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Group AMANA and MIS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance AI-Ready, Sustainable Data Centres in Saudi Arabia and Beyond
Strategic MoU signed at LEAP 2025 to accelerate the region’s digital transformation and support Saudi Vision 2030
How the GCC’s Sustainable Construction Code Impacts Businesses
Dr. Yousef Bin Mohammed Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GORD, and His Excellency Engineer Nawaf bin Ibrahim Al-Hamad Al-Mana, President of GSO
Volvo CE Ends 2024 with Strong Profitability Amid Market Slowdown
Despite a year of declining sales, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) saw a positive shift in the final quarter of 2024, with net order intake rising by 19%. Although net sales for both Q4 and the full year dropped by 16%, the company maintained profitability while continuing its investments in innovation and new
ENITCO Launches JCB 345LC HD Excavator in Ethiopia
Ethio-Nippon Technical Company (ENITCO), the authorized distributor of JCB products in Ethiopia, has officially launched the JCB 345LC HD hydraulic excavator, a powerful machine designed to meet the growing demands of the country’s construction and mining industries.
Since partnering with JCB Global in 2011, ENITCO has established itself as a key player in Ethiopia’s construction sector. The addition of the 345LC HD excavator strengthens its existing lineup, which includes the widely used JCB Backhoe Loader. Known for its durability and high performance, the 345LC HD is specifically designed for heavy-duty applications, making it ideal for quarrying and mining operations.
Powered by a robust JCB DIESELMAX engine, the 345LC HD features an advanced hydraulic recovery system that enhances
Six ways Rokbak trucks make operating straightforward
Thanks to features such as an intuitive control layout and operator-friendly design, Rokbak ADTs (articulated dump trucks) combine innovation, safety and ease of use – a testament to the articulated hauler manufacturer’s advanced engineering and focus on productivity gains for end-users.
Cleaner, Quieter, Smarter: Hyundai’s HW155H Hydrogen Excavator Revealed
Wheeled excavators are experiencing a resurgence in the construction equipment market, and for good reason. Their versatility allows them to navigate urban and suburban environments with ease, perform a wide range of tasks from digging to demolition to landscaping, and be easily deployed by municipalities. These same
SteelAsia Invests PHP30 Billion in Quezon Plant to Cut Steel Imports
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., the country’s largest steel producer, is investing PHP30 billion (513 million USD) to establish a new facility in Candelaria, Quezon. The plant will focus on producing heavy structural steel products, which are currently imported from neighboring countries.
The new heavy sections plant will utilize advanced European steel technology to manufacture over 1 million tons of structural steel annually. These products include H beams, I beams, angles, channels, sheet piles, plates, and other heavy profiles. By producing these locally, the Philippines is expected to save USD1.2 billion each year on steel imports.
SteelAsia chairman and chief executive officer Benjamin Yao emphasized the economic benefits of the project, stating, “We will create around 7,000 jobs
Colombia’s GALTCO Aluminium Project
Colombia is cementing its position as a sustainability leader in Latin America, expanding its influence beyond renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction into aluminium production. Inspired by global leaders like the United Arab Emirates, France, Canada, and Norway, the country is advancing industrial sustainability
Timber as the Heart of Paris’s Wood Up Tower
Wood Up, a 16-story residential tower in Paris, stands as a pioneering example of timber construction in urban settings. Designed by LAN Architecture and REI Habitat, the project has become a landmark for its use of French beech, the country’s most abundant timber, transported from Normandy by barge. It is the tallest
EllisDon Partners with Palantir to Drive AI-Powered Construction Innovation
EllisDon Corporation has taken a significant leap in advancing its operational AI capabilities by partnering with Palantir Technologies. The collaboration aims to leverage Palantir’s advanced data analytics and AI platform to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and foster growth across EllisDon’s projects.
The partnership aligns with EllisDon’s broader digital transformation journey, which included over a decade of modernizing its legacy data infrastructure. The company’s digital and data engineering team successfully transformed the data environment into a modern, clean, and operationally optimized system. This overhaul has been instrumental in enabling the deployment of cutting-edge AI tools, placing EllisDon at the forefront of innovation within the construction technology
Additive Manufacturing Drives Innovation in Concrete Moulds for Furniture and Architecture
UK-based Rapid Fusion, a specialist in turnkey 3D printing solutions, has teamed up with Italian start-up Nanoo to redefine concrete mould manufacturing. Using its advanced ZEUS 3D robotic system, Rapid Fusion created complex moulds for Nanoo, enabling the production of table legs for a high-end Italian furniture
Dubbo Leads the Way with 3D-Printed Social Housing Development
A groundbreaking 3D-printed social housing development in Dubbo, Australia, is making significant progress. Spearheaded by the New South Wales government, the initiative brings together Contour3D, a local construction 3D printing company, Crete-Tech Australia, and Ash Group Holdings, an Aboriginal-owned organization
BGE, Inc. Appoints Director of Transportation Systems for Tampa Office
BGE, Inc., a privately held civil engineering consulting firm providing comprehensive services to public and private clients throughout Florida and the southern United States, has appointed Megan Tetro, PE, as Director of Transportation Systems for the Company’s Tampa office. With an accomplished track record of design-build projects spanning reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation and safety improvement to her credit, Tetro brings her consulting expertise in project management and roadway design to lead BGE’s expansion in the Tampa Bay region.
Tetro serves as Tampa Chapter President of the Florida Engineering Society, and has overseen significant service and infrastructure improvements in counties throughout the state of Florida. Her proven leadership in helping clients
Nordic Sustainable Construction Symposium: A Blueprint for Europe's Green Future
In December, Copenhagen hosted the Nordic Sustainable Construction Symposium, bringing together industry leaders, politicians, and experts to address one of the most pressing challenges in the built environment: reducing the construction sector's impact on the climate and environment. The event marked the culmination
Currie & Brown to Oversee Execution of MERED’s ICONIC Residences design by Pininfarina
22nd January 2025; Dubai, UAE – MERED, the renowned international real estate developer, has announced Currie & Brown, a global leader in project management, cost management, and advisory services , as the appointed cost management consultant for its flagship project – ICONIC Residences design by Pininfarina.
Currie &
Niftylift Launches Clipon: A Simple Step Towards Safer Platform Operation
The innovative new technology provides operators with a visual and audible reminder to connect their harnesses before operation. ClipOn represents the new ‘Step One’ in powered access platform safety.
Enhancing Construction Safety Through Advanced Site Camera Technologies
In today's construction landscape, ensuring the safety of project teams is of utmost importance. To address the myriad risks associated with construction work, companies must embrace emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and advanced job-site camera systems. These innovations can
Sun Safety for Construction Workers
Working outdoors, especially when you're working within the construction industry, means that you are constantly exposed to the sun's harmful rays. It's a tough job, but it is very important to take care of yourself and protect your skin. Skin cancer is a very serious risk for people who work outside, so it is
Mecbo America Launches Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom
ANNISTON, Ala. (Feb. 5, 2025) — Mecbo America, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC, brings a new product to its lineup: the Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom. The Scorpion provides contractors working in piling, drilling, tunneling or commercial construction with a flexible arm for placing concrete where needed without disrupting the jobsite. It is an economical enhancement for contractors who have a concrete pump but need an effective way to deftly move material to spots that are difficult or unsafe to reach using other methods.
“As concrete contractors grow and the scope of their work changes, many recognize the need for a boom. The Scorpion provides that benefit without the added expense of another pump,” said Blastcrete co-CEO Scott Knighton.
The 10-ton Scorpion has a reach of 52 feet
Komatsu’s All-Electric Underwater Bulldozer at CES 2025
Komatsu, the 103-year-old Japanese manufacturing giant, is making its debut at CES 2025, showcasing its cutting-edge innovations in extreme construction technology. The company, renowned for its heavy machinery, has unveiled an all-electric underwater bulldozer, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable
STULZ Takes the Heat Out Of The Situation With Its Cyberair Mini DX Air Conditioning Unit
STULZ, the global mission critical air conditioning specialist, has announced the introduction of its CyberAir Mini DX range of space saving solutions for small and medium sized heat loads. Available from January 2025, the CyberAir Mini DX complements the highly successful CyberAir Mini CW range and together they will
DSI Partners with El Amar Group to Expand in Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Drake & Scull International (DSI) has reported a profitable performance for the nine-month period ending 30 September 2024, with a net profit of AED 3.79 billion, a significant improvement from net losses of AED 197.49 million in the previous year. The company has also entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with El Amar Group, aimed at leveraging the combined expertise of both organizations to drive growth in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
The MoU outlines plans to explore a wide range of opportunities in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. This includes a focus on contracting works, water treatment contracting, district cooling projects, and other mutually beneficial initiatives.
By joining forces, DSI and El Amar Group aim to unlock new business
Aldar’s UAE and International Backlog Surge to AED 40.5 Billion
Aldar Properties, the Abu Dhabi-listed real estate developer, has seen its revenue backlog in the UAE surge to AED 40.5 billion ($11.03 billion) as of September 2024, marking significant growth from AED 29.1 billion in 2023 and AED 12.1 billion in 2022, according to a report by Moody's Ratings. The company also
Emaar Properties to Distribute 100% of Share Capital as Dividends amounting to AED 8.8 billion (US$ 2.4 billion) for 2024 doubling 2023 dividend
United Arab Emirates, DUBAI – 13 December 2024: Emaar Properties PJSC has announced its decision to distribute 100% of its share capital as dividends for the year 2024 amounting to AED 8.8 billion (US$ 2.4 billion), reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional value to shareholders. This is an 100% increase in
DEVELON to Showcase Three Machines at World of Concrete
DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, is returning to Las Vegas in the USA in January 2025. The company will display three machines in its booth at World of Concrete, from 21-23 January 2025. The construction equipment will include a compact track loader, a mini-excavator and a wheel loader, plus attachments.
Scheduled to appear in the DEVELON exhibit in the Las Vegas Convention Center Central Hall (booth C5684) will be the following equipment: DTL35 compact track loader with a grapple and angle broom
DX62R-7 mini excavator with a breaker
DL280-7 wheel loader with a 3-yard bucket “World of Concrete attendees can get hands-on with our compact equipment, which is perfect for excavating and grading tasks in the construction industry, as well as our 3.7-cubic-yard wheel loader,”
Next-Gen Solutions for Civil Contractors
The recent Dimensions event, hosted by Trimble, delivered an impressive showcase of innovation and collaboration for professionals across industries such as geospatial, construction, agriculture, and transportation. This annual conference focused on cutting-edge solutions aimed at addressing key challenges in civil
SCG and Industry Leaders Collaborate for Net Zero in Construction at CECI 2024
At the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Circular Economy in Construction Industry (CECI) 2024, SCG Smart Living and SCG Cement and Green Solutions, in collaboration with 38 leading companies, gathered at SCG Headquarters in Bang Sue to advance the construction industry’s green standards. The conference focused on green
The Wind Energy in MEA: Powering Sustainability
The wind power capacity in the Middle East and Africa region is witnessing a remarkable increase and is predicted to skyrocket in the coming years according to MAKE Consulting analysts latest report "Middle East and Africa Wind Power Outlook" that states the region's capacity will reach a high of 40 gigawatts by the end of 2026 comparing to a 4.2 gigawatts by the end of 2016.
Floors and Ceilings Sectors Hitting the Roof
According to Research Nester, ceiling lights are commonly utilized for offering general illumination and are highly popular and feasible in major populated areas and in rooms with lower ceilings. Over the past few years, advanced lighting systems established importance in numerous sectors such as healthcare, corporate,
PVs Low Solar Tariffs A Hot Topic in MENA
Countries are at war with greenhouse gases caused by high energy consumption especially in industry intensive locales and so the search is on for more sustainable and cost effective energy solutions. Globally, over 178 GW of power was installed in 2015 and is estimated to reach more than 600 GW by 2023, including both
Forklift Trucks as a Vital Safety Component in Industrial Installations
Nowadays, explosion protection has an absolute priority in many areas of the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and petrochemical offshore industries. This is anything but surprising, because its neglect always bears the risk of severe damage to products, equipment and the loss of human life. In order to equip ex-areas of any company, competent specialists are needed on the buyer side as well as on the supplier side, leaving nothing to chance in terms of product safety and quality. Sichelschmidt material handling is one of these specialists on the supplier side, who internationally contribute to plant safety with the development and production of state-of-the-art explosion-proof forklift trucks. This challenge can only be met by constant innovation and high product reliability.
Saudi Construction Firms to Digitally Transform in 2018
Saudi construction firms aim for 2018 to be the "tipping point" for digital transformation, ensuring the SAR 178 billion worth of projects can be completed on-time and on-budget, experts announced today ahead of Saudi Build. Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 are advancing complex projects,
Compass Provides High End Execution Work
Compass SAL is an Interior Contracting and Property Management company located in Beirut founded and managed by a dynamic team aiming to introduce innovative results with the highest standards of quality & safety. The company executes contracting services such as civil works, Electromechanical, IT as well as Project
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