While the construction industry may expand and contract, it is never dormant. This week we focus on some of the common traits of those who win more projects, and how you too, can enhance your business development/ sales strategy to make 2019 a great year.

While there’s been much hype over blockchain and cryptocurrency in the past few years, we take a look at how these technologies are set to bring significant change to the construction sector, and how they might provide solutions to many age-old industry problems.

In the spirit of new year’s resolutions, ProTenders highlights three pitfalls for contractors to look out for in 2019.

Depending on who you speak to, 2018 was a mixed year for the GCC construction market. On one hand, the demand from regional events and government-led initiatives, in particular Dubai’s Expo 2020, Saudi’s Vision 2030 and Kuwait’s five-year development plan have helped to bring stability to the supply chain, however, the usual challenges of delayed payments, under capitalisation, inadequate planning and the rising costs of raw materials in combination with oil volatility will almost have certainly been front and centre issues for many construction stakeholders throughout much of last year.

A ProTenders guide to some of the most interesting projects from the GCC, currently in either design or under construction. 

The countries of the GCC have long had a reputation for building the most remarkable constructions. From high-end hotels to the tallest building in the world, the Arabian Peninsula is home to some of the world’s most famous buildings. What follows are some of the most exciting, ambitious projects underway in the region at present. From an incredible new children’s hospital to a public transport system and mixed-use residential and commercial properties, these projects represent the very best the GCC has to offer. Read on and discover how projects in the GCC are changing the face of design.

In case you missed connecting with us at the event, here are 4 key highlights of our participation at The Big 5.

Developers and investors within the residential development sector remain bullish despite the challenges faced by states across the GCC. Affordable housing tops the bill as residential and infrastructure projects improve quality of life.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: ProTenders, the only all-in-one construction platform, announced today at the Big 5 exhibition in Dubai that it has signed a key partnership with Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), the entity responsible for developing quality infrastructure and raising awareness on quality standards in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

With The Big 5 just days away, we decided to offer a high-level guide for those construction stakeholders seeking entry to the market and how to do so most effectively while being aware of the common pitfalls.

Given its status as a cliché in the west, it should have come as no surprise to the UAE and Saudi Arabia when Benjamin Franklin’s statement on the certainty of tax finally came to fruition at the beginning of this year.

In coordination with our participation at this year’s Leaders in Construction Summit Kuwait, ProTenders offers an insight into the country’s construction sector and looks at some of the key projects that are contributing towards its long-term development strategy.