AN ITP MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 2026 • ISSUE 832 Why InSite answers change with trust, clarity, and faith in what already works FORWARD TOGETHER In p a rt n e rs h ip w it h i n S it e CW_Feb2026_00_Cover_13833219.indd 106/02/2026 16:00www.glaze.ae/ MARBLE | ONYX | QUARTZ | PRECIOUS STONEPRECIOUS STONE | TRAVERTINETRAVERTINE | SINTERED STONESINTERED STONE | PORCELAINPORCELAIN Surface Solutions, Designed By Nature Nature Untitled-1 106/02/2026 17:49FEBRUARY 2026 3 PEOPLE, PLACE, AND WHAT HOLDS US TOGETHER Scan to learn more and register for our events Julianne Tolentino Editor Afew weeks ago, I caught myself standing in a public garden, watching a crew quietly replace damaged paving stones. There was no fuss and no foreman shouting orders, just a group of experts who clearly knew what needed to be done, and trusted each other enough to do it right. It stayed with me longer than it should have. Leadership, I thought, does not always announce itself. Some issues come together neatly, while others arrive with weight. That thought followed me straight into this issue. Our cover story looks at InSite International, KEO’s planning and landscape practice, at a moment that reshaped the studio from the inside out. The sudden loss of its leader, Chris Fannin, left more than a gap at the top. It raised a harder question: what happens when a practice built around a strong guiding voice must move forward without it? What makes this story powerful is not grief alone. It’s the way structure, shared values, and a clear brand system became a steady hand. InSite’s story explores collective leadership, trust, and the strength of teams who know who they are and how they work together. That people fi rst thread runs throughout this issue. We explore how personality types can shape property decisions, from risk appetite to layout preferences and long-term value. We also take readers inside Abu Dhabi’s newest cultural landmark, the Natural History Museum, through an exclusive interview with the team behind its creation. The project is ambitious, precise, and deeply considered. Together, these stories sit at the intersection of people and place. They ask how we lead, how we decide, and how we design spaces that endure change, loss, and growth. As ever, thank you for reading, questioning, and building alongside us. Signing off . Can you personality shape your property decisions? Ilya Demidov on why knowing your personality leads to smarter, more confi dent property decisions PAGE 20 Setting construction projects up for success As deadlines harden across the Middle East, construction leaders rethink acceleration, risk, and dispute culture PAGE 44 MUST READ THIS ISSUE EDITOR’S LETTER The secret to crafting private jet interiors Shalini Misra unveils her fi rst-ever jet interior design, a showcase of revolutionary transformation and modern aviation requirements PAGE 32 Building a culture of safety For more than 90 years, Aramco has built safety into its culture, blending data, design, and technology to protect people PAGE 46 CW_Feb2026_3_Editor Letter_13814416.indd 301/02/2026 20:464 FEBRUARY 2026 CONTENTS 14 STAT OF THE MONTH His Highness Sheikh Mohammed announces real estate transactions worth $250 billion 16 CITY FOCUS Construction begins for King Salman Park’s 35-kilometre green corridor 16 14 COVER STORY InSite’s rebrand is not a reset. It is a big step forward, shaped by shared values, collective leadership and clarity forged during a period of profound change 26 24 CW_Feb2026_4-5_Contents_13814417.indd 406/02/2026 16:09FEBRUARY 2026 5 20 34 44 20 INSIGHTS Uncovering whether or not your personality can shape your property decisions 36 FIT-OUT Re ecting on ISG Middle East’s evolution from t-out specialist to full- scale construction rm 42 PROJECT DELIVERY Why design-led project delivery is essential for complex built environments 44 OPINION How can we set construction projects up for success? 46 HEALTH & SAFETY Aramco on how it has built and blended safety into its culture 36 46 42 CW_Feb2026_4-5_Contents_13814417.indd 506/02/2026 16:096 FEBRUARY 2026 To fl ip through previous editions of Construction Week Middle East magazine, visit constructionweekonline.com/emagazines/digital-magazine PO Box 500024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates TEL +971 4 444 3000 WEB: WWW.ITP.COM Offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, Mumbai, Riyadh & Geneva ITP MEDIA GROUP CEO Ali Akawi Managing Director Martin Chambers Head of Business and Technology Thomas Shambler EDITORIAL Group Editor Thomas Mackie Editor Julianne Tolentino +971 4 444 3855; julianne.tolentino@itp.com Deputy Editor Shehzin Shaikh +971 4 444 3719; shehzin.shaikh@itp.com Commercial Editor Angitha Pradeep +971 4 444 3278; angitha.pradeep@itp.com Features Writer Pranati Yekula +971 4 444 3238; pranati.yekula@itp.com Project Assistant Samia Ahmed ART Art Director Amjad Ayche amjad.ayche@itp.com Art Editor Tofiq Memon tofiq.memon@itp.com ADVERTISING Group Commercial Director Anup Nagpurkar +971 4 444 3573; anup.nagpurkar@itp.com Commercial Director Moutaz Gadelhak +971 4 444 3177; moutaz.gadelhak@itp.com Commercial Manager Om Mehta +971 58 214 3579; om.mehta@itp.com Senior Commercial Manager Ahmad Amer +966 11 512 2570; ahmad.amer@itp.com Commercial Manager Aanchal Sharma +971 52 796 3674; aanchal.sharma@itp.com PHOTOGRAPHY Senior Video Editor Liju Cheruvathur MARKETING Head of Events Eleanor Ashton eleanor.ashton@itp.com Senior Events Manager Kate Galaktionova Events Manager Gavin Moeketsi Associate Events Manager Vrinali Nazareth Associate Events Manager Maria Trishina Event Sales Executive Jan Mokoala Events Sales Assistant Joyce Salonga Events Coordinator Bobbie Rosario PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION Senior Production & Distribution Manager Balasubramanian P Circulation Executive Rajesh Pillai Distribution Coordinator Avinash Pereira ITP GROUP CEO Ali Akawi CFO Toby Jay Spencer-Davies Website www.constructionweekonline.com NOTICE: The publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for errors or omissions contained in this publication, however caused. 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The development marks the Trump Organisation’s initial involvement in the $63.2bn Diriyah gigaproject, set to transform the historic district. Etihad Rail announced details for the UAE’s fi rst integrated national passenger railway network connecting 11 cities. Passenger services are scheduled to begin this year, using trains designed with Emirati identity and modern amenities to support tourism and sustainable travel. Al-Futtaim Real Estate launched Al Badia Villas, a residential project featuring 107 smart homes in Dubai Festival City. The villas include smart home technology, optimised layouts, and high-quality fi nishes, blending functionality, design and sustainable features. Parsons Corporation secured a 60-month contract with New Murabba Development Company to provide design and construction technical support as the Infrastructure Lead Design Consultant. Parsons will support the creation of a 14 million square metre mixed-use development. WHAT’S TRENDING ONLINE co ns t ruc tionwe ekonline.com Dar Global launches Trump-branded project Etihad Rail unveils full passenger rail network Al-Futtaim unveils 107 smart, sustainable villas New Murraba awards a contract to Parsons WHAT OUR READERS THINK... From tenders and contract wins to major updates on Saudi gigaprojects How new methods of construction are taking centre stage “Gigaproject updates? This is the spot” —Omar Khalid, Operations Manager “Sharp, snappy, and always relevant” —Rania Saeed, Architect CW_Feb2026_8-9_Online_13816787.indd 806/02/2026 17:22ONLINE FEBRUARY 2026 9 Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District is steadily establishing itself as one of the region’s most signifi cant creative hubs. Designed as a destination where culture, architecture, and public life intersect, the district draws visitors of all ages to step away from the city’s fast-paced rhythm and engage with creativity in multiple forms. From world-class museums and performance spaces to striking architectural landmarks, Saadiyat off ers a curated cultural experience where design is as central as the art itself. SAADIYAT CULTURAL DISTRICT Here are the top six architectural icons located in Abu Dhabi’s cultural hub CW_Feb2026_8-9_Online_13816787.indd 906/02/2026 17:22Next >