Gulf Construction articles from November 2009

Gulf Construction archives from November 2009

Rollc unveils new resilient shutter.
November 1, 2009... Saudi Arabias Rollc Company for Automatic Doors and Security Systems has launched a new shutter, which can withstand wind loads of up to 85 mph, on the market. The new Rollc windlock shutter has specially-designed windlock guides and clips to...

Binladin to build finance hub.
November 1, 2009... Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) has been awarded a contract worth $3.7 billion for the construction of 30 buildings in the new King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) being developed near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Binladin was awarded the contract to...

uPVC profiles factory off to a brisk start.
November 1, 2009... Fazah Industrial Company, a Saudi manufacturer of extruded uPVC (unplasticised polyvinylchloride) profiles, says its new venture has got off to a flying start on the market. The company was established two years ago and following an exhaustive...

Dow Corning opens Mideast office.
November 1, 2009... Dow Corning, one of the worlds largest silicon-based materials developers and manufacturers, has opened a Middle East headquarters and commercial office in Manama, Bahrain. The Bahrain operations will help Dow Corning provide the regions vibrant...

Awal Bath gears for new launches.
November 1, 2009... Bahrains leading sanitary ware manufacturer Awal Bath is to launch a new line of steam cabinets, shower cabins and glass partitions next year Awal Bath, which exports more than 95 per cent of its products, focuses on innovation to stay ahead...

$100bn power boost for Saudis.
November 1, 2009... Saudi Arabia plans to spend $80 billion to add a total of 20,000 MW of power generation capacity through 2018, plus $20 billion on independent power producer (IPP) projects, Amer Al Swaha, the head of IPP at the state-owned Saudi Electricity...

New Jeddah bridge gets geogrid support.
November 1, 2009... A BREAKTHROUGH in the construction of earth-retaining structures in Saudi Arabia using technology from Tensar International has provided a safe and rapid solution to building 8-m-high bridge wing walls at two major infrastructure projects in...

Unicoil R&D to spearhead diversification.
November 1, 2009... Product diversification is top priority for metal coating company Unicoil, which has launched a new research and development (R&D) department to execute this ambitious programme. The companys plant engineers are also in the process of...

yokogawa to upgrade Kuwait desal plant.
November 1, 2009... Yokogawa Electric Corporation has won an order from the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water to replace the control systems for the boilers, distillation units, and auxiliary facilities at the Shuwaikh seawater desalination plant Located...

Clay-pipes firm boosts capacity.
November 1, 2009... Saudi Vitrified Clay Pipe Company (SVCP), a leader in the production and distribution of glazed vitrified clay pipes and fittings for sewage and drainage, recently boosted its capacity by opening a second plant earlier this year Set up over...

Clean and green.
November 1, 2009... KINGSPAN Group will be officially launching its Middle East base at The Big 5. In addition, it will be bringing its insulated roof panels and Microrib architectural wall panels to the region for the first time. The UK-based company will also be...

Film show.
November 1, 2009... A NEW range of protection film will be part of Packexes Big 5 portfolio this year. During the show, it will introduce its surface solutions to the Middle East Packexes self-adhesive protection film products are colour coded for instant...

Power-packed performers.
November 1, 2009... HYDRAULIC equipment manufacturer Dynaset will use The Big 5 PMV as a platform to launch its new products such as the HPW compact and powerful hydraulic high-pressure water pump, while promoting a range of equipment particularly its HG generator,...

Paving the way.
November 1, 2009... LEADING asphalt plant manufacturer Marini continues to participate at The Big 5 in a bid to build on its success in the Middle East and create greater awareness of its products and services in the market The company is forecasting $20 million...

Leading the way.
November 1, 2009... DURO Dyne, which has a decade-long association with The Big 5, will promote its full line of sheet metal accessories for the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry in the Middle East this year. The Big 5 is one of the major...

In the light mould.
November 1, 2009... PLASTBAU Arabia will showcase cast-in-place insulated concrete form (ICF) systems for one-way joisted concrete floors and roofing at The Big 5 this month. The system is described as an extremely versatile product having the highest R-value (up...

Dealing in ceilings.
November 1, 2009... STERLING Crown, one of Malaysias largest manufacturers and exporters of vinyl-laminated gypsum ceiling tiles and metal suspension systems, will be showcasing T-grid suspension systems, readymix joint compounds and drywalls at The Big 5 The...

Cast in stone.
November 1, 2009... STONETEC will raise the curtains on a one-of-its-kind CNC (computer numerical control) machine at The Big 5 PMV The new decorative concrete and stone floors engraving machine, the computer-controlled three-axis CNC, can be transported to any...

Small wonders.
November 1, 2009... NANOPHOS, a pioneering nano-technology company represented by the Saudi-based Building Technology Trading and Contracting Company (BLDGTEC), will be showcasing its latest products at The Big 5 These innovative products include the SurfaPore...

Avanti!
November 1, 2009... ITALYS Bellino will display at The Big 5 PMV its friction-welded drill pipes and tool joints and subs, which have been manufactured according to API specifications 7 and 7.1. The first-time participant at the show is a drilling tool manufacturer...

Swish range of switches unveiled.
November 1, 2009... Saudi Switches and Sockets Factory (SSS) has launched the latest in its brands of switches the 3Splus The new product is characterised by special designs and unique properties, says a company spokesman, adding that 3Splus is available in...

Tile style.
November 1, 2009... LONGINOTTI, an Italian specialist whose name has become synonymous with cement-agglomerated tiles or terrazzo tiles, will be at The Big 5 show to promote its range of hi-tech tile-producing machines that have helped revolutionise the terazzo...

Promoting partitions.
November 1, 2009... BABINI Office, which returns to The Big 5 for the second time, will be launching a new office partition produced in Spain under the Emmedi brand. The product is targeted at the middle segment of the market Also promoted at the show will be...

Show of strength.
November 1, 2009... A RECENT entrant in the regional glass market returns to The Big 5 exhibition this month to showcase its strength and know-how in the field Ras Al Khaimah-based National Glass Industry (NGI), which started commercial production a year ago,...

For the record.
November 1, 2009... AUSTRIAS SBM Mineral Processing comes to The Big 5 show this year, jubilant on having secured two of the biggest orders in the companys history this year A 4-million ($5 million) order from Bavarian firm Radmer Kies covered impact crushers,...

Target set.
November 1, 2009... AT The Big 5, Kirby Building Systems intends to promote its pre-engineered steel building (PEB) products, and especially the new designs it offers in curved beams and structural steel, to the GCC market Kirby Building Systems, a subsidiary of...

Keeping it cool.
November 1, 2009... KAB-Ices ice and ice water plants for the concrete cooling industry boast a 30 to 50 per cent higher energy efficiency compared to competitive products on the market, according to the German manufacturer. This quality has helped the company...

Cashing in.
November 1, 2009... EUROMECC of Italy will be promoting its concrete batching and precast concrete plant at The Big 5 PMV The company, which has installed more than 1,000 concrete batching plant in Italy and across Europe, Asia and Africa, hopes to cash in on...

Steeled for growth.
November 1, 2009... RAKMETAL and Formia have joined hands to drive forward a turnkey concept that enables entrepreneurs to launch into the manufacture of steel buildings in a profitable way. Rakmetal is an expert in metal materials and steel buildings and Formia is...

Brand Italy reaches out.
November 1, 2009... A GROUP of Italian furnishings and accessories companies have joined forces to draw the Middle Eastern market closer to its competitive products. The recently-formed Mandelli Design Group hopes to build on the foundation laid by its 25-member...

Upwardly mobile.
November 1, 2009... UPRIGHT powered access and Instant Zipup aluminium scaffold systems are among the range of products that Al Laith Scaffolding will be displaying at The Big 5 PMV this month. As the largest contract scaffold service provider in Dubai, the company...

Amwaj makes waves.
November 1, 2009... Work has commenced at the site of a $396-million (BD149.6-million) real estate project at the Amwaj Islands in Bahrain This follows the award of a construction contract to Charilaos Apostilides (Chapo) Bahrain by the projects developer ...

Pinpoint accuracy.
November 1, 2009... LEICA Geosystems will be launching its new Point and Line lasers and Green Laser technology at The Big 5 this year, with live demonstrations of all products With close to 200 years of experience in providing pioneering solutions to measure...

Sinks on show.
November 1, 2009... KORINA, a manufacturer of quality stainless steel sinks, will be launching a new gold sink at The Big 5 Premium materials are used in the manufacture of Korina sinks ensuring that they do not rust easily and are of a superior finish, says a...

Baionis designed for challenging tasks.
November 1, 2009... The primary and secondary crushing, and screening and stockpiling units from Baioni are designed to meet the new challenges of the sector BAIONI Crushing Plants has developed a modular crushing system consisting of three types of tracked...

New Powerscreen Warrior joins fray.
November 1, 2009... POWERSCREEN, a leading global provider of mobile crushing and screening equipment, has launched the new Powerscreen Warrior 800 as part of its product development programme. The Warrior 800 is the latest addition to Powerscreens range of...

Air purifiers promise healthier lifestyle.
November 1, 2009... LG Electronics and its distributor in Saudi Arabia Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Company have launched a new range of air purifiers, which combine effectiveness, convenience, portability and quiet operation. The sleek and compact appliance...

Smart meters count the cost of energy.
November 1, 2009... PACIFIC Control Systems has launched a range of smart energy meters to ascertain how much energy individual devices in the home are using. The range is part of the leading global automation companys smart metering technology applied in its Green...

Fast and safe lift is pick of the lot.
November 1, 2009... TEREX AWP has introduced the new Genie QuickStock lift, which is designed to make inventory picking faster, easier and safer than rolling stairs or manually-propelled lifts. An expansion of the versatile and popular Genie Runabout product line,...

Hitachi launches mini excavators.
November 1, 2009... HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has added two new models to its fleet of mini excavators, following the successful launch of the ZX14-3 last year Hitachi engineers have combined customer feedback with their technical expertise...

Pumps score high on hydraulic efficiency.
November 1, 2009... ITT Lowara has introduced a new line of stainless steel submersible pumps that are especially designed for high hydraulic efficiency in applications such as water supply from deep wells, pressure boosting and water distribution in civil and...

Basf x-seeds concrete hardening speeds.
November 1, 2009... LEADING chemical company BASF has launched its new crystal speed hardening concept for contractors and precast producers The core product of the concept is X-Seed 100, a unique hardening accelerator that helps to speed up concrete hardening...

Steel giant seeks bigger market share.
November 1, 2009... Marcegaglia Gulf is looking to boost its share of the steel market in the Middle East, having completed two successful years of operations since its launch in Qatar in 2007. The Doha-based firm is part of Marcegaglia, a global leader in steel...

TENDERS.
November 1, 2009... Kuwait Tender No W K M/58/2009/2010. Construction and maintenance of a water distribution complex at Mina Abdullah WDCII. Bid bond is KD1.2 million. Documents can be obtained from the Central Tenders Committee, Ministry of Electricity and Water,...

$1bn nurana waterfront masterplan ready.
November 1, 2009... Manara Development has finalised the masterplan for the BD378-million ($1 billion) Nurana waterfront project off Bahrains northern coastline. Nurana, which spans 2 million sq m of waterfront land, overlooking the Bahrain Fort, comprises a mix of...

Ferrari Worlds structure in place.
November 1, 2009... Aldar Properties has announced the completion of the external structure of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi the worlds largest indoor theme park It will also be the first Ferrari theme park in the world when it opens its doors next year The park is...

UPDATE.
November 1, 2009... Hydra Towers contractor named Kele Contracting has been named the lead construction contractor for Hydra Towers, a series of five uniquely-shaped high-rise buildings in Business Bay, Dubai Kele Contracting, which has worked with the UAE-based...

Dubai pearl marks milestone.
November 1, 2009... Dubai Pearl has marked a key construction milestone with the installation of three of the Middle Easts largest rafts on Towers 1, 2 and 3 of the iconic project. Developer Pearl Dubai achieved this with the completion of the concrete raft pouring...

TDIC opens bridge on Saadiyat Island.
November 1, 2009... ABU Dhabi has marked a major milestone in its infrastructure development with the launch of the newly-built 10-lane Sheikh Khalifa Bridge on Saadiyat Island, along with a 27-km expressway The bridge, which will serve as the new gateway into...

Visitor centre on track.
November 1, 2009... THE first phase of Manarat Al Saadiyat, a state-of-the-art visitor centre on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, will be completed in the third week of this month. The 15,400-sq-m centre is being built by the Tourism Development & Investment...

Dubai Industrial City labour village grows.
November 1, 2009... DUBAI Industrial City, a dedicated light and medium manufacturing zone, has completed construction work on the extension to its first labour village The complex is among the first in the country to comply with the stringent Ministry of Labour...

Jotun lends colour to Dubai Metro.
November 1, 2009... JOTUN Paints has supplied more than 3 million litres of paint for the first phase of Dubai Metros Red Line, which has started operations. The company will also deliver its paints and coatings for the remaining phases within the Red Line and the...

Business bay gets cool option.
November 1, 2009... A WORLD-class district cooling plant has been commissioned at the Business Bay Executive Towers, a mixed-use community within the Business Bay in Dubai. The 45,000 refrigeration ton (RT) plant was provided by Emirates Central Cooling Systems...

Dubai Properties to hand over five projects.
November 1, 2009... DUBAI Properties Group (DPG) plans to hand over five new developments spread across the emirate before the end of this year. DPG will deliver key residential and commercial units located in the most popular neighbourhoods throughout the emirate...

Abu Dhabi rents to stabilise in 2010.
November 1, 2009... Residential rents in Abu Dhabi are expected to remain weak for the rest of this year after modest declines in the third quarter in central locations, real estate services firm CB Richard Ellis said Rents are likely to stabilise in 2010, it...

Emirates Mall to get another glass dome.
November 1, 2009... A SECOND glass dome will soon join the magnificent first one at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The new dome that will be home to 40 more world-class stores is being constructed above the malls 10,500 sq m extension. Like its twin, the apex...

RedSky unveils new software.
November 1, 2009... REDSKY IT has launched a service management software solution in the UAE to improve control and financial management of the activities of contractors, building services firms and facilities management companies. The Summit Service Management...

Adnec leans to Tekla for tower design.
November 1, 2009... TEKLAs advanced technology has helped build a gravity-defying tower in Abu Dhabi that has four times the inclination of Italys Leaning Tower of Pisa, the company said. The Finland-based software company said Tekla Structures BIM (building...

Deyar Al Mafraq project kicks off.
November 1, 2009... TOURISM Development & Investment Company (TDIC), master developer of cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi, has commenced work on Deyar Al Mafraq, a hotel staff accommodation development The new development, which...

$816m Bawabat work on fast track.
November 1, 2009... CONSTRUCTION work on Phase One of Bawabat Al Sharq, a Dh3-billion ($816 million) world-class, mixed-use development under construction in Abu Dhabis Bani Yas city, is progressing as per schedule The substructure for residential units is...

Adnec turns hall into largest auditorium.
November 1, 2009... ABU DHABI National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has completed the transformation of its 7,920-sq-m multi-purpose Hall 12 into the UAEs largest indoor auditorium with 5,700-seating capacity Installation of the fully-automated retractable tiered...

Besix celebrates 100 years of experience.
November 1, 2009... THE Belgium-based Besix Group is now celebrating 100 years of experience and innovation in construction of large and complex buildings, marine works, infrastructure and environmental projects around the world An event was held recently to...

gulfInteriors to debut at gulfBID 2010.
November 1, 2009... VISITORS to gulfBID 2010 exhibition in Bahrain can look forward to a greater variety of world-class products and services with the inclusion of gulfInteriors, a new dedicated interiors and design event gulfBID 2010, to run from May 4 to 6...

sustainability in the spotlight.
November 1, 2009... SINGAPORE will be put forward as a case study to determine urban sustainability at the Icsid World Design Congress 2009, where leading architects will explore the metabolism of future mega cities to take on challenges of rapid urbanisation....

UPDATE.
November 1, 2009... Al Nakheel to showcase new identity AL Nakheel Media International will relaunch its identity at Index Dubai with a brand new slogan Wider Inclusive Horizons. The new identity will represent a full-fledged service provider supported by a team of...

Exhibitors give Saie thumbs up.
November 1, 2009... AS MANY as 166,426 professionals and 1,530 exhibitors, including 320 from abroad, attended this years Saie in Bologna, Italy, marking another impressive showing by the leading international building exhibition The industry responded...

Saudi BUild sets new record.
November 1, 2009... SAUDI Build/Stone 2009 set a new record in participation with more than 18,000 visitors attending the leading business-to-business construction and stone technology event in the region The total participation eclipsed last years record by 50...

Cityscape Dubai hits positive note.
November 1, 2009... THE 2009 edition of Cityscape Dubai witnessed positive feedback from exhibitors and participants throughout the duration of the show last month, once again surpassing expectations in maintaining its stature as the premier international real...

DIARY OF EVENTS.
November 1, 2009... NOVEMBER 12-15: Project Iraq 2009, an exhibition for construction technology, building materials and equipment, at the Erbil International Fairground, Erbil, Iraq 14-17: Index Dubai 2009, furniture, interiors and retail design exhibition, at...

GCC in catch-22 over Fidic forms.
November 1, 2009... The Fidic form of contracts has been in the Middle East since the 1970s, yet it is far from popular. Adam Webster looks at legal issues that should be borne in mind when negotiating Fidic-based contracts The legal systems of the Middle East...

Shaken but still standing.
November 1, 2009... Despite the market taking a body blow from the global recession, developers in the Northern Emirates are putting on a brave face and hoping that a recovery is around the corner, reports PHILIP M 009 will probably go down in history as the...

Marjan stays on track.
November 1, 2009... INFRASTRUCTURE work on Phase Two of Al Marjan Island will commence this month as similar work is ongoing on the first phase, according to Rakeen, developer and planner of the first-of-its-kind man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah Work on the...

Ajman One Advances.
November 1, 2009... THE first phase of the Dh3.3-billion ($898- million) Ajman One, a premier residential, commercial and hospitality project, will be completed on schedule by the first and second quarters of 2011, says its developer Ajman One is the flagship...

Upmarket Uptown.
November 1, 2009... WORK on Ajman Uptown, a Dh3.5 billion ($953.7 million) community project, is on schedule, according to the developer Sweet Homes Holdings (SHH) Substructure work has been completed on all the 1,504 villas of the development, and...

$140bn pumped into Gulf projects.
November 1, 2009... Despite the global downturn, substantial investments are being pumped into new hotels and resorts across the Gulf region, as room demand remains buoyant, reports DHUSHYANThI?RAVI Gulf Arab countries have more than $140 billion worth of hotel...

Alarabi expands to tackle boom.
November 1, 2009... Saudi Arabias Alarabi Decoration and Construction is considering expanding its workforce on the back of increasing demand for its specialist decorative services in the kingdom The regions construction industry is buoyant with civil projects...

Masa wards off unwanted guests.
November 1, 2009... The hospitality sector is not immune to the scourge of pests, says Masas entomologist NAIMUL HASAN, as he elaborates on what it takes to prevent, treat and control this menace. Buildings and luxury apartments, hotels and palaces must be...

Piling firm builds on strong foundations.
November 1, 2009... A new piling venture was set up in Bahrain last year with the aim of raising the bar in terms of quality, speed and safety through offering a value-added service. The firm, Global Building Foundation Company (GBF), combines the vast business...

Paschal favoured across the Gulf.
November 1, 2009... SINCE the inception of its regional office in Bahrain under the name of Paschal Concrete Forms in January 1998, Paschal Werk G Maier has emerged as a leading supplier of modern formwork solutions to the regions contractors. Amongst its many...

Kalesinterflex Leeds way to green goal.
November 1, 2009... Manufacturers must play their part in helping save the planet, says Turkeys Kaleseramik, as it details how builders can score green points by using its ceramic tiles. Global warming is a phenomenon that affects the average temperature of our...

Siphonic solutions the way forward.
November 1, 2009... The US-based Mifab* is promoting siphonic roof drains, which represent the latest technique in drain large roofs with minimal pipework. Jerry Carson of Mifab Siphonix elaborates on the system Traditional thinking and techniques have...

Hansgrohe plays save down to the last drop.
November 1, 2009... Regardless of whether in terms of solar energy, waste management, water recycling, job tickets, heat recycling or green information technology, German sanitary ware specialist Hansgrohe says it takes its responsibility towards the environment...

LEDs set off racy water spectacle.
November 1, 2009... Crystal Fountains, one of the worlds leading international water feature specialists, collaborated with local design-build contractor Belhasa to deliver three dramatic and multi-functional water features for the newly-developed Yas Hotel on Yas...

Sheet piles prove best option for marina.
November 1, 2009... Kevin Ashdown, the managing director of ESC Al Sharafi Steel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, presents a case study on how to successfully design a marina wall for a residence ESC Al Sharafi Steel recently completed a marina wall at a luxury residential...