GCC construction project awards: Q1 2022 Economic recovery in UAE and KSA  The value of GCC construction project awards shrank in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period last year. The total value was $11.7bn...

Ninety-four companies, projects and individuals have been shortlisted for the 2022 Construction Technology Awards. Now in its second year, the expanded awards cover 17 categories. The Construction Technology Awards look for outstanding examples of digital technology implementation, transformation...

Is it a surprise that environment, social and governance (ESG) has become the hot topic for construction? It has been talked about for some years, but with the exception of those at the vanguard, not fully embraced by...

Consolidating software running within a company and ensuring digital innovators are kept in-house are key issues as construction companies digitalise We asked recently a group of digital construction experts what their biggest challenges were in the industry. Some...

3D printing will fundamentally change parts of the construction industry over the coming years. Much like modular and prefabricated construction, it will introduce a manufacturing-type process to the industry, create a far greater reliance on software and over...

Is the complexity of building a fully functioning digital twin being undersold in the construction industry? Digital twins have become a focus in construction in the past few years, with increasing numbers of contractors, consultants and developers discussing...

Digital site capture is transforming how the industry can survey land, capture as-built conditions and remotely monitor projects and assets. A lot of major contractors are now using drones, cameras and laser scanning, but is their application being...

As Saudi Arabia awards ambitious, transformative urban development schemes guided by Vision 2030, this keynote panel for Construction Technology Festival Saudi Arabia (CTF KSA) explores how technology, social and environmental trends are driving the kingdom’s mega project delivery....

Eng. Thabet M. Al-Sawyeed, Governor, Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA), highlighted the growing opportunities for contractors working in the kingdom, due to increased construction activity to meet targets within Vision 2030. Delivering the opening address during Construction Technology Festival...

Carbon reduction policies are not just about doing the right thing – they can make financial sense for all parties, including the end user Carbon reduction and sustainability strategies are going to be increasingly demanded within construction, particularly...

Excitement around 3D printing is growing. What are the early lessons the industry has learned that it can build on as use of 3D printing accelerates? The construction industry is yet to see the real revolution in architectural...