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Turning off the tap
Construction & Industry
Irrigation is one of the biggest uses of water in the region, but also one of the biggest misuses of water, particularly at residential level.
Wednesday, 09 July 2008
Not all doom and gloom
Construction & Industry
Does it matter that diesel is going up? Well, of course it does. In Dubai the cost of heavy oil has shot up by two thirds in less than a year.
Tuesday, 08 July 2008
The end of an era
Construction & Industry
As many of you know, Becca Wilson, long-time editor of facilities management Middle East has moved on to pursue another opportunity.
Of factories and TV dinners
Construction & Industry
If, like me you are spending your free time in the unbearable summer months watching the TV, you may have seen a show called ‘How it's Made'.
Saturday, 05 July 2008
Skyline frenzy
Construction & Industry
The Dynamic Tower project has got me thinking about skyscrapers in Dubai. Just where is this architectural frenzy taking the city?
Green agenda
Construction & Industry
Sarfraz Dairkee, of the Emirates Green Building Council, explains why commissioning is key to avoiding "obese" developments.
The disappearance of the impartial engineer
Construction & Industry
Chau Ee Lee, international construction lawyer of Reed Smith, discusses fundamental changes to the engineer's role in standard contracts.
Preparing for issues ahead
Construction & Industry
There is no question that there is years of work ahead for those in the Middle East's MEP sector.
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
Possible impossibilities
Construction & Industry
Renowned American poet and editor William Cullen Bryant once wrote, "A sculptor wields the chisel, and the stricken marble grows to beauty."
Saturday, 28 June 2008
Ambitious projects
Construction & Industry
The GCC Leadership Summit '08 labour conference busted so many stereotypes held by labour unions and employers.
Well-drafted statements can help lead to success
Construction & Industry
In his second article on the value of witness statements, Anthony Page, of HBJ Gateley Wareing, says it's wise to take a sensible approach.
The golden rules
Construction & Industry
UAE traffic conditions and the remoteness of some sites means dialing 999 and waiting after a workplace accident is just not an option.
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
FM awards was judged fair and square
Construction & Industry
The majority of the facilities management industry was still on a high, the morning after the first facilities management Middle East Awards.
Design on tap
Construction & Industry
Sustainability is a word heard a lot these days. It seems just about everyone has developed an environmental conscience.
Saturday, 21 June 2008
Only the first step
Construction & Industry
There's a new movie out that offers a spooky tale, suggesting that plants are tired of being trampled under the feet of human beings.
Resolving disputes
Construction & Industry
Construction disputes often arise due to differing views about what has previously occurred on a project.
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Fighting climate change
Construction & Industry
Hans Altmann, regional manager, Techem, explains how energy management companies are helping control the climate.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Architect Awards building steam
Construction & Industry
Since our last newsletter, there has been a significant development in the lead up to our first annual awards ceremony: Dubai Properties has come onboard as the event sponsor.
Monday, 16 June 2008
Image problem
Construction & Industry
From a business perspective, the landscaping industry tends to get a bit of a raw deal.
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Avoid subjective terms when signing contracts
Construction & Industry
Andrew Gibson, associate at Bin Shabib and Associates, discusses how to protect one's self against impossible deadlines by master developers.
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