• Time to batten down the hatches for profitability

  It’s likely that government spending on construction projects will drop. As any longstanding business in the Gulf knows, longevity in these markets...

• Why local manufacturing is good for fleet buyers

  Local assembly companies can be more responsive to market demands. Last month, UAE-based heavy equipment manufacturer Bion Industrial launched three new tippers,...

• A healthy approach to Gulf hospital design

  Gone are the days when hospitals are bland, identikit, featureless concrete blocks. According to various industry reports, the GCC’s healthcare market is projected...

• Qatar needs to do more to address World Cup worker conditions

  Underlying issues of labour regulation still need to be tackled. There is an inevitable pattern leading up to a major sporting event....

• Airbag recall to have big impact on Takata

  Brand has suffered inestimable damage because of the scale of recalls. Safety and service recalls are a fact of life for the...

• Automechanika roars back to Dubai

  Show offers fleet managers chance to survey after-market products. Dubai is certainly one of the most international cities in the world, and...

• Plenty of good news at INTERMAT

  The show was a good chance to gauge the confidence of construction-machinery sellers. Last month’s INTERMAT show was a good chance to...

• Bring on the BIM revolution in construction

  Why BIM is sorely needed for deadlines and budgets to be met. During my interview with HE Dr Mubarak Al Ahbabi for Big...

• Mental health of construction workers needs more thought

  There are serious gaps in the way the industry addresses health issues. This month, Big Project ME looks at how the UAE’s construction...

• Machine-operator shortage calls for efficiency

  The uptick in activity has led to a serious shortage in skilled operators. We’ve now heard several times in recent months about...

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