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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.

Onwards and upwards

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.

Force Majeure - It’s expected

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.

Weathering the storm

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.

Going green, the New Zealand way

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.

Learning from nature

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.

Suspension of works

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.

Integrating fire and life safety

Sunday, 08 March 2009

The high-tech future of FM

Construction & Industry
Stephen Marney, managing director of PSDI looks at technology in FM.

The high-tech future of 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.

A bellwether of a PMV show

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.

Construction disputes: The Saudi experience

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.

Diversification is the key to success

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.

And the nominees are ... it’s the FMME Awards

Wednesday, 04 March 2009

Carpe Diem

Construction & Industry
The March edition of Commercial Outdoor Design could well be called the sustainability issue.

Carpe Diem

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.

Caring communities

Tuesday, 03 March 2009

Bang for buck

Construction & Industry
The age of unruly, irresponsible spending has pretty much passed.

Bang for buck

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?

UAE’s ‘federal brand’ thought to be taking a quicker path

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