Construction news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Construction industry in the Middle East:

CMA launches two new offerings for project-based contract management Construction Management Associates (CMA) has launched two new offerings that help improve the maturity of contract management in construction projects.
04 September 2024
Efficio's role in the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects The Middle East’s construction industry is working towards a massive development agenda, driven by ambitious Vision 2030 agendas.
14 August 2024
Community engagement is key to sustainable urban development Strong growth in construction coupled with rapid urbanization is creating massive opportunities for the GCC’s business and people.
02 August 2024
Off-site and modular a major opportunity for construction projects The use of off-site and modular construction techniques can provide a major boost to efficiency and financials returns in the construction industry, according to new analysis from Bain & Company.
29 July 2024
Saudi Arabia's construction spending to hit $150 billion in 2025 There has been a massive boom in construction projects in Saudi Arabia in recent years as the country enjoys a strong economic situation and rapidly builds up its urban areas.
23 July 2024
Why Vision 2030 demands a new construction delivery model As Saudi Arabia constructs a new economy, the country must recast its construction and engineering market to deliver an unprecedented pipeline of major projects.
18 June 2024
CMA launches its design-build offering for contractors in KSA Jordan-headquartered Construction Management Associates (CMA) has launched its design-build management offering for contractors in the Saudi market.
02 May 2024
Modular building techniques can transform construction lifecycle Modular construction can save big on material and labor costs, besides also just being far more efficient.
30 April 2024
Haroon Niazi (HKA) on understanding construction disputes in KSA Research from HKA shows that the number of construction disputes in Saudi Arabia and their impact is on rise.
16 April 2024
Bahrain seeking consultant for residential project in East Hidd City The Government of Bahrain has launched a tender to find a consulting firm for the construction of a major residential project being developed in East Hidd City.
16 April 2024
Egis and Gulf Consult win contract for major project in Kuwait Egis and Gulf Consult are part of a consortium that has been contracted to help in the reconstruction and revitalization of the Souk Al-Mubarakiya in Kuwait City.
15 April 2024
CMA launches consulting offering for KSA giga projects in distress Jordan-headquartered Construction Management Associates (CMA) is expanding its suite of services in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new offering for giga projects in distress.
12 March 2024
Maha Maalouf on the shift from construction to real estate Companies in Saudi Arabia’s construction industry will in the coming years face a growing number of opportunities in the real estate sector.
14 February 2024
GCC real estate companies tuning employee value proposition A number of sweeping human capital trends are pushing real estate companies in the GCC to fine tune – and sometimes totally revamp – their employee value proposition.
02 February 2024
Five technology trends for the GCC's construction industry As the construction industry steps into 2024, Hugo Cheuk (COO) and Gary Ng (CEO) from viAct outline five emerging technology trends that they believe are touted to shape the way the built environment
31 January 2024
Greener built environment could meet over 50% of net zero goals Pushing for innovations in sustainability within the construction sector and overall built environment in the Middle East could eventually allow countries to meet more than 50% of the net-zero greenh
29 January 2024
Projects in the Middle East face the worst delays, says HKA A large number of major construction projects globally routinely face serious overruns in costs and delivery.
22 December 2023
Yamama Cement brings in HEED for growth and customer centricity With the aim to accelerate its growth and professionalise its sales organisation, Yamama Cement has brought on board HEED as a partner in its commercial journey.
30 November 2023
Harnessing AI to improve construction dispute resolution With billions flowing into the Middle East’s construction industry, the number of claims and disputes in the sector is notable – while the complexity of cases means costs for resolution can be high.
01 November 2023
Eight success factors for enhancing the delivery of mega programs The GCC’s building and construction industry is delivering a record number of mega programs – iconic and high-impact programs, but also those that come with higher financial and project management ri
31 October 2023
Saudi's property and infrastructure portfolio crosses next milestone Two years ago, Saudi's real estate and infrastructure portfolio of projects launched since the inception of the National Transformation Plan in 2016 crossed the magical $1 trillion barrier.
29 September 2023
Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects pave the way for sustainable future A huge portfolio of giga-projects in Saudi Arabia is set to transform the built environment and pave the way for a more sustainable urban living environment, writes Varun Kharbanda, managing director
25 September 2023
Half of mega projects can be decarbonized at 'zero to no cost' Developers of mega projects in the Middle East can cut huge amounts of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at “zero to no cost” by embedding decarbonization policies in the design stage of the project lif
20 September 2023
Saudi ministry selects LOGIC Consulting for real estate program Egyptian consultancy LOGIC Consulting has landed a major framework agreement with the Saudi government, focused on advancing capabilities with the real estate development sector.
11 September 2023
Sustainability increasingly on agenda of construction industry Conversations about sustainability appear to be happening more in the Middle Eastern construction industry in the run up to the COP28 conference in Dubai.
14 August 2023
Egypt's government launches joint venture transport consulting firm Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of private sector companies to establish a consulting firm for national transport projects.
18 July 2023
Faithful+Gould to help develop Jeddah's historic area The old town in Saudi Arabia’s second city Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is to be revitalized with the help of project management consultancy Faithful+Gould.
13 July 2023
10 recommendations for construction to reach net zero by 2050 The construction industry is a major contributor to climate change.
01 May 2023
Middle East faces heaviest delays in construction and infrastructure Major construction projects in the Middle East run the highest risk of overruns in costs and delivery, with claims on derailed projects now averaging $154 million per project.
23 November 2022
Faithful+Gould named project consultant of Masdar City Square Masdar City has selected Faithful+Gould as its project management consultant for Masdar City Square, one of the most highly anticipated new developments in Abu Dhabi.
08 August 2022
Deloitte helps Saudi construction group Al Harbi with restructuring One of Saudi Arabia’s largest construction engineering groups, Al Harbi Trading and Contracting Company, has taken a next step in its multi-year financial restructuring process.
01 August 2022
Advisors celebrate approval of Azmeel’s financial restructuring plan Saudi Arabia's Azmeel Contracting & Construction Corporation has received court approval for its proposed 7.73 billion riyal ($2.
25 February 2022

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