Arabtec Construction, the largest subsidiary of Arabtec Holding PJSC, today announced its collaboration with the American University of Dubai (AUD), Robert Bird Group (RBG) and 3Dvincy Creations, to establish the AUD Center for 3D concrete printing & digital construction. The 3D printing center aims to promote the use and knowledge of innovative construction technologies in the UAE and Middle East. In line with Dubai’s Vision, announced in 2016 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai, the companies involved in the MOU are working towards UAE developers taking advantage of this new innovative technology…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
The design of the China Pavilion for Expo 2020 was today (April 10th) revealed overseas for the first time at a conference in Dubai, UAE, drawing extensive attention from all attending. Ambassador Ni Jian, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United Arab Emirates, Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau and Zhang Yi, Deputy Secretary General of China Chamber of International Commerce, attended the event and delivered speeches. Among other attendees were more than 150 guests including representatives from Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Tourism, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai,…
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is delivering on its commitment of ‘Building Tomorrow’ with the unveiling of its first commercial zero-emissions electric compact excavator and wheel loader at bauma Munich. The machines, which are the first to be shown from a new electric range of Volvo branded compact excavators and compact wheel loaders, deliver zero exhaust emissions, significantly lower noise levels, reduced energy costs, improved efficiency and less maintenance requirements, compared to their conventional counterparts. From mid-2020, Volvo CE will begin to launch its range of electric compact excavators (EC15 to EC27) and wheel loaders (L20 to L28), stopping new…
The Renault Trucks Xperience Days 2019, taking place in Bahrain from 8th to 12th April, will bring together an international audience of 450 participants from the truck industry in a unique experience which has been split into four key ‘adventures’. The first section will involve a truly memorable test drive experience of the latest models in Renault Trucks’ long-haul range, including the T series as well as the construction ranges, with the K and C series. The second and third sections consist of workshops on Renault Trucks’ transport solutions, taking in the topics of safety, fuel efficiency, after sales and…
A must-attend event for any construction and ministry industry professional, BAUMA, the reference triennial event, gives exhibitors the world over the chance unveil their innovative ideas to the show’s audience of professional visitors. Under the aegis of Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, 28 French companies will exhibit their technologies and innovations at the BAUMA Show, from April 8-14, 2019 in Munich. The quality of the structures produced by French companies is recognized as much nationally (in particular with the engineering and transport and development project management specialists working to build Grand Paris)…
UAE-based, Engineering Contracting Company Group (ECC), in partnership with McLaren Construction, a UK-based company with operations in the UAE, have announced the successful delivery of their latest project – the Happiness Street Car Park at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The car park which was completed in October 2018 and has been successfully operational since, features a rooftop helipad. It has the capacity to support 1,551 solar panels for power generation and can hold nearly 2,600 vehicles, supporting over 3.3 million visitors who come to the venue every year. Kareem Farah, CEO of ECC commented: “As one of the most…
The global market for smart city information and communications technology (ICT) is forecasted to hit the USD 994.6-billion mark by 2023 from USD 476.7 billion in 2018. This was released in conjunction with Future Cities Show, which runs in parallel with the Annual Investment Meeting, held until 10th April in Dubai. The show this year runs under the theme ‘Propelling Globalization through Digital Transformation’. One of the key highlights of this year’s edition is Geospatial and 5G technologies as well as virtual reality and augmented reality, which play an important role in enabling the growth of smart cities and are…
Marjan, the master-developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, will showcase the array of investment opportunities offered by Ras Al Khaimah for hospitality and property investors and underline the reputation of the Emirate as one of the fast-growing global hubs for tourism at the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC) 2019.
Guangxi LiuGong Machinery announced that it had signed a share purchase agreement to acquire the business operations of Construction Plant & Machinery Sales (southeast) Limited (CPMS), who serve as LiuGong’s exclusive dealership for England, Wales and Scotland. In doing so, it establishes LiuGong’s first international retail operation.
Communications between industrial control devices have minimal protection today. This leaves them vulnerable to threats like malicious tampering and incidental system changes that can stop production or injure workers. New solutions from Rockwell Automation deliver built-in security based on globally accepted security standards to protect control-level communications and overall system integrity.