The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has issued Evaluation Service Report ESR-5402 for SmartCare CureAssure, an innovative internal curing admixture created by Asian Paints. This product is a chloride-free liquid admixture classified as a Type S admixture, aimed at improving concrete performance by retaining internal moisture and minimizing the reliance on traditional external curing...
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Aldar and EMSTEEL Partner to Build Abu Dhabi’s First Net Zero Carbon Mosque
Aldar has announced that it will be the first developer in the Middle East and North Africa region to use hydrogen-based steel rebar in a construction project. This initiative is part of their plan to build Abu Dhabi’s first net zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City Yas Island. The mosque will feature a floor area...
EMSTEEL Contributes $1.7 Billion to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, CEO Reports
Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, the Group CEO of EMSTEEL, announced that the group has made a significant contribution of approximately AED6.2 billion ($1.7 billion) to the gross domestic product of Abu Dhabi. This declaration was made during a statement to WAM at the Make it in the Emirates 2025 event. Al Remeithi highlighted that...
CIMC MBS Secures Landmark Contract to Build Earth Riyadh Hotel with Innovative Modular Construction
CIMC Modular Building Systems (MBS), a globally recognized leader in modular construction, has secured a significant contract to build the Earth Riyadh Hotel in Saudi Arabia. This project marks CIMC MBS’s first entry into the hospitality industry within the region, highlighting the company’s commitment to promoting innovative and sustainable construction practices. With its renowned modular...
City Glass Secures Contract for Bahrain’s First Skyscraper Project
City Glass has announced the acquisition of its first skyscraper project, the 32-storey Catamaran Verandas. This milestone is a significant advancement in the company’s goal to become a leader in facade solutions for high-rise buildings in the region. The Catamaran Verandas project, designed by Arab Architects, will feature a cutting-edge aluminium and glass facade system...