Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) has recognised Jubail Island and LEAD Development for achieving a health and safety milestone by completing seven-million man-hours without lost time injury (LTI).

According to ADM, LEAD Development was commended for the construction of villas within the Jubail Island Development, and for maintaining health and safety standards by adhering to its strict regulations and creating a safe environment for all workers.

The award was received by Mounir Haidar, Managing Partner of LEAD Development and Engineer Abdulla Saeed Al Shamsi, Corporate Director of Jubail Island.

In early June 2022, the Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) awarded a $11mn contract to APCC for a new 66-berth marina in Marfa Al Jubail and, later in the month, JIIC appointed CSCEC ME to build Souk Al Jubail townhouses in a contract worth $60mn.

“It is a great pleasure for us to receive this significant safety award from Abu Dhabi City Municipality, and we would like to express our gratitude to them in recognising this major achievement on the project,” said Haidar.

LEAD Development is said to have worked closely with ADM to monitor the construction of Jubail Island, ensuring the adherence of health and safety best practices and compliance within authority requirements. The authority reflects the overall objectives of the development project by delivering the highest safety standards.

He concluded, “I would like to thank Arabian Construction Company and our workforce for their hard work and dedication. Our workforce’s wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us, so we invest a lot of resources in ensuring they are properly protected in the safest possible working environment. We pride ourselves on maintaining the very highest health and safety protocols and best practices, and we look forward to striving to achieve the same for the next seven-million man-hours.”

In mid May 2022, JIIC announced the completion of the 140m main bridge to Jubail Island.

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Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has invited expressions of interest (EOIs) from leading developers to finance, build, operate, and maintain a key seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination water project near Jubail Industrial City.

The desalination plant will be located 18km south of Jubail Industrial City, adjacent to existing plant units (Jubail Phase 1, Jubail Phase 2, Jubail 3A and 3B), in the Eastern Province. The Jubail 4 & 6 Independent Water Project (IWP) will include the desalination plant and all associated infrastructure and facilities, a statement from SWPC noted.

The plant will have a total capacity of 600,00cu/m potable water per day. The power supply to the project will be provided from Saudi Electricity Company’s high-voltage network, SWPC added.

In September 2022, Qatar’s Umm Al Houl desalination plant achieves one millions hours without accident and, in early November 2022, ACWA Power said it had achieved financial close on the $821mn Shuaibah 3 IWP project.

The firm also said that a competitive tender process will be conducted to choose a private developer or developer consortium that will provide financing, procurement, implementation, operation and maintenance services for the project.

The successful bidder – via a project company to be incorporated – will then be required to develop the plant and sell the entire capacity and output to SWPC under a 25-year concession pursuant to a Water Purchase Agreement.

9 January 2023 has been set as the deadline for submitting the bids, the utility developer stated. It added that leading professional advisors have been signed up for the key project – KPMG Professional Services is the lead advisor and financial advisor; Eversheds Sutherland (International) the legal advisor and WSP the technical advisor.

In late November 2022, Engie and HIWPT launched a desalination training program exclusively for Saudi women.

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Mammoet has developed a new technology platform that reports emissions data from heavy lifting equipment in real time. The system has been introduced so users can accurately predict and monitor carbon output arising from large heavy lifting and transport projects, the firm said.

Up until now, project planners looking to meet increasingly strict emissions regulations have had to rely on estimates of total emissions, drawn from the make and model of equipment involved and how long they have been used.

Mammoet’s new technology is expected to increase the accuracy of this reporting by using data taken directly from the embedded electronics of on-site equipment.

In June 2022, Mammoet said it was using a floating crane to install a bridge for the Red Sea Project.

The system, codenamed DAISY, transmits data over mobile networks from local devices attached to the embedded systems of cranes and SPMT combinations. This can then be accessed from any worldwide location, providing a clear audit trail for governments and other authorities, the company explained.

As a result, organisations will be able to minimise emissions in highly regulated areas such as inner cities, tunnels and indoor facilities. The data can then be analysed to uncover new ways to cut down emissions-driving activity, for example by reducing idling time during projects.

The system is currently in use in the Netherlands, monitoring the carbon emissions of a fleet of mobile cranes. It is planned for rollout across Mammoet projects according to customer demand during 2023.

In late November 2022, Mammoet and Bay Cranes announced a strategic partnership.

“DAISY will be the most advanced system to accurately report CO2, NOx and NH3 emissions at equipment level at the operating location, improving on the generic approach the industry is currently using,” said Jacques Stoof, Head of Innovation at Mammoet,

“Based on the actual reported emissions, clients will be given the option to choose for a more sustainable, less emitting fuel type in order to minimise their emissions footprint during construction,” he added.

In early December 2022, Mammoet said it had completed the installation of the UAE’s three largest gas turbines.

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Two new Raimondi LR213s were installed in one of Dubai’s largest communities, Jumeirah Lake Towers, for the construction of a 163m tall mixed-use tower. Upon completion, the 40-storey tower will feature 330 residential units alongside commercial spaces, Raimondi Middle East said.

“We rented these two luffers to the project contractor, M/S Bu Haleeba Contracting, after carefully evaluating the jobsite specifications and the client’s requirements. Rising in one of the most densely populated and congested neighborhoods of Dubai, the site’s surrounding towers were the key aspects considered during site planning phase, and choosing the suitable crane model,” said Wael Hasan, Middle East Commercial Director, Raimondi Cranes.

Luffing jib cranes were chosen to avoid collision and overfly of surrounding properties, paired with the LR213’s good lifting capacity.

In October 2022, Raimondi unveiled its new brand and company vision and, later in the month, Wolffkran introduced high-performance fiber rope for tower cranes.

“The two LR213s, with a maximum lifting capacity of 14t, are currently at work onsite with a tower mast of 36m and a jib length of 50m. Equipped with a 55kW hoisting winch, the cranes can maximum lift at a speed of up to 104 minutes with a drum capacity of 650m,” Hasan added.

In the early site mapping stages, climbing plans were drawn up, as the luffers need to reach a final height of 163m. The tightly built-up surroundings of the Dubai jobsite meant that no external climbing would be possible, thereby necessitating an internal climbing plan.

The cranes were erected by the Raimondi Middle East Operations team and will remain onsite for approximately 24 months.

In early November 2022, Raimondi unveiled new additions to its flattop range.

Raimondi Middle East is currently working across several different UAE jobsites, with more than 50 cranes deployed. Significantly, Raimondi continues to support the development of Aljada megacity in Sharjah, and key residential buildings in Dubai.

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The Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund (SJIF) has awarded a contract to Hill International for a $400mn healthcare project in Amman, Jordan. It will be implemented on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model and will see ownership transferred to the Jordanian government at the end of the investment period.

The university hospital project will have a built-up area of 110,000sqm and will comprise 330 beds, 72 outpatient clinics, a children’s hospital, and a medical school with a total capacity for 600 students.

As per the terms of the contract, Hill International will provide project construction management services in partnership with the local sub-consultant Dar Al Omran.

In May 2022, AlShahd Jordan Real Estate Development Company said that infrastructure works were completed on its AlShahd 2 project.

Last month, SJIF’s unit, the Saudi Jordanian Fund for Medical and Educational Investments Company (SJFMEI), created a joint venture of Dar Al Handasah (Shair and Partners) and Perkins & Will International to carry out engineering design and supervision services for the project.

“We are very excited to be selected to work with SJFMEI on this vital project in the healthcare sector in Jordan and the region. Hill International will work diligently to deliver the highest quality of service in managing this project through leveraging its expertise in the healthcare sector,” said Hill Regional President (Middle East) Abdo Kardous after signing the deal with SJFMEI Chief Executive Dr Mahmoud Sarhan.

The project will be located on the airport road, near the Ghamadan area, and will provide access to patients from across Jordan.

In early August 2022, Hill International was appointed to provide PMC services for Aldar Properties’ projects.

The healthcare facility will be implemented in partnership with two global institutions – the University College London (UCL) Medical School, as the academic partner, and UCLA Health in Los Angeles, California, as the clinical partner.

In early November 2022, project management firm Compass appointed a new Regional Director of Project Management.

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Sustainable property developer ZāZEN Properties has launched sales for its newest project, ZāZEN Gardens, which is billed as a LEED Gold-rated residential development in Dubai’s Al Furjan area. The developer said that the project will be ready for handover in April 2024.

The project is currently under construction and sales are expected to follow a similar trajectory to that of ZāZEN One, the developer’s flagship project that was completed in January 2022.

Through its sustainable practices, ZāZEN Gardens is said to be aligning with some of the country’s key initiatives including Dubai 2040 Urban Masterplan and UAE Net Zero 2050, the statement said. In addition, the company aims to align itself with the aims and ambitions of the upcoming COP28, which will be hosted by the nation in 2023.

The developer originally announced the project in late September 2022.

Madhav Dhar, Co-Founder, and COO of ZāZEN Properties said, “ZāZEN One saw great success due to our ability to balance sustainability with high-quality, spacious residences that also offer world-class amenities. With our newest project, ZāZEN Gardens, we are continuing to deliver something unique in a crowded market that caters to how people live and how they grow in their homes to provide even more added value to investors and end users alike.”

He added, “Off-plan properties have long been smart and effective investments, and this is becoming increasingly apparent in the UAE. The market is still hot but undervalued versus similar global cities and if you haven’t already stepped into real estate in Dubai, now is the time to do it. The Qatar World Cup and the holiday season, coupled with the ease of getting UAE residency for individuals and families, is expected to drive prices higher in the coming months – and the value that ZāZEN Gardens provides, both from a financial perspective and an environmental one, is unparalleled in the Al Furjan community.”

He pointed out that Dubai saw high demand for off-plan real estate in the first half of 2022 with the segment growing by 130% and 8,816 sales transactions worth $7.02bn were recorded in October to reflect the highest value of transactions in a decade. The launch of ZāZEN Gardens is adding to this momentum to help the UAE draw further investment into the UAE’s economy, he asserted.

In early December 2022, Knight Frank said that Dubai’s prime residences are set to lead global price rises.

The development is one of the only residential projects with LEED Gold certification and Well-Being integration at its core in Dubai, Dhar claimed. The project consists of 159 units with apartments spanning from 824 to 1,612sqft. It also has two retail outlets on the ground floor that cater to the Al Furjan community, the developer noted.

Around 470t of carbon emissions, which is equivalent to the planting of 12,147 trees, will be reduced annually upon the project’s completion. The development will also have 35,000sqft of landscaping, multiple recycling stations, EV charging stations, and solar panels on the rooftop to help reduce common area service charges for owners, the company concluded.

Also in early December 2022, LIV Developers launched LIV Lux in Dubai Marina.

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed 93% of the 829MW 4th phase of the H-Station power plant in Al Aweer, with investments totaling US $300mn.

This phase will increase the Al Aweer Power Station Complex’s total capacity to 2,825MW, given climate conditions of 50-degrees Celsius and 30% relative humidity. Key testing and commissioning operations have now begun and the project is expected to be operational in Q1, 2023.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA said that this project is one of DEWA’s key projects to meet the reserve margin criterion set for peak electricity demand in Dubai. It will add to DEWA’s current installed capacity of 14,317 MW of electricity.

In late September 2022, DEWA called for EoIs for a major solar power project and, in mid October 2022, DEWA’s Jebel Ali complex won a Guinness World Record title.

He commented, “We work in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide a robust infrastructure that keeps pace with rapid developments in Dubai and the increasing demand for electricity and water in the emirate according to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, reliability and availability. This contributes to enhancing the sustainable development in its social, economic, and environmental aspects.”

Nasser Lootah, Executive Vice President of Generation (Power & Water) Division at DEWA explained that the station is equipped with the latest systems and technologies to reduce emissions to the minimum. He noted that the project’s work is progressing according to schedule, while maintaining the highest levels of health, safety, quality, and efficiency.

The project is being implemented by a consortium comprising Siemens Energy and Elsewedy Power. It includes supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning three Siemens gas turbines with a total capacity of 829MW.

In late November 2022, DEWA said that its Hatta reservoir project was more than 75% complete.

The project also includes installing sub devices and equipment from major international companies, including natural gas compressors from Germany’s MAN and a natural gas treatment station from Dutch company Petrogas.

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DAMAC Properties has launched Cavalli Couture, the property developer’s latest ultra-luxury branded living experience overlooking Safa Park along Dubai Canal.

The project is a low-rise 14-storey building featuring 70 units comprising of three-, four-, and five-bedroom duplex sky villas and duplex penthouses. Each unit will have its own private infinity pool and terrace garden. Residents will have views of Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa on one side, while on the other, views of Burj Al Arab will be available.

The project’s interiors have been inspired by the Amazon Jungle and will be branded by Cavalli – marking another collaboration with the Italian fashion house, the developer said. Its previous collaborations include Cavalli Tower, a 70-storey skyscraper in Dubai Marina overlooking Palm Jumeirah, which was launched in 2021, and the GEMS Estates collection of ultra-luxury villas in DAMAC Hills launched earlier this year.

In early November 2022, Amira Sajwani launched PRYPTO to deliver holistic real estate experience and, later in the month, DAMAC launched its new luxury tower in collaboration with Zuhair Murad.

“There is a booming market for branded residences and DAMAC is at the forefront of this charge. As a respected property developer active in the formation of Dubai’s skyline since 2002, we have earned a reputation for delivering unique and quality luxury products, but also experiences. This is our way to boost our value proposition with our clientele and we have been hugely successful in this realm,” said Niall McLoughlin, Senior Vice President of DAMAC.

The collection of penthouses will have direct private access to the roof, which will feature private sky gardens and a party terrace with infinity pools. Meanwhile, podium level amenities include a beautiful lagoon drop-off area, a gym and spa, a cigar lounge, club rooms, a floating juice bar and cabanas, lush tropical gardens, and a Cavalli-branded lobby.

“Working with well-established brands like Cavalli not only adds an extra premium factor, but also gives us, the developer, confidence because of their established track record when it comes to being meticulous when it comes to attention to detail and delivering quality products. Cavalli Couture will deliver all this and more,” McLoughlin concluded.

Also in mid November 2022, the developer awarded a $74.3mn contract for the main works of the Nice cluster at DAMAC Lagoons.

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Doosan has launched a new Waste and Recycling Kit for the company’s DL-7 range of wheel loaders with the aim of improving working conditions for operators.

The first kit of its type for this product range is designed to help operators work safely in hazardous conditions during waste handling and recycling applications, such as contending with airborne dust, dirt and other dangerous particulates and materials.

The kit has been made available for all Doosan wheel loader models from the DL200-7 through to the DL480-7, which is the segment of the Doosan range that is most widely used in this kind of environment.

In mid October 2022, Doosan unveils an ‘all-in-one platform’ for smart construction and, in mid November 2022, Engcon introduced its third generation tiltrotator system for Doosan’s smart excavator.

According to the manufacturer, a range of new safety features are provided in the kit, including the windshield guards, rim covers, road light protection and other protective covers, a fine mesh air intake cover and solid tyres. Several of these features will be optional to allow customers tailor their wheel loaders for their specific applications.

Doosan says it is also preparing an aftermarket version of the kit for those customers who decide to install the kit at a later date. In addition, the company is providing a wider fin air conditioner condenser as standard to facilitate easy cleaning and maintenance.

For maximum performance and versatility all of the new DL-7 wheel loaders are equipped as standard with a third spool valve with settable flow and detent function, providing a constant flow for hydraulically driven attachments. The new kit was shown for the firs time at the Doosan stand at Bauma, where it was installed and displayed on a new generation DL280-7 wheel loader.

In early December 2022, Hyundai Doosan produced its 500,000th small-sized G2 engine at its Incheon facility.

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A new Inspections App designed to reduce the risk when renting lifting equipment online has been launched by Dubai-based MYCRANE.

According to the company, the free MYCRANE Inspections App will help prevent fraud and reduce risk by digitalising the crane rental inspection process and using artificial intelligence (AI) to verify data such as location of the crane and the authenticity of registration documents.

Customers can make use of the Inspections App to review the condition of the equipment, prior to placing an order, the company stated.

In mid November 2022, United Rentals said it would acquire Ahern Rentals for $2bn and, later in the month, Mammoet and Bay Cranes announced a strategic partnership.

The app, which is available in more than 35 languages, provides push notifications, so images of the crane can be uploaded, along with key data about the equipment. Only live images and video recordings can be accepted, while the platform is said to include fraud detection and recognition features.

“Our new app is another innovative tool that offers a high level of transparency for our customers, reassuring them that the proposed equipment is as described, and helping to minimise disputes,” said Andrei Geikalo, Founder and CEO of MYCRANE.

He concluded, “Crane rental providers will also find the Inspections App useful. In the case of bare rentals, for instance, our app may provide proof of discrepancies between the outgoing inspections and incoming inspections when the equipment is confirmed off-rent and being returned to the crane provider, because it will be so simple to verify the condition of the equipment. Now, anybody can use the Inspections App to easily and quickly request a safety and quality check – at any time.”

In early December 2022, Mammoet completed the installation of the UAE’s three largest gas turbines.

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