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• UAE cement firms write off 2010 due to project slump

  Companies say that infrastructure projects in the emirates are expected to drive demand for building materials in 2011. Delays in construction projects...

• Light years ahead

  Futuristic solar disc islands could be just the solution Ras Al Khaimah is looking for to power its all-important, but energy-hungry cement...

• Lightweight Champion

  Lytag FZE managing director Andy Doel says choosing secondary lightweight aggregate for large-scale projects is essential to delivering on impressive designs, gaining...

• Construction firms warned against slashing salaries

  Pay cuts will ?almost certainly? impact negatively on the quality of projects, say experts. A recent report signalled a drop of up...

• Quiet Construction

  Ahead of the Acoustics in Construction Summit taking place at Le Royal M. As the Middle East development market matures, more attention...

• Quick Fix

  Improving project management skills is key to minimizing project failures, according to Collaboration, Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) CEO and founder Bassam...

• Cracking Cork Construction

  Cork is fast becoming a sought-after ? if somewhat exclusive ? building material. Ben Watts ventures to the Portugal cork forests to...

• Investing in first-class formwork

  Five experts on formwork reveal the dangers of implementing poor or counterfeit systems and uncover the latest, most fitting solutions for a...

• Building for life

  The Big Project caught up with senior officials from the just-launched Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) at the FM Expo 2010...

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