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Friday, 03 July 2009

You’ve got the power!

Construction & Industry
There's a new green building code on the table says Dubai Municipality. Alice Tapfield, Bridge Media, looks at what it means for FMs and their owners associations, and gives you top energy saving tips along the way...

You’ve got the power!

Saturday, 27 June 2009

Top 10 billion dollar projects in Abu Dhabi

Construction & Industry
Abu Dhabi has come out on top during the economic downturn and is still forging ahead with development.

Top 10 billion dollar projects in Abu Dhabi

Formwork for dummies: The buyers guide

Construction & Industry
When it comes to buying formwork we can't be too hasty. Construction Week has lined up industry professionals to give their advice on what to look for when purchasing these systems and the dangers buyers need to avoid.

Formwork for dummies: The buyers guide

Will the UAE’s Irena win put sustainability on top?

Construction & Industry
With the UAE in top position to become the permanent home of the new International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) this week, sustainability turns prime.

Will the UAE’s Irena win put sustainability on top?

Monday, 22 June 2009

Ducab exhibits at Hannover Messe

Construction & Industry
Ducab, the leading manufacturer of high-quality power cables and copper rods in the Middle East, was one of a total of 6150 exhibitors at Hannover Messe 2009, the world's largest and most important showcase for industrial technology, held in Germany in April.

Ducab exhibits at Hannover Messe

Saturday, 20 June 2009

Intelligent interiors

Construction & Industry
Demand for energy efficient, fully-automated interiors is definitely on the increase, Selina Denman discovers.

Intelligent interiors

Power in numbers

Construction & Industry
It was Bahrain’s largest strike in recent history. it was the day when several thousand workers from Al Hamad Contracting downed tools and demanded their wages.

Power in numbers

Glass nanotechnology

Construction & Industry
How are glass manufacturers responding to the growing demands for sustainable buildings? Construction Week investigates how nanotechnology is making an impact in the sector.

Glass nanotechnology

Friday, 19 June 2009

Lost graders of the road

Construction & Industry
Scrapers, trenchers and manual graders. Roadbuilding machinery won't look like this again...

Lost graders of the road

Thursday, 18 June 2009

25 top tips

Construction & Industry
Architect spoke to Purity's Jeronimo Vernetti, TecnoIN's Robert Harper, Laufen's Ivan Zupanovic, Duravit's Franz Kook as well as Villeroy & Boch, Roca, Roman & Dornbracht to bring you the top 25 things architects should know when designing bathrooms.

25 top tips

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Filling the void

Construction & Industry
Conserving and reusing water will always be a hot topic for facilities managers. This month fmME goes behind the scenes to bring you the lowdown on the simplest, yet most effective method of water drainage, capture and re-use.

Filling the void

Slashing water consumption

Construction & Industry
German manufacturer Villeroy & Boch, which has supplied its products to the Fairmont in Dubai, has launched ‘green' products focused on reducing water consumption. MEP Middle East takes a closer look at the new range.

Slashing water consumption

Sunday, 14 June 2009

More than mashrabiya

Construction & Industry
More often than not, regional projects come with a brief that demands 21st century reinterpretations of Middle Eastern design. We question what exactly Middle Eastern design means, and find out whether there are any truly impressive examples of it in this market.

More than mashrabiya

Saturday, 13 June 2009

Tip-top trucks

Construction & Industry
New materials and technology are beginning to reach the region's tipper trucks.

Tip-top trucks

A steal for steel

Construction & Industry
After reaching an extraordinary high in 2008, the price of steel has fallen dramatically over the past year, but what is the future for the commodity in the Middle East? Construction Week takes a look.

A steal for steel

Barwa – building Qatar

Construction & Industry
With construction almost completed and many residents already moved in, Construction Week talks to the project manager of the US $1.5 billion Barwa Village to find out the idea behind this project and how construction in Qatar is moving ahead.

Barwa – building Qatar

Friday, 12 June 2009

Exterminate

Construction & Industry
Pest control is an element of facilities management that can save lives and the business bottom line. fmME looks into integrated pest management systems and gives you a check list to keep your facility safe.

Exterminate

Thursday, 11 June 2009

No more ball-bearing blues

Construction & Industry
Most of us take air-conditioners for granted in the sweltering summer months, even though they gobble up electricity and contribute to global warming. MEP Middle East takes a closer look at the MagLev chiller, which offers significant benefits in terms of energy efficiency and running costs.

No more ball-bearing blues

The warm up

Construction & Industry
With its new Dubai Mall outlet, Super Care wanted to make the transition from pure pharmacy to total wellness provider. Bluehaus was tasked with creating the interiors to match.

The warm up

Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Strutting your stuff

Construction & Industry
A site in Dubai brings in heavy equipment to build an unusual foundation method.

Strutting your stuff

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