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Valued at close to US$5,000,000,000 in total, the top 10 development projects in Myanmar alone showcases the potential of its infrastructure development landscape and the market’s capacity for more development projects. International and regional companies have shown keen interest to invest in Myanmar’s development – importing skills, latest products, and …

Interview: Dr Antonio Nanni, University of Miami, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Professor and Chair Workshop: “Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) Composites for Infrastructure Strengthening” FRCM: A new tool in the concrete and masonry repair toolbox Ongoing improvements in concrete materials promise to increase the lifespan of infrastructure …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group was formed to produce good practice guidance on plant safety-based subjects and is managed and chaired by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) on behalf of the construction and allied sectors. The plant safety group have published several publications on various topics, produced through subject-specific …

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 …

MILWAUKEE (October 26, 2016) – Erick Scarpone, Manufacturing Engineer 3 with Caterpillar Inc. has received the SAE/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer award in 2016 for the off-highway and powerplant industry. The award recognizes industry and SAE leadership and involvement, and was presented at the SAE 2016 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress in …

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 …

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 …