BPME’s Excellence in Construction Awards...

Consultant

GCC Nations lead Middle East and Africa in most sustainability measures

The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are doing the most in the GCC to fight climate change in several key...

Sustainability

Nivine Issa launches new environmental consultancy, Terra Nexus

Speaking exclusively to Middle East Construction News (MECN), Nivine Issa, Founder & Managing Director of Terra Nexus has announced the launch of...

Analysis

New study reveals stagnation of retrofit rates and building emissions amongst leading G20 nations

Reductions in carbon emissions from buildings are stalling in several G20 countries in Europe (UK, France, and Germany) and emissions are now...

Energy

EIA report for 700MW offshore wind farm secures approval

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for Lithuania’s second offshore wind farm has been approved. The move follows studies conducted by the...

Sustainability

Daymion Jenkins appointed as Director in Earth & Environment practice at WSP Middle East

Daymion Jenkins has been appointed as Director in the Earth & Environment practice within the regional Advisory Services business at WSP Middle...

Industry News

GCCA announces new President

Fernando Gonzalez has been appointed as the President of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). The organisation’s various members have committed...

Financial

UAE is ranked 4th globally for renewables FDI

In 2022, the UAE successfully attracted nearly US $36bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) for renewable energy projects at the planning stage....

Industry News

ALEC elevates Barry Lewis to CEO

Two major organisational changes have been announced by ALEC Engineering and Contracting (ALEC), a part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD)....