The Big 5: Gulf contractors still ‘need to understand’ what BIM brings

Contractors in the UAE are yet to understand the full potential of building information modelling (BIM), and need to ‘breathe a little’...

The Big 5: ‘Green’ product range a necessity, says Ideal Standard

Product suppliers in the GCC need to be aware of green building requirements as developers are becoming increasingly concerned about meeting environmental...

Construction

The Big 5: UAE’s Tiger Profiles & Insulation expands portfolio

Tiger Profiles & Insulation, a specialist manufacturer of metal roofing and cladding has expanded its product portfolio beyond building envelopes, the company...

The Big 5: Fujairah Rockwool Factory demonstrates insulation products

Fujairah Rockwool Factory is showcasing energy-saving insulation, fireproof cladding and soundproofing products at The Big 5 exhibition in Dubai. Thaler Hubert, the...

Construction

The Big 5: Turkish prefab firm Vekon looks to Dubai housing market

Vekon, an Istanbul-based prefabricated building company, is looking to make its mark in Dubai with its low-cost housing products, a representative said.The...

Construction

The Big 5: Hormann to introduce new industrial doors

Hormann Middle East says it is planning to launch three new products at The Big 5 in Dubai.The company is displaying garage...

Construction

The Big 5: Portugal’s SIRL showcases cement mixer line-up

The Portugal-based SIRL is showcasing its line-up of cement mixers and other construction machinery at The Big 5 exhibition in Dubai, which opened...

Fleet

MAN Truck & Bus marks a century at The Big 5

Germany’s MAN Truck & Bus is celebrating 100 years in the business at this year’s The Big 5 construction show, which kicked...

Construction

The Big 5: Japan’s Nippon Steel showcases titanium facades

Japan’s Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal is showing its decorative titanium facades at The Big 5 exhibition in Dubai, company representatives said.The...