Barack Obama to speak at AIA’s A’22 Conference in Chicago

The American Institute of Architects has announced that it’s A'22 Conference will feature former US President Barack Obama as a speaker. The...

Sustainability

Masdar signs agreements with Azerbaijan to develop 10,000MW of clean energy

Masdar has signed implementation agreements with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to develop clean and renewable energy projects...

Infrastructure

MA’ADEN and Glasspoint sign MoU to develop world’s largest solar process heat plant

Saudi mining company MA’ADEN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Glasspoint, a leader in industrial solar steam, to facilitate a...

Construction

Built environment has “several great opportunities” to reduce GHG emissions says ALEC Sustainability Committee

In an exclusive conversation with Middle East Construction News (MECN), the Sustainability Committee at contractor ALEC said there are "several great opportunities"...

Machinery

Acciona powers tower crane with portable 100kW hydrogen-based generator

Acciona has operated a tower crane with a portable zero-emission electricity generator based on hydrogen, the first of its kind in the...

Consultant

Second edition of Future of Architecture Summit to take place on 7 June

Sustainable design, resilient transportation and youth will be amongst the key focuses at the second edition of the Future of Architecture Summit...

Machinery

Volvo CE delivers industry-first construction machine using fossil-free steel

Volvo Construction Equipment has delivered the world’s first construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer, the company said. In the...

Consultant

Reducing GHG emissions requires a coordinated approach says KEO’s Ioannis Spanos

“The reduction of emissions required to achieve the 1.5-degrees Celsius target needs to, and must, include a coordinated approach from all parties...

Construction

Diriyah Gate and Saudi’s OSP ink MoU to use sustainable polymer construction material

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and Saudi Arabia’s Oil Sustainability Programme (OSP). The...

Construction

Intertek and Knauf launch training programme to boost construction standards

Quality assurance provider Intertek has partnered with Knauf to launch a training programme for contractors, installers and professionals. The programme is said...