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Tug Captain
Industry: Oil & Gas
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE -
Commissioning Engineer
Industry: Other
Location: Dubai, UAE -
Warranty Coordinator
Industry: Other
Location: Dubai, UAE -
HR Manager
Industry: Facilities Management
Location: Dubai, UAE -
Civil Engineer
Industry: Other
Location: Muscat, Oman
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Lots in construction – and no I don’t mean parking lots
Construction & Industry
A lot happened in the world of construction last week, and most of it, in Bahrain.
Onwards and upwards
Construction & Industry
Leo Sterling CEO Laura Mortorano discusses the prospects for the construction sector in the coming months.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Train and gain
Construction & Industry
I can't wait to see what happens in Bahrain this week.
Force Majeure - It’s expected
Construction & Industry
Martin Chapman, director Middle East Hill International argues about the relevance of force majeure and when it can, and cannot be, called on for legal purposes.
Weathering the storm
Construction & Industry
Warwick Ironmonger, general manager of NASA Structural Systems - a provider of engineering and constracting services - discusses the challenges facing the post-tensioning industry and what strategies need be implemented during the slowdown.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Spread the love
Construction & Industry
If you log onto our website, www.constructionweekonline.com, which has over-taken almost every other construction-related website in traffic numbers, you’ll see that despite the slowdown, there’s no lack of news.
Going green, the New Zealand way
Construction & Industry
Richard Laverty shares how New Zealand is slowly leading the way for environment-friendly building solutions.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Learning from nature
Construction & Industry
In early February, while attending Milan's MADEexpo 2009, I found myself sitting in the audience during a presentation on applying the concepts of biomimicry to the built environment.
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Suspension of works
Construction & Industry
Now that the UAE construction bubble has finally burst, Dennis Brand looks at the vexing issue of contractors' rights if a client or employer should suspend their services.
Monday, 09 March 2009
Leveraging technology
Construction & Industry
In a report entitled ‘Clean Energy Opportunities for Emerging Muslim World Markets', Athar Mian points out that "new, sustainable energy (and water) sources are needed as much in oil-rich Gulf states as anywhere else in the world."
Integrating fire and life safety
Construction & Industry
Combining fire safety with surveillance is essential for protecting assets and property, says Mariann McDonagh of Xtralis.
Sunday, 08 March 2009
The high-tech future of FM
Construction & Industry
Stephen Marney, managing director of PSDI looks at technology in FM.
A bellwether of a PMV show
Construction & Industry
In Febuary, Jim Owens - Caterpillar's head man, spoke about President Obama's stimulus package, in which Owens described his firm as a ‘bellwether' company.
Saturday, 07 March 2009
Construction disputes: The Saudi experience
Construction & Industry
Law firm King & Spalding’s projects partner in Riyadh, Michael Dunphy, and James Bremen, a construction partner with the London office, discuss demand versus recession.
Diversification is the key to success
Construction & Industry
Asteco's David Oayda reveals how firms can survive the current slump in the real estate market.
Friday, 06 March 2009
And the nominees are ... it’s the FMME Awards
Construction & Industry
As I've said before, the Middle East is an exciting place to be - bearing witness to its 24/7 development and being an element of that is fantastic.
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
Carpe Diem
Construction & Industry
The March edition of Commercial Outdoor Design could well be called the sustainability issue.
Caring communities
Construction & Industry
One of the things that's struck me this month is the compassion with which the government authorities and some private companies act on their duty of care.
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
Bang for buck
Construction & Industry
The age of unruly, irresponsible spending has pretty much passed.
Saturday, 28 February 2009
UAE’s ‘federal brand’ thought to be taking a quicker path
Construction & Industry
Is the UAE "federal brand" beginning to emerge?
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