Features
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On site: Serenia Residences on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Big Project ME visits the Serenia Residences on Palm Jumeirah with GAJ, to hear how having the right contractor can make all...
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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...
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On site: Mihai Flamaropol Rink, Bucharest
Under the watchful eye of Arcadia Engineering, Bucharest is scheduled to have a new Olympic-class ice skating rink and mixed-use athletic facility...
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The dragon flies steady: Chinese equipment manufacturers’ expansion in Middle East
After weathering the recent dip in the Middle East’s construction and equipment sector, Chinese manufacturers have settled on a path of slow...
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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...
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Skid steer loaders: Packing a punch on Gulf construction sites
The small and compact skid steer loader is a common sight at job sites across the region. Exponents tell CMME how they...
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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...
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Machinery: Cat’s wheeled powerhouses
As wheeled excavators gain traction in the region, Caterpillar’s newly updated M315D2 and M317D2 assume greater importance by offering powerful and highly...
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Machinery: The can-Doosan attitude
Despite the constrained economic scenario, the Korean equipment giant is making the most of the momentum gained from recent stellar performances to...
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Mott MacDonald’s David Cox on funding, carbon reduction and the impact of new tech
The company’s MD chats with Middle East Consultant about how his firm has adapted to regional challenges and built stronger relationships with...