Gulf Construction articles from February 2011

Gulf Construction archives from February 2011

Qatar awards $251m road contracts.
February 1, 2011... ITS a busy time for the Qatar Public Works Authority (Ashghal), following Qatars decision to invest tens of billions of dollars in infrastructure development ahead of the 2022 World Cup Ashghal chairman Nasser Ali Al Mawlawi said the...

Damac wins Saudi licence.
February 1, 2011... DAMAC Properties, one of the largest private developers in the Middle East, is amongst the first to be granted an official licence to develop and sell properties off-plan in Saudi Arabia under the kingdoms new real estate law. Ziad El Chaar,...

UPDATE.
February 1, 2011... Arabtec wins bank HQ job ARABTEC Construction Company has been awarded a contract to build the Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) group headquarters at Bahrain Bay. The contract was signed by ABG president and chief executive Adnan Ahmed Yousif, and...

Toyota forklifts first choice in Saudi Arabia.
February 1, 2011... ABDUL Latif Jameel Group (ALJ), the exclusive distributor for Toyota industrial equipment in Saudi Arabia, says the Japanese manufacturers forklifts dominate the market in the kingdom. ALJ has been selling Toyota forklifts in the kingdom for...

New $69m Rotana to go up in Dammam.
February 1, 2011... Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia has signed on behalf of the Shuaa Saudi Hospitality Fund I, an agreement with leading Saudi business group Abdulla Fouad Holding Company, to develop a Rayhaan by Rotana hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia The hotel will...

Empower to review first DC manual.
February 1, 2011... A TEAM from Empower, the largest district cooling service provider in the Middle East, will review the first district cooling (DC) design manual compiled by an international organisation The first draft of the American Society of Heating,...

Work kicks off on $7.2bn terminal.
February 1, 2011... SAUDI Aviation Minister Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz has kicked off construction work on the new terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) airport in Jeddah, which will cost SR27.1 billion ($7.2 billion) Prince Sultan, who...

Firms vie for Jizan refinery deal.
February 1, 2011... FOREIGN engineering firms have submitted bids to design Saudi Aramcos Jizan crude oil refinery, which is expected to process 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude and is part of the kingdoms plans to boost domestic refining capacity from the...

Kuwait plans mega projects.
February 1, 2011... Rental Solution and Services (RSS), a global provider of rental power, temporary cooling and mobile water solutions, is seeking a bigger share of the market by expanding geographically and launching new products. We will continue to invest in...

RSS spreading its wings.
February 1, 2011... Rental Solution and Services (RSS), a global provider of rental power, temporary cooling and mobile water solutions, is seeking a bigger share of the market by expanding geographically and launching new products. We will continue to invest in...

Masa forges ahead in battle against bugs.
February 1, 2011... MASA Establishment for Pest Extermination, Maintenance and Contracting, which recently marked its 30th anniversary, has announced ambitious plans to expand its horizons not just within Saudi Arabia but to reach across the entire Gulf region ...

Mott MacDonald wins Dubai Pearl contract.
February 1, 2011... MOTT MacDonald has been appointed by Pearl Dubai as detailed design engineers for Phase One of the GBP3.86-billion ($6-billion) luxury Dubai Pearl development in the UAE Dubai Pearl is centred on four iconic towers of over 70 floors capped by...

IronPlanet launches operations in Dubai.
February 1, 2011... IRONPLANET, one of the worlds leading online auction companies for used construction and agricultural equipment, has set up operations in Dubai to capitalise on business opportunities in the Middle East. Since launching European operations in...

Property prices to recover.
February 1, 2011... Dubai-based property developer Memon Investments says residential property prices in Dubai are likely to recover this year as the market witnesses continued signs of improved lending from 2009, which is expected to continue until 2011 Memon...

Concrete Society opens UAE branch.
February 1, 2011... The UKs Concrete Society is to open its first ever overseas branch, the Concrete Technology Institute (CTI), in the UAE, following the signing of an agreement between Concrete Society president David Ball and the chairman of CTIs founding...

UAE set to tender rail contracts.
February 1, 2011... UNION Railway, the master developer and operator of the UAEs national railway, will tender civil engineering contracts next month. Construction is planned to start in mid-2011 following the naming of the winning company At this stage, Union...

UPDATE.
February 1, 2011... Work on Al Sufouh tram restarts A consortium that was awarded the contract to design, build and operate the $1.1-billion Al Sufouh tram in Dubai in 2008 has restarted work on the project The consortium, led by Frances Alstom and the...

BASF puts 10-storey back on track.
February 1, 2011... BASF Construction Chemicals turned around a setback that had brought extension work at the Ministry of Finance building in Abu Dhabi to a grinding halt, allowing construction to resume in just three days Work was halted after it was...

Jebel Ali M station steams ahead.
February 1, 2011... WORK is progressing rapidly on the Jebel Ali M power and desalination station in Dubai, UAE Due for completion this year, the Station M project will add 2,000 MW of power and 140 million gallons of desalinated water to Dubai Electricity and...

$52m Baniyas deal awarded.
February 1, 2011... Abu Dhabi-based Baniyas Investment and Development Company (BID) has awarded a Dh190 million ($51.7 million) construction contract for the second phase of its Bawabat Al Sharq (BAS) project to the UAEs Royal International Construction ...

Channel project completed.
February 1, 2011... Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) has completed the construction of the 53-km-long Mussafah Channel project, built at a cost of Dh1.5 billion ($408 million), and handed it over to Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) UPC commissioned the...

Cat to open new Dubai parts centre.
February 1, 2011... CATERPILLAR, a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, has unveiled plans to set up a new parts distribution centre in Dubai The new 450,000-sq-ft facility is part of the multi-year expansion...

Steel industry set to bounce back.
February 1, 2011... SteelFab 2011, the regions largest sourcing platform for the steel working industry, showcased more than 600 brands and recorded a 20 per cent increase in the number of visitors compared to last year Held last month over a total area of...

Dubai to highlight aluminium power.
February 1, 2011... INCREASING investment opportunities in the region will be revealed during Aluminium Dubai, the local version of Reed Exhibitions global series of aluminium events which includes Aluminium India, Aluminium China and Aluminium Germany. The second...

Top glass makers to gather at Abu Dhabi.
February 1, 2011... GULF Glass, the fourth glass machinery, equipment, materials and technology exhibition, will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) in the UAE?capital Abu Dhabi next month (March 7 to 9, 2011) Billed as the only...

Bologna date for aluminium experts.
February 1, 2011... Experts from more than 25 countries across the world including Algeria, Austria, Brasil, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The...

Masdar to tap wind power.
February 1, 2011... MASDAR is evaluating bids from international companies who want to help build a 20-to-30-MW wind turbine facility, which the Abu Dhabi government-backed renewable energy company plans to start building this year Abu Dhabi is expanding its use...

UPDATE.
February 1, 2011... Decade of Design launched THE Office Exhibition 2011 has launched its Decade of Design commercial interior design competition. In partnership with the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the competition seeks to recognise...

AHEC to reveal key study at wood show.
February 1, 2011... THE American Hardwood Export Council (Ahec) will host the largest ever American Hardwood Pavilion at the Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show this year, with 17 US hardwood exporting companies participating. The leading...

Jotun showcases green products at WFES.
February 1, 2011... JOTUN Paints showcased revolutionary energy-saving and environment-friendly products during the fourth World Future Energy Summit (WFES) held in January at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) in Abu Dhabi, UAE One of the worlds...

DIARY.
February 1, 2011... February 1-5: Officexpo, a trade fair for the office design sector, at the CNR Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey 7-8: Roads, Bridges & Tunnels Middle East 2011 conference, at the Park Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE 8-10: Gulf Industry Fair,...

How to get the ball rolling in Qatar.
February 1, 2011... Qatars successful Fifa World Cup bid has attracted the attention of global firms. However, these firms need to scrutinise the constraints before embarking on any venture, says Alexis Guest, legal consultant at DLA Piper Middle East* Qatars...

Filling BIM skills gap is need of the hour.
February 1, 2011... Academia has to play a huge role in making available BIM-related expertise and moulding future professionals, says buildingSMART ME president TAHIR SHARIF THE demand for BIM (building information modelling) process and technology has risen...

Investing in infrastructure.
February 1, 2011... Oman, which seems to have been trailing behind the other Gulf states, has now launched a $78-billion five-year development plan that promises to help the sultanate keep pace with the growth of the region THE sultanate has just kicked off one...

Conference call.
February 1, 2011... OMAN last month broke ground in Muscat for an iconic convention and exhibition centre, sending a clear message that it is a keen contender for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) market in the region Sprawling over a...

Doka adds Omani feathers to its cap.
February 1, 2011... AUSTRIAN formwork expert Doka has been successfully expanding its formwork offering in the Omani market, with its branch in the capital Muscat logging many key sales and supplying formwork to large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects....

Political stability holds the key.
February 1, 2011... The current uprising will change the face of Egypt but stability and a focus on real issues is the need of the hour THE political upheaval currently under way in Egypt is expected to bring about far-reaching changes in the country, regardless...

bitunil uses regional expos to advantage.
February 1, 2011... BITUNIL, a leading manufacturer of modified bitumen waterproofing membranes in Egypt and Africa, has been using the networking platforms provided by regional exhibitions to increase its market penetration in the Gulf Following its recent...

Metal systems are future solutions.
February 1, 2011... Metal ceiling systems hold the key to meet the increasing demand for solutions that address various issues including those related to design and sustainability, says SAS International* WHEN specifying a ceiling solution, it is vital to...

Bamardouf targets Western Province.(Company overview)
February 1, 2011... HAVING recently set up a showroom in Tabuk, Bamardouf Decoration Establishment is looking to further boost its presence in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia by opening additional showrooms in Madinah and Jeddah this year Founded in 1968 by...

Action soars higher with sporting floors.
February 1, 2011... SALES have been especially strong in Turkey for the US-based Action Floor Systems that has been defying the worldwide recession with a strong global performance, thanks to an efficient sales network Action offers both permanently installed...

Gyproc unveils unique drylining warranty.
February 1, 2011... SAINT-Gobain Gyproc has launched its SpecSure, a unique drylining system warranty that is claimed to not only guarantee the use of Gyproc products within its systems, but also peace of mind for consultants and contractors in the region Being...

Dorma enhances customer support.
February 1, 2011... With a dedicated technical division and a technical partnership in Saudi Arabia, Dorma has confirmed its commitment to customer satisfaction DORMA has been taking its customer support services to new heights in recent years, its latest...

Manital marks milestone with shapely Carmen.
February 1, 2011... MANITAL, the Italian company producing design handles for doors and windows, showcased its latest and popular products at Bau 2011, a leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems that held in Munich, Germany, last month (January 17...

Under One Roof line gets good response.
February 1, 2011... UK-based PWS is offering a diverse range of innovative kitchens that boast curves and originality in designs, says its UAE agent UNDER One Roof, the exclusive dealer in the UAE for Metris and Second Nature kitchen ranges from the renowned UK...

Almas new range makes cooking fun.
February 1, 2011... BUOYED by the acceptance its kitchen products have received in the region, Alma Kitchens is now introducing a brand new line of contemporary kitchens from Germany through its Bahrain-based Middle East office The company is boosting its line...

Bahrains 2030 roadmap on track.
February 1, 2011... Bahrains decision-makers are taking the countrys infrastructure development very seriously with major projects for roads and bridges under way, reports Abdulaziz Khattak Bahrain is pursuing an extensive plan, in line with its Economic Vision...

Little Hamm roller steals the show.
February 1, 2011... FORTY years ago, Hamm achieved a milestone in road construction with the first all-wheel steering rubber-wheeled roller. Now, the roller manufacturer has introduced what it claims to be another sensation in the sector with its new generation of...

DynapAcs new rollers ARE street-smart.
February 1, 2011... DYNAPACS new range of articulated compact tandem rollers the CC1100, CC1200 and CC1300 have a lot to offer. They are quiet, modern and come with a water-cooled engine With operating weights of 2,400 to 3,900 kg, the rollers are available in...

RAK Ceramics goes greener In line with its claim of being the largest ceramic tiles and sanitary ware manufacturer, RAK Ceramics outlines its corporate responsibility policy towards the environment, which extends right from its manufactur.(Company overview)
February 1, 2011... In line with its claim of being the largest ceramic tiles and sanitary ware manufacturer, RAK Ceramics outlines its corporate responsibility policy towards the environment, which extends right from its manufactur2141 In line with its claim...

Danubes Milano does well despite challenges.(Company overview)
February 1, 2011... DUOYED by the excellent response that the Milano sanitary ware and fittings have received in the market, Danube Group intends to further expand the range this year Milano, Danubes own brand, was launched by the group in a bid to offer the...

Grohes extras help redefine bathrooms.
February 1, 2011... THE bathroom is in transition, moving towards customisation, and away from monotony, says Grohe, the leading provider of premium kitchen faucets and bath faucets, showers and shower systems, which is offering a whole new range of materials to...

Big 5 comes to Saudi Arabia.
February 1, 2011... THE Big 5, the regions largest construction exhibition series, is set to replicate the success it has traditionally enjoyed in the then-booming Dubai construction market by making its debut in Jeddah, the gateway to Saudi Arabia, providing the...

dmg promises memorable experience.
February 1, 2011... Gulf Construction meets event director Andy White, who speaks about the significance of The Big 5 and the Saudi market, and tells us what to expect at the show... - Tell us some history on this event? The Big 5 has taken place in Dubai for over...

Successful formula.
February 1, 2011... KUWAIT Insulating Material Manufacturing Company (Kimmco) is hoping that a combination of the largest construction exhibition brand with the regions most buoyant market will prove a successful formula that will enable the company to increase its...

Geotextile giant.
February 1, 2011... ALYAF Industrial Company, considered to be the largest manufacturer of geotextiles in the Middle East, will be showcasing its pioneering expertise in the development of technical nonwovens at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia Set up almost two decades...

Ambitious plans.(Company overview)
February 1, 2011... ALMONA Plastic Products Factory, a leading pipe manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia, will be using The Big 5 Saudi Arabia platform to promote the advantages of its new-age pipe systems and to expand into new markets The Riyadh-based firm is...

Strategic step.
February 1, 2011... AS A MAJOR precast technology supplier in the Gulf region, Elematic of Finland believes that its decision to participate in The Big 5 Saudi Arabia could well prove to be a strategic one, considering the construction boom that the kingdom is...

Increasing presence.(Company overview)
February 1, 2011... KIRBY Building Systems, a global leader in pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) and steel structures, will be participating in The Big 5 Saudi Arabia in a drive to increase its market penetration in Saudi Arabia At the show, the Kuwait-based...

Steel resolve.
February 1, 2011... As it gears up to complete Phase 2A of its expansion, Emirates Steel, a major exhibitor at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia, outlines the strategies that steel makers in the industry must adopt to remain successful in an increasingly competitive market ...

Target in sight.
February 1, 2011... SPIROLL Precast Services will be targeting construction companies in the region with a new concept in hollowcore production the mobile plant at the inaugural Big 5 Saudi Arabia this month The plant, the company says, provides the ability to...

On the lookout.
February 1, 2011... MUFLESYSTEM is looking to The Big 5 Saudi Arabia as its springboard to the kingdoms market. With an eye firmly set on Saudi Arabias buoyant sector, the Italian specialist in drainage systems will be on the lookout for distributors for its...

Indoor experts.
February 1, 2011... NEW dehumidifying energy recovery ventilators (DerVs) for small fresh air requirements will be in the limelight when S&P Coil Products (SPC) of the UK participates alongside its regional associates at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia in Jeddah Also...

Dazzling display.
February 1, 2011... INDIA-based Maaz Impex will be taking advantage of The Big 5 Saudi Arabia in Jeddah to reach out to new clients in the Gulf and the wider Middle East when it displays its stone products At the show, the ISO 9000-2001-certified company intends...

Good track record.
February 1, 2011... RECKLI Arabia will be making its debut at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia this month to promote a wide range of products Among many key products that will be on display at Reckli Arabias stand will be the new-generation Reckli photo-engraving...

Dream pipe.
February 1, 2011... POLOPLAST, an international supplier of plastic pipe systems, compounding and polymer engineering, will introduce a new pipe system known as Polo-Fit, when it joins The Big 5 Saudi Arabia show this month The new, highly-flexible five-layer...

Opening new doors.
February 1, 2011... ROLLC Company for Automatic Doors and Security Systems will be present at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia with some of its latest door products that have been designed to meet the requirements of the market. It will be promoting high-speed doors that...

Opportunity knocks.(Company overview)
February 1, 2011... THE UAE-based Safario Cooling Factory is keen to create awareness in Saudi Arabia about its diverse product range and considers that The Big 5 Saudi Arabia will provide a good opportunity to do so Already well established in the UAE, the...

Mesh solution.
February 1, 2011... PROGRESS Maschinen & Automation intends to steal the limelight with its presentation of the M-System, a fully-automated mesh plant series for the precast and the reinforcing industry, when it exhibits at the first Big 5 show outside Dubai ...

New system on show.
February 1, 2011... SAUDI-based Space Structures Company, which specialises in the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of space-frame structures according to the ME-SSP system, will be promoting its new Flange 6 concept at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia The...

Italian job.
February 1, 2011... THERMOWATT, which has served several water heater manufacturers in the kingdom with its reputed heating elements and thermostats, will be at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia to highlight the excellence that underpins its made in Italy brand The company...

All-round appeal.
February 1, 2011... HAVING built its reputation on years of experience both in the steel fabrication as well as the automation, handling and distribution fields, Bianchi Casseforme is becoming increasingly visible in the Middle East owing to the all-round appeal of...

Positive response.
February 1, 2011... CANADAS de La Fontaine is optimistic that its high-quality products will open doors to the highly buoyant Saudi market where it is poised to set foot for the first time as an exhibitor at the inaugural The Big 5 Saudi Arabia The Canadian...

Going green.
February 1, 2011... HAVING provided its expertise to some of the prominent projects in the UAE, Rainsmart Solutions is hoping to penetrate the Saudi market with its brand of specialised products that provide greening and stormwater management solutions The...

New territory.
February 1, 2011... FROM the imposing facade of the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, US, to the renovation of the Parthenon in Greece, Venus Marble Corporation (VMC) stakes claim to having contributed to numerous projects large and small worldwide The...

New Dinos are agile and compact.
February 1, 2011... Besides expanding production facilities by 3,500 sq m, Dinolift has added new models to its range of products, which include crawler and self-propelled models and battery-powered trailers DINOLIFT, a leading manufacturer of trailer-mounted...

Terex AWP aims high with new platforms.
February 1, 2011... TEREX Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has introduced its new Genie S-3200 and S-3800 telescopic booms to meet the demands of harsh environments such as the shipbuilding market. The Genie booms are being manufactured exclusively at the new Terex...

ThyssenKrupp makes moving up easy.
February 1, 2011... THYSSENKRUPP Access is booking to grow its business in the Middle East by promoting a wide range of products that are designed to facilitate vertical access. Some of these products were exhibited at the Big 5 show in Dubai last November A...

Dewalt drivers aim at comfort, efficiency.
February 1, 2011... Dewalt says its new 10.8 V lithium-ion range will please professional operators with features like weight, power, balance and total control, enabling them to complete jobs quickly and easily DEWALT has recently added new 10.8-volt driver...

Leister rolls out lightest welder.
February 1, 2011... LEISTER Process Techno-logies of Switzerland has launched a new indoor welding hand-tool for tarpaulin, vinyl flooring and plastic fabrication Known as Triac BT, the new tool is an innovative, high-quality indoor handheld device, which is...

TENDERS.
February 1, 2011... Bahrain Details for the following three tenders can be obtained from the Purchasing and Supply Directorate, Room 21-4, Ground Floor, Electricity and Water Authority, PO Box 5325, Sitra. Bid bond is BD1,000. CD February 23: Tender No 28/2011/5220...