Features
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Spotted! Linden Comansa crane dominates Bangkok skyline
Flat-top crane seen on site at the 340m MahaNakhon tower project in Thailand. The tower crane from Spanish manufacturer Linden Comansa is...
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How to fund your fleet in the GCC
Regional banks and dealers are working to meet the financing needs of fleet owners. As various industries like construction, infrastructure and logistics...
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Meet the demolition men of Gulf construction
As the property sector expands, older and unfit structures often need to be taken down. A drive around the neighbourhood of Karama...
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Site visit: Marina Gate, Dubai
A tour of the construction site as work on the core of the first tower begins. In the 12 years since Dubai...
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Contractual lessons for the Middle East construction industry after the 2008 crisis
Value of regional disputes rose by 88% in 2015. After the 2008 global crisis sparked high-value disputes over stalled and cancelled projects...
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Why well-designed workspaces can improve staff performance
ME Consultant speaks to Georges Roux from Steelcase, the US-headquartered furniture company. In June, OFIS Al Gurg Office Furniture, the interior design...
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Keeping it cool in refrigerated transport
Technology and design improvements are making refrigerated transport safer and more efficient. As the UAE and GCC gear up to host mega-events...
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Three vans leading the way in the Gulf
The lowdown on some of the most popular vans in the region. MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER The Mercedes-Benz name is undoubtedly a force to...
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Jobs advice: What Gulf construction firms look for when hiring
Top trends driving recruitment in the sector. Recruiting the right candidate for a vacant position is seldom an easy process. In the...
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Preview of new Eicher Skyline 66-seat bus
FAMCO hopes vehicle will set new benchmark in labour-transport market. Eicher Motors, owner of the iconic Indian motorcycle brand Royal Enfield, has...