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January 31st, 2009

Issues:

Within a wall
Materials
 1 Comment

How the wall has evolved over the years.
 

The cost of inflation
Business
 1 Comment

The importance of the price escalation clause in site contracts.
 

Legal Opinion: A long term view - Part 2
Business

In part two of his article, Omar Al Saadoon has some reasons for hope.
 

Ready, willing and renewable
Business

A realignment of the world's economies is in order, says Tony Blair
 

Face to Face: The tall order of building the Burj
Business

As the pinnacle is raised on the Burj Dubai, Alastair Mitchell, senior mechanical engineer, Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, gives his perspective on the challenges involved with installing the MEP systems in the building.
 

Schon Business Park surges ahead
Projects

Despite the slowdown in construction activity, the Schon Business Park project advanced this week
 

Nuclear could fuel construction
Projects

Tony Blair has backed the UAE's nuclear power ambitions to ensure that the nation can drive its large-scale developments over the coming decades.
 

Projects' success stories defy dark predictions
Projects

'Who says there is no silver lining to be found?'
 

Nakheel Tower MEP contractor cuts jobs
Projects

MEP contractor Norman Disney & Young (NDY), which was hired for the Nakheel Tower, has had to cut its staff numbers by more than half
 

UAE in bid to host Irena in Masdar City
Projects

The UAE will "aggressively pursue" the right to host the newly-formed International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) in its flagship Masdar City project, Masdar CEO Sultan Al Jaber said last week.
 

Deyaar announces US $300m profit 2008
Business

Real estate developer Deyaar has announced its 12-month financial results for 2008 ending December 31, 2008, with net profits of US $300 million (AED 1.104 billion), an increase of 105% compared to $147 million in the previous year.
 

Bahrainisation driving black market visas: contractor
Business
 1 Comment

Bahrain's government has reduced the Bahrainisation target for major construction companies from 8% to 5%, but industry groups say they want it completely abolished.
 



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