Construction & Industry
Conrad Egbert shares why the economic situation in the region can only get better.
Construction & Industry
The Green movement is not only about energy efficiency in buildings but also encompasses the internal and external environment of a building. Arif Zaher sheds some light on the role of acoustic engineering in the Middle East.
Construction & Industry
In the first of a two part series, James Bremen discusses policy over practicality on government projects.
Construction & Industry
The global financial storm has proved to be a stern test for the GCC's construction industry.
Construction & Industry
Asbestos - not an issue in the UAE? Think again. Charles Faulkner explains how the region is at extreme risk of exposure.
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David Dale discusses how the methods of resolving construction disputes are changing.
Construction & Industry
The issue of transparency is crucial for the region’s property sector, says Conrad Egbert.
Construction & Industry
ZAS/PSE Managing Partner DJ Armin explains why the focus needs to shift from the former to the latter.
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A look at the legal framework for Public Private Partnerships in Egypt.
Construction & Industry
This is the second part of an article in which legal guru Dennis Brand examines the complex issues related to insurance and indemnities. Brand concludes that “the UAE is a civil law system that appears to have no difficulty with insurance as a contract of indemnity.”
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Locating Irena headquarters in the UAE leaves several questions and a contradiction or two, says Jeff Roberts.
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There's something sad about seeing Robin Lohmann brought so low by the unwinding of the market, Damian Reilly says.
Construction & Industry
These big-name designers aren't half sticklers for semantics. You might think that the Philippe Starcks and Karim Rashids of this world would have more to worry about than the odd incorrect use of an adjective - but apparently not. Even world-famous designers are taking a vested interest in linguistic propriety, it would appear.
Construction & Industry
In this week’s issue we take a closer look at Saudi Arabia’s many power and water projects, which are either under construction or are to be announced over the next few years.
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Ben Bowsher, boss of UK-based steel certification body, Cares, tells us how the traceability of steel is vital in ascertaining how sustainable it is.
Construction & Industry
David Merritt lists some important points to consider before preparing a disruption claim.
Construction & Industry
I read an interesting piece of research during the week. It suggested that soot particulates from diesel fumes can find their way directly to the brain, resulting in poor health. This has been known for a long time of course, but these new findings reckon that particles that are microscopically small can be found swimming around in your hippocampus within seconds of that Kenworth driving past.
Construction & Industry
As end-users perceive a decrease in services for an increase in charges, Imdaad’s Alan Millin suggests transparent service charge costs and billing as the way forward.
Construction & Industry
In a region where summer temperatures peak at well over 40°C, district cooling has emerged as the most viable cooling solution in the Middle East. While the regional district cooling market comprises 1,8 million tons of refrigeration (TR) at present, Frost & Sullivan states that, by 2013, the regional market is expected to have an additional 4,5 million TR, contributed mainly by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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As is the weather, the drive to form a licensed business group for facilities managers in the Middle East is heating up. As this is written, preparations are being made to make a formal presentation to the Dubai Ruler's Court to this end.
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