Gulf Construction articles from November 2010

Gulf Construction archives from November 2010

Indians invest $130m in Bahrain Bay.
November 1, 2010... INDIAs Ajmera Mayfair consortium intends to invest up to $130 million (BD50 million) in a twin-towered residential development as a third-party developer within Bahrains Bahrain Bay in the near future. A senior management team from the Ajmera...

Saudi firm to build eight solar plants.
November 1, 2010... VISION Electro Mechanical Company, a subsidiary of Saudi-based Construction Products Holding Company (CPC), plans to build a 130 kW solar power plant in Saudi Arabia in alliance with SolFocus of the US California-based SolFocus, a developer...

$1.3bn projects planned by Injaz.
November 1, 2010... INJAZ Development Company, a Riyadh-based master developer and investment company, is investing SR5 billion ($1.33 billion) on two major real estate projects Al Marina and Al Gamra in Saudi Arabia. Al Marina is a 3.3-million-sq-m mixed-use...

UPDATE.
November 1, 2010... $359.9m bridge fund for JODC JABAL Omar Development Company (JODC), the lead planner and developer for the Jabal Omar mountain area in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has won bridge funding collectively worth SR1.35 billion ($359.98 million) from five...

Al Kifah charts out major growth plan.
November 1, 2010... AL Kifah Building Materials (AKBMC), one of the largest companies in the GCC in the field of readymix and building equipment, has embarked on a major five-year growth plan that covers its expansion not only in Saudi Arabia but throughout the...

Mawad and Stanley partnership pays off.
November 1, 2010... AN exclusive partnership agreement between Mawad International Door Hardware Manufacturing Company (Mawad) and Stanley Security Systems is earning rich dividends, thanks to a buoyant Saudi market, with the partners now looking at taking it to...

New hospital for Bahrain.
November 1, 2010... The American Mission Hospital (AMH) in Bahrain is to build a new 100-bed, state-of-the-art hospital in the kingdom Health Minister Dr Faisal Al Hamer was presented with plans to construct the hospital in the northwest of Bahrain by the AMHs...

Al Jazirah eyes Gulf markets.
November 1, 2010... SAUDI Arabias Al Jazirah Development Factory for Concrete Products Company, which launched operations earlier this year, is planning to spread its wings across the Gulf. Built at a cost of $120 million and based in Riyadh, the new factory...

$800m LNG terminal on way.(Conference notes)
November 1, 2010... A TENDER to build a $800-million liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Bahrain was floated last month Fourteen international companies, who have already been shortlisted and approved by the government to tender for the giant project, are...

Arabtec wins $1.3bn job.
November 1, 2010... ARABTEC Saudi Arabia has received a letter of intent from Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) for a new housing project in the Eastern Province of the kingdom The project involves the construction of 5,000 villas and site preparation on an agreed...

Doosans DXB range fits all sizes.
November 1, 2010... Designed for use on mini through large excavators, Doosans new DXB range of hydraulic breakers offers a number of important features including a simple, robust design providing both economical and reliable performance, low maintenance costs,...

Oman on track with mobile units.
November 1, 2010... Powerscreens entry into Omans market has brought about an increase in demand for mobile crushing and screening equipment, which is being seen by contractors as the right fit for their projects THE efficiency and productivity offered by...

MBs new buckets suit big machines.
November 1, 2010... AT The Big 5 show in Dubai this month, Italys MB will raise the curtains on its biggest crusher bucket that it says represents a bestseller in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) market. The success of model BF 120.4 is due to its key...

Kleemann muscles in with largest model.
November 1, 2010... KLEEMANN has once again demonstrated its competence in the construction of special plants with its largest mobile jaw crusher, the Mobicat MC 160 and its new MC 110 Z for recycling concrete With an overall weight of almost 400 tonnes, more...

Spider lift in a league of its own.
November 1, 2010... HINOWA engineers have developed a one-of-its-kind spider lift that automatically destabilises its outriggers at the touch of a button. The goals were clear in making the technologically-advanced GoldLift 17.80XL: Increase the working...

Cost-effective insulation.
November 1, 2010... HIRA Industries Dubai has launched its Aerofoam-XPE range of cross-linked polyolefin insulation on the regional market Polyolefin insulation is the latest insulation material, which has been approved for the thermal insulation of ducts and...

High-spec tow truck is best in class.
November 1, 2010... MITSUBISHI Forklift Trucks has boosted its extensive warehouse range with the new high-spec tow truck TBR30N The new model shares many features with its stablemate, the OPB20NE low-level order picker, which won this years Fork Lift Truck...

TENDERS.
November 1, 2010... Bahrain - Tender No R-27/2010. Cleaning and maintenance of traffic signals (term contract). The work comprises cleaning of traffic signals, replacement of bulbs, installation of loops for traffic signals vehicle detection, replacement of traffic...

Hyundai lowest bidder.
November 1, 2010... A CONSORTIUM led by Hyundai Engineering & Construction has entered the lowest bid for the Kuwait Causeway a 25-km fixed link built across the Bay of Kuwait from Kuwait city to Subiya. The consortium reportedly put in a bid of $2.6 billion...

Residence Inn to make Mideast debut.
November 1, 2010... MARRIOTT will open its first Residence Inn by Marriott property for extended stay travellers in the Middle East with an 83-unit hotel in the Saudi Arabian city of Jizan on the Red Sea coast in 2012 It will be part of a mixed-use development...

World Cup stadium design in spotlight.
November 1, 2010... Qatar last month revealed architectural details of a ground-breaking solar-powered stadium, which forms the centrepiece of its 2022 Fifa World Cup bid The stadium was showcased at the Leaders in Football international conference held at...

$1.7bn Makkah metro is put to the test.
November 1, 2010... SAUDI Arabias new Mashair Railway, which links the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifa with Makkah, is undergoing a 30-day trial before it is inaugurated for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage season Built at a cost of SR6.5 billion ($1.73...

Skyline powers ahead in Bahrain.
November 1, 2010... Skyline Trading Corporation, a veteran civil contracting and trading company based in Bahrain, says its ability to offer a range of services under one roof has given it an edge in todays challenging market A group of separately operated...

Italys Marini mixes it up for Dohas new airport.
November 1, 2010... An asphalt plant from Italys Marini is playing a key role in the construction of the multi-billion-dollar New Doha International Airport in Doha, Qatar The futuristic airport, which is being developed by Bechtel under a design, construction...

$5.5bn Musheireb is on target.
November 1, 2010... DOHALANDs $5.5-billion Musheireb urban development project in Doha, Qatar, is proceeding on schedule and is expected to be completed in 2016. The project to rebuild 35 hectares of downtown Doha is being built in five phases, bordered by Al...

Saint-Gobain Gyproc to expand portfolio.
November 1, 2010... SAINT-GOBAIN Gyproc, which recently launched a new manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, will boost its portfolio with eight new products by the end of this year and a further 20 into 2011 Gyproc manufactures and supplies all the components...

Belhasa projects completes two for Tabreed.
November 1, 2010... BELHASA Projects (BHP) has recently completed two projects for Tabreed (National Central Cooling Company). These included reticulation works on the Tabreed District Cooling Scheme AD04 JW Marriott ETS works and connection to Tabreed chilled...

Bauer sets base for Saadiyat museums.
November 1, 2010... FOUNDATION specialist Bauer Spezialtiefbau has successfully laid the foundations for two iconic museums in Abu Dhabi which aim to further strengthen the Gulf as a destination of choice for culture tourism Situated on the seafront in Saadiyat...

UPDATE.
November 1, 2010... ADPC awards $130m contract ABU Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has awarded a Dh484.6-million ($130-million) infrastructure works contract to Consolidated Contracting Engineering & Procurement (CCC) for its Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ)...

Sigma Paints secures major Al Falah order.
November 1, 2010... El Seif Engineering has starting painting works of the first of the villas it has completed at the 5,000-villa Al Falah development in Abu Dhabi using paints from Sigma Paints Sigma Paints will supply an estimated Dh12 million to Dh15 million...

Paschal helps build substation.
November 1, 2010... MODULAR universal formwork from German formwork specialist Paschal has been used for all vertical faces of the $127-million Mamzar Beach substation, which is being built next to the Al Mamzar Beach Park in Dubai The project, scheduled for...

Pearl Dubai makes steady progress.
November 1, 2010... Work on the iconic 73-storey centrepiece of the Dubai Pearl project, which is targeted for completion by 2012-end, is gathering pace having reached level five of the structure, according to Pearl Dubai, the developer. The entire project is...

Pitchmastic bridges the gap in Al Ain.
November 1, 2010... The Dubai-based branch of the UKs Pitchmastic PmB has delivered a simple, quick, durable and quieter solution for a road rehabilitation project in Abu Dhabi emirate, which forms part of ongoing maintenance works by Al Ain Municipality The...

Al Habtoor opts for Wrench software.
November 1, 2010... WRENCH Solutions, one of Indias leading IT solutions company, said Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has deployed its software across its projects valued at more than $2.29 billion. HLG has adopted Wrench I enterprise as its new organisation-wide...

First DM1 floor installed.
November 1, 2010... DUBAI-based Face Middle East has completed the regions first fully-compliant DM1 (defined movement 1) floor at the new facility of Redington Gulf, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, at Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai Face Middle East...

Imports of American hardwoods soar.
November 1, 2010... THE UAE is demonstrating renewed and steadily increasing interest in US hardwoods among the regional markets, according to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), which conducted a seminar in Dubai recently Import figures have reached...

Jafza facility marks L&T expansion.
November 1, 2010... LARSEN & Toubro (L&T), Indias leading technology, engineering and construction conglomerate, has inaugurated a new 11,249-sq-m systems integration facility at the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai. The Jebel Ali facility is a...

Saudi Build confirms kingdom as hotspot.
November 1, 2010... A STRONG turnout reaffirmed the status of Saudi Build 2010 and Saudi Stone-Tech 2010 as one of the Middle Easts premier construction technology and building material exhibitions, while reinforcing the position of Saudi Arabia as a lucrative...

Memex introduces Woodworker zone.
November 1, 2010... A DEDICATED Woodworker Zone will be featured for the first time at this years Middle East Manufacturing Exhibition (Memex 2010), which takes place this month (November 28 to 30) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) in Abu Dhabi,...

Cityscape closes on optimistic note.
November 1, 2010... Cityscape Global 2010 concluded last month amidst a wave of optimism from investors after a spell of positive economic indicators since the Dubai World debt restructuring was completed earlier in September The real estate investment and...

UPDATE.
November 1, 2010... Mideast railways in spotlight Two experts from URS/Scott Wilson delivered a panel speech and a pre-conference master class at the eighth Meed Rail Conference, held recently at the Sheraton Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Nick Field, the global head of...

Industry forum to visualise future.
November 1, 2010... FOLLOWING the success of the inaugural Gulf Industry Forum in January this year, senior officials from the worlds of government, industry and business are set to gather again at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC)...

Steel-framed buildings in focus.
November 1, 2010... NEW Zealands Framecad, a pioneer in steel frame construction, hosted an expo in Dubai, UAE, last month (October 4 to 6), showcasing the latest developments in new building technology from around the world The second edition of the Framecad...

Intersec aims to secure Mideast market.
November 1, 2010... INTERSEC 2011 remains the platform of choice for those with a stake in the safety, security, health and protection industries in the region and beyond, according to Epoc Messe Frankfurt, the organiser of the event. The trade fair and conference...

Regional infrastructure in focus.
November 1, 2010... Senior government officials from the UAE, Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia will meet in Abu Dhabi, UAE, next year to discuss some of the regions most ambitious infrastructure projects at the second annual Tunnels and Underground Construction Middle...

Affordable homes vital.
November 1, 2010... AFFORDABLE housing has become a national priority for GCC countries, a recent summit in Bahrain was told. Affordable housing issue is extremely relevant and important to the GCC countries as there is a huge mismatch between demand and supply,...

DIARY OF EVENTS.
November 1, 2010... November 7-10: Stadium and Venue Design and Development Mena, in Doha, Qatar 7-10: SITP, an international public works and construction trade fair, at the Palais des Expositions dAlger, Algiers, Algeria 8-10: Algeria Fire, Safety and...

Saso change: are you switched on?
November 1, 2010... How aware are you that Saudi Arabia Standards Organisation (SASO) has introduced standards for electrical accessories in the kingdom? Take our five-minute quiz on your knowledge about the new rule and your views on electrical products available...

Legal clarity is the need of the hour.
November 1, 2010... Nick Clayson* cites the need for stability, clarity and transparency in the legal framework for real estate in the UAE to help investors deal with the complexities and to boost confidence in the market in these delicate times With the staging...

Down but not out.
November 1, 2010... The Northern Emirates have been focusing on instilling confidence in their construction and real estate sectors, despite the setbacks they have suffered on account of the global economic crisis, says MRIDULA BHATTACHARYA Hit by the financial...

Ice Land Water Park opens to visitors.
November 1, 2010... RAS Al Khaimah marked the recent opening of the Ice Land Water Park, which boasts the worlds largest manmade waterfall and rain dance pool The much-awaited ice-themed water park, which is the first phase of the 125-acre Wow RAK theme park and...

Right on track.
November 1, 2010... WORK on the first phase of the estimated Dh3.2 billion ($871.3 million) Ajman One project is 75 per cent complete with cladding works set to commence on the 12 residential towers that make up this phase The Dh1.5-billion ($408.7 million)...

Gateway to the sea.
November 1, 2010... PILING work is under way on a hotel and commercial tower at the Bab Al Bahr project located on Al Marjan Island, the first man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah Located on the peninsula of the island called The Gateway to Island Living, the...

In business.
November 1, 2010... The Gulfs hospitality sector seems to be shrugging off the effects of the economic downturn with 283 properties and well over 80,000 rooms to be added to the regions tally THE Middle East hospitality sector has jostled its way through the...

The new Millennium.
November 1, 2010... ABU Dhabis largest hotel is set to open its doors this month, when Millennium Hotels and Resorts launches its second property and first Grand Millennium in Abu Dhabi The Grand Millennium Al Wahda will comprise 850 rooms, including 585...

Palazzo Versace Dubai nears completion.
November 1, 2010... WORK on the highly-anticipated Palazzo Versace Dubai the second of its kind in the world and poised to be one of the UAEs most outstanding hotel and residential resorts is now more than 80 per cent complete Emirates Sunland Group, which has...

Heart of hospitality.
November 1, 2010... WORK on the striking Westin Hotel & Spa, Abu Dhabi Golf Resort taking shape in the UAE capital is moving ahead on schedule with an opening slated for the third quarter of next year The superstructure of the hotel has been completed with...

Grooving technique promises savings.
November 1, 2010... SAUDI-based Security & Safety Corp (SSC) is promoting a relatively new pipe installation technique that promises substantial long-term cost savings, ease of installation, reduced manpower requirements and enhanced safety The technique can...

Alarabi occupied with new conference centre.
November 1, 2010... HAVING completed a number of landmark hotel projects in the Makkah and Madinah area, Saudi Arabias Alarabi Decoration and Construction is now engaged in the decoration work on the highly-prestigious King Abdullah International Conference Centre...

SLC throws light on designing trends.
November 1, 2010... LIGHT design visualisation is an essential demand made by todays discerning customers who want realistic images of the lighting effect created in the actual set-up, says Saudi Lighting Company (SLC), which offers holistic lighting solutions to...

New gel bait keeps cockroaches at bay.
November 1, 2010... MASA, the leading pest control specialist in Saudi Arabia, has recently registered what it describes as the most effective gel bait system to get rid of cockroaches in hotels, restaurants, kitchens and other food preparation areas that are among...

Cutting edge.
November 1, 2010... The Nass Groups ambition to enter the manufacturing sector and its close family ties with Shaheen Group has led to the regions first sophisticated cutting and grinding wheel facility. A NEW state-of-the-art factory specialising in the...

Shaheen sees huge market for products.
November 1, 2010... SAGER Shaheen of the Shaheen Group, a partner in Abrasive Technology Industries (ATI), has major plans for his venture in Saudi Arabia with the Nass Group and is confident that it will soon start producing under the label of a renowned brand to...

If you can trade them you can make them.
November 1, 2010... Driven by a keen interest to diversify into manufacturing from purely trading and contracting activities, and backed by strong inter-family ties, the Nass Group of Bahrain has joined hands with the Shaheen Group to set up Abrasive Technology...

BESC notches another industrial success.
November 1, 2010... WITH its goal set on becoming the regional leader in construction and commissioning industrial and commercial projects, Building Establishment for Specialised Construction (BESC) has recently seen the completion of yet another prominent project...

ABA provides the right environment.
November 1, 2010... Dammam-based Al Bin Ali Air Conditioning Systems (ABA) has risen to the challenge of providing environmental control systems for Abrasive Technology Industries (ATI) state-of-the-art cutting and grinding wheel factory The systems were part of...

Colour choice key for special needs.
November 1, 2010... Sigmas innovative colour scheme for partially-sighted people is both a testament to its responsibility toward society and its staying up to date with the latest colour trends AS PART of Sigma/PPGs social responsibility ethos, the global...

SBTCC sells latest Italian painting tools.
November 1, 2010... SARH & Benaa Trading and Contracting Company (SBTCC) recently acquired the exclusive rights to sell Rigos products, which are based on Italian painting technology, in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Rigo is a specialist manufacturer of modern...

Chemipaint Eco Last in line with green policy.
November 1, 2010... UNIVERSAL Paint and Chemical Industries (Chemipaint), UAE, claims to have made a major breakthrough in eco-friendly systems with its latest product, the Eco-Last 705, which is designed to ensure the durability of concrete buildings and the...

Hempels new lines to strengthen presence.(Company overview)
November 1, 2010... GLOBAL paints giant Hempel is set to launch two new products within its interior and exterior segments by the year-end, to complement its extensive line of paints and coatings The launch comes as the company sets foot in new markets and plans...

Jotun eyes $2bn paint Mideast sector.(Company overview)
November 1, 2010... JOTUN Paints, one of the worlds leading producers and suppliers of paints and coatings, has launched new products as part of its strategy to maintain leadership position within the $2-billion Middle East paint market The products include its...

Designing adhesives to cope with stress.
November 1, 2010... Richard P Goldberg* highlights the importance of selecting adhesives based on deformation, shear bond strength and shear modulus, after evaluating the anticipated movement of the substrate, tile and adhesive With the development of a new...

Formtexx gives flight to architects fancy.
November 1, 2010... A NEW software and mass production process by UKs Formtexx is set to give flight to the architects imagination by enabling the creation of flowing freeform curves for the latest organic designs, as either facades or features inside or outside...

$45m projects keep alabniah busy.
November 1, 2010... A LABNIAH Precast Concrete Building Factory of Saudi Arabia precast concrete specialist, which launched production late last year, has already registered projects worth SR170 million ($45.3 million) within its first year The Al Khobar-based...

PanelMaker makes all shapes possible.
November 1, 2010... EF Products (EFP) has introduced what it describes as a revolutionary machine that helps composite panel fabricators create difficult shapes quickly and accurately The PanelMaker Vertical Router, as it is called, is a CNC (computerised...

UMC rolls out coils from new facility.
November 1, 2010... UNITED Metal Coating (UMC) has started producing pre-painted aluminium and galvanised steel coils at its new 195,000-sq-ft facility located in the base metal zone of Dubai Industrial City (DIC) With a state-of-the-art continuous coil coating...

BMC tackles complex tasks.
November 1, 2010... BMC will use pressure-sensitive membranes for the first time in Saudi Arabia, in addition to introducing the PVC and Carlisle SynTec EPDM systems for some very complex projects BMC, the waterproofing division of Kabbani Construction Group,...

Self-adhesive system does the trick.
November 1, 2010... WITH global safety and environmental issues playing a leading role in the choice of roofing materials and application methods, Bitunil has launched a new self-adhesive membrane system that address these requirements Self-adhesive membrane...

Business to Business.
November 1, 2010... The sustained number of exhibitors at The Big 5 show is indicative of the events popularity and proof of the global confidence in the opportunities offered by the regions construction sector THIS years Big 5 will yet again prove to be an...

Let the show begin!
November 1, 2010... The big, the powerful, the compact and the environment-friendly: The impressive line-up of construction machinery, plant and vehicles will boast these and other key attributes when they take to the stage at The Big 5 PMV (Plant, Machinery and...

THE BIG 5 EXHIBITOR LIST.
November 1, 2010... company Name Hall, Stand No 10/40 Tech, Finland Zabeel X123 3 M Lavorazione Gomma Spugna, Italy 6 D266 8 You 8 E-Commerce, Germany Zabeel V123 8 You 8 E-Commerce, Germany Zabeel U130 A A E Ungricht, Germany Zabeel G111 A2G Green Architects,...

Out in force.
November 1, 2010... With a total of 49 companies, the UK pavilion at The Big 5 will be largest that any construction exhibition worldwide has seen in 2010, with many of them, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making their debut at the event Despite...

Strength in numbers.
November 1, 2010... A ROUND 200 companies will showcase their high-quality products and services catering to the construction sector at the German pavilion at The Big 5 Show, this year. Covering an area of 4,140 sq m net exhibition space located in the Zabeel Hall,...

Market focused.
November 1, 2010... MORE than 10 companies have signed up to participate under the umbrella of the Portuguese pavilion at this years Big 5 show in Dubai, according to the Portuguese Entrepreneurial Association (AEP), the organiser Portugal has been able to...