Author: Priyanka Raina
Mammoet helps clients with solutions to any heavy lifting or transport challenge, has completed the heavy lift and transport of all four steel sections of the New Wear Footbridge, an infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between Sunderland city center and the Stadium of Light, home to Sunderland AFC. The 250-meter bridge, fabricated by Victor Buyck Steel Construction in Ghent, Belgium, weighs 1,150 tons and consists of four sections. Mammoet’s team was appointed to navigate the challenges of heavy lifting in a busy urban environment, for the construction process by minimizing the number of modules required.…
Doka provides innovative formwork and scaffolding, solutions and services, has been a partner for years providing digital solutions for increasing efficiency and safety on construction sites. With the introduction of the new DokaXact Load & Pressure sensors in Saudi Arabia, Doka now enables real-time monitoring of the pouring process. Choosing the right concrete pouring speed depends on external factors, such as the weather or the concrete mix. The real-time data from the new wireless DokaXact sensors ensure that concrete is poured as fast as possible while ensuring safety and the best possible concrete quality – even when using more climate…
Nine Yards Real Estate Development has announced the appointment of ZÜBLIN Construction as the main contractor for the Yas Bay ‘Sea La Vie’ project, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. With 125 years of experience in the construction industry globally and 41 years locally, ZÜBLIN is said to be known for its broad-ranging expertise in construction; the company offers services across various sectors, including turnkey building construction and infrastructure. The appointment of ZÜBLIN ensures EIH’s dedication to the standards of quality and project execution, said the developer. Low Ping, Group CEO, EIH said, “The decision to award ZÜBLIN as the…
Nakheel has awarded a US $490mn contract for the construction of Como Residences on Palm Jumeirah to ALEC Engineering & Contracting. Scheduled for handover in Q2 2028, the 75-storey residential project will stand over 300m tall and offer 81 residences, ranging from two- to seven-bedroom apartments, including a duplex penthouse. A maximum of two apartments occupies each floor, providing an exclusive lifestyle for residents, served by access-controlled elevators leading to private lobbies, said a statement. The design of each apartment will give residents a 180-degree view of the sea and skyline, while apartments placed from level 23 and above have…