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Events Preview...............................................43Events Review................................................44

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Coming Events...............................................45Buyers’ Guide................................................46 General Information........................................47Closing Letter.................................................48

INTRODUCTION

Issue Content & CPH Team.............................01Opening Letter & HCC...................................02MENA Construction Digest.............................04

CONSTRUCTION MACHINES & EQUIPMENTHoists & CranesThe Crane Market Continues to Climb the Global Equipment Ranking........................07

BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENTStones & Aggregates Infrastructure Investments Support The Global Construction Aggregates Market....09

FEATUREGreen BuildingsIncreasing Environmental ConcernsEncourage the Green Buildings Sector............11

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTSCrushers, Demolition Equipment & ScreensDemolition Machines & Breakers:Outperform the Construction Industry.............17

Formwork & ScaffoldingsInvestments in Construction Projects Hold up the Scaffolding Market........................20

RailwayRailway Installations Are Off to a Great Start ................................22

COUNTRY REPORTSGermanyGovernmental Contributions to Leverage Germany’s Constructions............27

Italy Italy’s Recovery Is on the Way .......................29

SwedenSweden’s Economy Paving the Way to Strong Construction Growth.....................32

UAENew Emirati ProjectsExpand the Infrastructure Growth..................33

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OPENING LETTER

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Fathi ChatilaEditor-in-Chief

فتحي شاتيالرئيس التحرير

Innovation to Catalyze

Productivity For GCC’s

Construction Market

االبتكار محفز لإلنتاجية

في سوق اإلنشاءات الخليجية

• Eng. Hatem F. El-Banna - B.Sc. Civ.Eng.-Egypt

• Dr. Ramiz Kameel - PhD Mech. Eng - Egypt

• Prof. Dr. Essam E. Khalil - Prof. of Mech. Eng. - Cairo university, PhD Mech. Eng., Egypt

• Associate Prof. Dr. Walid Shatila - Director of Information Systems Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon

• Eng. Harry Valentine - Bach. Eng.- Canada

• Mr. Said A. Al-Shaikh - PhD, Chief Economist & Manager of Economics Department, The National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia

Honorary Content Consultants (HCC)

• Prof. Dr. Saleh Al-Hadi M. Ahmad - Prof. of Civil eng., Sudan Univeristy, PhD Civ.Eng, Sudan

• Murat Soygenis - Architect and Professor (S + ARCHITECTURE)

• Dr. Ahmad Al-Rousan - PhD Mech. Eng., President (Arab Union for Cement & Building Material), Syria

• Mr. Adil K. Al-Tamimi - Professor of Civil Engineering, Director of the Institute of Materials Systems “IMS” The American University of Sharjah, UAE

وفقا لخرباء قطاع اإلنشاءات، من املنتظر أن يسهم االبتكار التقني يف تعزيز اإلنتاجية وزيادة

الفعالية يف سوق اإلنشاءات بدول مجلس التعاون الخليجي. وأظهر بحث جديد أجراه معهد

ماكينزي العاملي أن صناعة البناء العاملية باتت جاهزة إحداث التحول. فمن شأن تبني أفضل

املامرسات يف سبعة مجاالت رئيسية أن يعزز اإلنتاجية بنسبة ترتاوح بني 50 و60 باملئة، ما

سيؤدي إىل مكاسب تقدر بنحو 1.6 تريليون دوالر سنويا، أو يزيد الناتج املحيل اإلجاميل العاملي

بنسبة 2 باملئة.

وقال الدكتور غسان زيادات، نائب الرئيس للمشاريع الكربى لدى ماكينزي ورشكاه: "إن البحث

يشري إىل أن الرشكات الكربى املنخرطة بالعمل يف مشاريع إنشائية وازنة مثل مشاريع األشغال

العامة واألشغال الصناعية ومشاريع اإلسكان الكبرية متيل إىل تحقيق إنتاجية أعىل بنسبة ترتاوح

بني 20 و40 باملئة مام تحققه الرشكات األصغر حجام". و أضاف: "يعد البناء حاليا من بني أقل

القطاعات رقمنة، وسيستفيد القطاع من التكيف مع التقنيات التي تزيد اإلنتاجية واعتامد

هذه التقنيات يف العمل، إذ ميكن أن يؤدي اعتامد تقنيات مثل أدوات التنسيق الرقمي إىل

زيادة اإلنتاجية بنسبة تصل إىل 15 باملئة وخفض تكاليف املشاريع بنسبة تصل إىل 45 باملئة".

العريب( مجموعة من اإلنشاءات / نوفمرب 2017 من مجلة )عامل الثاين ي عدد ترشين يغط

املقاالت واألخبار املثرية لالهتامم. يسلط املقال يف الصفحة 07 الضوء عىل آخر االتجاهات يف

ز املقال يف الصفحة 17 عىل أداء ماكينات التهديم الهيدروليكية السوق العاملية للرافعات. ويرك

والكسارات يف املجال العاملي لإلنشاءات، بينام يتناول املقال يف الصفحة 33 املشاريع الجديدة

التي تساهم يف توسيع منو البنى التحتية يف دولة اإلمارات العربية املتحدة. كام يزخر هذا العدد

مبقاالت تتقنية وتقارير حول البلدان باإلضافة إىل آخر أخبار قطاع اإلنشاءات. كام نحيطكم علام

بأنه ابتداء من عدد كانون الثاين / يناير 2018 سيتم اعتامد اسم جديد ملجلة عامل اإلنشاءات

construction HQ، وذلك يصب يف خدمة هدف كيو( إتش )كونسرتاكشن ليصبح العريب

املجلة املتمثل يف توسيع نطاق خدماتها خارج منطقة الرشق األوسط لتشمل الساحة العاملية.

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According to construction industry’s experts, technology innovation is expected to boost productivity and increase effectiveness for the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) construction market. New research from McKinsey Global Institute found that the global construction industry is ripe for disruption. Adopting best practices in seven key areas could boost productivity by 50 to 60 percent, which would result in gains worth USD 1.6 trillion a year, or boost global GDP by two percent.

The research suggests large-scale industry players engaged in heavy construction such as civil and industrial work and large-scale housing tend to have 20 to 40 percent higher productivity than smaller firms. “Construction is currently among the least digitized industries, and the sector will benefit from adapting to, and adopting technologies that increase productivity. Adopting technologies such as digital collaboration tools could raise productivity by as much as 15 percent and reduce project costs by up to 45 percent,” said Dr. Ghassan Ziadat, vice president of Major Projects, McKinsey & Company.

The November 2017 issue of Arab Construction World (ACW) magazine covers a range of interesting articles and news. The article on page 07 discusses the latest drivers of the global cranes market. Page 17 talks about the performance of hydraulic demolition machines & breakers in the global construction industry, while on page 33, new projects are expanding the infrastructure growth in UAE. This issue is also abounded with a number of technical articles, country reports, and the latest industry news. We kindly draw your attention that starting January 2018 issue, in order to reflect better our magazine’s mission as well as its global reach which is not limited to the Arab / MENA region, ACW’s name will change to construction HQ (cHQ). Your comments and remarks are appreciated so please don’t hesitate to contact us through our email [email protected]

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Bahrain’s airport expansion will increase capacity threefold, and significantly boost economic activity and growth, said the Crown Prince. Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, made his remarks when he visited Bahrain International Airport Expansion Project. The Crown Prince emphasized that the project will boost economic activity and strengthen growth in the kingdom’s tourism and local aviation sectors. “It will also support Bahrain’s position as a central regional network route,” he said. The Crown Prince asserted that the expansion project will support Bahrain’s strong proposition in the transport and logistics sector, which already offers competitive costs, strong human capital and a robust regulatory environment.

Sohar Port Kicks Off First Phase of Expansion

Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has revealed that the first phase of its mega expansion plans is set to get under way. The expansion is part of the freezone's long-term move to grow the vital industrial and maritime hub by as much as 50 per cent, a report said. According to officials, the current expansion project, dubbed Sohar Port South, envisages the dredging and reclamation of a waterfront area (formerly known as the Majees Reclamation Project) on the southern

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International law firm Clifford Chance advised the financiers, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), on the financing for six solar projects in Egypt. The six solar projects will be owned by Norwegian solar developer, Scatec Solar jointly with their development partners. In April 2017, the project companies entered into 25-year Power Purchase Agreements

ASC Joins Metso's Network

Clifford Chance Advises Financiers

Bahrain’s Airport Expansion

Metso and Arabian Supply Center (ASC) strengthen their cooperation by signing a new distribution contract. ASC will offer the full range of Metso's crushing and screening products to the construction segment in Qatar. "We are proud to welcome ASC to our expanding distributor community. We have already been working with ASC for some time and have been impressed by their industry experience and commitment to quality and customer success. We are delighted to

for six photovoltaic (PV) plants totaling 400MW. The facilities are located in the Ben Ban area near Aswan in Upper Egypt and are expected to generate around 870GWh of solar electricity per year. The solar projects form part of the 2GW solar FiT program launched by the Egyptian Government in 2015. The electricity produced by the solar FiT program will help Egypt to meet its emission reduction targets under the Paris Climate Agreement by replacing about 350,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year and further diversify the Egyptian power sector by exploiting the country's renewable energy potential.

boundaries of the hub, added the Oman Daily Observer report. As a first step in the implementation of this landmark development, Sohar Port and Freezone floated a tender last week inviting local and international consultants to prequalify for its contract to provide consultancy services as well as the front end engineering design (FEED) on its Sohar Port South expansion. Significantly, the expansion will add a further 200 hectares of land to Sohar Port’s present capacity of around 2,000 hectares — almost all of which has already been leased to tenants and service providers.

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know they will continue to provide Metso equipment users with first-class service and support" says Josh Meyer, Senior Vice President, Africa Middle East and Turkey at Metso. "We are happy to deepen our cooperation with Metso. Metso is an established manufacturer known for high-quality equipment and services. Complementing our offering with Metso's crushing and screening portfolio will help

To support the growing construction industry, which presently accounts for 11% of the UAE’s gross domestic product (GDP) and in cooperation with Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK), one of Finland’s largest universities of applied sciences, the American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) has launched a series of workshops to explore the pivotal role of robotics and 3D printing in Sharjah’s construction sector. The workshops on ‘The Importance of Robotics and 3D Printing in Developing the Construction Sector in Sharjah’ were designed to bring the local construction community, a main pillar of the UAE’s economic diversification policy, to the next level in keeping with the 21st century requirements. The first workshop hosted by the American University of Sharjah (AUS) revolved around the latest innovations in the world of robotics and 3D printing in relation to the construction industry.Leading architects led the discussions that also focused on the AUS’s major contributions to 3D printing technology development in support of the UAE’s sustainable development efforts.

The General President of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh

us continue to offer the best possible value to our customers," says Darwish Arigat, Commercial manager at ASC. Arabian Supply Center has been supplying spare parts, generators, pumps, lubricants, batteries, tires and heavy equipment to the construction industry and transportation sector, since 2008.

Abdulrahman Al-Sudais announced the start of the Zamzam well processing project. He pointed to the importance of this project in terms of Zamzam water, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The water of Zamzam is (good) for whatever it is intended.” Al-Sudais praised the state’s interest in Zamzam water since its establishment by King Abdul Aziz. He dedicated the Zamzam well to benefit Muslims, and his sons have followed his steps and are exerting more efforts to serve this blessed well. The project consists of two sections. The first section includes

the construction of the five-service bridges to Zamzam from the eastern side, with a total width of eight meters and a length of 120 meters. The second section is to complete the final phase of sterilization and handling of the environment surrounding Zamzam well that includes remains of concrete and iron vaults of the old Grand Mosque, to reduce the proportion of harmful substances in Zamzam water as much as possible.

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CONSTRUCTION MACHINES & EQUIPMENT Hoists & Cranes

he growing European construction industry, along with the booming construction industry in the rapidly-growing economies of China and India, is driving the global crane market (henceforth referred as ‘the global market’) at a CAGR of 6%. The European construction industry, which tumbled post-recession, has been recovering over the past few years. This recovery

is driving the crane and other construction machinery and equipment markets in the region, and also globally. Though the region has not seen pre-recession standards, the growth rate in the region is higher than the growth rate in many other countries. Europe is the second fastest-growing region, in terms of the sales of crane and construction machinery, only falling behind the booming Asia-Pacific region. The immense growth of equipment in Asia-Pacific is majorly lead by China and India.

“The mobile cranes market is projected to touch

USD16.76 billion by 2018”

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The Crane Market Continues to Climb the Global Equipment Ranking

The large construction projects, across the world, are expected to drive the crane and construction machinery market in the near future, according to Mordor Intelligence. With its economy recovering, Europe is planning on many construction projects. Germany, France and Italy have witnessed the highest growth rates, owing to the construction projects happening in the region. The projects in the region include port extension, underwater tunnel connecting major European countries, railway tunnels, among others, which include use of many types of cranes, thus driving the entire crane market. Furthermore, the Russian construction machinery and crane industries are also in state of revival, which adds to the fast-paced growth of the global market growth.The growing number of wind energy farms across the world is a major opportunity to the on-shore as well as the off-shore crane market. Though the wind energy market is growing at a very fast pace, most of the growth is concentrated in the Western region, especially Europe. Only the large economies, such as China, the United States and India account for a significant wind power generation than Europe. With the vast expanse of the Asian countries and the environmental concerns in major economies of China and India haunting the governments, the transformation from the fossil fuel generated energy to wind energy will undergo faster than expected. This is a significant opportunity for both the on-shore and off-shore crane markets. The market has been segmented on the basis of crane type, application and geography. On the basis of crane type, the market is segmented by mobile cranes (wheeled mounted mobile cranes, commercial

truck-mounted cranes, crawler cranes, side boom, straddle cranes, railroad cranes, aerial cranes, and others), fixed cranes (monorail & underhung cranes, overhead track-mounted cranes, tower cranes, stiff-leg derrick) and marine port cranes (mobile harbor, gantry, offshore, and ship cranes); On the basis

of application, the market is segmented by construction, infrastructure, mining & excavation, shipyards, automotive, and others; By geography, the market is segmented by North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa & Middle East Asia-Pacific, led by China and India, is currently the largest market for cranes, globally, and is likely to lead the growth in the forecast period. Africa

and Latin America are expected to emerge as good markets post 2021, improving economy and overseas investments are expected to encourage more infrastructural development and construction activity. As of 2016, China was the largest market for cranes, both within Asia-Pacific and the global market.

The marine and port cranes market has been witnessing a slower growth since 2008. However, the growing sea trade is expected to propel the market to pre-recession levels

by 2022. The mobile cranes market is projected to touch USD16.76 billion by 2018. The fixed crane market is expected to reach USD10.1 billion by the end of 2016, and is expected to register a comparatively slower growth rate over the coming five years.

Mordor Intelligence Web: www.mordorintelligence.com

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CONSTRUCTION MACHINES & EQUIPMENT Hoists & Cranes

The Prefab Solutions

World’s Largest Construction Hoist System at Work

With the advent of high rise buildings and urbanization all over the GCC and MENA region, ease of safe transport of heavy materials, equipment and even prefabricated structures all throughout the site is crucial. “For construction jobs where you constantly need to lift and transport heavy load, you will need a high capacity crane as the most cost-effective and safest solution” says Waiel Manfalouti, CEO of House of Equipment LLC the dealer of Yongmao Tower Crane in the Middle East and MENA region. Yongmao, one of the earliest CE certified tower crane from China has had a long focus on higher-capacity tower cranes, to move heavy prefab concrete components especially in sectors like nuclear that have traditionally been the preserve of crawlers and all terrains. Additionally, Yongmao exercises its full potential by introducing new

Alimak Hek recently installed the largest personnel and material hoist in the world at NYU Langone Kimmel Pavilion hospital in 2016. This USD1.2 billion expansion project, which is scheduled for completion in 2018, is a 21 story, 830,000 sq. foot medical facility aimed at providing patients and their families with more efficient and quality healthcare. The Alimak Mammoth Triplex, has 12,400 kg (27,225 lbs.) of lifting capacity per set up, a hoist floor area of nearly triple that of other large hoists and is the most advanced hoist system that the company has installed to date. At the corner of 34th and FDR Drive, there is very little room for a tower crane or another hoist. Due to the space constraints at the site, alternate sides of the mast sections were utilized to accept two high

machining equipment and robotic technology in their leading edge production. Thus, reflecting the years of study to carry more load and undergone extensive prototype testing, YONGMAO has launched the range-topping STT 3330 tower crane with 160 tons’ maximum capacity and 23 tons at 90 meters’ jib length. Such monster cranes are coming with state of the art technology to enhance smoothness of all functions as well as integrate the safe operation of such equipment under severe weather condition, making the

speed Alimak Scando 650 FC-S high speed construction hoists which will mainly be used by personnel with the addition of an Alimak Scando TM 60/55 FC which is a personnel and material hoist. The Alimak Scando 650 FC-S is one of the world’s fastest hoists with speeds up to 100 m/min (330 fpm). Since hundreds of employees will be needing to access different floors at various times, the high-speed hoists will increase

achievement of contractor milestones not anymore challenging. House of Equipment LLC was established in United Arab Emirates in 2004. "HOE" is an innovative and dynamic rapidly growing company specialized in managing, trading and servicing of construction equipment and spare parts. As a dealer of Yongmao, Locatelli, Boomtech, Orbit, Dieci and other manufacturers of construction equipment, HOE has established an operational base in Dubai to serve the Middle East and in Algeria to serve North Africa.

efficiency. Safety is always a priority for the company and these machines are furnished with the latest safety equipment from overload sensors to self-greasing reservoirs for reducing worker exposures during routine maintenance. One of the key features of this installation is the company’s A3 system which is a real time online monitoring system that helps troubleshoot issues before they turn into problems.

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BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT Stones & Aggregates

onstruction aggregates are a broad category of granular materials such as crushed stone, stone, and gravel etc., which finds application in construction activities. Aggregates are the world’s most mined material. According to Future Market Insight, aggregates give resistance to wear and erosion, volume stability, and other desired

physical properties to the finished product. Construction aggregates are mainly used in the applications such as commercial, residential, Industrial, and infrastructure in a number of construction activities. The global construction aggregates market is anticipated to grow from an estimated USD350.2 billion in 2016 to USD560.9 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.

“The global construction aggregates market is anticipated to grow from an estimated USD350.2 billion in 2016 to USD560.9 billion by 2024, at a

CAGR of 6.1%...”

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Infrastructure Investments Support the Global Construction Aggregates Market

In fact, the rising investments in the construction sector are driving the growth of the global construction aggregates market. Moreover, new trends such as manufactured sand, and recycled aggregates, along with the rising number of investments in infrastructure worldwide are all factors helping drive the growth of the construction aggregates market, whereas the high transportation costs, stringent zoning regulations, the seasonal factors, and the rising energy costs restrain the growth of the global construction aggregates market. In terms of volume, the highest CAGR will be observed in the residential segment for the forecast period. However, the infrastructure segment is likely to constitute the largest share of the total market size. When it comes to the global market, China is considered the largest market of construction aggregates and is dominating the global construction aggregates market. In fact, China was the biggest consumer of construction aggregates and in 2015, it was able to dominate the market in question, followed by North and Central America. As a matter of fact, China will represent the fastest growing region in the construction aggregates market in terms of value growing at a CAGR of 4.7%. However, developing economies like India and the Middle East are also anticipated to witness a considerable growth rate in construction aggregates market during the forecast period. The market in North and Central America will cross a value of USD95 billion by 2024 end. Moreover, in order to reduce its dependence on oil, the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) have undertaken major steps as a part of the economy transformation. A

few infrastructure development steps undertaken by these countries include following projects, and these are highly expected to impact the construction aggregates market demand in the region. According to Guy Woodford, Dubai is home to one of the latest attention-grabbing Middle East infrastructure megaprojects: a 3.2km waterway through downtown Dubai due to open in 2017.

A USD544 million canal is reportedly progressing at breakneck speed. Dubai is an Emirate within the United Arab Emirates, which, when combined with the Gulf countries, is one of three distinct markets in the Middle East region, with Saudi Arabia and Iran completing the trio. Moreover, Dubai is scheduled to host the World Expo 2020 at the Jebel Ali area, involving total revenue of between USD2 billion to USD4 billion. Furthermore,

the amount spent on the secondary infrastructure will be over USD8 billion, and would provide construction opportunities in the hospitality, transport, commercial, and retail sectors. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, is the world’s biggest oil exporter and the largest economy in the Arab region, but a dramatic slump in oil revenues led to a record Saudi budget deficit of USD97bn in 2016. Efforts

are being made to address this, including the Saudi government’s January 2017 agreement to allow an IMF-backed value-added tax to be imposed across the Gulf, ending the region’s much publicized tax-free living. In addition to the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in

Qatar. Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Qatar's 2030 Vision, the country’s infrastructure expenditure is estimated to reach about USD150 billion. Certainly, major players in the global construction aggregates market are focused towards expanding their production capacities such as LafargeHolcim Ltd., Vulcan Materials Company, Martin Marietta Materials, etc…

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Green Buildings


FEATURE Green Buildings

reen building or sustainable construction is referred to structures that are environmentally responsible and energy efficient throughout its life cycle. Green building practices aim to reduce the environmental impact of a building. Most of the materials used in green buildings such as lumber, recycled metal, fiberglass and mineral wool are renewable and

non-toxic in nature. Green buildings use onsite generation of renewable energy through biomass, solar power, hydro power and wind power. These practices make a building reduce its operating energy usage. Furthermore, low energy consumption appliances are used in green buildings to keep the energy costs low.

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Increasing Environmental Concerns Encourage the Green Buildings Sector

Most of the green building materials including cellulose and fiberglass are being used in green buildings owing to their superior insulating properties. Methods such as rain water harvesting are adopted in green buildings to conserve reduce wastage of water. Green buildings also seek to reduce wastage of energy and materials thus reducing the overall environmental impact. Green buildings are widely used for residential, commercial and industrial purposes owing to their low operational costs, energy efficiency and low carbon footprint. The global market for green buildings is expected to witness steady growth owing to increasing environmental concerns and stringent government regulations. According to Grand View Research, the growing demand for these components owing to various environmental and economic benefits such as lower water requirements, maintenance cost, and operating costs is expected to drive demand over the forecast period. Green buildings prevent the use of toxic paints containing lead, thereby providing optimum indoor air quality. Furthermore, these products offer abundant natural lighting thereby reducing electricity bills which in turn reduces the overall expenditure. Abundant raw material availability coupled with a large number of manufacturers is expected to cater to the growing demand for green building materials. However, this trend is expected to see new market entrants which in turn are expected to increase industry rivalry that will improve product quality and lower product cost. The raw materials used for manufacturing these components include the use of wood, bamboo, clay, cement, concrete, straw, plaster, paints & coatings and others. Companies such as DuPont, BASF, and PPG Industries are the major raw material

suppliers in the market. Also, the market is characterized by the presence of small and medium level enterprises responsible for the supply of raw materials such as wood, bamboo, and clay to manufacturers. In fact, rising consumer awareness regarding benefits of residing in green buildings such as lower maintenance and operating costs is expected to propel demand for these

components over the forecast period. Supportive regulations related to the use of these materials in construction coupled with growing construction industry particularly in developing economies are expected to have a positive impact towards market growth. Moreover, the demand for green buildings in industrial sector is expected to grow owing to its low operational and maintenance costs. Growing demand for energy efficient technologies is expected to propel the demand for green buildings in the market. Growing preference for green

buildings in residential and commercial sectors is expected to be a major factor driving the growth of the market over the forecast period. However, high material cost is expected to be a major restraint to the market. North America and Europe are major markets for green buildings. The market in this region is characterized by increasing awareness regarding

sustainable construction and growing demand for low energy consumption systems. Supportive regulatory policies and building codes in North America favoring the use of these products in the construction and renovation of buildings is expected to drive demand over the forecast period. Furthermore,

growing consumer awareness regarding environmental and economic benefits of the products is likely to augment growth. However, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region owing to growing industrial sector and rapid urbanization in emerging economies such as India and China. Additionally, increasing industrial pollution coupled with strict environmental regulations in the region is expected to drive the growth of the market in industrial sector.

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steady growth owing to increasing environmental concerns and

stringent government regulations.”

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DC PRO Plays Leading Role in Australia’s Green FutureDC PRO Engineering, the UAE-based Engineering Consultancy firm, has expanded its operations and opened two offices in Australia to service the growing demand from businesses and entities across the country for a push towards renewable energy. Renewables are earmarked as a key driver in Australia’s energy future as the country transitions away from fossil fuels to cleaner, greener energy in line with its commitment to cut carbon emissions under the terms of the Paris Agreement signed by almost all the world’s countries in 2015 to tackle climate change. New research from the Australia Institute suggests that the best way for the country to meet its goal of reducing emissions by as much as 28 per cent is to ensure 66 per cent of its energy comes from renewable sources by 2030. The company’s offices in Perth, Western Australia and Melbourne, Victoria, will work with public and private entities spanning the east west electricity grids, to adapt latest technological innovations and new approaches to meet energy distribution, generation and storage to meet the needs of Australian consumers. George Berbari, CEO of DC PRO Engineering, explained: “Renewables are on the way to becoming the dominant source of energy across the globe. Governments are now aware that global warming is a real threat and are now focusing on sustainability. The Australian government has pledged

to cut its greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030, and DC PRO Engineering identified a way in which we could contribute to this vision that embodies our approach. “Australia is just one of many territories where we have identified growth opportunities, but the main reason the company has opened offices in Australia is to be part of the country’s green vision and journey and to share our expertise. “District energy technologies will play an increasingly important role in energy storage and conservation given the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, and this is one area where the company will excel. Marcus Wearing-Smith, representative of DC PRO Australia, said: “District energy systems are being considered as a necessary component of Australia’s energy future. The emergence of Renewable Energy Micro Grids is essential to cater for the geographically disparate energy profile of the Australian continent. Traditional electricity grids are failing. The company’s experience is directly aligned with the new energy regime emerging in Australia. “The company has the in-depth knowledge and experience of energy efficiency precinct and district systems combined with an exceptional understanding of enhanced HVAC systems applied to cooling dominant environments. DC PRO’s integration of ultra-high efficiency, small to large-scale energy solutions, coupled

with renewable energy systems, places DC PRO in a unique position to contribute to the mix of energy solutions demanded by Federal and State governments in Australia. “Through its Australian offices, DC PRO Engineering will focus on the introduction of medium to large scale precinct and district energy systems in the Australian energy landscape, with a focus on integrated energy systems incorporating thermal energy storage combined with enhanced integrated renewable energy systems. The firm will offer both mechanical and electrical engineering services and assist in achieving global best practices in energy efficiency performance. Direct Energy Australia, an established engineering firms that offer services to government and private enterprises, will partner with the company on office coordination and client liaison. Direct Energy Australia’s has an engineering team with expertise in renewable energy, electrical & controls, electrical, mechanical, as well as a forward-thinking geothermal designer, which will facilitate client relations for the company.

George BerbariCEO of DC PPR Engineering

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MAXIMISING YOUR INVESTMENTWhat do the smallest Ammann plate compactor, the largest asphalt plant and every product in-between have in common ?

•Innovation that boosts productivity and efficiency, ultimately improving your bottom line

•Parts and components that ensure long life to maximise your investment

•The commitment of a family business that has thrived in the construction industry for nearly 150 years by keeping promises today – and knowing what customers will need tomorrow

Ammann NME FZE, P.O.Box 293668, Dubai Airport Free Zone - J05 Dubai - U.A.E. Phone + 97 14 299 14 46, Fax + 97 14 299 14 49, [email protected] additional product information and services please visit : www.ammann - group.comGMP-1187-00-EN | © Ammann Group

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Energy Matters: Boosting Energy Efficiency in Dubai Homes TAQATI - Dubai Energy Efficiency Program announces the successful completion of the pilot ‘Home Energy Advice Program’. Building on the momentum to improve energy efficiency in Dubai, TAQATI - Dubai Energy Efficiency Program announced the successful completion of the pilot ‘Home Energy Advice Program’. The program was run across 60 homes in Dubai as part of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ‘Ideal Home Initiative’ and supports DEWA’s efforts to achieve the Smart Dubai initiative launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world.

The ‘Home Energy Advice Program’ was created to support the program’s efforts in raising awareness on energy efficiency amongst Dubai residents, as part of Dubai’s Demand Side Management (DSM) Strategy which aims to reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2030. The program provides personalised advice to homeowners to help reduce their energy consumption.

As part of the pilot program, teams made up of representatives from TAQATI, DEWA and AESG advisors visited 60 homes in Dubai to collect information on electricity and water consuming appliances and on behavioural elements, and to conduct basic technical tests, including water flow testing.

“The Home Energy Advice Program is one of the enabling mechanisms to improve awareness amongst Dubai residents to achieve energy savings in the residential sector as part of the Demand Side Management strategy”, as stated by H.E. Ahmad Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of

Energy. “TAQATI works in line with the strategies and goals set by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and contributes to promoting sustainable development.

The Home Energy Advice program not only provided the residents with advice and information on methods to minimise home energy use, but also helped them reduce energy bills without compromising on comfort,” said Ali Al Jassim, CEO of Etihad ESCO. Following the visits, a personalised home energy conservation report (in English and Arabic) was shared with each home to highlight potential water and electricity savings through customised energy conservation measures and tips.

The ‘Home Energy Advice Program’, is the first-of-its-kind in the UAE, and has received positive feedback from the home owners, displaying their interest in learning more about their home energy efficiency and willingness to conserve energy and

generate savings on their utility bills. “Utilising personalised assessments and expert advice, the ‘Home Energy Advice Program’ is designed to make beneficial long-term changes for Dubai consumers. While the pilot project has been successful and received positive feedback, TAQATI will assess the results of the pilot program in achieving water and electricity savings in Dubai homes. Once we have achieved positive results, theprogram will be rolled out on a larger scale across Dubai to enhance energy efficiency in Dubai homes” said Aref Abou Zahr, Executive Director of TAQATI.

TAQATI is a dedicated Program Management Office for Dubai’s DSM Strategy which targets a reduction in energy consumption by 30 per cent by 2030.It was established by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) under Etihad Energy Services Company to provide implementation support and guidance to all relevant stakeholders for the DSM Strategy.

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Mumbai Developer Godrej Properties Targets Green NRI Investors Leading Japanese architectural and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei and Mumbai-based developer Godrej Properties, are presenting their collaborative residential work - Godrej Origins at The Trees, in Mumbai, at Cityscape Global, which is currently taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre. The development, in India’s commercial capital, transformed a former soap factory into a stylish, vibrant and sustainable community with a strong sense of place. Aimed at upper middle-class Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) the project, once completed in Q2, 2021, will provide sustainable luxury living certified to the highest global standards, offering unique views, lifestyle and personalized options for each home. ‘Godrej Origins’ not only promises a more sustainable lifestyle, it also offers

a healthy return-on-investment at an opportune time. According to industry analysts, property market sales in India are expected to grow at 14% (CAGR) until 2020 and 18% from 2020-25. It is estimated that the 2.6-million strong Indian expatriate community in the UAE alone invested USD1.69 billion into the Indian real estate market in the first nine months of 2016, according to a report from property consultancy Square Yards. “We have witnessed an overwhelming response to this development from end users and investors alike, with the majority of the inventory that we have released, sold out within a few days of the launch. “This vibrant mixed use development, is also home to our head office building Godrej One, our upcoming luxury Taj hotel as well as a museum which offers

a unique lifestyle choice for Indian real estate,” said Anubhav Gupta, Executive Vice President - Business Head Vikhroli, Chief Design Officer, Head CSR and Sustainability at Godrej Properties.

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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTS Crushers, Demolition Equipment & Screens


ydraulic Demolition Machine and Breaker are the machines designed to knock down or break rigid structure. The hydraulic demolition machine and breaker have hydraulic system attached to the machine which provides perfect hydraulic flow through engine speed. Thus the system ensures hydraulic power need during the demolition and

breaking process. A breaker is a powerful beating hammer fitted to an excavator for demolishing rocks or concrete structures. The breaker is powered with the help of auxiliary hydraulic system from the excavator and is operated by the foot-operated valve. Application of hydraulic demolition machine and breaker can be seen in the industry like construction and mining for demolishing or breaking of the large area.

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“Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker & tools used for mining such as underground coal mining purpose

is another potential factor for the growth of the market…”

According to Future Market Insights, hydraulic Demolition Machine and Breaker is driven to its application where jackhammering and blasting is not possible due to environmental and most important safety issue. Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker outperforms in the construction industry and is a potential factor to the market growth. Owing to demolition which is said to be a key ingredient in progress for the deconstruction of bridges, building, and other tough and gritty structure, hydraulic demolition machine and breaker play a vital role in the situation where these machine provide the best output result. Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker help to provide most power and torque, as the hydraulic fluid cannot compress like air it has the ability to work underwater, and will not freeze at low temperature are key drivers for the growth of hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market. Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker & tools used for mining such as underground coal mining purpose is another potential factor for the growth of the market owing to spark that triggers explosion is prevented as they lack any high-power electrical circuitry that can lead to an explosion. Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker ease the work for demolition process and application of it ensure speed in work thus the factor decreases the other cost related to the same. Challenging factor for hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market is the initial cost associated which is relatively higher as compared to other machine and human workforce used for the purpose of demolition and breaking. The Global Hydraulic Demolition Machine

and Breaker market is divided into seven regions, namely North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). North America holds relatively higher share in the hydraulic demolition machine, and breaker market is owing to higher demolition rates of building and bridges and other related

activities in the region. The region growth is attributed to rising mining industries that boost the potential to hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market growth. Moreover, restrictions over blasting and safety concern in the urban area for building give rise to the use of hydraulic demolition machine. Thus the developed region of North America is estimated to show healthy CAGR during the forecast period. Europe is

estimated to show robust demand for energy efficient hydraulic demolition machine and breaker at the area where it will lessen the workforce and will increase efficiency and productivity. Japan rising demand for hydraulic demolition is seen as the construction in the country is done in such a way that the building remains. Asia Pacific excluding Japan is estimated to grow at

high CAGR in the forecast period of the hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market is owing to the rise of mining coal industries from countries like China and India that are supporting market growth. The global woodworking machines market is highly fragmented due to

the presence of large number of regional and global players. Regional players choose quality service and competitive pricing as their winning strategy over global players. In response to this, global players are largely involved in merger & acquisition and partnership activities in order to enhance their profitability margin and market share.

Future Market InsightsWeb: www.futuremarketinsights.com

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTS Crushers, Demolition Equipment & Screens


RUBBLE MASTER has been developing and manufacturing mobile machines for crushing natural rock for over 25 years now. With exports accounting for 97% of business, the compact crushing experts have advanced to become the world market leader. In conjunction with the latest development, the active prescreen, the RM 120GO! sets new standards in terms of performance, ease of maintenance, efficiency and innovative design. From its beginnings as a 3-man enterprise in 1991, the company has grown to become a globally acknowledged specialist and innovation company in mobile crushing and recycling in the compact class.

The company from Linz-Pichling, Upper Austria, continues to focus primarily on its core expertise which lies in development, marketing and service — expertise that has brought the firm to the very top as the world market

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leader for mobile crushers. The new RM flagship, the RM 120GO!, is a real powerhouse. Although this mobile impact crusher weighs only 35 t it is capable of recycling up to 350 t/h of C&D waste or natural rock. This corresponds to the amount of waste produced by demolishing a detached house. The RM wind sifter that can be fitted as an option and a hydraulically pivoting refeeding belt can increase the quality of the final aggregate even more. To develop these high-performance RM crushers, a great deal of money is invested in research and development.

Added to this is close cooperation with the customer: frequent exchange of information means that optimized solutions can always be found. The most recent development, the active prescreen, is yet another example of this. Improved quality and reduced wear costs with the active prescreen.

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“The criteria for recycled materials are becoming ever more stringent,” says Gerald Hanisch, CEO and founder of RUBBLE MASTER, explaining the reasons behind the new development.

“In particular, the fine particles in mixed debris are increasingly becoming a burden. That has prompted us to continue exploring possible ways of improving quality and to this end we are now offering the active prescreen.”as an innovative solution.” The active prescreen serves primarily to reduce wear and tear and running costs. With this RM innovation, fine and very particles can be separated effectively and efficiently from the coarse material in the feed material.

The active prescreen, which is fully integrated in the single-piece vibro-channel, replaces the welded mesh and separates materials that are difficult to screen with high screen throughput. The wide vibration path and resultant shearing effect between moving and fixed bars create a maximum self-cleaning effect. It is powered entirely by the vibrations of the vibro-channel, so no additional power source is required. Another advantage of this system is that RUBBLE MASTER adds no extra height to machinery so that, unlike comparable systems, there is no loss of machine mobility.

“This development is a further logical step towards increasing the cost-effectiveness and productivity of RM crushers, and with it RM again demonstrates that we are the experts in mobile crushing and recycling in the compact class,” Hanisch explains. “We combined high performance with intuitive operation and compact design right from the outset. In the compact crusher sector we have 25 years’ experience and constantly work to improve our mobile crushers, which underlines our pioneering role.”

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he global construction scaffolding rental market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.32% during the period 2017-2021, according to Research and Markets. A booming construction industry is one of the significant factors driving the growth of the construction scaffolding rental market. Simultaneously, the construction ventures in

developing countries are expected to keep growing at a much quicker rate than advanced economies. It is anticipated that the developing economies will contribute to 56% of the world's construction market share.

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“…scaffolding is the safest and the most cost-effective type, leading to its augmented adoption in the market.”

Various APAC (Asia Pacific Countries) countries have announced large projects that are expected to be worth almost USD240 billion, for instance, the high-speed rail project in Japan and Trans-Sumatra Toll Road. Moreover, the construction business in the Middle East and Africa are anticipated to develop quickly over the next four years, which will also contribute to this market’s growth until the end of 2021. In terms of geography, the Americas led the construction scaffolding rental market during 2016 and will continue to dominate the market in the future. The major markets in the Americas include the US, followed by Canada and the Latin American countries. The US had the highest rental penetration in the region due to the stringent safety laws and credit crunch in the country. With expected investments of around USD300 billion to improve road infrastructure in the US, the market is expected to receive a major boost in 2017. The overall market in the Americas is expected to grow steadily with rapid growth in selected areas such as Mexico and Brazil. The market growth is expected to follow the pace of public-private partnership (PPP) in infrastructure development, according to Technavio. During 2016, the supported scaffolding segment was the highest revenue contributing product segment in the construction scaffolding rental market and will continue to lead the market in the coming years. Supported scaffolding is employed for situations that require elevation and is also the most commonly used type of scaffolding material. This type of scaffolding is the safest and the most cost-effective type, leading to its augmented adoption in the market. In terms of revenue, the residential segment led the construction scaffolding rental market and will continue to dominate the market over

the next four years. The residential segment includes scaffolding requirement during the construction activity of residential buildings. It has now become the largest segment in the market due to the recent boom following the financial crisis. Although APAC holds the largest market in the residential segment, the market is expected to slow down due to less adoption of scaffolding systems in the coming years. As a matter of fact, the latest trend gaining momentum in the market is

developing new services completing rental offer. Traditionally rental companies used to rent out scaffolding equipment and provide manpower for erection and dismantling of the framework. Since there are very low barriers to entry, construction companies are looking for one-stop solution for all their equipment requirements. This has led to the consolidation in the industry for large rental companies by either acquiring small

companies or forming alliances to expand their product offerings as well as increase their geographical presence. In fact, one of the major drivers for this market is intensifying safety regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that roughly USD2.3 million construction laborers work on scaffolding platforms. Furthermore, one of the major factors hindering the growth of this market is inefficient management.

Rental organizations encountering remarkable development need to scale assets productively to take care of varying market demand and overseeing changes in income profile to enhance usage of the

accessible hardware. They additionally need to keep up regular general maintenance and services to amplify re-sale price of the equipment toward the end of the rental life. Without the capacity to forecast and deal with these progressions ideally, rental organizations wind up losing profits as they neglect to meet their planned lowest cost per transaction threshold.

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Custers Hydraulica B.V. located in the Netherlands is a company with a relatively long tradition in the access industry. In its home market the company is one of the major players. In fact, the company designs, produces and sells many products such as aluminum scaffolds. Its range of aluminum scaffoldings is very wide: mobile / facade / foldable towers and many other kinds of scaffolds. The company’s scaffolds are solid, safe, easy to erect / dismantle and maintenance-free. They sell throughout Europe, Middle East, Far East and Australia. When it comes to the aerial working platforms, the company has truck mounted platforms. Since the mid-sixties, they are one of the very well-known of European producers of truck mounted hydraulic platforms. Their truck or van mounted platforms

Specialist in Hydraulic Platforms Aluminum Scaffolds

are available in working heights from 10m to 26m and the lifts are safe, reliable, stable, durable, tailor-made. Custers® lifts can be used for a wide range of activities. In addition, it has a wide range of special products for the airport industry such as tailor-made aircraft / helicopter maintenance docks, tailor-made aluminum access platforms and steps, de-icers, vehicle mounted scissor lifts and track-mounted platforms. The company has supplied maintenance docks, custom-built stairs and access platforms for the defense industry in most European countries. It speaks for itself that they are also active in the European civil aviation industry, customers are e.g. KLM/France, Air Berlin, Airbus/EADS, Boeing, Sabena Technics and many others.

PASCHAL developed an impressive formwork and scaffolding concept for the realization of the dynamic design that was used for the creation of the complete reinforced concrete shell - from the base of the foundation to the reinforced concrete roof slab - in a very short period and with small quantities of form-work and scaffolding material. On a 1,123 m² large plot of land to the north of the Dreisam river, STRABAG Real Estate GmbH is developing an office building which boasts stunning architecture. The design by Hotz + Architekten pro-vides for a double cambered glass facade that gives the building the impression of a crystal. After completion, the 7-storey building, known as Schnewlin 12, will include a 2-storey underground garage. An additional special feature is that the developer and investor STRABAG Real Estate will not rent the space as is typical for office buildings, but will in-stead sell it for part-ownership.

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presents several challenges. The building plot is 65% overbuilt. And to make things even more complicated, it borders with the Karlsruhe - Basel railway line on the south-west side and with public traffic routes and areas on the other three boundaries of the plot.

The project has been so successful on the market that, at this moment in time during the construction process, more than 50% of the available units have already been sold. For the main contractor, Ed. Züblin AG, Directorate Karlsruhe, Freiburg area, the order

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ccording to a report by SCI, the Middle East is currently one of the most interesting areas of railway development. However, the huge investment volumes mentioned in popular releases often hide more than reveal which amounts will really be spent on railway equipment (apart from bridges, tunnels, earthworks and buildings), when this equipment

will be needed for purchase or installation, and who will purchase it. Currently Iran, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are the dominant players in the regional rail network expansion efforts. The total rail network length in region is close to 35,000 km and is further expected to surpass 45,000 km by 2030 years with total investment of more than USD200 Billion.

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“Though now most of the countries have built railway network, to some extent,

its role in passenger transport is almost negligible in the region as a whole.”

Beginning of rail transport in Middle East dates back to late nineteenth century when national railway lines were constructed in Egypt, Turkey, Iraq and Iran, according to Kuick Research. After that, the railway network in Middle East grew substantially in the countries like Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria. Like most of the other parts in Asia and Africa, railway construction in various Middle East countries is also a history of the colonial powers’ strategic and economic priorities. During the first part of the 1900s, railways were built for military purposes, as well as to provide distribution routes for products from the industries of the colonizing nations and raw materials for the same industries. Consequently, the lines have different technical specifications, depending on which country constructed them. During the last century, railway construction was proceeding at a considerable speed. However, the rail density was – and still is – low, compared with more advanced countries. Likewise, the diversity of standards and axle load did make through traffic difficult. Vast desert areas, extremely hot climate, difficult topography, disperse population centers and heavy dependence on road due to abundant domestic petroleum resources have always acted as the roadblocks in the growth of rail network in the region. Though now most of the countries have built railway network, to some extent, its role in passenger transport is almost negligible in the region as a whole. As in 2016, the total railway network length in the entire Middle East region is close to 35000 km with more than 90% being in Iran, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Iran with about 13000 km of railway network length, leads the rail transport in the region followed by Turkey and Egypt with railway network of 12000 km and 9500 km respectively. Besides, railway networks with moderate length also exist in the countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq,

Jordan and Syria. But excepting Saudi Arabia, in a large part of the Arabian Peninsula in countries like Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Oman rail transport has no presence. Barring tiny proportion of freight movement by rail, these hydrocarbon resource-rich countries are almost entirely dependent on road transport, primarily due to the cheap fossil-fuels and the policies of respective governments. But some of the countries outside the Arabia region but falling within the Middle East region, such as Iran, Egypt and Turkey have built extensive

rail network and railways account for major part of the transportation network in the country. Rail networks of shorter lengths are also present in the countries like Jordan, Syria, Iraq, though the role of rail transport in the entire transportation systems is quite insignificant in most of

the countries. Rail transport is integral part of sustainable growth strategy in the region that will drive the market. There are several cross-border railway links including the Gulf Railway in the list of proposed railway

projects. These will naturally enhance the scope of trade among the countries along with providing invest opportunities in other sectors. The railway network can transform the region so that it will have the one of the best transportation infrastructure in the world. In addition to direct economic benefits, it will enable the countries to utilize the sizeable potential in other sectors like finance, tourism, retail which have already indicated enormous potential.

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Thales has signed a two-year contract with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to maintain the signalling, telecommunication and electromechanical systems of the 2,400 km Northern Train. This contract also includes the transfer of knowledge to SAR national human capital teams, which complies with the objectives of “Saudi Arabia Vision 2030”. The Northern Train project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the longest railway in the world equipped with state of the art technology signalling and communications systems, the ETCS Level 2. The project, currently in operation, involved the construction of 2,400 km of track, sidings, yards, depots, stations and administrative facilities of the two lines. SAR transports passengers from the capital city of Riyadh to Qurrayat (northern Saudi Arabia), in addition to the heavy transport of minerals from the mines of the raw phosphates and bauxite in the northern and central regions to the processing and export sites on the Arabian Gulf, in addition to Wa’ad Al Shamal project. The maintenance activities will be performed by Thales through specialized engineers and technicians located across eight maintenance bases situated along the 2,400 km of railway line. The contract includes the transfer of knowledge, which will be performed through a curriculum of training at Thales’ factories in the kingdom. This will allow SAR maintenance teams to

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gradually and efficiently take over the maintenance activities by the end of the two-year contract. However, and for the sake of achieving these objectives, Thales has contributed in equipping the electronic laboratories, and has simulated the signalling and telecommunication systems in Saudi Railway Polytechnic laboratories which will be used for the training programmers. Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP) was established in Buraidah city (Qassim Province) through a partnership between SAR and The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), to provide the Saudi teams with the vocational and technical qualifications in signalling & telecommunications systems, rolling stock maintenance and train driving. Jean-Yves Tolot, Country Director for Thales in Saudi Arabia said: «Throughout its historic presence in the Kingdom, the Group has developed very strong cooperation with local industries and universities to speed up the

transfer of knowledge, know-how and capabilities. In line with “Saudi Vision 2030” and National Transformation Program 2020 (NTP 2020), this project further illustrates Thales commitment to ensure the SAR maintenance are able to continue in their efforts long after our contract expires and contribute towards the Kingdom’s success. This contract win further solidifies our footprint in the Kingdom. Along with our partners we have established a solid industrial network to provide maintenance and services to our customers in the kingdom » he added. In addition to the partnership with SAR for the deployment and maintenance of its railway network, Thales provides maintenance services across all solutions and systems in use by significant transport infrastructure providers. In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thales provides maintenance services to the Al Mashaer Al Mugaddassah Makkah Metro (MMMP, the metro of the holy sites in Makkah) and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Thales is a global technology for the Aerospace, Transport, Defense and Security markets. With 64,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales reported sales of USD17.5 billion in 2016. With over 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design and deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex security requirements. Its exceptional international footprint allows it to work closely with its customers all over the world. The Northern Train

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onstruction activity in Germany was weak during the review period (2011-2015), due to the negative impact of the Eurozone crisis on the country’s economy. According to Ken Research, this resulted in poor investor confidence, which in turn reduced infrastructure construction activities in the country. The industry’s value is expected to pick up over the forecast

period (2016-2020), and it is expected to reach a value of USD356.5 billion in 2021 in real terms, measured at constant 2010 US dollar exchange rates, however, due to a gradual recovery in economic conditions and subsequent improvements in business confidence, according to Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC).

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As a matter of fact, the construction sector growth over the forecast period to 2021 will be supported by a revival in investor confidence and subsequent public and private sector investments in infrastructure, residential, and energy and utilities construction projects. In particular, the government’s focus on renewable energy production is expected to contribute towards the industry’s growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, it is important to shed a light on the steps that are playing a vital role in the expected growth such as the ongoing urbanization that is expected to drive fresh demand for new housing units over the forecast period. The residential construction market is expected to maintain its leading share in the industry over the forecast period, to account for 47.7% of the industry’s total value in 2021. In addition to the efficiently developed transport infrastructure that is vital for the economic growth of Germany. Accordingly, under the flagship program FTIP, the government is investing heavily in transport infrastructure projects. The infrastructure construction market is expected to post a nominal forecast-period CAGR of 4.75%, as compared to 1.02% registered during the review period. Simultaneously, in a bid to accelerate the pace of foreign investments, the government has announced attractive tax subsidies. Owing to the country’s attractive investment scenario, in November 2016, Amazon, one of the world’s largest online retailers, announced plans to construct a logistics center in Winsen. The government’s initiative is expected to provide a boost to the construction industry in the years to come. Finally, in

support of the achievement of the 2030 renewable energy target, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is developing the Merkur offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. With an estimated investment of EUR1.6 billion (US$1.8 billion), the wind farm, when completed in 2019, is expected cater to the energy needs of over 500,000 households. In real terms, Germany’s construction industry is expected to register a compound annual growth

rate (CAGR) of 2.4%, an improvement over the 0.2% CAGR registered over the review period (2012-2016). The German construction industry registered minimal growth during the review period due to the impact of the Eurozone crisis on the country’s economy, which resulted in weak business confidence. “The industry, however, recovered in 2016, as a result of a gradual recovery in economic conditions and subsequent investments in construction projects,” comments

Danny Richards, Lead Economist at Timetric’s CIC. Consequently, the country’s construction industry registered a growth of 2.1% in real terms in 2016. This was preceded by an average annual contraction of 0.6% during 2012–2015. Accounting for 46.7% of the industry’s total value in 2016, residential construction was the largest market in the German construction industry during the review period. The market is expected to sustained growth over the forecast

period, and account for 47.7% of the industry’s total value in 2021. “Market growth is expected to be supported by public and private sector investments in housing projects, driven by rising demand for new residential units in urban

regions,” adds Richards. Commercial construction was the second-largest market in the industry during the review period, accounting for 20.0% of the industry’s total value in 2016. The market is expected to remain relatively sizable over the forecast period, with 19.6% of the industry’s total value in 2021. Forecast-period growth is expected to be driven by improvements in the country’s tourism and retail sectors.

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The Cooperative Research Project FLEX-G started on June 1, 2017 under the federal construction technology initiative named ENERGIEWENDEBAUEN funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The main goal of the research project is to investigate technologies for the manufacturing of translucent and transparent membrane roof and façade elements with integrated optoelectronic components. The focus lies on a switchable total energy transmittance (often referred to as the solar factor or solar heat gain, and “g-value” in Europe) and on flexible solar cell integration to significantly contribute to both energy saving and power generation in buildings. Solar modules and a variety of energy management systems are well established in small and large buildings to optimize their energy

KROHNE converters IFC 100 for OPTIFLUX series of EMF, MAC 100 for OPTISENS analytical sensors and operating unit SMARTMAC 200 for SMARTPAT analytical sensors are now available in stainless steel housing signal. Signal converters IFC 100 and MAC 100 as well as SMARTMAC 200 operating unit are now available in stainless steel housing. Mainly targeted at applications in the food and beverage industry, they can be also used where high corrosion resistance is demanded, e.g. in salty environments. Offering an alternative to the standard aluminum housing, the new stainless steel housing is “hygienic by design” without pooling or harborage areas where contamination buildup could occur. It features a non-glass display to comply with zoning criteria in food and beverage applications, 2 mm/ 5/64” thick 1.4404/316L stainless steel for superior strength, and ingress protection

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more pleasant due to bright and spacious rooms and appearance. When made of glass, these façades and roofs are functionalized with heat reflecting coatings to minimize their “g-value”. However, glass is not bendable enough to apply it to vaulted surfaces as design element in representative buildings.

flow sensor, the new stainless steel housing option offers a cost-effective alternative to the higher positioned IFC 300. MAC 100 is a signal converter for OPTISENS analytical sensors, e.g. for hygienic conductivity sensors OPTISENS IND 7000 and OPTISENS COND 7200.

balance both by generating electrical energy and by minimizing required power for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). A major trend in modern architecture is the use of large transparent and translucent façade and roof elements, such as Fraunhofer’s, to make time spent in these buildings

classes IP66/67/69. IFC 100, MAC 100 and SMARTMAC 200 are based on the same platform, sharing the same HMI and housing options: IFC 100 is a signal converter for electromagnetic flowmeters in standard hygienic applications. Typically combined with hygienic OPTIFLUX 6000

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Deterioration in the Italian construction sector started to slow at the end of 2014, as the economy rebounded modestly. However, construction performance is still far away from a real rebound. According to Atradius, Italy´s GDP growth remains feeble in 2017 (up 0.7%) after growing just 0.8% in 2016, which will hamper construction growth. After a weak 0.3%

increase in 2016, construction investments are expected to decrease 1.2% in 2017, with new housing investments down 3% and public works investments decreasing 3.5%.

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Though the effect of economic recession continued to weigh on the housing prices in 2016, a gradual recovery could be observed over the forecast period (2014-2020), which can be attributed to the government’s efforts to restore growth in the housing sector through tax incentives on the purchases of residential properties. MRH projects the residential construction market to post a forecast-period CAGR of 2.89% in nominal terms, following negative growth during the review period. In order to upgrade the country’s transport infrastructure, in July 2015 the European Union (EU) launched the Operational Program for Infrastructure and Networks in Italy, which included plans to invest USD2.0 billion to develop various rail, road and port infrastructure projects in the country by 2020. The governments focus on the development of the country’s broadband network is expected to contribute to the expansion of the telecommunications infrastructure category over the forecast period. In line with the EUs target to provide internet access to all households in every European country, in March 2015, the government announced plans to invest USD6.7 billion until 2020 to deploy internet networks with a minimum speed of 30.0mbps across the country. Moreover, to accelerate the pace of foreign investments in the country’s manufacturing sector, the government launched the Industry Plan 4.0 in February 2017. Under this, the government announced plans to offer various tax incentives to foreign manufacturers, including a 50.0% tax credit on all the research and development investments, which will be made in the country between 2017 and 2020. In fact, the country’s construction industry is expected to reach a value of USD286.7 billion in 2021 in real terms, measured at constant 2010 US

dollar exchange rates, according to Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC). The construction sector growth over the forecast period to 2021 will be supported by the government’s focus on developing the country’s rail infrastructure. Additionally, the government’s efforts to increase the country’s energy generation capacity – with a special emphasis on renewable – are also expected to drive investments in energy infrastructure

construction projects over the forecast period. over the longer-term, growth in Italy’s construction industry will be supported by improving regional and global economic conditions, which in turn is expected to restore investor confidence in the country and thereby drive funding towards construction projects. Moreover, the government’s efforts to revitalize the sluggish

economy through the implementation of attractive policies, in order to boost foreign direct investments (FDIs) and tax incentives, is also expected to bode well for the industry over the forecast period. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the total value of FDI in the country rose by 49.8%, going from USD19.3 billion in 2015 to USD29.0 billion in 2016. This was preceded by an annual contraction of 16.8% in 2015.

Residential construction was the largest market in the industry during the review period, accounting for 56.3% of its total value in 2016. Furthermore, accounting for 17.5% of the industry’s total value in 2016, infrastructure construction was the second-largest market during the review period. The market is

expected to increase in importance over the forecast period, to account for 18.3% share of the industry’s total value in 2021. Forecast-period growth is expected to be supported by large-scale public sector investments in transport infrastructure projects so as to enhance regional connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the country.

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In Al Kharj, a small village in the south of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, the Lime & Sandlime Bricks company is working in a very huge quarry and the temperature is more than 50°. All the machines are working to recover inert material to be reused for the construction of in the new subway in Riyadh. Two MB

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hourly production yields and of resistance over time are necessary. In fact, the MB patented system allows achieving the expected manufacturing targets and a strong reduction in the costs linked to the consumptions, even with particularly sturdy materials. Many are the characteristics that can be immediately appreciated about the MB buckets, among which the versatility of use, the possibility of crushing on site under any condition and the capacity of lowering the costs they offer. The crusher bucket, in fact, operates in couple with an excavator, normally already available at every worksite. Even large companies, which in their own quarries already own large crushing installations, ever more often decide to equip themselves also with the MB crusher buckets, which allow them to cover many particular situations and processes, such as working in tight spaces and spaces difficult to access.

and the safety system “motor block” that doesn’t allow the machine to start before it reaches the right temperature. The extruder has an innovative universal feeding system that makes possible to use the machine with different diameters of wire. The machine’s materials are HDPE/PP/PVDF; Rod Ø 3 - 4 - 5 mm, Sheet 1,5-30 mm, its output can reach up to 3 Kg/h HDPE rod Ø 5, its dimensions are 500 x 310 x 100 mm, weight 7,1 Kg, and capacity of absorption 3350 W, Voltage 230 V 50 Hz. It has backlight display comprehending two high-brightness LEDs for welding area, a power regulator, a security system “motor block”, an independent blower and a thermoregulator double electronic T° control for blower and extrusion. The Standard equipment include a flat welding shoe and 90° “K14” with supports; a rod feeding system up to ø 5 mm, a suitcase and extruder support.

crusher products have been used in this quarry: the BF135.8 crusher bucket (for excavators weighing over 43 Ton) and the MB-S18 screening bucket (suitable excavators between 20 to 35 Ton). The largest models have been manufactured to satisfy the needs of the operators in the quarry sector, where the performance of

oblique angles. Thanks to their versatility they are able to weld different types of fabrications like: containing tanks, fume treatment towers, scrubbers, chemical hoods, aspiration systems, and for joining linings and geo-textiles. K-SB 30 is a compact and ergonomic extruder equipped with a power control device

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uring the past decade, Sweden’s economic growth was among the highest in Western Europe. Over the last three years, the Swedish economy consistently ranked first among Nordic countries, thanks to strong domestic demand. The mass arrival of migrants played a crucial role, as it prompted government spending, and further stimulated consumption and job creation.

Nonetheless, the Swedish economy is set to normalize, as consumer and public spending growths are decelerating, according to Euler Hermes. GDP growth is expected to slow down to +2.2% in 2017 and +2.1% in 2018. This is well below the +3.2% average for 2014-16. 2016 was an eventful year with uncertainties such as the Brexit referendum result and the US presidential election.

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Although the Swedish economy slowed slightly in 2016 compared to the strong development in 2015, growth remains positive. Sweden’s GDP grew by 3.4% in 2016 driven by domestic factors such as investments into housing development schemes and a high public sector consumption, according to Savills. The previous rapid growth in household consumption slowed somewhat during 2016 as households choose to increase their savings rather than spend. Sweden is experiencing an all-time high population growth where the population reached 10 million inhabitants at the beginning of 2017. The rapid growth is expected to continue and the population is expected to reach 11 million by 2024. The steep population growth will be a significant element for the economic development that brings opportunities as well as challenges. Demand for labor remains stable despite lower economic growth this year. Employment levels have seen growth since 2009 and are expected to continue to grow at a steady rate. The unemployment rate has also continued its downward trend and is currently at just under 7% and is expected to decrease further in the short-term. The Swedish inflation rate continued to grow towards the end of 2016 and the trend is expected to continue this year. Inflation is estimated to continue its upward trajectory but is unlikely to reach the long-term goal of 2% by the end of 2018. In order to support the inflation rate, the Bank of Sweden’s monetary policy is expected to continue throughout 2017. The repo rate was left unchanged at -0.5% in February this year, and, a first hike is expected to occur at the beginning of 2018. Investment activity The first quarter of 2017 opened

exceptionally well with an investment volume amounting to USD4.6 billion. The volume exceeds the Q1 2016 volume by 5%, which is a clear indicator of a continuous strong investment appetite considering that 2016 was a record year in terms of investment levels. A total of 136 transactions were carried through during the first quarter of 2017; the highest first-quarter since 2008. Despite the high transaction pace, the large

investment volume contributed to an average deal size of USD3.4 million 7% higher than the 10-year annual average. Office properties were undoubtedly the favorable property sector during Q1 2017, with an investment volume amounting to USD1.4 billion, representing 29% of the market. Residential and retail properties where fairly even in terms of investment volume, and the sectors each

represented approximately 16% of the market. Noteworthy was that storage and industrial properties, tied “The transaction market started out strong in 2017 and both the investment volume and number of transactions marked a significant increase compared to Q1 2016.” Peter Wiman, Head of Research, Savills Sweden with residential properties, experienced the highest transaction pace across all sectors where a total of 29 transactions

were carried through; 21% of the total number of transactions during the first quarter. Foreign investors increased their activity in Sweden during the first quarter of 2017 which may be a result of that Sweden is considered a fairly secure market in

world of political uncertainties. Foreign investors accounted for 30% of the total investment volume during the first quarter, which is significantly higher than the annual average of 16% during the previous five years. This is the first time since the financial crisis where foreign investors have acted as net buyers.

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oming to infrastructure investments, the Middle East region is one of the fastest growing region globally headed by 2 main countries, Qatar- hosting FIFA 2022, and UAE – hosting 2020 Dubai expo event. In fact, the UAE infrastructure is the most advanced in the GCC region with well integrated transport systems and assembly of iconic structures. In 2015, as reported

by World Economic Forum – Global competitiveness report, UAE infrastructure ranking stood at 17th position on grounds of highly developed infrastructure with great macroeconomic environment and resilient institutions. UAE has been the most attractive destination from an investment standpoint, according to PR Newswire.

“Despite modest economic growth, the country’s construction industry registered a positive growth during

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While offering huge opportunities, the country due to an open business environment, has also been a preferred route for international companies entering or planning to enter the Middle East market. In real terms, the UAE construction industry posted positive growth during the review period (2012–2016). Construction activity experienced a slight slowdown during 2015, owing to the impact of low oil prices. In addition, economic slowdown in China weighed on the UAE’s economic performance, according to Timetric. Despite modest economic growth, the country’s construction industry registered a positive growth during the review period, driven by the government’s investments in transport, residential and commercial infrastructure projects. The industry is expected to expand over the forecast period (2017–2021), driven by positive developments in regional economic conditions and subsequent improvements in investor confidence. Moreover, the government’s various large-scale investments in transport and commercial infrastructure projects on the back of the upcoming ‘World Expo 2020’ will be a major driver for the industry’s growth over the forecast period. In fact, post the announcement of Dubai 2020 expo event, the emirate is a wave of opportunity with Government setting aside USD4.6 billion in 2016 budget for infrastructure development till 2020. The investment will spread over different asset classes broadly covering housing, roads, railways, schools, health facilities and public buildings. Simultaneously, Abu Dhabi is the next destination for investors eyeing long term growth. The emirate has earmarked USD100 billion to be invested till 2030 and majority of it will be ploughed in real estate and transportation sector. The industry’s output value in real terms

increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.38% during the review period, and is expected to post a CAGR of 4.68% over the forecast period. Moreover, the government’s plans to diversify from an oil-dependent economy, while focusing on growth in non-oil sectors, are expected to drive investment in the construction industry over the forecast period. And in a bid to represent Dubai as a global hub for

renewable energy, in November 2015 the government launched the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050. The strategy under which the government announced its plans to invest US$27.2 billion in a green fund so as to encourage investments in renewable energy projects.in addition, in September 2016, Dubai Holding launched the Jumeirah Central project, which involves the development of a new city district

across 4.4 million m2 of gross floor area in Dubai. With a total investment of USD19.9 billion, the project includes the construction of over 278 buildings, consisting of 11,000 housing units, retail units spread across an 845,417.6 m2 area, office facilities across a 743,224.3 m2 area and 7,200 hotel rooms. Chemaweyaat, the National Chemicals Company of Abu Dhabi, is also developing a large-scale project called

the Tacaamol-Al Gharbia Chemical Industrial City in Taweelah, Al Gharbia. This project involves a total investment of US$20.0 billion, and is expected to be implemented in three phases. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2016–2017, the UAE ranks

fourth out of 138 countries, in terms of the quality of overall infrastructure. Moreover, the country retained its leading position secured in the previous year, in terms of the quality of road, air and port transport infrastructure. All of this played a huge role in maintaining a strong construction sector and secure a growth during the year to follow.

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For the recently completed Robinsons department store in Dubai, located in Dubai Festival City, dpa lighting consultants worked closely with retail designers HMKM and the Al-Futtaim’s client team, to develop high quality, energy efficient lighting solutions across all departments as part of a contemporary

Global Japanese HVAC manufacturer and developer of full range of air conditioning products and systems — Daikin — has strengthened its dealership network with the opening of two new dealer shops in the UAE recently. With the aim to expand the company’s newly launched R-32 Inverter Wall Mounted Series, Al Emadi

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vision and it was a pleasure to work with their team.” The Robinsons department store is positioned over three floors around a main central day-lit atrium and also a smaller secondary day-lit atrium. Gary Campbell, partner at dpa lighting consultants and lead designer on the project: “With many distinct departments, each with their own character and unique feature elements, lighting played a key role in creating the correct ambiance and display lighting balance for each area, and with further enhancement of the interior design, provide a visually interesting journey through the store for the customer’”. A key part of the overall design was the quality of the lighting scheme both for ambient and display lighting purposes. Over one hundred different lighting details were developed for the display furniture lighting across the whole store.

regardless of the ambient temperature in the Middle East, thanks to the unique combination of the most advanced technologies like intelligent eye, R-32 refrigerant and the unique swing inverter compressor, which is an improved version of the rotary compressor, designed and manufactured by Daikin. Al Emadi has been Daikin’s dealer in the UAE for four years now for sales and services of its heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products. Samantha Anthony, Marketing Manager at Al Emadi, said, “The new showroom has been specially built to concentrate on Daikin’s new inverter range and to further push it in the UAE market. With our improved customer service and newly appointed sales engineer, you can walk into our Deira showroom to examine the product and also buy any Daikin product and the unit will be delivered to your doorstep in three hours’ time.”

vision for the store. Gary Campbell, partner at dpa lighting consultants and lead designer on the project: “Increasingly, retailers are recognizing the benefits of integrating lighting design in the very early stages and the impact it can have on the final delivery and the customer response. Robinsons certainly has that

opened its 800 sq ft renovated showroom at Deira in Dubai on 12th August. A month later, on 13th September, the well-known HVAC contractor in the UAE, Benair Airconditioning Co. LLC, launched its first exclusive showroom in Sharjah. The new Inverter Series has been designed for exceptional cooling performance,

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Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the UAE’s well-known property development and real estate services companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Huawei with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The new partnership will provide residents of the company’s properties with cutting edge technology solutions, including smart home applications and state of the art network facilities. Saeed Al Qatami, CEO, Deyaar, said: “Connected homes are no longer a futuristic concept; they are realistically achievable today. By entering into a five-year partnership with Huawei, we are enabling the provision of smart home and advanced technology solutions for residents in our properties across Dubai, which will be equipped with the latest network infrastructure, cloud-based safety, and smart solutions to provide an elevated standard of living for our customers.

Asteco was recognised at the Africa & Arabia Property Awards during a glittering gala ceremony at the JW Marriott Marquis recently as the UAE’s well-known real estate firm won the top award for the categories Best Lettings Agency and Best Property Consultancy in Dubai and Best Property Consulting Marketing in Abu Dhabi. The company was also successful in the Best Property Consultancy category for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the company, nominated as Arabia’s best, will now represent the Middle East on the global stage in London on the 4th December, competing with other winning entries from Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, USA, Central & South America, the UK and Asia Pacific for the title of the ‘World’s Best’. “Asteco has once again demonstrated why we are one of the leading lights in the UAE’s real estate

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Huawei is the ideal partner for us in this endeavour, and we are pleased to be joining forces with them.” Colin Hu, Managing Director, Huawei Enterprise, UAE, said: “Our partnership with Deyaar is an excellent example of the expanding reach of the digital transformation here in the region. With technology changing at such a rapid pace, it is especially important for buildings to be equipped with scalable and sustainable network capabilities. The company’s

industry. In only the second year of participation, we have been recognised in three categories as the market leaders beating stiff competition from the best of the UAE’s real estate industry and we are now looking forward to representing the Middle East on the global stage later this year” said John Stevens, Managing Director, Asteco. In 30 years Asteco

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success rightly understands the need to develop cross-industry capabilities in IoT solutions, network security and smart technology in order for residents to enjoy a continuous high-level experience. Huawei has long advocated the fostering of such integration, and is committed to forming strategic partnerships with regional players like Deyaar in order to contribute positively to the Middle East’s emerging digital ecosystem.”

has amassed a total sales value of over USD13 billion with a total of 13.8 million sqft sold, the equivalent of 216 soccer pitches! The company has also let 11,363 units totalling 16.4 million sqft and currently manages 13,000 units. The company has also expanded in the last three years with the addition of nine franchisees with a total of 98 staff.

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Over 100 apprentices have already been in training at Herrenknecht to date. As the new apprenticeship year got under way in early September they were joined by another 56 young men and women embarking on a dual training system apprenticeship at the Schwanau-Allmannsweier site. Most of them in the industrial sector. This is precisely where there is the greatest demand for well-trained and highly qualified specialists. For the first time Herrenknecht is also giving five refugees the opportunity to join the company and get one of the coveted apprenticeships. The immigrants can thus take their future into their own hands and show what they are capable of. World record setting machines, imposing factory buildings and a state-of-the-art training workshop – when they first start on their new path the 30-hectare company headquarters in Schwanau

Established for over 40 years, the UK coating manufacturer Stirling Lloyd, recently acquired by GCP Applied Technologies (GCP), develops and manufactures high quality waterproofing and surfacing products for use in the protection of infrastructure, including highways, tunnels and bridges. Providing a global reach, the coatings specialist has recently seen a surge in demand from highway and bridge developments in Asia in particular. The company’s portfolio, used in constructing some of the world’s most iconic bridges and structures, is currently experiencing a period of growth in Asia, including a current project on the world’s longest bridge over water. Carl Pearse, Regional Manager, Asia Pacific, has been working with contractors in Asia for several years. “Our experience of waterproofing steel orthotropic bridges with Gussasphalt (GA) and Mastic Asphalt (MA) in similar environmental conditions has helped us

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must be impressive and fascinating to the young people just launching their careers. Especially for the five beginners who only left their homelands of Syria, Gambia and Guinea about two years ago. For them, Herrenknecht’s training is both a challenge and an opportunity for integration at the same time. At the express wish of the Board of Management, the young refugees

secure a number of recent competitive tenders. “Our proven track record in meeting the capacity and on a tight delivery programme, coupled with effective commercial, logistical and technical support all help offer reassurance to the authorities. “There’s a genuine spirit of partnership working with all the stakeholders, which in this instance included client, contractors, applicators and inspecting authorities in Asia. Working in close collaboration with highly professional and highly motivated

came to Schwanau via the municipal employment program, the government employment agency, refugee aid and social workers at the vocational school in Lahr. They are now creating a future for themselves at their new domicile in the Ortenau region. All of them speak a little German already. Additional extra tuition will help them improve their language skills as quickly as possible.

organisations, with excellent engineering knowledge and commitment to the quality and success of the project has meant that when faced with typical and some specific new challenges they’ve been solved in an open and pragmatic way, helping to keep the project on track.” The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HKZMB) at 500,000m2 is currently the largest single bridge deck project that the Eliminator® waterproofing system has ever been part of.

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DEPARTMENTS Interviews & Profiles

Keolis Build Tomorrow’s Mobility& Address Customers’ Needs

Q: Outside of driverless metros, what have been the top 3 technological innovations in the past 5 years that have contributed to the concept of “Smart Mobility”?

Bernard Tabary: At Keolis, innovation is at the heart of our business strategy. Our objective is to invent new solutions for the mobility of tomorrow, either working through our partners or independently. The first innovation I’ll mention, for example, is the autonomous electric vehicle created in collaboration with NAVYA. It enables us to adapt transit to the needs of citizens while also controlling the impact on infrastructure and reducing traffic and pollution. It also facilitates the transportation of staff, visitors or service agents on private sites, improves access and mobility, and optimizes employee work time. The vehicles can carry up to 15 passengers. It has been designed to help organizations and businesses improve performance by streamlining the flow of movement, which makes it ideal for urban areas, airports, industrial sites, amusement parks, or hotel complexes and hospitals. The first public NAVYA shuttle service in the world was launched in Lyon in September 2016. A year after, more than 20,000 passengers were carried onboard the vehicle. The NAVYA autonomous electric shuttles are now being trialed at la Defense, (the business area near Paris), and in London. The shuttles will soon be trialed in Australia, Canada and the US. Another important innovation is the electric bus. Keolis is testing an electric bus called Aptis (Alstom/

NTL) in Velizy-Versailles near Paris for one year in the line 23 which links Versailles Europe to Velizy 2 (13km). Aptis can be charged at night in the depot, or rapidly at the end of each line during daily operations. Keolis and the city of Orléans are also testing two electric buses on the network for a period of 5 years. Batteries are being charged in the depot overnight for 6 hours. After being fully charged, the buses can travel 200 km per day. In addition, Keolis operates electric buses in Gothenburg, Sweden. The buses are silent and emission-free and run on electricity from wing power and hydropower. The buses are Volvo and run from Chalmers Johanneberg to Chalmers Lindholmen, through the centre of Gothenburg (100,000 passengers a month). The buses run on batteries that are quickly recharged with renewable electricity at the terminal stops. The buses are equipped with on-board wi-fi and phone charging facilities. Finally, I would add “Plan Book Ticket” to the list of our top three technological advances over the last 5 years. The program was successfully launched in Orleans before summer 2017. It’s an all-in-all digital solution which allows users to plan their journey and purchase and validate tickets via a single app. Functions of the “Plan Book Ticket” solution are already in use on French transport networks. The “Plan” function is available in Lille, Bordeaux, Montargis, Orléans, Brest, Amiens, Quimper and Chateauroux. The “Book” function, an online store connected to a network’s ticketing system, is already in use in Montargis, Orléans and Saint-Malo. Similar digital

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apps have been developed by Keolis locally in different parts of the world through its subsidiaries in Boston (US), Montreal (Canada), and the Netherlands (networks operated by Syntus / Keolis Netherlands).

Q: Why driverless metros? Are there really strong arguments in terms of time flexibility, HR costs, prices, operating cab room and so forth?

Tabary: Yes, without a doubt. Driverless technology is an intelligent and innovative mass-transit solution. On the operating side, driverless metros enable higher capacity, speed

he Arab Construction World (ACW) conducted an interview the CEO of Keolis at the International Division, Bernard Tabary. The Keolis Group is a well-known company in public transport operations. Present in 16 countries, the company operates urban, suburban, and regional networks on behalf of 300 local authorities. The Group carries over 3 billion

passengers every year. The company is also the worldwide specialist in trams. Keolis manages tram networks across the globe, including the world’s largest in Melbourne (250km of track). The Group operates a total of ten different transport modes (metro, tram, train, bus, car, bicycle...) and uses its intermodal know-how around the world. Tabary spoke to us about the future of mobility and the driverless metro trend.

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and regularity, reduced operating costs (30% lower in terms of energy management when compared with a system with drivers), adaptability, and flexibility. It also enables operators to offer added customer services.There are also many positives reasons for passengers to use driverless metros. Waiting times are reduced on platforms thanks to more frequent service, faster commercial speed is used compared to conventional metros while maintaining top-level punctuality, and there are higher safety and reliability rates. The introduction of platform doors also limits the risks of accidents and human presence on the track.

Q: Does driverless mean fully automated? Where is the human element in the driverless metro and is that aspect ever considered to be made redundant?

Tabary: Even though the system is automatic, supervision work on a metro system is carried out by men and women from the Operation Control Centre (OCC). We consider the human element to still be an important part of driverless technology and of smart mobility in general.

Q: Once, the Dubai metro broke down and I was in it when it

happened. We were stranded for 2 hours inside the metro. During this time the PA system got on everyone’s nerves, and then we were asked to leave without even an apology or refund. The chaos it created as thousands scrambled for taxis and the ensuing traffic nightmare was captured by media. It was a driverless metro that broke down. How can Smart Mobility deal with such instances?

Tabary: I truly sympathize with your unpleasant experience and realize how much of an inconvenience it must have been. I cannot really comment on that instance since that specific system is not operated by Keolis. What I can say, though, is that at Keolis, when an incident occurs, we tend to rapidly find an alternative mode of transport and quickly restore services to reduce the impact on passenger journeys. We do this thanks to resilient timetables, incident response procedures, integrated operations and maintenance, and alternative solutions that we adopt in the event of disruptions.

Q: How do you look at the new Riyadh Metro project as a driverless metro while also taking into considerations transport experience, user satisfaction and

Operator ROI?

Tabary: We cannot comment on ongoing tenders, but I will say that the city of Riyadh has launched a big project to launch 6 lines at once and the construction is progressing well. Riyadh, as well as other cities in the Middle East such as Dubai and Doha, is investing in sustainable public transport to help solve issues related to traffic congestion and pollution. These cities are also focused on improving the quality of life for their citizens through public transport. It’s also good for their economies and the attractiveness of their cities. There’s no doubt that the new transport systems will enhance citizens’ lives. Since we are a leader and expert in automated metro systems, Keolis is closely monitoring the progress of the tenders in the region and is very much looking forward to being a part of these important projects, if selected. Q: How do the Dubai and Riyadh metro projects resemble and differ from the ones in Europe or USA?

Tabary: The biggest similarities between the Dubai and Riyadh metro projects and their western counterparts are safety, their capacity to move large numbers of passengers, and their sustainable solutions. One main difference is that the Middle Eastern projects are planning different levels of comfort for passengers, such as spaces specifically for families or “gold” classes. This is very important since the Public Transport Authorities want to attract passengers who are not used to using public transport. There are also more operations staff in the networks in the Middle East and their metro systems and signaling solutions are supplied by the leading manufacturers, meaning they are using the most advanced technology possible. Regarding your question on ROI…it cannot be compared to, say, the London underground built in 1863 or DLR built in 1987. You’ll have to wait and ask me again, maybe in 30 years or so!

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DEPARTMENTS Projects & Developments


Saudi construction firms aim for 2018 to be the “tipping point” for digital transformation, ensuring the SAR 178 billion worth of projects can be completed on-time and on-budget, experts announced today ahead of Saudi Build. Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 are advancing complex projects, including high-speed rail, airports, and seaports. As a result, the Kingdom’s construction market is set to grow to SAR 178 billion in 2018, according to a recent report by BMI Research. In anticipation of this growth, construction technology and software solutions are major points of interest at Saudi Build, across architects, designers, engineers, and contractors. “Building Information Modeling software solutions are in high demand in the Kingdom, helping to enhance productivity and collaboration across the entire project lifecycle, and reducing waste and cost. In the current

ASGC, one of the well-known construction groups in the UAE, has commenced work on the highly-anticipated expansion of The Dubai Mall, a project that will see additional retail space added to the world’s most visited shopping and entertainment destination with over 80 million visitors annually. Following the issuance of initial permits in August 2017, the company has started works that will lead to the addition of a new retail area, forming part of the mall’s Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard expansion. The expansion will form an active link to both Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and the mall’s Fountain Views expansion. To ensure the highest levels of efficiency in the construction process, the company has applied state-of-the-art technology solutions to assist in the project’s ongoing work. This includes

Saudi Construction Firms to Digitally Transform in 2018

ASGC works on The Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard Expansion

economic climate, technology solutions can drive business competitiveness and new levels of digital business innovation,” said Anwar Al Qwasmi, General Manager for Saudi Arabia at global construction technology company Trimble Solutions. Trimble works closely with leading Saudi projects, including the Abdullah Arif Intersection Bridge in the Holy Makkah Municipality, Riyadh Metro Depots, and the King Abdulaziz International Airport Railway Station in Jeddah. “Saudi Build showcases Trimble’s commitment to

the deployment of sophisticated 3D-laser scanning to allocated utilities throughout the development. ASGC is also using BIM modelling for full coordination of the construction activities. Bishoy Azmy, CEO of ASGC, said: “The expansion of The Dubai Mall will be another significant landmark in the city’s retail landscape. As part of Dubai’s progression in becoming a smart, technology-driven metropolis, we have also incorporated

Abdullah Arif Intersection Bridge

ensuring that Saudi Vision 2030 mega-projects are delivered on time and on budget. The construction sector is vital for supporting the Kingdom’s nationwide economic competitiveness and diversified economic growth,” added Anwar Al Qwasmi. At Saudi Build, experience Trimble solutions such as Tekla Structures, Tekla Structural Design, and Trimble Connect collaboration environment, from design through steel fabrication and concrete cast in-place and pouring.

several cutting-edge solutions into our business to ensure that the expansion is delivered with the highest standards of quality, creativity and safety to Emaar Malls.” ASGC is a vertically integrated construction group that is best known for delivering turnkey special projects in the UAE. The company owns the majority of its supply chain and utilises mostly in-house resources, giving it a high degree of control over project quality and timely delivery.


Events PreviewEVENTS

The Big 5 2017 PreviewAfter a record-breaking edition in 2016 that welcomed 78,579 participants from 142 countries, The Big 5 is coming back bigger than ever this year. Awarded “Best Trade Exhibition Over 10,000 sqm Gross” at The Middle East Event Awards 2017, the largest and the most influential construction event in the Middle East will open its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 26 to 29 November.

The 38th edition of the event will offer industry professionals from around the globe an enhanced platform to do business, and source the most innovative products and solutions for their projects from over 2,500 exhibitors. Networking and learning opportunities will be also on the rise this year, with The Big 5 CPD-certified Talks, Live Products Demonstrations, the Platinum Club, the 10th edition of the Gaia Awards, the Excellence in Construction Summit and The Big 5’s Innovation in Precast Summit, enabling professionals and decision makers to stay ahead with the latest trends and opportunities in the ever evolving regional construction market.

The event’s Excellence in Construction Summit will explore current and future trends of the construction sector in Dubai, the GCC region and beyond. The high-level conference will take place on November 26, bringing under one roof the visionaries and forward thinking leaders who have expanded the horizons of excellence in strategic innovations and construction. Some of the confirmed VIP speakers include Ahmed Al Khatib, Vice President of Real Estate & Delivery at Expo 2020 Dubai; Chris Kelsey, CEO of Cazza, the company behind the first 3D printed skyscraper project; and Bibop G. Gresta, Chairman and Co-Founder of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. On November 26 and 27, the event will also host the first Innovation in Precast Summit.

Exploring the latest technologies, innovations, standards and regulations in precast concrete, the two-day event will feature internationally renowned precast experts, and is expected to be a turning point in the development of the regional building sector. The event of 2017 will also offer 72 world-class educational sessions, The Big 5 Talks.

Delivered by industry leaders, the Talks will focus on six themes: MEP, Architecture, Sustainability, Business, Technology and Project Management. The sessions will be CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certified, and free to attend for all visitors.

Over 6,000 architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, developers and interior designers attended the complimentary workshops in 2016, confirming The Big 5 as the leading hub for knowledge-sharing and professional growth within the regional construction industry. After the successful introduction of a new floor plan that clusters exhibitors into product sectors, The Big 5 2017 will further facilitate business opportunities effectively responding to the current needs of construction industry professionals.

In order to meet the growing demand for smart, innovative and sustainable cooling solutions, and to support the local construction market in advancing industry best practices, the event is introducing a new dedicated HVAC-R hall. Moreover, with 20% of visitors at The Big 5 2016 expressing an interest in solar technology, the largest construction event in the region will be co-located for the first time to The Big 5 Solar. Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy, the event is set to become a premier platform for solar industry professionals to network and do business in the Middle East.

The Big 5 Solar pursues the escalating green demands in the GCC market by

showcasing solar technologies from local and international exhibitors, as well as offering an education agenda geared towards industry development.

With environmental awareness surging in the regional construction industry, the 10th edition of the Gaia Awards at the Big 5 will recognize innovative ‘green’ products and sustainable solutions for the MENA built environment, while the Live Product Demonstrations will offer an interactive display of the most innovative products and technologies presented in real time by The Big 5 exhibitors.

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Events Review

Infra Oman 2017 Confirms its Renowned High Reputation

The Parking Privatization Plan Announced

A three-day event made of 243 exhibitors, 2 halls for a total gross of 12,400 m2 (Both inside & outside) and 4612 visitors. As one of the most promising markets of the region, the Sultanate of Oman hosted, closing with a big success not only in terms of numbers, but also from the point of view of quality and standards achievements. After reviewing on-site interviews, post-show questionnaires, media reports and key-persons’ remarks, from all perspectives, the feedback is that the Infra Oman 2017 was a success and is indeed the mandatory platform for doing business in the Sultanate of Oman. From the exhibitors’ point of view, an important result can be drawn from 2017 edition. A high-quality attendance kept the halls busy during the three days. The survey shows that 81% of the companies regarded Infra Oman visitors

Advanced Conferences & Meetings is proud to launch Smart Parking KSA Seminar in its 2nd edition, at the Movenpick City Star, Jeddah. This event focuses on the development of car parks and parking facilities with the latest technologies for better living cities. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipality and Rural Affairs and Supported by the General Authority of Civil Aviation and the Jeddah Development & Urban Regeneration Co., Smart Parking KSA brought together key officials and decision makers from the Ministry of Municipality and Rural Affairs, Arriyadh Development Authority, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Jeddah Development & Urban Regeneration Co., Ministry of National Guard, British Parking Association, Jeddah Economic Company, KAMC King Abdullah medical city, SAGIA Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, King Abdullah Economic

as good-quality visitors. Among them, 57% classified the audience quality from very good to excellent. This tells a lot about the opportunities that the show offers in terms of business relations and brand exposure, and about the outstanding increase of the show quality standards. The majority of the visitors

City, and many more. Supply and demand analysis shows a shortage of parking solutions in Saudi Arabia, where high demand is unmet by current on-street supply, as vehicle ownership in Saudi Arabia has grown 24% in less than 10 years. In this event, MOMRA announced its Parking Privatization plan where PPP reforms are driven by municipal transformation strategy, Fiscal Balance Program, Vision 2030, and privatization program. MOMRA will seek to increase the level of private sector participation in the municipal sector to achieve clear key objectives,

included Ministry Officials, CEOs and senior managers, agents and distributors; Manufactures and professional buyers were well represented as well. Infra Oman has proved to be an ideal starting point not only for the local companies, but also for foreign entities that are more determined to be part of this growing market.

and it has already developed a plan to launch PPPs across 9 areas. Arriyadh Municipality is launching a paid parking pilot program set to decrease traffic congestion, increase safety of commuters, minimize the loss of time spent commuting, curtail pollution, and optimize government monetization of existing governmental assets. MOMRA highlighted the fact that investors expressed considerable excitement for the project, and will work to obtain the regulatory approvals needed to launch the project, in addition to launching RFP in the coming few weeks.

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Saudi ArabiaCityscape JeddahThe International Real Estate Investment and Development Event01 – 03Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events 2556 Sultan Ibn SalmanAl-Nuzhah

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United Arab EmiratesThe Big 5 ShowThe International Building and Construction Show26 – 29Dubai World Trade CenterDubai – UAE

Info:Vicky Wilcoxdmg eventsTel: +971 4 438 0355Email:[email protected]: www.thebig5.ae

Algeria9th Algeria Electricity & Water ExpoTo provide a complete range of procurement solutions for independent power producers operating in Algeria and other African countries27 – 29 Palais Des Expositions Pins Maritimes Algeria

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EgyptBatimat EgyptBATIMAT EGYPT Will Offer the Complete Range Of Products and Solutions Suited to the Construction Market in Egypt and the Middle East01 – 04Cairo International Convention & Exhibi-tion CentreCairo – EgyptInfo:AGEX (Arabian German Exhibitions Com-pany Ltd)Tel: +20 2 2270 3584 Fax: +20 2 2270 3586 Email: [email protected]: www.arabian-german.com

OmanTHE BIG SHOW OMANInternational Exhibition of Building Materi-als, Construction Equipment and Interior Furnishings12 – 14Oman International Exhibition Centre Mus-cat – OmanInfo:Omanexpo LLC Tel: +968 790333 E-mail: [email protected]: www.omanexpo.com

EgyptCITYSCAPE EGYPT Egypt's Only International Real Estate In-vestment & Development Event28 – 31 Cairo International Convention & Exhibi-tion CentreCairo – EgyptInfo:Informa Exhibitions Middle EastTel: +971 (0)4 336 5161 Fax: +971 (0)4 335 1891 E-mail: [email protected]: www.informaexhibitions.com

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MoroccoTHE BIG 5 CONSTRUCT NORTH AFRICAInternational Building & Construction Exhibition for the North African Region. 10 – 12Parc d'Exposition de l'Office des Changes (CICEC) Casablanca – MoroccoInfo:dmg :: events Middle East, Asia & AfricaTel: +971 4 4380355Fax: +971 4 4380361 E-mail: [email protected]: www.dmgeventsme.com

United Arab EmiratesCITYSCAPE ABU DHABIInternational Property Investment and Development Event17 – 19 Abu-Dhabi National Exhibition Center – AdnecAbu-Dhabi – UAE

Info:Informa Exhibitions Tel: +41 417232541 Fax: +41 417232542 E-mail: [email protected]: www.informaexhibitions.com

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QatarPROJECT QATARInternational Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment and Environmental Technology 07 – 10Doha Exhibition & Convention CenterDoha – QatarInfo:IFP QatarTel: +974 4329900Fax: +974 4432891E-mail: [email protected]: www.ifpqatar.com

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Total value of 21,893 active construction projects in the GCC reached USD2.4 trillion at the beginning of September 2017, according to according to BNC Network. Of these, the total value of urban construction projects reached USD1.18 trillion in September 2017. The urban construction contracts constitute 80 percent of the contracts awarded for all sectors in GCC. “The governments and the private sector developers of the GCC region appears to be unmoved by the slowdown in the global economy and the lower oil price environment. Our latest GCC Construction Intelligence report shows that the projects are going ahead despite the challenging global economic situation," Avin Gidwani, Chief Executive Officer of BNC Network, said. “This is very good news for the businesses considering the overall global economy where countries are trying to push the economic growth rate to a slightly higher level.”

“The continuation of these projects, worth USD2.40 trillion, will keep many businesses, especially the sub-contractors, suppliers remain in business and help save millions of jobs across the region. If these projects continue as planned, the region will not only be saved from a possible recession and job losses, but also these will ensure stronger economic growth across the region,” he added. The GCC constitutes 85 percent of all active projects in the MENA and in dollar terms, these projects account for 68 percent of the total estimated value. “These are exciting times for all those living in the GCC and the UAE – where most of the economic development activities are happening and we are passing through an exciting time,” he continued.

“Events like Dubai Expo 2020 along with stabilization of the oil price and the drive of the various GCC countries to achieve economic diversification and increase in the living standards will play a vital role in the construction industry contract awards,” Gidwani said. “As the economic growth is expected to pick up pace next year, we expect an increased construction activity across the board in 2018. New project announcements by major developers that have taken place from 2016 till now, will go into tender next year and trigger increased construction activities across the GCC,” he concluded.

Construction Projects Market Remains Strong in the GCC

سوق مشاريع البناء

تحافظ على أرضية صلبة

في مجلس التعاون الخليجي

Avin GidwaniChief Executive OfficerBNC Network

آيفن جدوانيالرئيس التنفيذي

شبكة بي أن سي

بناء مشروع لـ21,893 اإلجمالية القيمة بلغت سي، أن بي لشبكة وفقا العام أيلول سبتمبر من تريليون دوالر في بداية شهر الخليج 2,4 في دول 2017. وبلغت القيمة اإلجمالية لمشاريع البناء المدني 1,18 تريليون دوالر ل عقود البناء المدني 80 بالمئة من العقود في سبتمبر أيلول 2017. وتشكالتي قدمت إلى جميع القطاعات في مجلس التعاون الخليجي. وقال الرئيس التنفيذي لشبكة بي أن سي آيفن جدواني: "يبدو أن الحكومات ومعها مطوري القطاع الخاص في منطقة مجلس التعاون الخليجي لم يتأثروا بتباطؤ االقتصاد العالمي وال بانخفاض سعر النفط. ويظهر آخر تقرير صادر عن وضع البناء في م على الرغم من الوضع مجلس التعاون الخليجي أن المشاريع في طور التقداالقتصادي العالمي المعاكس لها. إنها أخبار جيدة بالنسبة للشركات أخذين معدل دفع البلدان تحاول حيث ككل العالمي االقتصادي الوضع باالعتبار

النمو االقتصادي إلى مستوى أعلى."

ل وأضاف: "إن استكمال هذه المشاريع التي تساوي 2,4 تريليون دوالر، ستشغشركات كثيرة وباألخص مشاريع المقاولين من الباطن والموردين، ما يساهم في الحفاظ على ماليين الوظائف عبر المنطقة. وإذا استمرت هذه المشاريع كما هو مخطط لها، فلن يتم إنقاذ المنطقة من احتمال ركود وخسارات في الوظائف فحسب بل ستضمن بدورها أيضا حدوث نمو اقتصادي أقوى في ل مجلس التعاون الخليجي 85 بالمئة من المشاريع القائمة المنطقة". ويشكفي منطقة الشرق األوسط وشمال أفريقيا. وتبلغ نسبة هذه المشاريع بالقيمة الدوالرية 68 بالمئة من القيمة المقدرة اإلجمالية. وتابع قائال: "إنها أوقات مثيرة لكل سكان مجلس التعاون الخليجي واإلمارات العربية المتحدة حيث

تجري معظم أنشطة النمو االقتصادي، ونحن نمر اآلن في وقت مهم".

وقال جدواني: "ستلعب أحداث مثل معرض دبي إكسبو 2020 باإلضافة إلى استقرار سعر النفط واتجاه مختلف دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي نحو تحقيق في العقود إرساء في مهما دورا المعيشة مستوى وزيادة اقتصادي تنوع ع ارتفاع النمو االقتصادي العام مجال البناء. وختم جدواني قائال: "في ظل توق .2018 العام في البناء نشاط في شامل ازدياد أيضا حصول ع نتوق المقبل، إن إعالن المطورين الكبار عن المشاريع الجديدة التي قد بدأت منذ العام 2016 سيتم تحوليها للمناقصة العام المقبل، األمر الذي سيزيد أنشطة البناء

في المنطقة".

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