The novel Coronavirus which emerged in December last year from Wuhan city of China has killed over 2,765 people (as of 26 February 2020), and critically affected over 81,000 people globally.
The novel Coronavirus which emerged in December last year from Wuhan city of China has killed over 2,765 people (as of 26 February 2020), and critically affected over 81,000 people globally.
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Read MoreThe United Arab Emirates, a key member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), has been significant to oil & gas markets internationally.
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Read MoreThe construction industry significantly relies on beneficial relationships based on trust, cost efficiency and productivity for each party. Most of these factors are evident in the relationship between the developers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
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Technology has transformed the vast majority of industries, with some embracing changes faster than others. According to a McKinsey report, construction — an industry worth $10 trillion — remains a glaring exception. Despite accounting for 13 percent of global GDP, construction is still one of the least digitized sectors in the world.
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Read MoreThe construction industry is constantly evolving. Ever so often new trends make its way through the industry, from tech advancements such as building constructionTech platforms that have a stronger focus to increase efficiency and productivity.
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Read MoreBarriers to entry especially in construction continue to be a challenge for women. The construction industry is slowly evolving with technology and new innovations such as 3D printing, blockchain, robotics and more. However, gender diversity still remains a huge gap in the industry and remains one of the most male-dominated industries in the world.
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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.
The first quarter of 2018 has seen an upward trend when it comes to the construction industry in the GCC. Key investments are being made into the diversification of the oil economy across the region, primarily witnessed through the keen development of transport and social infrastructure projects that support the various GCC states’ visions. At the same time, the industry is also experiencing a number of challenges this 2018, and addressing these challenges will further open the doors of opportunity to industry players.