Suit up! How robotic exoskeletons could transform construction

Will building workers of the future wear high-tech suits?. Science-fiction fans know the concept of a powered exoskeleton being used in an...

Tata Motors goes back to school

Indian manufacturer has unveiled a new offering for the GCC school bus segment. The school transport segment in the GCC is certainly...

HVAC: Keeping cool – and sustainable – in the Gulf

Experts from ETA Engineering on how cooling systems are evolving. With summer temperatures in the GCC reaching as high as 50°C, HVAC...

The Big 5 in Dubai: Preview of Middle East’s largest construction show

Trade event to be held from November 23-26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As construction events in the Middle East and...

Site visit: Viceroy Dubai Jumeirah Village

A tour of the under-construction mixed-use project by SKAI Real Estate Development. “Do you know what the most precious thing in Dubai...

Non-visual lighting: How designers can use it to boost your performance

Artificial lighting can have a key impact on biological efficiency, experts say. Over the course of evolution, humans have developed a circadian...

Haul marks: On site at Volvo CE’s production plant in Sweden

A visit to Volvo CE’s factory helps explain the strong performance of its machines. Are Volvo Construction Equipment articulated haulers the best...

Big machines, big data: What telematics means for Mideast construction

Manufacturers debate the trend of using more and more information. In our modern world, the idea of transferring information via telecommunication devices...

Ten tips: Used machinery inspection

What to look out for when buying second-hand kit. 1. Meet the sellerFirst things first: meet the seller and ask for all...

Gulf bus sector on the move

Manufacturers are working to cater to different industry segments. In January, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that public transport in...

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