Construction & Industry
Over 220 of the industry's great and good attended the second facilities management Middle East Awards ceremony at the Westin, Dubai, late last month, to celebrate corporate and individual achievements across the Middle East.
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Kat Slowe visits two Arabtec labour camps to see first-hand if new laws are making a difference to workers’ quality of life.
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New training and technology are making the region's cranes safer, but is there more to do?
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A look at how the financial crisis has impacted the Kingdom's major projects and the possible flow on affect for the construction industry.
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The key projects every contractor and supplier needs to know about.
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Ten thousand miles from the Gulf's harsh sun and shortages of water and energy, SPACE Architects + Planners designs Latin America's first LEED Gold building to address the very same challenges.
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AYA’s advanced technology is providing its clients a new way to buy, sell and experience architecture.
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When completed in June next year, it will be the world's tallest exclusively residential tower and the only one on the Planet that can boast a total of 57 swimming pools and 62 elevators. Construction Week gets on site.
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The Marine Conservation Park and Resort was shortlisted for the Best Waterfront Development award at Cityscape 2009 in Abu Dhabi. But will this innovative, green development really be able to say it has the ocean lapping at its doorstep?
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Energy use in the Middle East is now a prime concern and the insulation products used on a project can have a huge impact on its life cycle costs.
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Many contractors have shifted focus to Abu Dhabi, as the flow of construction work in the UAE capital has progressed with confidence. CW looks at the prospects across the emirate as it goes public with its development plans.
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Commissioned in the middle of 2008, Ducab's copper-rod plant in Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi has exceeded the company's expectations. "We are very pleased at the way the plant is running," says MD Andrew Shaw. "We will review the capacity for expansion later this year, once we have a full year of operation under our belt." MEP Middle East visited this AED125 million Contirod plant, the only one of its kind in the region.
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The UAE has the potential of becoming a leading region for renewable technologies in the Middle East, said Dr Martin Viessmann, president of Viessmann Werke GmbH. "This is a great chance for the UAE, which is very dynamic. It has a huge and vested interest in motivating ‘green' technology."
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With a series of five year development plans fuelled by huge petrochemical investments, is the time right for the construction industry to begin focusing on Saudi Arabia?
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Construction Week takes a closer look at Sharjah's free zones: what are the benefits of operating in these areas and how do construction projects gain from their existence?
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Emaar Properties' Jeddah Gate project is leading the charge to rebuild Jeddah's city centre.
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Nobody thought high-pressure engines were possible, but one man dared to dream.
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Constructive collaboration between architects and engineers is often cited as the single most valuable commodity in bringing any building from the sketch table to the site and on to completion.
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Bathrooms can be a key differentiator in a project and there's an increasing number of ways for designers to create truly unique spaces. CID takes a look at some of the latest trends.
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During tough economic times the temptation to procure cheaper products and cut corners on installation techniques can grow. Construction Week examines why it’s vital to comply with internationally recognised Standards and certification.
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