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Rubble at ‘mill as UAE is forced to look at recycling
This week the United Nations released a report saying an immediate plan of action was needed to halt the effect of global warming. Hugo Berger examines how campaigners are calling for the construction industry to play its part by reducing the amount of waste it produces.
Vehicle variety
Lead times on plant is not the only thing concerning procurement managers across the region; the availability of four-wheel drive vehicles for use on site is also controlled by heavy demand.
Putting in the ground work
Out of sight shouldn’t be out of mind. New techniques in piling and foundations mean delving a little deeper into a building’s construction can turn up piles of innovation.
Surging demand
Dubai’s power structure is proving a goldmine for generator manufacturers.
Unibeton pours for 35 hours to break record
The largest concrete pour in the UAE – 22,000m3 – has been successfully completed by concrete supplier Unibeton Ready Mix.
GPS move sends Saudi Readymix on the right path
Saudi Readymix has announced plans to equip its fleet of truck mixers and mobile pumps with a GPS tracking system.
4WD supply keeps contractors on the pedal
Lead times on plant is not the only thing concerning procurement managers across the region; the availability of four-wheel drive vehicles for use on site is also controlled by heavy demand. Christopher Sell reports on two approaches designed to keep a contractor’s workforce moving.
FAMCO to supply new machines to Al Jaber
Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) has announced a major order from Abu Dhabi based Al Jaber Group for Volvo Construction Equipment and Ingersoll Rand Road Machinery