Cargo takes off in the GCC

Neha Bhatia looks at the economy of cargo terminal construction across the GCC’s airports. Up to 20 million passengers are expected to...

Employers Beware – BIM and big data are coming

Paul Davis and Muhammad Jabakhanji from Alpin Limited chart the rise of 'big data' as the prevalence of BIM grows in construction.....

Boost for Northern Emirates as Dubai rents soar

Emirates of Ras al-Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm al-Quwain and Ajman pose opportunities for developers and construction companies. Property prices in the Northern Emirates...

Germany construction technology

In the globalised world of construction machinery and heavy vehicles manufacturing, do German companies retain a technological edge? CMME finds out. ....

The Show Goes On

CMME sits with the organisers of InterMat to see how the Middle East fits in with the global event. While InterMat Middle...

Back to School

Can a well-designed building make better students?. RELATED ARTICLES: Bill Clinton advocates for New York University, UAE government | Work on $2.09 mn-worth educational project...

Leafy Living

Middle Eastern tower designers should look towards Singapore for inspiration. The current global population stands at just over seven billion, a figure...

Heavy Hitters – John S Taylor, Sitech

With contractors in the GCC busy building roads, railways, airports and ports, there are serious savings to be had – both in...

Oman faces labour challenge

Industry professionals worry that locals will be attracted to better paying jobs in public sector. RELATED ARTICLES: Oman tourism to boost real estate...

Out of Danger

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