Gulf Construction articles from May 2012

Gulf Construction archives from May 2012

Oman signs 11 road deals.
May 1, 2012... OMANS Transport and Communications Ministry has awarded 11 infrastructure contracts worth RO158.37 million ($411 million). The agreements were signed by Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications The projects...

New Backhoe arrives in Bahrain.
May 1, 2012... NASS Commercial, a subsidiary of Nass Corporation and the sole distributor of Case equipment and machinery in Bahrain, recently took delivery of the first Case 695ST backhoe loader to the kingdom We have sold several backhoe loaders in...

Al Fawzan to build Riyadh hospitals.
May 1, 2012... AL Fawzan Contracting Company in Saudi Arabia has been awarded a contract to execute three key medical projects in the capital Riyadh at a total cost of more than SR967.52 million ($257 million). Health Minister Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah signed the...

$77m tenders awarded in Q1.
May 1, 2012... BAHRAIN awarded 33 tenders worth BD29 million ($77 million) in the first quarter of 2012 while inviting bids for 20 tenders worth BD29.69 million (78.6 million) The Tender Board awarded nine tenders worth BD7.58 million ($20.08 million) in...

Saudi Arabia tops project award list.
May 1, 2012... SAUDI Arabia tops the list of high-value project awards in the region followed by the UAE, according to a new report. And the construction sector in the GCC is expected to rebound with $286 billion in projects expected to be awarded between 2012...

Bahrain to get first roof garden.
May 1, 2012... BAHRAIN is to build its first public roof garden at a cost of more than BD1 million ($2.65 million). The garden, covering an area of 2,000 sq m, is to be built atop a public car-park near the Al Hala Club in Muharraq, according to Ghazi Al...

Juffair housing project to restart.
May 1, 2012... Work is set to resume on a government housing project in Juffair, Bahrain, which has been delayed for several months amid a dispute among government departments about who owned the land. However, the number of apartments planned has been more...

UPDATE.
May 1, 2012... Damac completes Cairo mall DAMAC Properties, the Middle Easts largest private developer, has completed the first phase of a mega mall in Cairo, Egypt Park Avenue on Cairo Alex Desert Road will be Cairos premier boutique retail and commercial...

Plans to revive mini Disneyland.
May 1, 2012... PLANS to revive a scheme that would turn a public park in Bahrains Muharraq area into a miniature Disneyland is under way two years after councillors scrapped it Councillors have now rallied behind the overhaul of the Grand Muharraq Garden,...

Bahrain to open first theatre.
May 1, 2012... BAHRAINS cultural sector is set for a major boost with the countrys first national theatre due to open later this year Construction of the BD19.1-million ($50.6 million) waterfront facility, near the Diplomatic Area, has been ongoing for nine...

Oman aluminium plant on target.
May 1, 2012... WORK on Oman Aluminium Rolling Companys 160,000-tonne-per-year (tpy) project in Sohar is on target and will be ready for commissioning by August 2013, according to the projects contractor. We are now working to complete civil and building works....

Salalah terminal to expand.
May 1, 2012... A RO55-million ($15 million) project will breathe new life into a delayed expansion at Salalah port in Oman that is expected to stimulate economic activity in the Dhofar region and in turn attract foreign investments to Salalah The general...

Kuwait to construct $3.2bn hospitals.
May 1, 2012... KUWAIT is planning to build five new hospitals at a cost of KD900 million ($3.2 billion), the tenders for which will be floated by August, said a senior official of the Ministry of Public Works. The Al Jahraa, Maternity, Al Razi , Ibn Sina, and...

Kahramaa awards deals.
May 1, 2012... THE Qatari unit of global powerhouse Siemens has signed two major contracts with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) that will aim to enhance the power infrastructure in and around Doha and enable the monitoring and...

Makkah terminal to cost $853m.
May 1, 2012... A TOP government official has put the cost of Haramain Railways terminal in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, at SR3.2 billion ($853 million), following an inspection of the site. Transport Minister Jabara Al Seraisry also said that real estate valued at...

Siemens builds major facility in Dammam.
May 1, 2012... Construction work on a major manufacturing and service plant for Siemens in Saudi Arabia is set to start this month The facility, based in Dammam Industrial City, will manufacture gas turbines, compressors and heat recovery steam generators,...

$22bn Saudi university projects launched.
May 1, 2012... SAUDI Arabias King Abdullah last month laid the foundation stone for the second phase of university campus projects worth SR81.5 billion ($21.73 billion), even as he inaugurated the first phase of the project in different regions, a report said...

Eastern Mangroves Phase One on target.
May 1, 2012... THE first phase of the Eastern Mangroves complex in Abu Dhabi will be completed next month, said the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), master-developer of cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi The...

Midfield terminal set to be awarded.
May 1, 2012... A CONSORTIUM of Turkeys TAV Construction, Arabtec Holding, and Athens-based Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) is the preferred bidder for an estimated $3-billion contract for the expansion of Abu Dhabis international airport. We are very...

DSWP Steps ahead with $127m win.
May 1, 2012... DRAKE & Scull Water and Power (DSWP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drake & Scull International (DSI), has secured a Dh470-million ($127 million) subcontract for the Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (Step) pumping station in Abu...

UPDATE Arabtec wins three contracts AN Arabtec Holdings unit has won three contracts in Qatar and the UAE worth Dh504.02 million ($137.35 million), the Dubai builder said. The largest of the contracts, worth a combined Dh455 million ($124.
May 1, 2012... Arabtec wins three contracts AN Arabtec Holdings unit has won three contracts in Qatar and the UAE worth Dh504.02 million ($137.35 million), the Dubai builder said. The largest of the contracts, worth a combined Dh455 million ($124 1217 ...

Emal marks milestone on $4.6bn Phase Two.
May 1, 2012... EMIRATES Aluminium (Emal) has marked a major milestone in the construction of its $4.6-billion Phase Two smelter expansion in Al Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, with the pouring of the first potroom concrete of what will be the worlds longest potline when...

RTA to build 13 footbridges.
May 1, 2012... THE Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded a contract for the design and construction of 13 footbridges at various locations in the city at a cost of Dh45 million ($12.25 million). The project, expected to be completed within...

Leisters Triac AT receives red dot honour.
May 1, 2012... TRIAC AT, an intelligent hot air tool for welding and shrinking plastic, has been honoured by red dot award product design 2012 one of the largest and most prestigious design competitions in the world held in Germany. The new Triac AT is a...

Arcadis wins ADPC contract.
May 1, 2012... INTERNATIONAL design, consulting, engineering and management services company Arcadis together with its subsidiary EC Harris has won a three-year framework contract with Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) to provide business planning,...

gulfBID 2012 sets impressive records.
May 1, 2012... THE 2012 editions of gulfBID and gulfInteriors broke records not only in terms of exhibitor participation and visitors but also in terms of business A total of 6,815 visitors attended the events, a 38 per cent increase on 2010 figures when...

Kobaisi shows off new designs.
May 1, 2012... AL Kobaisi Blocks concrete blocks and pavers attracted a lot of interest at gulfBID, leading to serious enquiries, including one from the contractor GPZ Were keen to present our various product designs and the expertise and dedication that go...

Jotun displays latest paints.
May 1, 2012... JOTUN Paints showcased its distinct paint range at gulfInteriors in a bid to expand its customer base and increase brand awareness across target segments in the region Jotun put up its dynamic line of interior and exterior paints, along with...

MAN targets robust market.
May 1, 2012... MAN Truck and Bus Middle East, a leading bus and truck manufacturer launched its heavy-duty TGS WW construction truck at gulfBID, as part of plans to explore the promising Bahrain construction sector through its local partner Ahmed Mansoor Al...

Mosaic of styles.
May 1, 2012... BAHRAIN mosaics company Al Meraisi Mosaics presented its latest selection of glass mosaic tiles at the show The company was established in 2011 to provide a versatile and durable tile solution for any surface, said its director Mohammed Al...

SteelFab to showcase welding, cutting range.
May 1, 2012... PREMIER regional trade fair SteelFab will raise the curtains on an elaborate range of welding and cutting equipment and devices in the UAE when it opens in January next year, lending a strong platform to this fast expanding industrial segment....

130 exhibitors to take part in hospital expo.
May 1, 2012... HOSPITAL Build & Infrastructure Middle East is getting bigger than ever to match the growing investment in healthcare infrastructure in the region, with more than 130 exhibitors set to participate in this years edition. This years edition,...

Middle East draws interest at Intermat.
May 1, 2012... THE Middle Eastern construction sector drew significant interest at the ninth edition of Intermat Paris the international exhibition of equipment, machinery and techniques for the construction and building materials industry, held last month...

Buildex showcases Saudi potential.
May 1, 2012... A TOTAL of 3,349 visitors attended the 14th edition of Saudi International Building and Construction Exhibition (Buildex 2012) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, which provided an important platform for companies to showcase their products, services and...

Korean show to make UAE debut.
May 1, 2012... THE debut Made in Korea (MIK) 2012 exhibition to be held this month in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is expected to attract more than 300 high-profile exhibitors belonging to various industries. The MIK exhibition to be staged from May 21 to 23 at Abu Dhabi...

UPDATE.
May 1, 2012... JEC gathers 1,200 exhibitors JEC Europe 2012, a platform for composites industry players, brought together close to 1,200 exhibitors from 100 countries on a record exhibition space of 50,000 sq m. Held from March 27 to 29 in Paris, France, the...

Procurement in Abu Dhabi.
May 1, 2012... KATIE LISZKA* and NAZLI OKUSLUK* summarise Abu Dhabis procurement law and manual, which provide a framework for public procurements in the emirate Abu Dhabi Law No 6 of 2008 (procurement law), which governs the procurement of materials,...

Composites are the face of the future.(Company overview)
May 1, 2012... For the Makkah Clock Royal Tower, PCT supplied the uppermost 230 m of the 601-m tower with cladding made from glassfibre composites. It also laminated the epoxy glassfibre foam sandwich clock faces that each measure 43 m in diameter COMPOSITE...

Tiger Profiles cores win seal of approval.
May 1, 2012... TIGER Profiles and Insulation of the UAE says it has successfully achieved certification for its polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation core from Dubai Municipality, in addition to its already approved polyurethane foam (PUR) insulation Its...

Kiln drying, quality drives AHEC ahead.
May 1, 2012... There is a lack of awareness about the advantage of kiln drying in the Gulf region, says the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)*. In this article, it provides an insight into the finer details of the US hardwood industry and the technique...

AHEC supports green code for Bahrain.
May 1, 2012... AHEC has expressed its support for the development of a green building code in Bahrain The announcement coincided with its participation at the gulfBID a premium construction exhibition held last month in the country where in addition to...

Pretreating wood prevents losses.
May 1, 2012... Dr Natalio A Mercado, company entomologist at Masas research and development department describes in detail the pests that attack wood and effective methods for their control and elimination WOOD can be treated for termites and other...

Three storeys tell of glulam timber strength.
May 1, 2012... The Malaysian Timber Industry Board explains the advantages of glued laminated timber in construction compared with concrete and steel and details how this product has been effectively showcased in an iconic landmark built using Malaysian wood....

Hempel best for civil projects.
May 1, 2012... Hempel Paints claims its acrylic Contex EM paint is a value-added choice for high-value civil infrastructure projects, particularly those exposed to continuous harsh environment HEMPEL Paints, a leading international paint manufacturer, says...

BASF offers potent insulation solution.
May 1, 2012... BASF has upgraded its high-performance insulating material Neopor product range an economical solution for insulating flat roofs to provide one of the best rated thermal conductivity values for expandable polystyrene (EPS) while ensuring...

Bonar to kick off Saudi operations.
May 1, 2012... Production at Bonars Yanbu facility will start in the fourth quarter this year offering the growing regional market with a local sources of Bontec non-woven geotextiles BONAR Natpet, a joint venture between Bonar Technical Fabrics (TF) of...

Alyaf maintains niche in geotextile market.
May 1, 2012... SPECIALIST geosynthetics solution provider Alyaf Industrial Company says its extensive line-up of quality geotextiles, backed by efficient support services over the past two decades, have made its name synonymous with geotextiles in the Middle...

Rowadgeo builds on strength in region.
May 1, 2012... ROWAD International Geosynthetics Company (Rowadgeo) of Saudi Arabia has in four years produced and distributed more than 30 million sq m of geomembranes and continues to gain strength in the global market Following its success in the region,...

TenCates direct approach pays off.(Company overview)
May 1, 2012... TENCATE is finding that its direct approach is paying the company rich dividends in the Middle East. The global leader in advanced technical textiles has been promoting geosynthetics in the region for more than 40 years but only recently started...

Boom is back.
May 1, 2012... Economic cities, skyscrapers, housing, education, railways and new infrastructure are all part of Saudi Arabias ambitious development plan AMBITIOUS, awe-inspiring and all-encompassing: This probably sums up the scale of construction projects...

Saudi Arabia: a key regional market.
May 1, 2012... SAUDI Arabia is the leading construction player in the GCC and will see some $119 billion worth of contracts awarded against the regions total tally of $286 billion over the 2012 and 2016 period(1) Demand has been growing in the real estate...

Financially focused.
May 1, 2012... The $10-billion King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is now a defining landmark in Riyadh. Gulf Construction speaks to the masterplanners A 1.6-SQ-KM area of Riyadh traversed by a wadi has been in the midst of a metamorphosis over the past...

Ring road reliever.
May 1, 2012... More than half the work has been completed on a major road project that aims to ease traffic congestion along Riyadhs ring roads and reduce the travelling time to the centre of the Saudi capital The project, which entails the extension of Al...

Pilgrims paradise.
May 1, 2012... Once complete, the massive Jabal Omar development will offer dwellings to more than 100,000 pilgrims besides spurring business activity in Makkah THE site of the multi-billion-dollar Jabal Omar Development, which aims to house more than...

Maintenance magnet.
May 1, 2012... SAUDIA Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) has awarded a joint venture of TAV Construction, Al Rajhi Holding, and Al Habtoor Leighton a contract to build an aircraft maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) facility at the King Abdulaziz...

Big league.
May 1, 2012... AL BAWANI has entered the big league. Over the past two years, following a significant investment in its resources, the company has raised its profile in the construction contracting business to take on some of the big projects in the kingdom ...

Global growth.(Company overview)
May 1, 2012... HAVING seen promising signs of an upturn in the market, the Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) division of Zamil Steel is hopeful of making further gains in its global export arena in the year ahead The Dammam-based company, one of the largest...

Customer focused.(Company overview)
May 1, 2012... SIGMA Paints has witnessed remarkable growth in the project sector of the paint market over the past year, particularly in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait. The surge in demand from this segment has helped the Dammam-based paint specialist...

Production boost.
May 1, 2012... SAUDI Preinsulated Pipes Industries (SPPI) is setting up a new facility which will not only boost its production capacity of preinsulated pipes but will also enable it to expand its product range The expansion, which will be operational in...

Decade of success.
May 1, 2012... GULF Depot has crowned its 10th year of successful operations by embarking on a major expansion that has seen the Saudi-based building products provider grow both physically as well as in terms of its portfolio strength Over the past year,...

Playing safe.
May 1, 2012... RIYADH-based Al Sayed and Sons Company has opted to protect its business-critical archives, electrical cabinets and computer servers with a total of 53 Firetrace automatic fire detection and suppression systems from the US-headquartered...

High profile.
May 1, 2012... FOLLOWING its tremendous success last year, Gulf Cooperation Symbols Contracting Company (GCS) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Aramco to construct its site facilities at the Shaybah NGL and Yanbu Export Refinery projects One of the...

Expansion drive.
May 1, 2012... FIRST Saudi Insulation Manufacturing Company (FSIMC), a company owned by Alghanim Industries, plans to launch a new stone wool manufacturing facility in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia FSIMC will manufacture a variety of stone wool products for thermal...

Crowning glory.
May 1, 2012... A LIEBHERR 355 HC-L 12/24 Litronic luffing jib crane was used to place the crescent on the Makkah Clock Royal Tower, the second tallest building in the world, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, at a height of more than 600 m The last crane to be used...

Growing portfolio.
May 1, 2012... REFRIGERATION House Group (RHG), a leading Saudi supplier of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) spare parts and accessories, has expanded its manufacturing portfolio in a big way over the past year and now offers the market a wide...

Positive outlook.
May 1, 2012... Qanbar Dywidag Precast Concrete Company (QDC) is looking forward to a promising year ahead against the backdrop of increased government spending on infrastructure and construction projects in Saudi Arabia In anticipation of the increased...

Wired for success.
May 1, 2012... PRESTIGIOUS developments such as Princess Nora University in Riyadh and King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) have turned to Saudi Electronic Trading Company (Setra) to provide data centres and low-voltage systems to meet their critical...

Surging demand.
May 1, 2012... WITH the growing awareness of the need to use fibreglass reinforced plastics (FRP) products where large-scale corrosion is inevitable, Saudi Pultrusion Industry (SPI) says it has seen a surging demand for its products General manager Mohammad...

Record sales.
May 1, 2012... SAUDI Ceramic Company (SCC) has registered record sales for the past year as it continues to expand into foreign markets Products from the company are now available in more than 52 countries across the globe and have been supplied to hundreds...

High reputation.
May 1, 2012... PLUS Arabia, whose core business is the construction and resale of residential villas in Saudi Arabia, last year successfully built and sold 60 luxury villas in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia At the heart of its operations is its...

Jeddah focus.
May 1, 2012... DRAKE & Scull Saudi, the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) arm of Drake & Scull International (DSI) in the kingdom, has been awarded a $36.75-million contract to provide turnkey MEP solutions to Assila Towers, a high-profile...

Watertight solutions.
May 1, 2012... STIRLING Lloyd Polychem, a leading waterproofing technology specialist, says its high-performance products have withstood the test of time to provide effective and long-lasting protection to many water and power utility projects throughout Saudi...

Meeting demand.
May 1, 2012... WITH demand on the rise for its steel products, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Company has embarked on an expansion which is designed to double its production capacity within the coming two years, says Yousef Bazaid, the CEO of the company Al...

Best market.
May 1, 2012... SCHNEIDER Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has named Saudi Arabia its best market for 2011 in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, accounting for 60 per cent of GCC sales and 30 per cent of Middle East sales Its...

Full capacity.
May 1, 2012... NATIONAL Pipe Company (NPC), a leading manufacturer of large diameter steel pipes in Saudi Arabia, will be launching a new production line next year, to meet the anticipated increase in market demand The Al Khobar-based company has been...

Well stocked.
May 1, 2012... TRELAWNY SPT, a specialist in surface preparation technology, has identified Saudi Arabia as a key area for growth in the coming year and is therefore increasing its activities in the kingdom As part of this strategy, last year Trelawny...

Job well done.
May 1, 2012... MORE than 40 Cat D8R machines are currently working deep in Rub Al Khali, Saudi Arabias renowned Empty Quarter, as part of a fleet being used by Sinopec on an oil and gas prospecting project for oil company Saudi Aramco These track-type...

STP success.
May 1, 2012... WATER and Environment Technologies Company (Wetico) is putting the finishing touches to a huge sewage treatment plant (STP) in Saudi Arabias Najran area The plant, which uses a membrane biological reactor (MBR) treatment system, is being...

Floor show.
May 1, 2012... ALTHOUGH a relative newcomer on the market, resilient and sport flooring specialist Tasco has already chalked up dozens of project references in Saudi Arabia where it has proved its mettle One such recent project was the Princess Nora...

Conference call.
May 1, 2012... GERMANY-headquartered Peri has helped El Seif Engineering Contracting Company realise fast and safe working processes on the conference centre at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh through its formwork systems The...

Premier player.(Company overview)
May 1, 2012... JOTUN Saudia Company, an industry leader in decorative paints for the kingdom, has become a choice supplier to a number of key projects in the kingdom, thanks to its focus on developing products that suit local conditions and its focus on the...

Tool time.
May 1, 2012... Jeddah-based Mimar for Construction Tools and Trading, the sole agent for Fein power tools in Saudi Arabia, is currently promoting the latest tools offered by its German principal in the kingdom Fein, which claims the distinction of having...

Firing ahead.
May 1, 2012... ALFANAR Ceramics, which launched production in early 2009 with an initial capacity of just 15,000 sq m per day of wall and floor tiles, is set to launch a major expansion next month (June) which will boosts its production capacity to 50,000 sq m...

Preferred choice.
May 1, 2012... WITH the increasing awareness of the need to use energy-efficient products, Saudi Insulated Blocks Company (Sibco) reports a keen interest in its insulating concrete blocks that offer a host of advantages over their conventional concrete...