“Products and services evaluated by performance
and compatibility with a low-carbon world”
Search:

Product News   |   Case Studies   |   

Industry News



News
RFI Preview Summary Company Date Website
Big Oil’s Saudi Aramco Builds LEED Certified Homes in Riyadh Big Oil’s Saudi Aramco Builds LEED Certified Homes in Riyadh
In addition to 191 houses with 11 house types, the residential campus boasts conference areas, a data center, four utility buildings and communal areas... 		  18 May 2013 Website
Masdar signs MoU with IFC Masdar signs MoU with IFC
The MoU will pave the way for the two parties to explore opportunities for the development of large-scale projects including: carbon capture, use and storage; clean-tech venture capital and private equity fund... 		  16 May 2013 Website
Dewa participates in ‘Sustainable Buildings’ exhibition Dewa participates in ‘Sustainable Buildings’ exhibition
Held on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Society of Engineers’ office in Dubai, the two-day event highlights the latest trends in green buildings and ways... 		  15 May 2013 Website
Choosing Sustainable Flooring Choosing Sustainable Flooring
There has been a shift in thinking from 20 years ago when nearly 80 per cent of flooring installed in Australia was carpet. Today, carpet makes up only about 50 per cent of all floor coverings... 		  9 May 2013 Website
Green Building is Mandatory in Dubai Green Building is Mandatory in Dubai
Dubai has passed a law that makes green building practices mandatory in the construction industry, and certain products, including solar water heaters will be required for all buildings... 		  9 May 2013 Website
Proposal for hanging gardens of Doha debated Proposal for 'hanging gardens of Doha' debated
A vision for developing Doha's own 'hanging gardens' using green architecture, or 'biotecture,' was the topic of discussion at a Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) seminar this week... 		  8 May 2013 Website
Qatar’s Passivhaus Proves Green Building Need Not Be Costly Qatar’s Passivhaus Proves Green Building Need Not Be Costly
According to the Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), the sovereign state’s first Passivhaus (Passive House) proves that some green building measures only... 		  7 May 2013 Website
Green building envelope systems in EGBCs focus Green building envelope systems in EGBC's focus
Dr. Andreas Kiesewetter, head of the building envelope systems, DAW, International Business Unit, and Brown Joseph, technical development manager, Dow Construction Chemical... 		  5 May 2013 Website
Green Building Materials Will Reach $254 Billion in Annual Market Value by 2020 Green Building Materials Will Reach $254 Billion in Annual Market Value by 2020
Demand for green buildings, and the materials that go into them, has remained relatively buoyant during the global recession. Future market... 		  2 May 2013 Website
UAE green building certification criteria revealed UAE green building certification criteria revealed
The new criteria for the certification of sustainable buildings in the UAE were revealed on Wednesday during the Arab International Sustainable Real Estate... 		  1 May 2013 Website
In Abu Dhabis energy oasis, setbacks and progress In Abu Dhabi's energy oasis, setbacks and progress
Nawal Al-Hosany, the director of sustainability at Masdar says: "As we build the city we're constantly experimenting with a lot of new technology... 		  30 Apr 2013 Website
Masdar poised to invest £1bn with UK Green Investment Bank Masdar poised to invest £1bn with UK Green Investment Bank
According to the Financial Times, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Masdar chief executive and managing director, will on Wednesday sign a memorandum of... 		  30 Apr 2013 Website
UAE Energy Minister visits Masdar UAE Energy Minister visits Masdar
Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy , and senior officials visited Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multi-faceted renewable energy company, to identify ways the country can... 		  24 Apr 2013  
Buildings still a pale shade of green Buildings still a pale shade of green
As climate and environment deteriorate almost everywhere and Chinese cities struggle with pollution, planners and architects increasingly are focusing on building low-carbon and more or less... 		  22 Apr 2013 Website
Tips on How to Make Your Supply Chain More Environmentally Friendly Tips on How to Make Your Supply Chain More Environmentally Friendly
If Earth Day has you thinking about making your supply chain more environmentally sustainable, consider the success of Green Toys, a company that produces... 		  22 Apr 2013 Website
Emirates Green Building Council networking event to discuss challenges in sustainable housing Emirates Green Building Council networking event to discuss challenges in sustainable housing
The networking event will include a panel session on Sustainable Housing. Key representatives from leading firms in the industry... 		  21 Apr 2013 Website
Green buildings can help minimise power shortages, pollution Green buildings can help minimise power shortages, pollution
The Indian government must set stricter norms and push for the development of energy-efficient buildings so that the country can minimise power shortages and curb... 		  20 Apr 2013 Website
In the LEED In the LEED
The Qatar Green Building Council and the US Green Building Council have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will allow for close collaboration between the two organisations... 		  20 Apr 2013 Website
Masdar launches Africas largest solar PV plant Masdar launches Africa's largest solar PV plant
The new facility accounts for 10% of Mauritania's energy capacity and will displace approximately 21,225 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Mauritania's electricity grid, which is powered mostly... 		  20 Apr 2013  
Two states bid for sustainability lead Two states bid for sustainability lead
Leadership in sustainability can only be seen in two countries, the UAE (Abu Dhabi) and Qatar. These are the only two states that have mandated sustainability ratings for new buildings... 		  18 Apr 2013 Website
UPC launches Estidama Pearl Operational Rating System UPC launches Estidama Pearl Operational Rating System
The Pearl Rating Systems are unique rating systems specifically developed to reflect Abu Dhabi's unique economy, environment, culture and society... 		  18 Apr 2013  
Sustainable delivery Sustainable delivery
Energy consumption and water conservation lie at the heart of sustainable building in the Middle East. Construction Week examines projects and technologies that are demonstrating what sustainable measures... 		  17 Apr 2013 Website
Best practices in sustainability highlighted Best practices in sustainability highlighted
As part of an ongoing partnership with Wetex, EmiratesGBC is supporting the landmark initiative that aims at encouraging a culture of sustainable development by putting the spotlight on... 		  16 Apr 2013 Website
Emirates Green Building Council highlights best practices in environmental sustainability at WETEX Emirates Green Building Council highlights best practices in environmental sustainability at WETEX
Adnan Sharaf said, "Conserving water and energy resources is a key component in promoting sustainable growth, and in this green... 		  16 Apr 2013  
Mayor of London Boris Johnson Visits Masdar City Mayor of London Boris Johnson Visits Masdar City
As part of his Masdar City tour, Johnson visited the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, a graduate level, research-oriented university focused on alternative energy and... 		  16 Apr 2013  

  2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010


*Request for Information
 
(Please check companies and/or products above. Not to be used to promote your products or services.)
 
*Name:    
*Email:    
Company:    
*Company type:    
Phone:    
Address:    
*Request:    
    (* = Mandatory field) 
     


Printable version Add Page to Favourites Notify Colleague/Friend