Grenfell Tower: Lessons from a tragedy

In the wake of the deadly fire at the London tower, Craig Ross, partner and head of project and building consultancy at...

Set in stone: Why surface protection matters

Architects, consultants and project owners could benefit greatly from a better understanding of stone protection solutions, says FILA’s Francesco Pettenon. The Middle...

The importance of valuation in the Mideast machinery market

As the region’s construction and equipment market matures further and increases global compliance, machinery and asset valuation is assuming greater importance than...

Wael Allan: Challenges are the source of powerful leadership

Wael Allan, the CEO of Drake & Scull International, describes the traits that define successful leaders. Power, popularity, and success are often...

Planning ahead: pre-empting project delays in the Middle East

Following the news of Abu Dhabi’s $1bn Reem Mall being delayed by two years, Tom Duncan and Charles Pacey of Mayer Brown...

Fire safety industry burns bright in the Gulf

Rajat Kharbanda, senior consultant at 6Wresearch, outlines how rising infrastructure investments, government regulations and upcoming mega events are driving the GCC fire...