Emaar Properties plans to build its first 3D printed home in Dubai
18th July 2019
According to *Arabian Business news report, real estate developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to build its first 3D printed home in Dubai.[..]
Construction works of Garden Route Dam Spillway on track
17th July 2019
According to *Constructionreviewonline news report, construction works of the Garden Route Dam Spillway in George Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa is on track and scheduled for completion in the next ten months. Municipal spokesperson, Chantel Edwards-Klose announced the reports.[..]
Zimbabwe to commence construction of 800MW thermal power station
16th July 2019
According to *Constructionreviewonline news report, Zimbabwe is set commence construction a 2 800MW thermal power station in Sengwa, Gokwe North at a cost of US $1.5bn, following RioZim, the project developers moving to the next phase of preliminary works, which entail, chiefly, signing a power purchase agreement.[..]
Orascom's new contract award wins for Q2 grew by 40%
10th July 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, Orascom Construction has announced that its new contract award wins for the second quarter grew 40 per cent year-on-year to $935 million.[..]
Alghanah Group awarded contract for upcoming retail project in Seef area
10th July 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company said it has appointed Alghanah Group for the construction of its upcoming retail project in Seef area of the kingdom.[..]
South Africa to commence construction works on pedestrian bridge
9th July 2019
According to *Constructionreviewonline news report, South Africa is set to commence construction works on the long awaited pedestrian bridge in Somerset West. The need for the bridge arose as learners from Gordon High School and Danie Ackermann Primary School, as well as other pedestrians, cross the road during peak traffic times.[..]
Dubai’s construction sector drove growth for the economy in June 2019
9th July 2019
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, research conducted by banking group Emirates NBD has shown that Dubai’s construction sector drove growth for the emirate’s economy in June 2019, with construction output rising at a “record pace” in the month, pushing the headline index to a seven-month high.[..]
Over 3.5 mn people employed in the construction sector across Saudi Arabia
5th July 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, more than 3.5 million people are currently employed in the construction and contracting sector across Saudi Arabia, with expats constituting 85 per cent of the industry's workforce, reported The Saudi Gazette.[..]
Construction of Kannada Sangha Bahrain’s new building on track
2nd July 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, the construction of Kannada Sangha Bahrain’s new building is on track with the first phase of work almost 60 per cent complete. The project, being built in two phases, is expected to be completed by November, reported The Gulf Daily News.[..]
Ajman Ruler orders construction of integrated sanitation network for Sheikh Zayed Housing Complex
1st July 2019
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the construction of an integrated sanitation network for the UAE's Sheikh Zayed Housing Complex, with the $8.1m (AED30m) project to be monitored by HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, and supervised by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, hairman of the Municipality and Planning Department and of Ajman Sewerage's board of directors.[..]