Skyscrapers Construction News

Mohammed orders multibillion dollar ICD projects by 2018

Posted On September 14, 2014

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has given the go-ahead for a number of ambitious development projects by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) over the coming three years.
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Work on Saudi's 1km Kingdom Tower to start April

Posted On March 26, 2014

Construction of Saudi Arabiaâ€™s Kingdom Tower, which at over 1km will become the worldâ€™s tallest building upon completion, is set to begin in Jeddah next month.
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Smart windows open new opportunities for energy savings

Posted On March 13, 2014

Smart glass windows can automatically change their tint based on outdoor temperature and lighting conditions. This improves comfort levels for those inside the building and increases energy efficiency. For example, a heavy tint during summer months can reduce heat transfer from sunlight, reducing the need for cooler air conditioning.
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi trail in skyscrapers money list

Posted On March 12, 2014

Dubai: Skyscrapers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are trailing far behind the leading cities in a list of the world's priciest high-rise real estate.
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No spire on Dubai's Burj 2020 to get into record books

Posted On March 9, 2014

World's tallest commercial tower will be built using steel; construction starts in 2015.
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The Concrete Dilemma of the World's Tallest Skyscraper

Posted On March 7, 2014

The Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia will stand 3,280 feet â€“ one kilometre â€“ tall upon completion.
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Dubai's Smart Skyscrapers Summit 2014 to Focus on Sustainable High-Rises

Posted On March 6, 2014

Focusing on new projects and showcasing innovative yet sustainable products, Smart Skyscrapers Summit 2014 will bring together over 300 experts to network and share knowledge.
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Dubai's Burj 2020 plans world's highest observation deck

Posted On March 4, 2014

The developer of Burj 2020, billed to be the worldâ€™s tallest commercial building, plans to have a 360 degree observation deck on the topmost floor of the mega tall structure, Emirates 24|7 can reveal.
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More than US$11m pledged to develop green economies at environmental meeting in Dubai

Posted On March 4, 2014

DUBAI // Economic growth can â€“ and must â€“ be achieved without damage to the environment, a United Nations official said in Dubai on Tuesday.
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Kingdom Tower needs 80,000 tons of steel

Posted On March 1, 2014

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS), a consulting organization in the field of construction materials and geotechnical engineering, has been commissioned to carry out the quality control of all construction materials that will be used in the Kingdom Tower project, the worldâ€™s first kilometer-high skyscraper currently under construction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Floating hotel designed for World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Posted On February 27, 2014

Adding luxury to comfort, a floating hotel designed by Finland-based Sigge Architects is the latest avant-garde construction plan for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatarâ„¢.
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Nakheel launches Palm Tower Residences

Posted On February 17, 2014

Dubai: Nakheel announced the launch of The Palm Tower Residences, according to a company statement released on Monday.
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Cement industry heading for boom times

Posted On February 17, 2014

Starting 2012, the GCC cement sector witnessed a turnaround and is expected to enter a boom phase over the next four to five years, due to the massive scale of construction in the region.
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Hong Kong investors buy into Dubai Pearl skyscraper

Posted On February 4, 2014

A Hong Kong-based group has taken a big leap into the booming Dubai property market, acquiring property assets valued at $1.9 billion of the troubled Dubai Pearl project.
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BIG DEAL: Arabtec wins $6.1bn Aabar contract

Posted On February 2, 2014

Dubai-based construction firm Arabtec said it would build 37 major buildings worth 22.44 billion dirhams ($6.1 billion) for Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in a fresh sign of the dramatic recovery of the local real estate markets.
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