Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies providing integrated, sustainable facilities management (FM) services to enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, has announced Istidamah by Imdaad, its latest sustainability framework. Developed across a 6-month period through active engagement of employees across the organization, Istidamah spans four all-inclusive pillars: Public & Places, Planet, Prosperity, and People. These pillars will guide and drive Imdaad, as it strives to play an ever-greater role in the prosperity of the UAE and the region, both within the FM industry and beyond. Under the Public & Places pillar, Imdaad will support the communities in which…
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Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Red Sea Global Pioneering responsible development: Lessons from Saudi Arabia By Raed Albasseet, Group Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer, Red Sea Global As we jet off to exotic destinations and…
Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia KPM Engineering Project: Mixed-use development, Mecca This project is a 4.5 million square foot multi-use complex with hotels, serviced apartments and retail spaces. Due to the scale of the…
Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nesma & Partners At Nesma & Partners, we take a holistic approach to sustainability, focusing on minimizing our environmental impacts, promoting social responsibility, and maintaining strong governance practices. One of…
Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia AL BAWANI GROUP Al Bawani Group has established itself as a prominent contractor in the region, owing to its strong reputation, extensive industry experience, unwavering commitment to quality, and focus on…
Cundall has today publicly committed to achieving net zero carbon on all its projects by 2030. The pledge recognises the critical need for practical, science-led action to transition all buildings, infrastructure, and human settlements to net zero carbon as rapidly as possible. The global practice, which has 25 offices worldwide, will collaborate with clients and its peer networks of design, construction, property development, facilities management, and real estate investment stakeholders to minimise the impact of global temperature rises. The Zero Carbon Design 2030 (ZCD2030) commitment is a line in the sand that has been two years in the making. It…
Chapman Taylor has unveiled its creative design for Saudi Arabia’s 120,000m2 GBA Porta Jeddah mixed-use complex. Acting on behalf of Al Akaria, the project is planned to become an iconic landmark, with a variety of retail, F&B, and leisure offerings, as well as a 230-key lifestyle hotel and office amenities. The design draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and includes elements that evoke powerful memories of Jeddah, such as the Makkah gate, the old port, Al Balad and the palace gardens. The development is defined by a vibrant central plaza with a concept based on a journey through…
To nominate: https://cbnme.com/construction-innovation-awards-me-2023/ Construction innovation awards 2023 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of categories. This year, as in the previous years, will focus on the whole Construction ecosystem, however in the newly added categories companies can now nominate based on their technology, innovation, and AI initiatives/projects The awards presentation will happen at a gala dinner in a five-star venue – a celebration…
Technal, a leading provider of sustainable aluminium windows, doors and façades solutions, part of Hydro Extruded Solutions has established a regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made following an event that was recently hosted at the Norwegian embassy in Riyadh. His Excellency (H.E.) Thomas Lid Ball, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Saudi Arabia, attended the event. He commented: “We are proud to have Technal in Saudi Arabia contributing to low carbon technologies for the construction sector. I am confident that Technal will contribute to implementing sustainable solutions that support the goals of Saudi…
UAE’s leading interior fit-out company Design Infinity has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certificate for their new office. The new office has achieved Platinum certification under the LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors rating system with a total of 80 points. Commenting on the announcement, Pratap Mendonca, Managing Partner of Design Infinity said: – “We are happy to receive LEED Platinum certification for our new office premises. Our new office is designed to showcase what we do best: creating an effective design that functions and resonates with end users. Our new office has been…