An energy services company Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) has signed an agreement to retrofit buildings at DP World, UAE Region?s purpose-built maritime centre, Dubai Maritime City?s (DMC) facilities
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BIM in construction market to reach US$7.53nn: Allied Market Research

This segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR of 15.2% from 2020 to 2027. (Image source: Pexels/Pixabay)
According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global BIM in the construction industry generated US$2.51bn in 2019, is projected to garner US$7.53bn in 2027, witnessing a CAGR of 15.0% from 2020 to 2027
New framework to address energy efficiency needs across entire building industry

The IECC will be developed under a revised scope and be part of a portfolio of greenhouse gas reduction solutions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The International Code Council, a leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions, has released a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholders in meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals
Honeywell, IDEMIA to create intelligent building offering

Honeywell and IDEMIA will work together to deliver more powerful integrations through aligned product creation and joint product roadmaps. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Honeywell, a specialist in connected buildings, and IDEMIA, a specialist augmented identity, have partnered to create and cultivate an intelligent building ecosystem that provides a more seamless and enhanced experience for operators and occupants alike
ALEC identifies major trends for construction sector in 2021

ALEC has identified the use of renewable energy, environmentally sustainable materials and the sustainable management of waste as top priorities. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)
ALEC, one of the UAE?s most diversified construction groups, has identified what it believes to be the major trends expected to drive the industry during the year ahead