Construction & Industry
"Nine-tenths of the existing books are nonsense and the clever books are the refutation of that nonsense" wrote long-dead British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli at some point in the distant past.
Construction & Industry
In this month's issue we showcase several flagship projects in Kuwait, which is the venue for this year's MEP Conference, to be held in junction with our sister publication Construction Week and ITP Events.
Construction & Industry
There are countless impediments to creativity. Time restraints, budgetary constraints, inexperienced clients, restrictive brand standards, cultural sensibilities, social expectations... when faced with all of these obstacles, it’s little wonder that creativity so often falls to the wayside.
Construction & Industry
The Middle East Architect Awards are again upon us and my question remains: Who’s it gonna be? Don’t look at me, I’ve got no idea. I’ve got little more information than my readers.
Construction & Industry
I got back from my holiday only to be faced with a building collapse, a labour protest and of course the build up to the opening of Dubai Metro. This has got to be the most excitement we’ve had in over a year.
Construction & Industry
Mohammed Azad Hossain identifies the most common reasons for building failure and how to avoid a collapse.
Construction & Industry
Jonathan Brufal analyses the results of a survey by Norton Rose on the construction market in the Middle East.
Construction & Industry
The results of an investigation into the collapse of a building in Dubai's Deira are eagerly awaited. Not least by the insurers, who will be hoping for relief from their financial obligations. But the industry as a whole should also seize this as an opportunity to learn from the misfortune of others.
Construction & Industry
Ted Sullivan discusses how the industry has begun to view solar energy and associated costs.
Construction & Industry
Holman Fenwick and Willan solicitor Catherine Blackmore discusses the legalities behind restructuring a business in the UAE.
Construction & Industry
Our legal guru Dennis Brand from HBJ Gateley Wareing takes a closer look at the issues surrounding standard form contracts.
Construction & Industry
Why Abu Dhabi is continuing its investment push beyond the municipal borders of the UAE's capital.
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In the second of a two part series, James Bremen discusses policy over practicality on government projects.
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buildingSMART Middle East Communications Director David Jellings discusses how Interoperability can help the construction industry.
Construction & Industry
In one minute, the sun provides enough energy to supply the world's energy needs for one year. In one day, it provides more energy than the world's population could consume in 27 years. Of course, the sun's energy is free, with a Swiss scientist figuring out how to harness it as long ago as 1767.
Construction & Industry
It's that time of year again. As the weather heats up and the garish yellow effigies of Modesh are placed on every street corner here in Dubai lots of people choose to leave the country for the summer.
Construction & Industry
Ironic, perhaps, that with the onset of another stifling summer, it has become exceedingly clear just how many ‘fair-weather' friends Dubai has gathered over recent years. The British media, for one, which seems to be taking great delight in bringing the emirate down a peg or two at present.
Construction & Industry
Do you headline repeat call reporting? How do you ensure your team's solving problems rather than dealing with symptoms? Imdaad's Alan Millin asks the questions.
Construction & Industry
Wow, has it been quiet recently. The last eight weeks have seen the usually lengthy process of designing and building take on a snail's pace as a result of, or to accommodate, the droves of residents heading out for their summer holidays.
Construction & Industry
Just to keep you abreast of the fmME Breakfast Club movement to form an officially recognised business group for facilities managers in the Middle East, I'm happy to say we're at a delicate stage of the process with the relevant authorities here in Dubai.
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