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MEED selects UAE companies with outstanding contributions to growth of region With an estimated $2.4tn of projects planned across the GCC, the region still offers abundant opportunities as governments seek to develop infrastructure to meet the needs of rapidly expanding populations, and to deliver economic diversification. But while the need …

Construction brings many opportunities to many different people. Communities experiencing an intense building spree can usually look forward to more foot traffic or an influx of new businesses. Unfortunately, this progress can also attract thieves and vandals, as the busy construction site of the day turns into one of the …

MILWAUKEE (September 5, 2018) – While design has long been digital, the physical world has not. Now drone imagery can digitize the physical world and provide builders with an accurate and up-to-date representation of a project. The hardware and software is advancing as well. Today, aircrafts have the ability to …

MILWAUKEE (August 22, 2018) – Employee retention is no easy task for construction contractors today. It’s no longer enough just to pay competitive wages, keep employees safe and provide regular hours for them to make a steady living. Roger Belisle, vice president of operations of Whissell Contracting Ltd., explains his …

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK market grew by 3.8% in the second quarter of 2018, compared with the same period in 2017, according to the UK equipment statistics exchange. * This continues the trend of a slowing rate of quarterly growth this year compared with …

MILWAUKEE (August 2, 2018) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way the construction industry does business. After years of hype, the technology is finally here and can boost productivity, safety and other critical aspects of business success. An AI system can enable such services as predictive maintenance, which multiples …

Organisers of the largest construction event in the Middle East reveal growth in both number and value of Dubai hospitality projects in 2018. 27 months to the grand opening of Dubai’s Expo, construction activities are speeding up. The goal is to deliver additional hotel rooms and infrastructure to accommodate the …

Apprenticeships continue to rise in the consciousness of the nation and are widely regarded as crucial to redressing the engineering skills gap. For many young people they are a great way into work and offer a fantastic career without the worry of a student loan and debt. More and more …

Technology is helping contractors gather data at the jobsite to make more informed decisions, improving productivity, safety and the bottom line. So which technologies are deemed some of the hottest on the jobsite now? Industry insiders point to drones, lasers and wearables, to name a few. The Association of Equipment …

In the U.S., and globally, skilled jobs are the hardest to fill, according to Manpower Group. That’s no surprise to construction companies. However, if it’s difficult now, what can contractors expect to deal with a decade from now? Companies unwilling or unable to effectively attract, engage and retain their workforce …