Infra Oman 2014, the 4th edition of Oman’s International trade event for infrastructure & industrial projects will be held from October 20 – 22 2014. It is organized by Al Nimr Expo in co-operation with the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The exhibition …
Read More »Return on buildings in Saudi Arabia to rise sharply until 2022
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 18 September 2014 – The return on buildings as a proportion of GDP in Saudi Arabia is one of the lowest among major economies but should rise sharply in the years to 2022, the annual MEED Saudi Mega Transport & Infrastructure Conference was told this morning. “Saudi …
Read More »UAE retail sector surges with 33 percent growth forecast for 2015
Retail construction will increase to meet demand and other GCC countries benefit from retail ripple effect, says new report Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 18 September 2014 – The United Arab Emirates retail sector is expected to grow over 33 percent by 2015, according to a September 2014 report by …
Read More »Global project management industry looks to Saudi Arabia for growth
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 16 September 2014 – Leading project management firms are focussing growing attention on the opportunities emerging in the megaprojects market of Saudi Arabia, industry experts say. According to MEED data, a total of more than 80 megaprojects each worth at least $1bn, are under way or planned …
Read More »Industry’s Biggest Names Confirmed at ACE Expo Queensland 2015
11 September, 2014 – The foundations have been laid, exhibitors are buzzing and the dates have been set for the Australian Construction and Equipment Expo Queensland (ACE QLD 2015). This exhibition in partnership with the Construction and Mining Equipment Industry Group (CMEIG) will showcase all the major companies and brands …
Read More »‘The Future of Construction Plant Hire’ conference 2014 – Peter Hansford Government Chief Construction Adviser confirmed as a guest speaker.
Planning and organising is in full swing for the CPA Plant Conference, in association with JCB, which will take place on 23 October 2014 at Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The purpose of the Conference is to become the principal point of discussion for construction plant issues in the …
Read More »Impressive balance sheet from A to E, and a new attendance record in the history of steinexpo
6 September 2014: The leading manufacturers of construction machinery, suppliers of mineral processing equipment, suppliers of add-on equipment and service providers agree: The ninth steinexpo 2014 quarry demonstration exhibition from 3 to 6 September was a huge success! 254 exhibitors in the MHI Nieder-Ofleiden basalt quarry successfully played host to …
Read More »BAM in for Tower Light’s VB9
TowerLight UK have confirmed an order for fifteen VB9 lighting sets from the construction giant, BAM Nuttall Ltd. The VB9 is Tower Light’s flagship product and incorporates a host of environmentally biased features which combines reduced operator costs alongside making a significant contribution to help preserve the wider environment. BAM …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s long-term projects market robust, with $55bn forecast to be awarded in 2014
MEED’s Saudi Mega Transport & Infrastructure Projects conference to detail challenges and opportunities in kingdom’s transportation and infrastructure sectors Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 09 September 2014 – Saudi Arabia is set to remain the Middle East’s largest projects market for the foreseeable future as the kingdom focuses on job creation and …
Read More »Recognition is near to hand
The organisers of the World Demolition Summit 2014 are delighted to announce the shortlists for the 2014 World Demolition Awards following assessment by the international panel of judges of all the entries received. The winners of each category will be announced at the 2014 World Demolition Summit that will be …
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