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New building regulations help to preserve tradition The developers of Cairo Financial Centre have had to change their project plans twice over to accommodate the concerns of Unesco.

New building regulations help to preserve tradition
Human Resource

Lauren Willington examines the new building regulations aimed at preserving the integrity of a city's aesthetic.


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A rubbish concept?

A rubbish concept?
Human Resource

A look at how using waste and other methods of passive design can provide energy savings and efficient buildings.
 
Build Safe Dubai pushes change

Build Safe Dubai pushes change
Human Resource

Chris Doyle of Bovis Lend Lease on a new initiative aimed at improving health and safety standards.    1 Comments
 
Site staff poaching

Site staff poaching
Human Resource

A look at the current state of play in the on-site poaching war and what can be done about it.
 
Building a safe

Building a safe
Human Resource

The scaffolding sector is at the forefront of safety innovation, reports Christopher Sell.
 
Securing investors: what next for Iraq reconstruction?

Securing investors: what next for Iraq reconstruction?
Human Resource

Monika Grzesik looks at the current state of the Iraq reconstruction programme and what incoming contractors can expect.
 
A healthy workforce: is enough being done?

A healthy workforce: is enough being done?
Human Resource

Monika Grzesik looks at the measures being taken by employers and the authorities to safeguard the health of construction workers.
 
Tough regulations ripple out as JLT juggles multiple high-rises

Tough regulations ripple out as JLT juggles multiple high-rises
Human Resource

Christopher Sell finds out how one contractor is dealing with logistics and regulations on the Jumeirah Lake Towers development.
 
Redesign rumours slammed

Redesign rumours slammed
Human Resource

Marwan Al Qamzi, managing director, Palm Jebel Ali, dispels rumours of any redesign on Nakheel's second offshore island.
 
Illegal worker exodus: how will it affect the construction industry?

Illegal worker exodus: how will it affect the construction industry?
Human Resource

With around 50,000 illegal construction workers seeking amnesty, Monika Grzesik questions the impact their departure to their home countries will have on an industry already grappling with a severe labour shortage.
 
Emaar's era of Emiratisation

Emaar's era of Emiratisation
Human Resource

The property giant, keen to employ UAE nationals, is breaking away from the 'expat only' mould in senior facilities management roles.
 
Skills shortage

Skills shortage
Human Resource

With construction projects in the Gulf estimated to be worth in excess of US$1 trillion in value, what kind of impact will this have on the facilities management profession? Becca Wilson reports.
 
Tuning workers in to 70 floor-cycles

Tuning workers in to 70 floor-cycles
Human Resource

Building super-tall structures doesn't just carry logistical and structural challenges, a well-trained labour force is also essential for site safety. Christopher Sell reports on the progress of the 290m Emirates Crown Tower, and the working practices of ASGC.
 
Beirut gate rebuilds

Beirut gate rebuilds
Human Resource

Nicholas Fraser, executive director of real estate, Abu Dhabi Investment House, is upbeat about investor confidence in Lebanon as Beirut Gate is launched.
 
Europe celebrates top-three places on Caterpillar Operator Challenge

Europe celebrates top-three places on Caterpillar Operator Challenge
Human Resource

Dutchman Peter Van Schaik has won the ninth annual Caterpillar Operator Challenge competition, which was held earlier this month in Malaga, Spain.
 




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