Emaar Properties’ net income rose to $207 million in quarter one, 2010, from $64 million a year earlier.
KSA awarded contracts worth $5.57 billion for development projects in the Q1 of 2010
Jotun Paints has launched its Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB; a new floor coating based on nanotechnology.
Construction mistakes blamed for fatalities onsite
As property prices fell last year, the agency was given the authority to cancel developments that do not begin construction within six months of first being approved.
Company develops product line in response to a 40% cut in concrete production in the UAE
Dubai builders chasing contracts in Abu Dhabi are being forced to cut their prices to stay afloat as competition intensifies.
Saudi Arabia King HH Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz has pledged to build a SR1 billion ($266 million) medical city as a gift from the Saudi people to Bahrain and to the people of the GCC.
Arabtec and Aabar Investments have called off their US $1.7 billion agreement for Aabar to take over Arabtec.
UK-based Kingspan insulated panels has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai.
Through the tiger’s eye
Roofing and cladding manufacturer Tiger Profiles & Insulation’s executive director Bernard Nasr advises on what is needed to remain competitive in a tough business climate
10 Qatar projects forging ahead
With Qatar boasting one of the largest economic growth rates in the world in 2009, The Big Project discusses what’s in store for the New Year and outlines 10 developments to look out for.
Building the Burj Khalifa
Launched on January 4, the Burj Khalifa has set new heights in the construction of tall buildings. Louise Birchall speaks to the architects, consultants, developers and constructors to discover how they turned the vision into a reality
Signed, sealed, delivered
The region’s demand for adhesives and sealants is huge, but many projects are turning to foreign suppliers due to favourable exchange rates and the ‘green’ products on offer. Three international manufacturers tell us more
What is Building info modelling technology?
International not-for-profit organisation buildingSMART ME communications director Dave jelling says the secret to slashing project costs, boosting efficiency and increasing sustainability in construction is Building Information Modelling technology, but the region is still lagging behind
UAE site safety issues tackled
The Big Project met four experts from leading developers and consultants at Radisson Blu Dubai Media City to discuss what the government and industry are really doing to tackle health and safety issues in the Middle East construction sector