Signed, sealed, delivered
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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
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What is Building info modelling technology?
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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
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UAE site safety issues tackled
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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
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Green Team
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Experts from Aldar Properties, Atkins Global, Emirates Green Building Council, Hyder Consulting and Woods Bagot met The Big Project to discuss what sustainability in construction means, how it can be achieved and who benefits
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KSA’s fastest-growing construction companies
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Big Project looks at the top five construction and engineering firms that made it into this year’s Saudi Fast Growth 100 index, released by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) at the annual Global Competitiveness Forum held in Riyadh recently
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Easy lifter
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
VSL heavy lifting manager — ME David Gratteau tells us how the company positioned a 280-ton steel truss 51 metres above ground in one smooth operation to form part of U-Bora Towers
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Feeling Flush
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Don’t throw your money down the drain; The Big Project grills three bathroom solutions suppliers to uncover the best sustainable, cash-saving devices
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10 steps to the perfect pitch
Monday, June 14, 2010
Tenderlink.com marketing director Philip Dennett puts himself in the purchaser’s shoes to provide top tender winning tips bound to result in a successful bid
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Five GCC rail projects on track
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Kuwait Financial Centre SVP — research M.R Raghu says GCC infrastructure is exploding, with demand driving forward rail developments on the drawing board. Louise Birchall looks at the most promising projects.
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Event insider: Dubai sustainability forum
Sunday, June 13, 2010
We attended the 4th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Summit held at Park Hyatt Dubai from March 7-10 to bring you a brief insight into the event.
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