Dubai Developer Launches World’s Tallest Residential Tower

Posted by - April 29, 2024

Select Group, a leading real estate developer headquartered in Dubai, has announced the launch of Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, marking a new chapter in ultra-luxury living. This significant milestone in architectural excellence is set to claim the title of the ‘tallest residential tower globally’ as it reshapes the Dubai Marina skyline, reaching a height

Qatar Breaks Ground on Expo 2025 Osaka National Pavilion

Posted by - April 25, 2024

Qatar has broken ground on its national pavilion for the Expo 2025 Osaka event to be held next year in Kansai, Japan, under the theme ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’. The pavilion was designed together by Qatar Museums and Kengo Kuma & Associates after extensive visits to Doha by the designers. The total area

Construction Technology ConFex in Dubai, June 3-4

Posted by - April 25, 2024

The Construction Technology ConFex 2024 will be held at Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai on June 3 and 4. Currently in its seventh edition and growing 30% year on year, the event is the region’s biggest and best platform to help the industry deliver better. Over two days, it brings together 1000+ project owners, developers, contractors,

Egypt: DIG to Spend $21m on Construction in 2024

Posted by - April 9, 2024

Egyptian developer DIG will invest one billion Egyptian pounds ($21 million) in construction work throughout 2024, the company’s chairman Hussein Salah said. Salah’s announcement comes alongside news of a partnership with Al-Tabarak Construction Engineering Works. This collaboration aims to accelerate existing projects in East and West Cairo, while also paving the way for new developments.

Indian Scientists Develop Material to Replace Sand in Construction

Posted by - April 1, 2024

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru have developed a unique material that could replace natural sand in construction. Natural sand is already getting scarce, making it crucial to find new alternatives. The researchers at IISc’s Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST) are looking at ways to store carbon dioxide from industrial flue gas in

Hotel Construction in Asia Pacific Surges to Record Highs

Posted by - March 11, 2024

According to the recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total hotel construction pipeline in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) increased 4% year-over-year (YOY) and closed 2023’s fourth quarter with a record-high 1,977 projects and 402,156 rooms. At the close of the quarter, projects currently under construction account for 47% of

Women in Construction : The Road Ahead

Posted by - March 8, 2024

Despite all the progress it has made, the global construction industry still sees less than 12% women in its workforce, underscoring the ongoing challenges in achieving gender parity. This discrepancy highlights the continued need for concerted efforts to recruit and retain female talent in the industry, especially in technical and leadership positions. Over the last

KSA Teams with Top Architects for Tower in Riyadh

Posted by - March 6, 2024

Saudi Arabia is working on a 2km skyscraper with a renowned architecture firm, according to a report. The industry report said a PIF-backed project is being developed alongside Foster + Partners and the final height of the tower in Riyadh would reach 2 km and be a multi-billion-dollar project. The world’s tallest building, currently, is

Ritchie Bros Prepares for First Auction of 2024

Posted by - March 4, 2024

Global asset management and disposition company, Ritchie Bros., is preparing for its first scheduled auction of 2024, which promises to have a large and diverse selection of used and unused heavy equipment for sale at unreserved prices. Taking place on March 5-6, 2024, the auction will feature 964 items, which will be sold to the

Transforming Dreams into Reality

Posted by - February 20, 2024

In the dynamic canvas of India’s ever-evolving infrastructure development, one luminary shines brightly—Sanjay Agarwal, Director and COO at IJM India Infrastructure Limited (IJMII). With a career spanning over three decades, Agarwal’s journey is not just a testament to visionary leadership but a saga of innovation and an unwavering commitment to transformative excellence. Business Frontier talks

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