Tradesmen visiting the UK’s largest construction event this October at the NEC in Birmingham can look forward to a whole raft of benefits that will help them make more money, learn new skills and grab a bargain. With exclusive deals from the industry’s biggest names only available to visitors of …
Read More »“Smart cities key to sustainability but not about technology”, expert says
Connecting everyday items to internet about efficiency Reduced waste, environmental performance top benefits Alaa Dalghan to address The Big 5 at DWTC in November 17 September, Dubai – Alaa Dalghan, one of the leading experts on smart cities in the GCC and a key speaker at this year’s The Big …
Read More »“We’re building refrigerators in an oven”, green building expert warns
Building envelopes said to be key to GCC sustainability Always-on’ air conditioned living among top challenges William Whistler to speak on exterior walls, envelopes at MEC 14 September, Dubai – Improving the integrity of building envelopes in residential and commercial buildings is one of the least contested, generally agreed on, …
Read More »Nick Boles, Minister of State for Skills & Construction is Keynote speaker at the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) Annual Conference
The CEA is holding its annual conference on Wednesday 18th November 2015 at the home of the Institute of Civil Engineers at One Great George Street, London. This year’s conference will concentrate on the factors that will make the UK construction equipment sector even more successful – investment in infrastructure, …
Read More »Construction sector in Kazakhstan expanded by 4.6% in 2014
As indicated by the results of PMR’s latest report, entitled “Construction sector in Kazakhstan 2015. Development forecasts for 2015-2021”, construction industry output increased by 4.6% in real terms to KZT 2,667bn (€11.2bn) in 2014. In recent years, the construction industry in Kazakhstan has been fuelled overwhelmingly by new construction projects, …
Read More »MaBuild brings Morocco’s building industry to Casablanca
With the fifth largest economy in Africa, a thriving tourism industry and a growing focus on solar energy, Morocco is a busy place. There’s been huge growth in the local construction sector over the past few years that shows no sign of slowing down. The government is running a …
Read More »Construction Trades Call for Government Support
Tradesmen have called on the government to protect the industry from future recessions, as part of a roundtable discussion hosted by UK Construction Week in association with Checkatrade. The event, which was chaired by TV personality and Checkatrade Ambassador Craig Phillips, brought together a cross-section of tradesmen from around the …
Read More »ICUEE 2015 – Online Bidding Is Open for Benefit Auction
Event Helps Connect Military Veterans with Industry Jobs MILWAUKEE (September 9, 2015) – Online bidding is now open for the ICUEE 2015 benefit auction, which will help connect military veterans with industry jobs. The auction is October 1 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the show floor. ICUEE 2015 …
Read More »UKCW's Roll Call of Recognisable Names
With just weeks to go before the industry heads to Birmingham for UK Construction Week, planning a visit around the comprehensive seminar schedule is vital. Delivering high-level insights into the key issues facing the construction industry from a raft of recognisable names, the Main Stage seminar programme is integral to …
Read More »Tehran lining up $100bn of energy deals, says MEED
Investment in oil, gas and petrochemicals projects will be priority for post-sanctions Iran Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 7 September 2015 – Tehran is lining up $100bn worth of energy deals it wants to sign in the aftermath international sanctions being lifted, according to a new report by Middle East business …
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