UAE-based developer Nshama revealed that it will award around $980m (AED3.6bn) worth of contracts over the next three years for its Town Square Development
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Seven-year retrofit of Dubai airport to focus on water, air systems
Siemens has customised an energy optimisation solution for the project, consisting of technologies like variable frequency drives, panels, sensors, intelligent controls, energy metering, and efficient water fixtures
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ADM hosts event honouring best H&S standards for workers
Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has hosted on event to honour contractors, consultants, and developers in recognition of their compliance with health and safety at construction sites
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ONEIC wins $2.4m O&M contract for Oman desalination plant
The $2.4m contract is for the operations and maintenance of the Shaleem and Al Hallaniyat Island power and desalination plant
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Avoid heat exhaustion risk, says Abu Dhabi's Civil Defence
Abu Dhabi has advised construction workers and those working outdoors to take regular breaks in the summer to minimise the risk of heat exhaustion
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Video: Construction Week In Focus | 3D printing in the Middle East
S02E02 of Construction Week In Focus explores what CCC’s collaboration with Immensa Tech Labs says about the scope of 3D printing in Middle East construction
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Sheikh Hamdan approves DLD restructure
DLD has been restructured around three pillars: Corporate Support, Real Estate Registration Services, and Real Estate Investment Promotion
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Ducab breaks ground on three-storey headquarters in Dubai
Located in Jebel Ali, the 4,053sqm facility will serve as Ducab’s global headquarters when completed in 2019
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Podcast: Construction Week Viewpoint – Skills gap in the Middle East
Results shining a light on a widening skills gap in the Middle East are discussed in the sixth episode of the Construction Week Viewpoint podcast
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Pedestrian bridge on Dubai’s $1.6bn Bluewaters Island completed
Spanning 77m, the box girder bridge provides a link between Bluewaters Island and The Beach
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