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Saturday, 26 September 2009

How to…reduce your carbon footprint

Construction & Industry
Construction Week takes a look at the best ways to go green and reduce the energy consumption of a building.

How to…reduce your carbon footprint

Refined development

Construction & Industry
Saudi Arabia's second port has a very bright future and rich pickings for contractors.

Refined development

Thursday, 24 September 2009

House of the rising sun

Construction & Industry
The 1970s brought a change in where the West sourced machines, and what it expected from them.

House of the rising sun

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Bright lights

Construction & Industry
The Saudi government is forging ahead with large-scale development plans - but breaking into this lucrative market presents its own set of specialised challenges.

Bright lights

Red Sea sanctuary

Construction & Industry
The new Park Hyatt in Jeddah fuses a mix of European, Arab and Andalusian influences, says Selina Denman.

Red Sea sanctuary

Qatar project showcase

Construction & Industry
In a recent report on the current status of the construction industry in Qatar, market researcher Proleads Global found a total of 191 "major" projects, valued at US $82.5 billion, moving forward throughout the country.

Qatar project showcase

Monday, 21 September 2009

8 great cranes

Construction & Industry
Last month, we looked at the top truck brands in order of sales. However, you can't quantify cranes in the same way. They are often built for a very specific function, using a variety of different technologies. This then, is a list which highlights the most extraordinary in engineering terms.

8 great cranes

Saturday, 19 September 2009

Creativity counts

Construction & Industry
CEO Middle East looks into the projects that Aedas — the world’s second largest architectural company recognised for its unique approach to design — is undertaking across the Gulf.

Creativity counts

Building along the lines

Construction & Industry
Are future infrastructure projects dependent on the success of the metro?

Building along the lines

All systems go

Construction & Industry
The launch of the Dubai Metro could herald a new era for the city as people find a new way to move around.

All systems go

Wahda relief

Construction & Industry
The major infrastructure project that is Al Wahda Street is set to be fully opened this time next year, much to the delight of Sharjah residents and commuters. But the journey to this stage in the project has not been taken without facing a few bumps in the road, as consultant Halcrow explains.

Wahda relief

Our city, our Metro

Construction & Industry
The Dubai Metro is the first project of its kind in the region. So what exactly is it that makes up the Metro?

Our city, our Metro

Standard operations

Construction & Industry
Construction Week investigates the standards expected of construction firms, after the building collapse in Dubai.

Standard operations

Dubai station architecture

Construction & Industry
Creating a distinct look for the stations means that Dubai Metro certainly stands out against the rest, in a unique blend of style and substance.

Dubai station architecture

Opening the door

Construction & Industry
Linking to the rest of the world is increasingly a priority for Doha, with lucrative infrastructure contracts drawing contractors to Qatar.

Opening the door

Transit oriented development

Construction & Industry
The launch of Dubai Metro could herald a new era for the city as it develops around a new mode of transport.

Transit oriented development

Cool challenges

Construction & Industry
Apart from all the glam associated with Dubai Metro, it also posed a challenge, especially on the cooling and MEP sides.

Cool challenges

Mastering the materials

Construction & Industry
Constructing something as ambitious as the Dubai Metro requires smart use of materials – and the right materials can make all the difference in ensuring a project is delivered on time.

Mastering the materials

Tickets please

Construction & Industry
Dubai Metro is the world's longest automated rail transport system. As such it will pose both unique challenges and opportunities to facilities management provider Serco. Paul Anderson, managing director, Serco Dubai Metro, and Ali Abdul Kader, director, maintenance department, Rail Agency, RTA, explained what lies ahead.

Tickets please

Paving a way

Construction & Industry
The mean streets of Dubai are no place for the faint hearted, especially not if you’re in a hurry. Construction Week visited the Dubai Metro when it was just over a year from its first revenue service.

Paving a way

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