Residential, infrastructure driving Dubai’s construction growthResidential and infrastructure projects are driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector and this trend is expected to gain momentum in the lead up to Expo 2020, according to a new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and In More… |
Lessons from the construction of the Burj KhalifaThe construction of the world’s tallest building and iconic landmark, the Burj Khalifa was envisaged as more than just the tallest structure in the world – it represents an integrated vertical city, one that uses innovation, a report More… |
Arabtec 2014 profit plunges 48pc on high costsUAE-based Arabtec, a leading construction firm, on Sunday reported a net profit of Dh241.6 million ($65.7 million) for full-year 2014 versus Dh468.3 million ($127.4 million) in the previous year, marking a decrease of 48.4 per cent. More… |
Al Jaber unit wins contracts worth $1bn in DubaiAbu Dhabi-based Alec, a subsidiary of Al Jaber Group, a multi-faceted group of companies, has won new contracts worth approximately Dh4 billion ($1.08 billion) in Dubai, UAE, in the last three months, a report said. Residences at More… |
GCC property sector facing 500,000 manpower gapThe GCC’s construction and real estate sectors are facing a combined manpower shortfall of up to 500,000 heading into 2015, a report said, adding that building and construction project management skills are most lacking among senior levels More… |
GCC construction facing 500,000 manpower gapThe GCC’s construction and real estate sectors are facing a combined manpower shortfall of up to 500,000 heading into 2015, a report said, adding that building and construction project management skills are most lacking among senior levels More… |
Dubai construction to maintain drive, say expertsConstruction activity in Dubai is likely to continue with the same momentum in 2009 as before, due to lower construction costs and the need to continue with ongoing projects, industry experts said in a report. The slowdown has to be viewed More… |