Besix subsidiary and TGCC to build Africa’s tallest tower in Morocco

Work on the tower is expected to commence in November 2018. Besix Group has announced that a consortium consisting of its subsidiary,...

Dubai Route 2020 bridge work nearing completion

First trains destined for the route to arrive in Dubai in November. Work on all the bridges attached to Route 2020 will...

UAE climate ministry signs agreement to build waste treatment and alternative fuel plant

Plant expected to begin operations in second quarter of 2020. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has signed an agreement...

Empower to build a 40,000 RT DC plant for Dubailand Residential Complex

The new plant will add to Empowers’ portfolio of 73 cooling plants. Empower (Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation) has been commissioned to...

DAFZA to start work on the $871mn Dubai CommerCity

Piling and shoring is expected to begin next year. Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) and wasl Asset Management Group have announced that...

Kuwait’s PART updates on progress of Seventh Ring Road

Public Authority for Roads and Transport says 37% of project is complete. Work on the 22-km long Seventh Ring Road in Kuwait...

Opinion: Can we repair our broken industry?

ALEC's Sean McQue looks at the urgent issues facing the local industry and outlines what needs to be done to avoid a...

Make the most of construction software

Ian Hauptfleisch, general manager – CCS (Gulf), outlines the importance of making the right choice for your project. How much construction software...

Sika officially inaugurates $10.9mn production facility in DIP

Launch of new facility and offices is part of Swiss company’s ongoing expansion and growth plans for UAE and the region. Sika,...

Grundfos expert: The retrofit market is maturing in the UAE

Grundfos Gulf Distribution's Tolga Candan says new initiatives can help FMs and organisations to understand energy efficiency better. Despite the Middle East...

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