Construction

The alliance seeks to promote decarbonisation throughout the UAE. (Image source: Modon)

EMSTEEL Group, one of the biggest producers of steel and construction materials in the UAE, and Modon, a master developer located in the country, are collaborating on projects all across the country.

According to Modon, this partnership validates his status as the UAE's first real estate developer to employ low-carbon steel.

Through the introduction of green steel made with certified renewable hydrogen, the alliance seeks to promote decarbonisation throughout the UAE and the larger region's construction value chain. This green steel establishes a new standard for environmentally friendly and conscientious building methods. It comes from the EMSTEEL Group and Masdar's innovative green hydrogen pilot project, which is the first of its kind in the MENA area.

Ibrahim Al Maghribi, CEO of Modon Real Estate, said, “We are delighted to partner with EMSTEEL in this pioneering initiative. This strategic alliance not only underscores our commitment to sustainability but also positions Modon as a leader in the adoption of low-carbon building materials. By integrating green steel into our projects, we are taking a significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint and supporting the UAE’s green targets. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to create vibrant, sustainable communities that align with the UAE’s net-zero 2050 strategy.”

Saeed Alghafri, CEO, Emirates Steel, part of EMSTEEL Group, said, “With the recent launch of our green hydrogen pilot project with Masdar, we are elevating our utilisation of clean energy and laying the foundation for future implementation of clean hydrogen for green steel production at scale, contributing directly to the UAE’s net-zero strategy and national hydrogen economy targets. As the first steelmaker in the world to capture its CO₂ emissions, and the first steelmaker in the MENA region to demonstrate green hydrogen for green steel production, we believe that our partnership with Modon will play a key role in building on our efforts to decarbonise industry at scale. We are excited to continue exploring the potential that such ground-breaking partnerships can promise to the well-being of future generations.”

Envac showcased its ability to address the evolving demands of waste management. (Image source: Envac)

Envac, a leading global company in pneumatic waste collection systems, recently made its debut at two of the Middle East's events in real estate and urban planning: CityScape Global in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Future FM in Dubai.

At these events, Envac introduced its cutting-edge pneumatic waste collection technology, designed to build smarter, more sustainable cities while enhancing the infrastructure of modern urban environments. CityScape Global served as a platform to highlight major real estate developments and foster international collaboration among investors, developers, and industry stakeholders. Future FM, part of the Liveable Cities series, targeted professionals in facilities management, focusing on advancements that improve urban living.

Through its participation, Envac showcased its ability to address the evolving demands of waste management and urban development. The company demonstrated how its innovative systems are tailored to meet emerging global trends, reinforcing its role in shaping the cities of the future.

“Exhibiting our systems at CityScape Global and Future FM is another step in our growth and expansion strategy, as well as the best opportunity to convey our philosophy and values to our clients and end users, which undoubtedly helps us connecting with their different needs,” said Carlos Bernad, president of Envac EMEA.

“Our involvement in CityScape Global and Future FM has allowed us to share projects and experiences with a significant network of investors, developers and shareholders from around the world, an essential collaboration to build together the cities of the future at international and local levels,” said James Fullerton, managing director of Envac Middle East.

The new marketplace was unveiled at bauma China (Image source: MYCRANE)

MYCRANE, a digital platform for online crane rental, has launched a new international marketplace

Already established in markets such as India and the Middle East – with more than 1,500 registered crane rental companies – MYCRANE users and other interested parties around the world are now able to buy and sell used and new lifting equipment. This will promote a shift from low volume and costly trades to cost-efficient sales transactions.

Lifting equipment on sale on the platform includes mobile, crawler, tower and specialist cranes in addition to aerial work platforms and other equipment.

“Just as we’ve made crane rental easy and accessible for all, we now want to democratize the equipment sales process, by supporting fast, global trading and providing access to a wide range of keenly-priced equipment,” remarked Andrei Geikalo, MYCRANE founder and CEO.

“The MYCRANE Marketplace is particularly valuable to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who will be empowered by the ability to source the right equipment at the right price – wherever they are, internationally. The goal is to streamline the buying process, increase transparency and choice, and create a robust trading platform for the benefit of the entire industry.”

MYCRANE has added that it is also able to offer logistics and transportation services, facilitating the sales process at customer sites anywhere in the world, as well as insurance and leasing to fund the purchase.

Genie has sought to improve quality and total cost of ownership. (Image source: Genie)

Genie, a leader in the aerials industry, has launched a new, future-focused design for its core slab scissor lift product line

The company has further improved the performance and lowered the total cost of ownership for Next-Generation Genie GST-1932, GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2646, GS-3246, and GS-4046 scissor lifts. A noticeable change in the form of a curved linkage design results in reduced machine weight, allowing Genie to use right-sized components for lower replacement part cost.

“Genie’s Next-Generation Scissor Lifts are redefining the standard for slab scissor lifts and moving this classic MEWP category into the future,” remarked Christian Dube, senior global product manager. “Our priority when redesigning these lifts was to drive lower cost of ownership, improve serviceability, and enhance the user experience – all while delivering the quality that our customers and the industry expect from Genie.”

The company has also sought to eliminate rust and limit opportunity to damage through a number of design changes including a new chassis to mitigate stagnant water and reinforced steel in targeted locations to reduce damage.

“On their own, each individual update is an incremental improvement. But, when considered together as a system, and across the product line, the result is a family of machines that add value by reducing costs while improving performance and serviceability,” Dube added.

Overall, there are fewer serviceable components than with previous generations; of the components that remain, at least 70% have commonality across the product line. This simplifies machine fleet management and should increase uptime. According to Genie, fleet management is further improved by incorporating a consistent parts layout in easy-to-access locations; a win for service technicians who work on multiple models.

Operators are also set to benefit from a re-designed platform to improve productivity when working at height. On the popular GS-1932, standard fixed guard rails allow users to drive through most common doors without the need to pause and fold guardrails down. The platform is 20% larger, offering more room for two people to work comfortably indoors. Across the range, operators will notice other subtle details that enhance comfort at height.

Genie has also highlighted that the new Smart Link platform controller is completely redesigned to be 30% lighter than the previous version, complete with a more ergonomic design. Because it is modular, parts of the controller can be replaced without requiring replacement of the whole – another example of reducing parts replacement cost.