Features
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The tech to enhance collaboration and transparency in the construction industry post-Covid-19
Embracing innovative technology is needed in a time of uncertainty and to navigate an ever-evolving landscape, says Heriot-Watt University's Dr Anas Bataw....
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Digital twins show the way towards a net-zero emissions construction sector
The construction sector should look towards digital twins if it wants to fall in line with sustainability goals, says Suhail Arfath, director,...
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Green shoots emerging in the sector
Marcus Taylor, CEO and founder of recruitment tech firm FifthEdge sees encouraging signs in the local construction market. Early 2021 construction sector...
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Expert insight: Implementing the Saudi Building Code
Cristina Perez Domper, regional operations manager, Building Products Testing and Certification, Intertek MEA says the Kingdom must learn from the lessons of...
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Project Profile: Al Khobar 1 SWRO desalination plant
Angitha Pradeep speaks with Ignacio Lobo, project director, ACCIONA, about how one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest reverse osmosis desalination plants was delivered...
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ALEC identifies key trends for the construction sector in 2021
We stand in a unique position to transform our industry into a healthy ecosystem, says ALEC's Kez Taylor. ALEC, one of the...
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Opinion: My biggest trends in sustainable construction for 2021
Safdar Badami, managing director, Al Muqarram Group looks at how the building and construction sector can adjust to the new normal to...
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The evolution of UAE real estate in 2021: A market response
Matthew Sexton, managing director at Dubai-based SAY Studio, discusses the impact the past twelve months have had on the UAE’s real estate...
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Automotive industry GCC update – COVID-19’s impact and forecast
The GCC is expected to reach its pre-Covid growth trajectory by Q4/2021, writes Vishal Pandey, partner – Automotive & Mobility Practice, Glasgow...
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Development in Bahrain: Where next for the kingdom?
Crippling debt and poor public finances make 2021 a challenging year for the nation’s construction sector. How times change. Two decades ago,...