Arab Centre for Engineering Studies (ACES) has conducted a study on the condition of Dubai International Airport?s southern runway and its associated taxiways
Source: New feed
Author: constructionlead
Abu Dhabi Municipality to begin LED project in 2018
Starting Q1 2018, the agency will replace existing lights with LED units, with tenders for the Abu Dhabi Island Lighting System project to be released later this year
Source: New feed
High-access cleaning needs attention from design stage, experts
Architectural complexities, while welcome, need to factor in functional BMUs (building maintenance units) and cleaning provisions
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Dubai’s RTA completes 90% of $18m cycle track project
The cycling and running tracks extend 32km and cover the residential areas of Mushrif, Mirdif, and Al Khawaneej
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Caterpillar, Kennametal ink global cutting tool deal
Under the terms of the deal, Kennametal will provide Caterpillar customers with rotors, and diamond and carbide earth-cutting tools, for mixing and road-milling applications
Source: New feed
Video: Tenant-driven developments are the UAE's latest trend
Two UAE developers outline how they are each using neuroscience and market research to design projects based on end-users’ conscious and sub-conscious preferences
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Construction Economics for the Week of October 2, 2017
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Source: New feed
UAE’s DP World to finance $2m worth of projects in Somaliland
DP World will donate $2m to help the Somaliland government improve water availability and healthcare access in Berbera
Source: New feed
Oman Tender Board's $56m approved construction contracts revealed
In total, contracts worth $74m were awarded by the board, of which $56m is related to construction and design services
Source: New feed
Construction on Saudi's $4.8bn New Jeddah Downtown to begin in 2019
Phase 1 of the Public Investment Fund development will be complete in Q4 2022, it has been confirmed
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