Germany-based international chemical company Wacker has announced to introduce its sustainable construction solutions project at the Middle East Coatings Show (MECS) from 26-28 February 2019 in Dubai, aiming to promote industry standardisation of construction paints and chemicals

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has issued the Ministerial Resolution No 21 of 2019 on the use of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste for road construction and other infrastructure projects

GCC countries are strengthening their efforts to further enhance the accessibility to affordable housing for low- and middle-income households as part of government efforts to address rapid urbanisation and growing population

Eltizam Asset Management Group, a physical asset management company located across the GCC, is investing US$5mn in next-generation property technologies over the next three years, a move that is seen to further solidify its market edge and accelerate its business transformation programme called ‘Vision 21’

In an industry first move, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that in 2020 it will start to launch a fully electric range of Volvo branded compact wheel loaders and compact excavators