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Heriot-Watt researchers unveil ambitious plan to seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells by 2034

Rockit, a cleantech initiative from Heriot-Watt University, has announced plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells within the next decade using innovative chemical injection technology.  The project’s unique solution can infiltrate even...

Autodesk recognised as a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company

For the third consecutive year, Autodesk has been honoured by Fast Company as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators, recognising the enduring commitment to foster a culture of innovation across the entire organisation.  This prestigious annual list...

NNTC collaborates with Abu Dhabi Housing Authority to adopt digital twin for housing projects

The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has announced the adoption of digital twin technology to showcase its housing projects. This initiative focuses on 3D real-time visualisation of housing options. Additionally, through collaboration with NNTC, a company in...

New reality capture platform service leverages Trimble connect to maximise the value of geospatial data for millions of users

Trimble has announced its new Trimble Reality Capture platform service to enable more effective collaboration and the secure sharing of massive reality capture datasets captured with 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV)...

Five tips for elevating morale of Middle East manufacturing workers

Epicor surveyed key stakeholders in the manufacturing sector about essential workers’ everyday experiences, pain points and expectations. Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & India, Epicor, explains the five broad action p...

Bahrain’s leap towards smart cities: Leveraging Planet Labs’ SkySat data for advanced urban planning

Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, has announced that their SkySat data has been leveraged by the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), to enhance urban p...

How technology is transforming UAE’s construction industry

With the UAE’s real estate sector anticipated to reach a staggering value of $710 billion by the end of 2024, this reinforces the importance of developers prioritising sustainability, circular economy, green energy, and digital technologies like digital t...

Michigan construction consulting firm Intentio Innovations upgrades to Unanet CRM

Intentio Innovations, a construction consulting firm specialising in the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process, has selected Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM)...

SOL Properties breaks ground on ‘Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai’, applies strict green building principles and energy-efficient technologies

SOL Properties, a leading UAE developer, officially begins construction of the premium residential ‘Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai’, further elevating the regional real estate landscape by implementing stringent green building principles and adv...

Trackunit breakthrough with Operating Data Platform IrisX

Global ConTech Trackunit has launched its Operating Data Platform IrisX tailored specifically to the off-highway segment of the construction industry.  The new platform effectively breaks new ground by building on the tried-and-tested Iris platform,...

Attracting investments through transformative masterplans

Amid global supply challenges and efforts to diversify imports, South Africa has emerged as a strategic investment opportunity for European countries and companies, with an abundant resource base and untapped opportunities attracting players in renewable...

Bringing the outdoors in: Designing for wellness through biophillic principles

Natural spaces in our cities and urban environments are an underused answer to many societal challenges we face. Worsening mental health, poor air quality and limited recreational spaces are issues city-goers face every day, and the pressures on everyday...