Author: Stephen White

Adnan Jabri has been appointed as the new General Manager for Deyaar Facilities Management (Deyaar FM), according to a statement by Deyaar Development (Deyaar). The move comes as Deyaar FM expands its project portfolio and strives to set new benchmarks in service delivery. Jabri is said to have joined the firm recently to lead the strategic growth of the facilities management business, oversee all aspects of building an industry expert team, as well as lead on aggressive new business development, to boost profitability and add value to clients in line with Deyaar’s corporate goals. “We are delighted to welcome Adnan…

Diriyah Company says it has witnessed its largest ever volume concrete pour in a single location to date this week at its $63bn project in Saudi Arabia. “As the development of the Diriyah project moves forward, infrastructure progress is yielding significant success,” said the firm in a statement. Located in the southern portion of the development contractor El Seif Engineering Construction and China State Construction joint venture poured 6100m³ of reinforced concrete for the underground Main Spine Tunnel roundabout base slab, which further connects to four adjacent tunnels. Utilising a fleet of 75-plus concrete trucks, from five separate batching plants…

ACCIONA will reduce by 40% the carbon footprint using low-emissions circular steel in the renovation and expansion of Son Sant Joan airport in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), awarded to the company last year.   One of the main materials for this project is corrugated steel, of which 7,000 tonnes will be required. ACCIONA regarded the ability to offer a low-emissions product, in line with the company’s sustainability commitments, as a decisive criterion in the selection of the supplier. CELSA Group was the chosen company to supply this material, which will have a circular and low-emissions origin.   The entire process…

Tadano has donated an ATF 50G-3 all terrain crane to the Turkish government to help in the ongoing recovery and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas of the Turkey-Syria Earthquake. On February 6, 2023, a massive earthquake near the border between southern Turkey and Syria killed more than 50,000 people. The devastating consequences of this earthquake have caused great consternation at Tadano. We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the disaster and our appreciation to all those who are working hard for recovery and reconstruction. The crane will be delivered through ENKA Pazarlama Ihracat Ithalat…

Al Marwan has been a leading figure in the heavy machinery industry in the UAE for over 45 years. The company has since expanded its operations in the Middle East by opening new branches in Saudi Arabia and Oman, and has recently launched its new e-commerce website, almarwan.com, for rental and sale of new and pre-owned machinery. The website acts as a comprehensive portal for customers looking to buy or rent equipment, as well as access a range of machinery services, such as maintenance and financing conveniently. With a large fleet of brand new and pre-owned machinery made available for…

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has promoted Trinidad and Tobago National Ryan Mitchell to Head of Quality, Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing (QHSEW). Mitchell joined Farnek in 2019 as manager of worker welfare and quality and was directing Farnek’s worker welfare policies and activities. At Expo 2020, he ensured the well-being of its onsite workforce, operating within the guidelines set by the Expo committee and several internationally renowned bodies, including the UK’s Health & Safety Executive. Mitchell was also part of the team awarded the Gold Card Award at the Taqdeer Awards last year, recognising…

Built for tough jobs that require high performance, the Komatsu PC900LC-11 excavator is a versatile machine. Designed for heavy construction, demolition, material handling, deep sewer, water, large mass excavation and mining/quarry, the 842 HP PC900LC-11 featured in Komatsu’s booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. Taking productivity to a new level, the PC900LC -11 offers increased bucket and lifting capacity and higher performance with: Up to a 40% increase in productivity; 25% more arm crowd force; and 12% more swing torque Based on the notably reliable and durable PC800LC-8, the PC900LC-11 offers major design enhancements compared to the earlier model. The new counterweight…

Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator at the CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America. This heralds a new generation of excavator, with improvements across cab design and operator interface, safety and productivity, says the firm. A successor to the Volvo EC480E, the EC500 is a new 50-ton crawler excavator for the toughest applications, from building and construction, road construction, utilities, quarrying and aggregates to agriculture and landscaping and is the ideal partner for the Volvo A25G to A35G hauler.  The biggest change can be seen in the cabin design…

Bauer International has been as one of two contractors appointed for the development of the Wynn Resort in Ras Al Khaimah by Marjan, which is developing the integrated gaming resort in partnership with RAK Hospitality Holding and Wynn Resorts. ALEC Engineering and Contracting (ALEC) was awarded the main contract for the construction of the integrated resort development, while the German foundation specialist will undertake the piling and enabling works and has already begun construction preparation on the project site, located on the man-made Al Marjan Island, which is the flagship project of master developer Marjan. “Well-known for their cross-sector capabilities…

When Mammoet was approached by Globalink Logistics to assist with the transportation of heavy items for the construction of a new power plant in the city of Shirin, Uzbekistan, it certainly wasn’t a case of “let’s cross that bridge when we come to it” when rising to the engineering challenge. Developed by ACWA Power, the new 1.5GW combined cycle gas-turbine (CCGT) power plant is part of the Uzbekistan Government’s plan to improve efficiency and capacity of its electricity production, while boosting economic growth and reducing environmental impact. Uzbekistan doesn’t have sea access, so typically Caspian Sea ports are chosen for…