Nearly 200 countries have agreed to cut the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—used in refrigerants and cooling and ventilation systems—by more than 80% over the next 80 years.
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Mass-Timber Assembly for Framework Tower Passes Major Fire Test
First-ever two-hour fire testing on a mass-timber exposed structure shows that engineered wood can meet stringent U.S. fire codes for tall buildings.
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Huawei strikes another Dubai government body deal
DEWA and Huawei’s latest agreement includes initiatives to promote self-maintenance, smart utility meters, and cyber security
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Abu Dhabi builder completes Bloom Central project
Strategically located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, Bloom Central is a 25-storey mixed-use project comprising two blocks
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UAE: Nakheel's nine-month profit grows 8% to $1bn
Nakheel currently has more than 2,300 units at various development projects under construction
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Atkins appoints new MEA infrastructure head
Malem will head a new team of 600 employees, who will focus on providing integrated solutions for Atkins? transportation and infrastructure clients in the region
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New projects to support regional steel growth
With passenger traffic expected to grow at a fast pace, the GCC is pumping in $100bn into airport expansion and construction projects
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UAE: Aldar awards $42m Yas Acres contract to Bauer
Aldar Properties has awarded a $42.2m (AED155m) contract to Bauer Geotechnical Specialised Foundation for early construction works at Yas Acres, Abu Dhabi
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Orascom adds $575m backlog in the US in Q3 2016
The backlog is a combination of new infrastructure work mainly in the Pacific Rim, affirming Contrack Watts? presence, and business in Weitz?s core markets across the US
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CW Awards 2016: Just hours left to nominate
All nominations for the <i>Construction Week</i> Awards 2016 must be submitted by the end-of-business today
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