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Khansaheb deploys BESS to drive down carbon emissions on site

Published on October 21, 2023

Khansaheb Civil Engineering has said it has become the first contractor in the Middle East to use a battery energy storage system (BESS) to power large construction equipment. Describing the rollout as a sustainability milestone, the firm notes that the move to deploy lithium-ion battery solutions will ‘vastly reduce carbon emissions’. The firm said that […]

Energy industry unites and demonstrates commitment to decarbonising at record breaking ADIPEC 2023

Published on October 6, 2023

ADIPEC 2023 closed today, with the global energy industry delivering a clear message that it is united in its commitment to decarbonise and to fast-track the energy transition, while continuing to meet global energy needs. The event achieved a record-breaking attendance of over 184,000, the largest edition of ADIPEC ever. Building on its nearly 40-year […]

Summertown Interiors surpasses sustainability targets

Published on October 2, 2023

Summertown Interiors, the UAE’s leading sustainable fit-out contractor, has surpassed its 2023 environmental and sustainable projects targets, as outlined in its 8th Annual Sustainability Report. The report highlights Summertown’s significant progress towards it’s zero waste goals and underscores the company’s unwavering commitment towards sustainable excellence, and building a sustainable future. Covering the financial year from […]

Alpha Dhabi joins Limak to boost sustainable development in UAE, Turkey

Published on July 24, 2023

Alpha Dhabi Holding has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkey-based Limak Group to explore various business opportunities and joint ventures (JV) across the UAE and Turkey. The two entities will focus on the sustainability framework for the fields of construction, development, infrastructure, energy, and hospitality. The partnership with Limak Group is an opportunity […]

UAE sets stricter emission target with 40% cut by 2030

Published on July 12, 2023

The UAE has set a stricter target for reducing carbon emissions, with major cuts within this decade. The government is seeking to slash emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 from a business-as-usual level, said the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. This compares with an earlier plan for a 31 per cent reduction. It will seek […]

Bing Maps Global Building Footprints released

Published on July 3, 2023

Microsoft Maps has a dedicated Maps AI (artificial intelligence) team that has been taking advantage of Microsoft’s investments in deep learning, computer vision, and ML (machine learning). Applying all that cool tech to mapping has yielded many useful datasets and our latest worldwide dataset includes a whopping 1.2B building footprints and 174M building height estimates from Bing Maps imagery […]

Trimble‘s partnership with ResponsibleSteel to advance sustainability efforts in steel industry

Published on June 23, 2023

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), a leading digital construction solutions provider in the Middle East, recently partnered with ResponsibleSteel, an independent and non-profit organisation which represents the steel industry's first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative. Globally, Trimble is the first Building Information Modelling (BIM) software technology provider to join the ResponsibleSteel initiative. This partnership is part […]

First sustainable auto plant set for Abu Dhabi

Published on June 13, 2023

Sinaha Platform has signed an agreement with international partners to build the first automobile facility in Abu Dhabi dedicated to manufacturing automobiles from recyclable materials. The move is aimed at establishing Abu Dhabi as a prominent auto hub for sustainable production. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the country’s automotive industry, contributing to the […]

Abu Dhabi company to turn UAE’s landfill waste into plywood replacement

Published on April 24, 2023

As more companies in the UAE look to offer innovative solutions to help tackle climate change, one organisation in Abu Dhabi is aiming to transform the construction and events industry by turning landfill waste into a replacement for plywood. Terrax, which is owned by husband-and-wife duo Theresa and David Wernery, along with their partner Cameron Cairns, is bringing […]

Emirates Steel Arkan, Japan's ITOCHU and JFE Steel in talks to create green iron supply chain

Published on March 27, 2023

Emirates Steel Arkan has announced its partnership with ITOCHU Corporation and JFE Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of JFE Holdings, to consider the construction of a ferrous raw material production facility in Abu Dhabi that would become an integral part of a global low carbon emission iron supply chain. Emirates Steel Arkan and the two Japanese […]

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