State-of-the-art admixtures from Sika are helping contractors tackle the most difficult of challenges and build strong and durable structures, right from the basement to the roof.

Lila Thompson, British Water’s international director, looks at the water challenges facing the Gulf and how British specialists can play a role in developing the region’s industry.

Germany-based autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) plant and systems supplier Hess outlines how the versatile, modern-age material can provide an ideal solution in the construction of partitions.

Ever since Megger chose Bahrain for its regional office, business for the company in the entire region has increased significantly, thanks to its Middle East and Africa team.

Dynapac’s new SD115C and SD135C models come with all desired features – optimised operation, maximum operator efficiency, high laydown production rates and reduced fan noise.

A Swedish construction and mining machinery giant has boosted its product portfolio with a new rubber-tyred digging arm loader while improving its range of ventilation fans and ducting system.

Organisations are finding it hard to adopt BIM and interoperability with no standards in place. TAHIR SHARIF, president of buildingSmart ME, looks at the way forward while highlighting a successful project.

Martin Preston* looks at the various risks that could render a project non-viable and ways on how to mitigate them.

MARAFIQ, Saudi Arabia’s privately-run power and water utility company for Jubail and Yanbu, has invited bids from international companies for the construction of a $1.5-billion, 850-MW thermal power plant at Yanbu, along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.

IN CO-OPERATION with the UAE Contractors Association, RedSky IT recently held a series of software briefings for contractors to bring about an awareness about the merits of its construction software which can help them manage and control project costs.

ITALY’S MB, a world leader in the production and sale of crusher buckets, has launched an innovative new coupling which is designed to make on-site jobs as easy as possible.

GC brings you the latest tenders available in the Gulf region and beyond.

NEXT year’s Middle East Electricity will highlight cost-effective and sustainable lighting solutions for commercial concerns, which have seen their utility bills rise exorbitantly.

GC updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond.