Dubai Municipality moves to preserve old buildings

Project will be launched by the Planning Department and the Architectural Heritage Department . The Dubai Municipality has issued a statement saying...

Dubai Land Department seizes Schon Properties’ assets and escrow funds

Aimed at protecting the rights of investors "in light of Schon Properties’ actions of exploiting investors," says DLD. The Dubai Land Department...

Let the design process be led by the who, not by the what

John McNeil, technical director – Bridges at Aurecon, says engineers need to understand the significance of the buildings and infrastructure they create....

Abu Dhabi City Municipality demolishes 220 abandoned buildings

Authority says the abandoned structures impact the public appearance of the city . 220 buildings have been demolished by Abu Dhabi City...

RAK Ceramics revenue stable but net profit down in Q2

Rising energy and global expansion costs offset by sale of RAK Warehouse. Ceramics giant RAK Ceramics registered 'stable' revenue of $195.79 million with...

Cavendish Maxwell appoints new associate partner in Project and Building Consultancy

Benjamin Walker MRICS brings top-tier international client expertise. Chartered surveyor and property consultant Cavendish Maxwell has appointed Benjamin Walker MRICS to oversee the...

Parsons appoints new VP for International Critical Infrastructure Protection

Dr Rida Hamza has extensive experience in delivering integrated security solutions across sectors. Parsons has appointed Dr Rida Hamza as VP for...

WSP to buy Louis Berger for $400 million

Deal with strengthen WSP’s workforce and reach in several markets. WSP is to acquire consultancy firm Louis Berger in a deal worth...

Shams Development Company begins work on restaurant complex

Resolution Engineering Consultancy serving as the lead design consultant on the project. Shams Development Company (SDC) has begun building its 4,000sqm Shams...

Deyaar Development registers 2.6% fall in net profits for H1 2018

Developer sees net profit drop to $17.7m as compared to $18.2m registered last year. Deyaar Development, a leading Dubai-based property developer, has...

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