The Construction Digest, first edition!

A weekly newsletter published every Friday exclusively on LinkedIn, The Construction Digest highlights project launches, new contract awards, construction and HSE milestones, videos and podcasts, as well as event updates covering conferences and awards!

In this week’s edition, we dive into how new projects on the block — many of which have some of the most innovative and creative designs — are setting the stage for a strong real estate portfolio in the region. We also reveal why 3D printing is one of the most trending topics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's built environment. As well as the significance of our Women in Construction Conference which enters its second iteration this year!

Now that we've introduced you to our newsletter, stick with us, scroll through this digest, and enjoy reading the stories.

Here's what piqued our readers' interest this week at Construction Week Middle East!

Top 10 project launches in the Middle East in October 2022

Aren't we all excited about the winter months? Time for events, festivities, and holidays! But in the region's real estate industry, developers have been busy celebrating the launch of some of the most innovative, creative, and large-scale developments.

From high-rise luxury residential projects to villas by a lagoon, community-focused waterfront development?to ELIE SAAB-designed project, the region's developers don't cease to surprise.

The Middle East’s construction landscape is seeing an influx of uniquely designed projects that showcase the creative talents of architects and developers. As a matter of fact, we are seeing this, not only with major master developers, but also with boutique developers.

Here is a list of projects featured in our story: The S Tower by Sobha Realty ; THE PARKS by URB ; Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa by Jumeriah Group; CHIC Tower by DAMAC Properties ; ZāZEN One by ZāZEN Properties ; The Palm Flower by Alpago ; Les Vagues residences by ELIE SAAB by Dar Al Arkan ; Peninsula by Select Group UAE ; Saadiyat Lagoons by ALDAR ; and Phase 3 of Sharjah Sustainable City by Diamond Developers and Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) .

Egis consortium becomes Independent Safety Assessor for NEOM THE LINE

We've been covering announcements after announcements coming from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) backed NEOM 's THE LINE. Work has already begun on the futuristic development which s a linear urban city of hyperconnected communities with walkable neighbourhoods, powered by 100% renewable energy.

NEOM has now appointed Egis , its subsidiary AuditSafe , and its partner CERTIFER to act as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the railway system in?THE LINE?and the NEOM Industrial City Connector (NICC).

Egis and consortium's scope in a nutshell

• Acting as an ISA at the overall system-wide level; Performing assessment tasks to obtain the required licenses; Assessing the safety organisation and its responsibilities; etc

The first 3D-printed villa is revealed in Saudi Arabia

As technological advancements sweep into the construction industry, we are frequently reminded of their benefits in not only saving time and money but also in managing on-site manpower and promoting health and safety. The construction industry witnessed this firsthand during the pandemic!

One technology that is helping build faster with minimal costs is 3D printing. While the Middle East is gradually adapting the technology for various projects, Saudi Arabia has been in the news recently for unveiling the first 3D Construction Printed (3DCP) villa, developed by Dar Al Arkan .

In video! ??

The S Tower, Sobha Realty : PNC Menon on actualising his “dream project”

"I wanted to develop something unique like this from the very beginning, and finally, got the opportunity to do so. After we acquired the land on Sheikh Zayed Road, I thought to myself, this is it. The time has finally come to realise my dream."

Watch HERE what PNC Menon had to tell us about making a dream come true!

Event highlight of the week!

This week we opened registration for the Women in Construction Conference to be hosted on 29 November 2022 at the Taj Exotica, The Palm in Dubai.

Women are making significant strides in the construction industry as leaders, innovators, young achievers, and models of inspiration. Through the conference, we not only celebrate these women and young girls making waves in the sector but also provide them with a platform to ask questions and gain knowledge from the experience of industry leaders.

HE Shamsa Saleh of UAE Gender Balance Council joins the Women in Construction Conference

HE Shamsa Saleh is the Secretary General of the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC), a federal government entity responsible for developing and implementing the gender balance agenda in the UAE. She is also the CEO of Dubai Women’s Establishment (DWE). To know more about our speaker and register for the event, click here: Women in Construction Conference

Awards season is here! ??

We are gearing up to host two of the biggest awards ceremonies this year!

Construction Week KSA Awards 2022

When: 09 November | Where: Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention

The construction sector in Saudi Arabia, supported by its multi-billion-dollar gigaprojects has consistently worked to innovate and has progressed significantly over the years. The awards honour the achievements of the kingdom’s construction stakeholders, individuals, projects and initiatives that have excelled over the past 12 months.

As the kingdom continues to progress through its planned mega developments, Construction Week Middle East KSA Awards join the journey to honour those who are making remarkable contributions in bringing these projects to life.

Construction Week Middle East Awards 2022

When: 24 November | Where: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

As anticipation builds around who will pick the winning trophies at the 18th iteration of Construction Week Awards, we are thrilled to reveal the shortlist for all categories.

This year, we received a?record number of nominations, surpassing 280 from more than 84 companies. We are excited to celebrate the success, presence, and significance of the construction and engineering industry in the region.

That's all for this week. Thank you for reading!

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