The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East?s largest event for the heavy construction industry, is expected to grab global contracts worth US$85.6bn in 2017, up seven per cent from US$79.5bn in 2016 for the regional construction market, states GCC Building Construction Market Report
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Saudi Tower completion delayed, to open in 2019
The deadline for the completion of the one-kilometre high Jeddah Tower has been further delayed to 2019, following financial settlements with contractor Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)
Abu Dhabi?s QCC releases updated infrastructure guidelines
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has released an updated edition of the Infrastructure Standards Guidelines (ISGL) for Abu Dhabi, following its approval by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee of Abu Dhabi Executive Council
AESG to partner with Tecnalia for sustainable development in Middle East
AESG has joined hands with Tecnalia to deliver innovative solutions that drive sustainable development in the Middle East region, particularly through engagement with regional government and urban planning committees
Construction outlook improves in GCC, report says
The outlook for construction companies in the GCC will improve in 2017, according to the latest industry research report from MEED