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A convenient untruth? Global warming: Some scientists believe it's a myth. Photo: Getty.

A convenient untruth?

Global warming gets cold shoulder from scientific 'heretics'
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The heat is on

The heat is on

The onset of summer means extra care to ensure worker well-being
 
The role of the project controller

The role of the project controller

Syed Ali Dilawer on the growing importance of project controllers    2 Comments
 
No excuse for failure of UAE labour laws

No excuse for failure of UAE labour laws

The path to renewed sustainable growth depends upon pragmatic steps
 
Labour relations vital to industry success

Labour relations vital to industry success

Working practices need to be in line with international standards
 
Too fast?

Too fast?

The holy month of Ramadan is, of course, a crucial part of the year in the Middle East.
 
Saudi sponsorship initiatives welcome

Saudi sponsorship initiatives welcome

Saudi Arabia has perhaps the most restrictive employee sponsorship program of any GCC country.
 
The disappearance of the impartial engineer

The disappearance of the impartial engineer

Chau Ee Lee, international construction lawyer of Reed Smith, discusses fundamental changes to the engineer's role in standard contracts.    1 Comments
 
People skills are crucial in project management

People skills are crucial in project management

Chau Ee Lee, international construction lawyer at Reed Smith, says not all skills required for successful project management are operational.
 
Health and safety

Health and safety

One of the joys of writing for a publication is receiving letters and comments from dedicated readers.
 
Workforce planning yields better results

Workforce planning yields better results

Daniel Thompson, quality assurance/quality control manager of Al Shafar General Contracting, says initiatives to train and develop staff pay off.
 
Resolving the issues with FIDIC

Resolving the issues with FIDIC

In his second article, Joe Colgan, senior project manager, EC Harris, follows up on the problems associated with FIDIC's nomination clause.
 
Lives are shattered while trying to support a family

Lives are shattered while trying to support a family

Mal Coates, director, Santis International, on the importance of health and safety, and its intrinsic link with productivity.
 
What will you do to retain staff?

What will you do to retain staff?

Rising inflation and competitors offering lucrative packages means staff retention is becoming more difficult.
 
Tapping into talent

Tapping into talent

Nearly all of the companies I talk to mention finding and retaining good qualified staff as one of the major headaches of running a landscape practice in the GCC.
 
DAB hand at sorting out

DAB hand at sorting out

Hamish Macdonald, regional director, Systech International, discusses the growing popularity of Dispute Adjudication Boards.
 



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