JCB has unveiled the 116D single drum soil compactor, a high-performance roller designed for infrastructure construction and maintenance, general construction and landscaping projects, initially available in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
Construction
SDLG launches new variable horsepower graders in Middle East and Africa
The standard versions of the G9190 & G9220 motor graders were launched in 2015. (Image source: SDLG)
Global construction equipment brand Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (SDLG) has launched variable horsepower versions of two of its biggest selling motor graders for Middle East and African markets
North Africa?s construction market gains huge impetus with investment worth US$473bn
Construction gains momentum in North African countries with mega projects for buildings, educational institutions, hospitality and healthcare. (Image source: Alper ?u?un /Flickr)
The North African countries are expanding their construction sector with several active high-value projects with approximately US$473bn investment, shows BNC Project Intelligence?s recent market analysis
GCC building contracts to hit an all-time high of US$85.6bn
The building industry in the Middle East is expanding with new projects and properties. (Image source: cswalken/flickr)
The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East?s largest event for the heavy construction industry, is expected to grab global contracts worth US$85.6bn in 2017, up seven per cent from US$79.5bn in 2016 for the regional construction market, states GCC Building Construction Market Report
Saudi Tower completion delayed, to open in 2019
The tower will be the centerpiece in the Kingdom City project that will include other skyscrapers and apartment buildings. (Image source: toyohara/Flickr)
The deadline for the completion of the one-kilometre high Jeddah Tower has been further delayed to 2019, following financial settlements with contractor Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)