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UAE Contractors Association

Main Category: Construction - Consultant
First Address : PO Box 6226
City : Dubai
Country : United Arab Emirates
Phone: 971 4 2979559
Fax: 971 4 2977848
Website: www.uaecontractors.org


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Billing me softly

Work ban penalties, unpaid bills and strained relationships. It's not easy being a contractor in a downturn, and when you throw in the summer heat, you couldn't blame some for turning to the water bottle. UAE Contractor's Association vice-chairman Imad Al Jamal talks to Construction Week about the trials of a contractor's life.

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Construction costs fall by 70% amid global downturn

Costs have fallen from $326 per sqft six months ago to $95 per sqft - industry insiders.

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Talks called to debate growth in UAE construction

Seminar on Dec. 24 will assess impact of global financial crisis on vital industry.

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Overnight working to avoid Ramadan delays

Many construction firms in UAE may be forced to pay overtime to keep productivity levels high.

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Contractors lash out over steel 'hedging'

The UAE Contractors Association has raised questions over claims by some steel firms that there is no shortage of steel.

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Cement producers cut prices 6%

Firms agree with Ministry of Economy to reduce prices to help tackle record inflation in UAE.

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Five day week gets low response

The region's contractors remain lukewarm to the idea of cutting the working week from six days to five, despite the advantages it may bring.

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Time of the essence

With the five-day week back on the agenda, we look at the problems a shorter working week brings with it.

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Site staff poaching

A look at the current state of play in the on-site poaching war and what can be done about it.

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Cap on cement being ignored

Cement prices are continuing to escalate despite the introduction of an official price cap a few months ago.

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Contractor’s group calls for shift towards ‘best practice’

UAE Contractor's Association says that universal standards will allow firms to grow in the market

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