Construction Week Viewpoint

Another construction-related record has been broken by the UAE, as the country looks to lead the playing field in a burgeoning number of fields. But what are some of the top – and most niche – records broken by the country in construction and the further afield?

In this episode of Construction Week Viewpoint, hosts Oscar Rousseau and Jack look at the two latest records that have been broken by the UAE this year, and some of the more interesting ones that extend beyond the urban world.

Another construction-related record has been broken by the UAE, as the country looks to lead the playing field in a burgeoning number of fields. But what are some of the top – and most niche – records broken by the country in construction and the further afield?

In this episode of Construction Week Viewpoint, hosts Oscar Rousseau and Jack look at the two latest records that have been broken by the UAE this year, and some of the more interesting ones that extend beyond the urban world.

As managing director of homegrown Emirati engineering consultancy AESG and chairman of the Emirates Green Building Council, Saaed Al Abbar’s schedule is far from sparse.

In this episode of Construction Week Viewpoint, Al Abbar sits down with Construction Week’s senior reporter, Jack Ball, to discuss the shifting roles of consultancies like AESG over the past few years, industry-wide moves towards net zero developments, and why AESG decided to set up a full-time Saudi presence less than a year ago.

As managing director of homegrown Emirati engineering consultancy AESG and chairman of the Emirates Green Building Council, Saaed Al Abbar’s schedule is far from sparse.

In this episode of Construction Week Viewpoint, Al Abbar sits down with Construction Week’s senior reporter, Jack Ball, to discuss the shifting roles of consultancies like AESG over the past few years, industry-wide moves towards net zero developments, and why AESG decided to set up a full-time Saudi presence less than a year ago.

Two engineering giants — SNC-Lavalin and Petrofac — have reported their full-year financial results for 2018 at a time when both companies face separate investigations over alleged bribery carried out by former employees to influence winning work in the Middle East.

In this podcast, Oscar Rousseau and Jack Ball, Construction Week's deputy editor and senior reporter respectively, look at why SNC-Lavalin and Petrofac are facing probes — and how the claims have impacted their respective financial positions.

Two engineering giants — SNC-Lavalin and Petrofac — have reported their full-year financial results for 2018 at a time when both companies face separate investigations over alleged bribery carried out by former employees to influence winning work in the Middle East.

In this podcast, Oscar Rousseau and Jack Ball, Construction Week's deputy editor and senior reporter respectively, look at why SNC-Lavalin and Petrofac are facing probes — and how the claims have impacted their respective financial positions.

Abdulmajid Karanouh, head of advanced interdisciplinary design and innovation at Drees & Sommer, joined Construction Week Viewpoint to discuss innovations shaping the future of urban development in the Middle East.

Karanouh, who joined the German outfit in 2018, spoke about smart city schemes, the allure of Saudi’s $500bn gigaproject Neom, artificial intelligence, and how you can build more sustainable and efficient buildings with innovative materials

“I was part of a brainstorming workshop that happened between two and three years ago to address [Saudi Arabia's] 2030 vision and Neom specifically. I personally am very interested in that project – and so is Drees & Sommer.”

Abdulmajid Karanouh, head of advanced interdisciplinary design and innovation at Drees & Sommer, joined Construction Week Viewpoint to discuss innovations shaping the future of urban development in the Middle East.

Karanouh, who joined the German outfit in 2018, spoke about smart city schemes, the allure of Saudi’s $500bn gigaproject Neom, artificial intelligence, and how you can build more sustainable and efficient buildings with innovative materials

“I was part of a brainstorming workshop that happened between two and three years ago to address [Saudi Arabia's] 2030 vision and Neom specifically. I personally am very interested in that project – and so is Drees & Sommer.”

This week’s episode of Construction Week Viewpoint travels to the north-western region of Al-Ula that Saudi Arabia plans to transform into a massive wildlife reserve and heritage destination complete with a luxury hotel and spa.

Construction Week’s deputy editor and senior reporter, Oscar Rousseau and Jack Ball respectively, look at why Saudi Arabia is breathing new life in the ancient region of Al-Ula that is home to Mada’in Salih, the kingdom’s first Unesco World Heritage Site.

This week’s episode of Construction Week Viewpoint travels to the north-western region of Al-Ula that Saudi Arabia plans to transform into a massive wildlife reserve and heritage destination complete with a luxury hotel and spa.

Construction Week’s deputy editor and senior reporter, Oscar Rousseau and Jack Ball respectively, look at why Saudi Arabia is breathing new life in the ancient region of Al-Ula that is home to Mada’in Salih, the kingdom’s first Unesco World Heritage Site.