Demolishing a building in the centre of Milan requires specific prerogatives. The work must be carried out with surgical care, without damaging the adjacent buildings and without disturbing the residents, in full compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This was certainly the case for the interior demolition in a prestigious five-storey building in the heart of Milan. To carry out this delicate work, the contractor, Seli Manutenzioni Generali Srl of Monza, chose to purchase a fleet of five new Bobcat compact machines comprising two E17z mini-excavators, an E10z mini-excavator and two S70 skid-steer loaders. Thanks to their small dimensions and…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
The planting of one million Ghaf trees forms the central pillar of the CAFU Sustainability Deal – the newly unveiled strategy by Dubai-born CAFU in its drive towards becoming carbon neutral. The strategy is revealed by the technology start up as it approaches a major milestone in the Ghaf tree initiative and also as CAFU marks its second birthday since being founded by Rashid Al Ghurair to transform car services such as its innovative contactless on demand refuelling, SuperShine waterless car wash, and other car essentials. “For us as a business, contributing to a sustainable world is essential. Everything we…
ALEC Group has announced it has opened its first office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Barry Lewis, Managing Director of ALEC, said the new office opening was part of its commitment to supporting the development of the Kingdom and the wider region. “We are excited about the endless possibilities that will arise with the opening of our new office in Saudi Arabia,” said Mr. Lewis. “We are committed to helping revolutionise the region’s construction industry, and with our team of industry experts we look forward to creating value for our partners and stakeholders in the Kingdom.” ALEC Saudi Arabia will be…
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, announces today Etienne Bourcier returns to JLG, replacing Walter van Winckel who’s retiring in May 2021. Van Winckel joined JLG in January 1997 as Sales Director, playing a crucial role at the start of JLG’s European Operations, based at that time in Uddingston, Scotland. Over a period of 23 years he has had different sales roles, supporting the establishment of different SSO’s, leading the European sales team. Since 2004 he was responsible for JLG’s major accounts. “We can do nothing but…
Bayer Middle East FZE has announced the launch of its regional distribution center that will reduce time-to-market by as much as 58 percent. The center will facilitate the delivery of more than 3400 tons annually, while ensuring greater network flexibility, increased frequency and dedicated stock for customers in the Middle East. Supporting network optimization and streamlining supply, the warehouse is located in the Jebel Ali Free zone, close to the Jebel Ali Sea Port with easy connections to Al Maktoum International (DWC) and Dubai International (DXB) airports and major road arteries. Equipped with the latest warehousing and cold chain technologies,…
Provis and Khidmah’s joint headquarters in Abu Dhabi has been named winner of the “Office Interior Award” category as part of the Arabian Property Awards 2020. The award-winning progressive office was designed by M+N Architecture and executed by fit-out contractor Design Infinity to encompass numerous features that promote sustainability, employee collaboration, customer excellence and overall aesthetic qualities. The Arabian Property Awards focus on the design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability of each project. Considered as the world’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in the property industry, each award entry is reviewed by over 80 independent industry panel…
ENGIE Solutions has been confirmed as Category Sponsor for the Innovation in Construction and FM Awards 2020. The event is set to take place on November 24th at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. The Innovation in Construction & FM awards 2020 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction and FM professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of. About ENGIE Solutions ENGIE Solutions is an international leader in providing bespoke sustainable energy and…
UNESCO, the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and the Iraqi Sunni Endowment, have committed to reconstruct and rehabilitate the Al Nouri Complex in Mosul with the generous financial support of the United Arab Emirates. UNESCO has announced the launch of an international design competition for selecting a winning design entry for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Al Nouri Complex in Mosul. The competition by UNESCO Office in Iraq is in coordination with the Ministry of Culture and Sunni Endowment in Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. Endorsed by the International Union of Architects (UIA), the completion for this project starts…
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, announced it has achieved cost savings of US$2 billion (AED7.36 billion) over the past five years by leveraging advanced technologies and digitalisation to enhance drilling efficiencies and optimise operations. This announcement was made at the 16th annual Rig Owners Seminar, which took place virtually. In addition to advanced technologies, ADNOC unlocked the cost savings and efficiency gains by harnessing fully integrated drilling services, IDS, and innovative techniques to improve drilling performance and well economics through several initiatives. A key enabler of the $2 billion cost savings is ADNOC’s Real Time Data Monitoring Centre,…
Dubai CommerCity, the region’s first dedicated e-commerce free zone has signed an agreement with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics to manage and operate a shared, multi-client warehouse within the logistics cluster of the free zone. The partnership was announced during Seamless Middle East 2020 – one of the leading events in the e-commerce space. Dubai CommerCity is set to elevate Dubai’s position as a leading hub for international e-commerce, supporting economic diversification and smart transformation. It is an AED3.2 billion (US$0.9 billion) project covering an area of 2.1 million square feet in Umm Ramool, right next to DXB International airport. The proximity…