World premiere of the SP 20(i) offset paver The production of concrete safety barriers with a height of up to 2 metres and the paving of flat surfaces with widths of up to 2.5 metres are typical applications for the SP 20(i) offset paver. With the new machine, Wirtgen offers its customers the ideal combination of productivity and mobility. Despite the large paving widths and heights it offers, the machine has a low transport weight and compact dimensions. The compact SP 15(i) has been delivering outstanding performance in a wide range of application scenarios around the world for many years. In Munich, it…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Dubai’s premier facilities management company, Khansaheb FM is proud to announce the success of their latest project with CMC Hospital in Dubai. With notable efforts and efficient teamwork, KFM has helped CMC Hospital gain the esteemed JCI accreditation successfully. The Joint Commission (JCI) is a United States-based non-profit working to accredit hospitals and healthcare facilities nationally and internationally. The organization is focused on improving healthcare for the public by offering its accreditation to hospitals who meet the criteria and excel in all the fields pre-determined by JCI. KFM started planning for this project almost a year before CMC hospital applied…
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), today signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on boosting sustainability best practices and promoting the adoption of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) across the Emirate’s Industrial sector. The joint initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi’s energy sector and its relationship with the various Industrial and private sector’s manufacturing players. EWEC will collaborate with ADDED through the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) to develop new solutions to support innovation in energy products. The parties will also spearhead the development of proposals to ensure continuous…
Global professional services company, Turner & Townsend has reported a strong set of annual financial results across all its regions, as the business continues to pursue its strategy for long-term growth. Overall net revenue in the Middle East has risen by 12 percent in 2022 to $98.7m, boosted by robust growth in the tourism and infrastructure sectors. The growth has been fuelled by increased investment in economic diversification in the Middle East, where countries are implementing major development strategies to transform key Middle Eastern capitals into major global city economies. The business has also grown its Middle East headcount,…
EAST-O Holdings, the technology division of Eltizam Group, has newly launched “PropEzy”, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SAAS) platform to manage customer experience and optimise operations in real estate management in the MENA region. Conceptualised in the UAE, the app was developed to merge different technology platforms used to manage the built environment into one integrated product for community, property, security, workplace and facilities management. An ‘all-in-one’ solution, PropEzy facilitates the residential and commercial real estate industry globally to effectively reduce costs and increase return on investment for asset owners and operators. Uros Trojanovic, Divisional CEO of EAST-O Holdings, said:…
The construction sector is frequently perceived as polluting, slow to innovate and dangerous. It’s time to change that perception, and innovative new technologies can help. By Jihad Bsaibes, CEO AMANA Contracting Group The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted that global warming will increase by 1.5°C by 2040 – describing it as a “Code Red for Humanity”. Climate change is possibly the greatest existential crisis facing us and taking action to reduce carbon emissions in the race to net zero has never been more important. Urgent action is required by governments, businesses and individuals…
As the Middle East’s digital transformation advances at an accelerated pace, smart buildings – which underpin the success of these initiatives by enabling seamless delivery of digital services – have become a focal point of investment. Globally, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.9% between 2021 to 2026, reaching USD121.6 billion. To support this momentum, AESG has worked to become one of the first firms in the Middle East with accredited professionals who can expertly guide developers, building owners, and facilities managers in achieving the prestigious WiredScore and SmartScore certifications. These globally recognised certifications have been…
Armstrong Fluid Technology welcomes Neil Parry as the new Global Head of District Energy. Armstrong Fluid Technology is a leading manufacturer of intelligent flow equipment, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers and control solutions. Parry will be responsible for defining, developing and delivering Armstrong’s suite of solutions for distributed energy networks (Heating and Cooling). This will involve working in close collaboration with stakeholders around the world in developing district energy solutions and the supply chains involved in their design, creation and expansion. Parry has over thirty years of experience in engineering, manufacturing and HVAC system design, with diverse roles…
B1 Properties officially launches its luxury real estate brokerage with a curated portfolio of the Middle East’s most sought-after, opulent properties. The brokerage has been appointed as the one and only exclusive partner for leading high-end real estate developer, Alpago Properties, as a result of their unwavering commitment to luxury and success rate. Since launching in 2021, B1 Properties has experienced exponential growth with total sales of over Dhs 700 million, including Villa Riva del Lusso, one of the most expensive Signature Villas in the entire Palm Jumeirah. Dubai’s property market has experienced a surge of sustained demand and…