Construction

New Cat 462F2 expands backhoe loader line, provides value-added configurations

The machine is powered by the 68.5 kW Cat 3054C four-cylinder diesel engine with advanced cooling system designed for efficient and reliable operation in ambient temperature reaching 50?C. (Image source: Caterpillar)

Offering a highly configurable design, the new Cat 426F2 backhoe loader with side shift frame provides customers with additional choices, allowing the selection of a more base-specification model or a highly configured machine to match budget and operating needs for the Middle East and Africa region

EmiratesGBC discusses progressing UAE's sustainable construction practices

EmiratesGBC chairman Saeed Alabbar actively works to promote the advancement of sustainable building in the UAE and MENA region by working with industry, academia and government departments to develop collaborative solutions to some of the region?s greatest sustainability challenges. (Image source: EmiratesGBC)

Saeed Alabbar, chairman of Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), in talks with Technical Review Middle East about the UAE?s sustainable construction practices and the council?s role in fulfilling the criteria

Bahrain?s non-oil growth hikes to 4.4 per cent in Q1 2017

The first three months of 2017 saw particularly strong growth in the hotels and restaurants, financial services and transportation and communications industries. (Image source: Philippe Leroyer/Flickr)

Growth in the non-oil sector of Bahrain?s economy reached 4.4 per cent in Q1 2017, up from 3.7 per cent during 2016, according to Bahrain Economic Quarterly published by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)

Expo 2020 Dubai: SMEs win more than 50 per cent of 2017 contracts

Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai very strict on complying with local green building regulations and contributing to LEED accreditation, as well as driving compliance with ISO 20121:2012, which specifies requirements for an event sustainability management system. (Image source: dmg events)

The latest Expo 2020 Dubai report, prepared by The Big 5 Dubai, reveals that more than 15,000 businesses have registered their interest on Expo 2020 Dubai?s online procurement portal and US$3bn in contracts are expected in 47 awards over 2017

Duabi Ruler HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visits Expo 2020 Dubai site

Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (extreme left) said that he was encouraged by the developments on site. (Photo: Dubai Media Office)

Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Expo 2020 Dubai Site Office recently to assess the situation