“Majority of construction companies believe green is a nuisance”

Co-principal for Chalabi Architekten speaks out ahead of World Eco Construct. The co-principal of Austrian architecture firm Chalabi Architekten & Partner has...

Major mixed-use scheme in Turkey launched on the international stage

A major mixed-use scheme featuring two 46-storey high towers, designed by global architecture, urbanism and design practice Broadway Malyan for leading Turkish...

UAE Tender Prices to Remain Flat in 2012

Follows 3% price fall Q4 2011, says EC Harris . Tender prices for construction work in the UAE are to remain “flat”...

Missing cultural roots

By Romi Sebastian. AECOM’s assistant project manager for the Doha Port project, Romi Sebastian, asks why traditional architecture is ignored today ...

Ducab sales hit AED 4.9bn in 2011

Dubai power cable manufacturer Ducab has credited “successful expansions” new products and strong financial management for its record sales in 2011. At...

Zamil Industry announces 18% consolidated revenue increase

Sale prices to steel sector affect overall profits. Zamil Industrial has released its financial statement for 2011, with mixed results. While consolidation...

Saudi Arabi’s first female architect wins ME Women Leader Award

Nadia Bakhurji recognised for contributions to engineering and architecture . Saudi Arabia’s first female architect, Nadia Bakhurji, has won an award for...

Metito wins $9m Iraq contract

Infrastructure investment to reach $5.3b by 2014. Water management solution provider Metito, has won a contract valued at more than US$9m to...

Beirut City Centre progressing

External structure and roof complete on $300m project. Majid Al Futtaim Properties continues to expand its portfolio with its first mall development...

EFS annouces contracts worth AED100m in Abu Dhabi

Contracts with Musanada and twofour54 increase presence in Emirate. EFS Facilities Services has won projects worth more than AED100 million, from Musanada...

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