Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened phases 3 and 4 of roads leading to Expo 2020 project, aiming to ensure a smooth traffic flow that serves visitors and future projects in the area
Construction
CAT rolls out D3 Series skid steer and compact track loaders

New D3 machines build on D and D2 series reputation and include improvements in operator experience, stability, and technology. (Image source: CAT)
Caterpillar released 16 new Cat D3 Series skid steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models
AkzoNobel?s cementitious coating passes 30-year test

Independent tests carried out by the Vinci lab show that the barrier properties have not changed after 30 years. (Image source: AkzoNobel)
Formerly known as Flexcrete Cementitious Coating 851, Intercrete 4841 has been used in independent tests for more than 30 years to confirm that it provides an effective barrier against chlorides
Abu Dhabi?s new law attempts to cut private housing construction costs

The new legislation was drafted following a series of workshops with specialised DPM teams. (Image source: Michael Gaida/Pixabay)
Aiming to reduce construction costs for landowners, the department of urban planning and municipalities(DPM) issued new legislation regulating the construction of private villas in Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia leads GCC construction sector with 5,000 projects worth US$1.6tn: Report

The prominent projects in Saudi Arabia include the Thakher City, mixed-use project, valued at US$4bn in Makkah. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)
Saudi Arabia currently holds great potential for the construction sector within the GCC, with 5,000-plus capital projects worth more than US$1.6tn in the pre-execution stage, according to Linesight, a cost and project management consultancy