Saudi Arabia Vision 2030: Setting the Stage for Greater Economic Fortune & Away from Oil
13th May 2016
Author: Ventures ONSITE
With almost three-quarters of the government’s budget originating from oil revenues, the slump in prices poses a threat to the Saudi monarchy. Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman deserves applause for his efforts in introducing sweeping reforms through the Saudi Vision 2030 and The Nationa [..]
Building the next ‘Smart City’ in UAE powered by the Internet of Things
11th May 2016
Author: Ventures ONSITE
Internet of Things (IoT) can help construction companies with on-time, on-budget project completion Author: Gamal Emara, Country Manager - UAE, HPE Aruba. Optimistic forecasts for the UAE’s construction sector for the next few years is driven by factors such as encouraging macroeconomics, affirmati [..]
Hassan Younes on Smart Building Automation Summit 2016
18th April 2016
Author: Ventures ONSITE
Mr. Hassan Younes, working as the Technical Director & Partner at Griffin Project Development Consultant, talks about the upcoming "Smart Building Automation Summit 2016" event scheduled to take place from 26-27 April 2016 in Dubai, UAE. Q: How is project designing in traditional construction [..]
GCC contract awards to be resilient in 2016
1st March 2016
Author: Ventures ONSITE
The level of contract awards in the 2016 GCC projects’ market will fall slightly compared to 2015 but the impact of oil price volatility will be limited. The total value of contract awards across the GCC was about $197 bn in 2015, according to research presented at an event hosted by Ventures ONSIT [..]
A glimpse on the rise of mega projects
18th December 2015
Author: Ventures ONSITE
The Mohammad Bin Rashid (MBR) City, a ten-year, multibillion-dirham project, is one of the most expensive projects under construction in the region. The mixed use project is set to become home to Mall of the World, the world's largest retail destination, and a family leisure entertainment complex th [..]
The affordable housing factory
15th December 2015
Author: Ventures ONSITE
Ventures ONSITE participated in a recent article for Construction Business News and provided the much needed insight into affordable housing in the region for the near future. -There’s one clear consensus about affordable housing: something must be done. After that, opinions diverge on how best to [..]
Ventures ONSITE a success at The Big 5 Show 2015
13th December 2015
Author: Ventures ONSITE
Ventures ONSITE is proud to have supported The Big 5 International Building & Construction Show as the official Knowledge Partner, providing critical information on the latest and most important construction projects in the MENA region. The Ventures ONSITE booth welcomed hundreds of visitors du [..]
GCC Construction Contract Awards to hit US$194 bn in 2015
19th June 2015
Author: Ventures ONSITE
Note: The article has been updated on 27th July, 2015 The GCC construction industry continues to witness strong activity in the building and infrastructure sectors regardless of the predicted adverse economic impact of the consistent plunge in oil prices. The total value of construction contract aw [..]
Hussain Al Harthi on Cityscape Jeddah
30th March 2015
Author: Ventures ONSITE
Mr. Hussain Al Harthi, Managing Director at National Exhibition Co., the organizers of Cityscape Jeddah talk to Construction Intelligence Partner Ventures Onsite about the 2015 edition of the event (www.cityscapejeddah.com) scheduled to take place from 5-7 April 2015 in Jeddah Centre for Forums and [..]