A pair of heavy duty Hercules Trommels, manufactured by UK-based Stelex Construction Equipment, have been operating on a large stone project in Qatar. Stelexs Lee Fletcher writes about the operation of both machines in the desert heat
The UAE government-owned real estate developer Nakheel was one of the hardest hit by UAE?s 2008-2009 property collapse after which it has recovered considerably. (Image source: jo_seow/Flickr)
Dubai-based real estate developer Nakheel has awarded five new contracts worth a total of US$126mn to various contractors
The Rabigh project will include the construction of an advanced hospital, a petrochemical plant and residential villas. (Image source: Brian Duffy/Flickr)
Gammon Group will begin work on a mega-city project in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia, once Ramadan has ended this year
The holy city of Makkah is currently seeing huge construction of hotels with international operators looking to cash in on the multi-billion dollar religious tourism industry. (Image source: Menj/Flickr)
Indonesian government-controlled construction company Wijaya Karya (Wika) has drawn up plans to build a US$1.1bn seven-tower hotel complex in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
The project will include delivering 2,100 educational facilities throughout Saudi Arabia. (Image source: DVIDSHUB/Flickr)
AECOM Technology Corporation has won a three-year contract worth US$21mn to provide consultancy services to Saudi Arabias Tatweer Buildings Company
