Dubai, Oct 31 2016 – Last year the Dubai government made it mandatory for new buildings to use more eco-friendly Supplementary Cementing Materials (SCMS) replacing old Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), which can help to reduce carbon emissions. In fact a tonne of OPC produces more than a tonne of carbon …
Read More »Buoyant Outlook As Regional Governments Target US$100 Billion Spending Spree On Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure boom in the UAE and GCC presents a huge opportunity for industry professionals attending Middle East Concrete and PMV Live 2016 Dubai, UAE, XX October 2016: The Middle East Concrete and PMV Live events – part of The Big 5 2016 at Dubai’s World Trade Centre from 21-24 November …
Read More »Record international exhibitors at The Big 5 Construct East Africa 2016
Arch. Aidah N. Munano, Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, opened the official exhibition of Kenya’s National Construction Week, running from 2-4 Nov 2016 Nairobi, 2 November 2016 – On Nov 2, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Arch. …
Read More »Thousands of Innovative Products Showcased at Kenya's National Construction Week
The first edition of The Big 5 Construct East Africa is expected to become the central meeting place for the East African construction industry Over 150 exhibitors from 20 countries will exhibit the latest products and solutions for the built environment at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre from Nov 2 …
Read More »UK Construction Week Celebrates Second Successful Year
Returning to the NEC in Birmingham last week, the UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week attracted more than 30,000 trade visitors and over 650 exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations, debate the industry’s biggest issues and do business together. Featuring nine shows under one roof, the event began …
Read More »In Dubai 71,000 New Hotel Rooms in the Pipeline
Latest report commissioned by The Big 5 reveals USD 98.3 billion worth of hospitality, leisure and recreation projects in the UAE Dubai, Oct 26, 2016 – The UAE leads the booming hospitality and leisure-recreation market in the GCC, according to latest BNC report commissioned by The Big 5. The combined …
Read More »Industry Flocks to UK Construction Week
The final day of the UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week has been buzzing with high-level debate from some of the industry’s biggest names, as well as exciting new products and special offers. Television presenter and business journalist Victoria Fritz hosted the main stage (1:30) content and chaired …
Read More »Positive signals for BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA – India’s construction machinery market is on the up
India is currently the only national market in Asia experiencing growing construction machinery sales. And growth is forecast for the next few years as well: Good leading indicators for BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA, which will be held from December 12 to 15, 2016 at the HUDA Ground in Gurgaon/Delhi. Infrastructure projects …
Read More »Strength to Strength at UK Construction Week
New products, recruitment, 3D printing and the northern powerhouse have all been on the agenda on day two of the UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week at the NEC in Birmingham. Business journalist Steph McGovern kicked off proceedings on the main stage, hosting a panel discussion about how …
Read More »The Construction Week Lands in Birmingham
The UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week is underway with thousands flocking to the NEC in Birmingham to hear from the biggest names in the industry and see the latest innovations. Architect and television presenter George Clarke cut the ribbon at the main entrance of the show and …
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