WS Atkins is well known in the UK for sustainable engineering designs, but how well do these techniques translate to the Middle East market? Atkins Middle East’s technical director Richard Smith and head of mechanical engineering Keith Hill explain the issues to Alison Luke.
Alison Luke, Wednesday, 01 November 2006, ArabianBusiness/Interviews
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Wednesday, 01 November 2006, ArabianBusiness/Interviews
The island of Bahrain is growing rapidly, thanks to some major property projects and the technology that is being used to support them. Daniel Stanton takes a look at developments.
Daniel Stanton, Saturday, 30 September 2006, ArabianBusiness/Features
Indian developer, Sheth Estate International, is expected to invite contractors to bid for the main construction package on its Iris Bay project sometime this month
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 16 December 2006, ArabianBusiness/News
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) has forged a partnership with design and engineering consultancy, Atkins, as part of its international awareness programme on sustainability in construction
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 10 February 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
Building tall structures is not just about creating the right image, writes Christopher Sell.
Plans for green development for DIFC will start a "groundswell" of innovative builds, says architect
Atkins Middle East played host to architects from Saudi Arabia's King Fahd University earlier this week.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 17 February 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
Years of rapid construction and mega developments in the UAE have resulted in it having the highest ecological footprint in the world. Monika Grzesik reports on how the country is now working toward sustainable building designs and the challenges involved.
Interest in sustainability is growing as companies begin to realise the financial benefits of employing green methods. Christopher Sell looks at two key UK players who are attempting to implement wholesale changes in the way the region conceives and constructs buildings.
Consortium of Balfour Beatty, Atkins, Bombardier, EDF Energy and Thames Water faces off with London Underground.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 10 March 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
Christopher Sell reports on the fall-protection firms that are beginning to flood the Dubai market.
Turbine blades have been installed onto Atkins' Bahrain World Trade Centre (BWTC) towers, which is being built in Manama.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 24 March 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
There has never been such a demand for senior level MEP staff in the Gulf as there is today. Adam Dawson looks at the current situation of filling senior level vacancies and what companies are doing to attract the right candidates.
Adam Dawson, Sunday, 01 April 2007, ArabianBusiness/Features
Lee Morris, senior design architect at Atkins, is working on the design of what could be the world's first zero-carbon tower.
While buildings under construction run off power generators, completed projects are expected to be hooked up to the grid. Monika Grzesik reports on what happens when there is a time lag between completion and connection and what can be done about it.
South African golfer Ernie Els is to design a golf course as part of the Durrat Al Bahrain development.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 21 April 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
Why the small Gulf kingdom is set to be reborn as one of the Middle East's brightest stars.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Sunday, 22 April 2007, ArabianBusiness/Features
The first low carbon commercial tower in Dubai will be built in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Monika Grzesik, Tuesday, 24 April 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
In a business where competition is intense it can be unsual to find construction firms working together. But Rod Stewart, regional managing director, Hyder Consulting, tells Christopher Sell that sharing skills is essential in the local market.
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