News Developments 3 A round-up of news from across the region Events Calendar 12 Listings of regional and international events and a look ahead to MINExpo International 2024 Construction Digitalisation 13 Construction machinery is getting advanced, with automation and AI playing a major role Safety 17 WakeCap’s latest tech increases safety at construction sites Technology 3D printing 21 Barco provides advice on securing your control room Data Centres 23 Increasing the global demand for data centres and making them more sustainable through Johnson Control’s latest solutions Sustainability Green materials 27 Green cement is helping the construction industry to become more eco-friendly Water Industry developments 49 The latest product advancements for the construction and power industry Contents in this issue... Annual Construction Review 2024 2 Annual Construction Review 2024 | www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com Conservation 41 A Veolia survey has found that UAE residents are willing to recycle both industrial and drinking water Survey 43 Egypt’s newest water treatment plant has been recognised by Guinness World Records for its efficiency Innovations