Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme will drive growth across the country, most notably in its asset management, tourism and insurance sectors. The effects of Vision 2030 on various Saudi sectors are far-reaching, but among those set to benefit is the asset management sector.... READ MORE

The results of Construction Week’s 2018 Skills Gap Survey have been compiled, and the findings are a stark reminder of the room for improvement in construction training and education in the Middle East.  Between February and April this year, 132 construction professionals from... READ MORE

The National Development Plan demonstrates the Government’s commitment to meeting Ireland’s infrastructure and investment needs over the next ten years, through a total investment estimated at €116 billion over the period. This level of capital spending will ensure ongoing... READ MORE

New investment drives revival of North Sea oil and gas Up to 16 developments expected to receive go-ahead in next 12 months. Energy companies are preparing to invest £5bn in new capital projects in the North Sea this year, according to the industry’s trade body, in the latest... READ MORE

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) today welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s endorsement of a new Construction Sector Group involving industry and a number of key Government Departments. Hundreds of leaders from across the Irish and international construction industries... READ MORE

GCC nations boast a pipeline of construction, transport and energy projects worth $2.4tn, according to figures referenced in Deloitte’s GCC Powers of Construction 2017 report.  And the raft of infrastructure works planned across countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and... READ MORE

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is gaining popularity among owners, contractors, and design teams as a means to unlock creativity, drive reliability, and successfully deliver complex capital projects. With all of the recent hype about the success of IPD and many large owners... READ MORE

  1. Overview Despite a slow start to the year, the second half of 2016 saw confidence return to the global economy. Europe and China exceeded economists’ growth expectations, and commodity prices have increased, but political uncertainty persists and several markets remain... READ MORE

Happy Holidays everyone and best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2018! Office opening hours over the holiday period: December 21st – 27th – Closed December 28th – 29th – Open January 1st – 2nd – Closed READ MORE

Delayed payments have “continued to plague the industry, impinging negatively on the cash flows of construction businesses”, a spokesperson from Union National Bank (UNB) told Construction Week, ahead of the 13th CW Awards. UNB is a Gold Sponsor for the CW Awards... READ MORE