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Scott Lambert gives counsel on why legal advice matters
The head of Al Tamimi's construction practice explains why it’s vital contractors get the right type of legal advice. For the last...
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Why contractors should listen to the lawyers
The property crash would have been far less devastating had smaller players ensured their legal protection. Writing up this month’s In Profile allowed...
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Engineer inspired by nature in building 3D-printed mud houses
Italian’s WASP project aims to build affordable, eco-friendly houses in third world countries using 3D construction technology. The high-tech world of 3D...
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Don’t slip on floor care, warns Italian firm
Builders ‘underestimate the importance’ of properly maintaining floors, says surface-protection company Fila. While it’s not the first element that comes to mind...
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Kuwait committee wants to scrap bids for $4.8bn airport expansion
Consortium of Kuwait’s Kharafi National and Turkey’s Limak Holding said to have submitted lowest bid for terminal project. A committee of Kuwait’s Ministry...
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More focus on project planning needed in Gulf, says WSP exec
With several megaprojects in the pipeline, a structured delivery is necessary to avoid complications, says WSP’s Greg Kane. As development plans in...
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Arab investors offered villa plots at $400m Sharjah site
First phase of Shoumous Residential Complex will see sale of 200 plots of land of up to 3,000sqm in size. The first...
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Sobha plans global push for sales of $4bn Dubai project
Developer to open offices in London, Singapore, Riyadh, Doha and Kuwait after breaking ground on luxury villas and apartments in second quarter....
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Construction boss calls for help with Saudi Nitaqat scheme
Al Rajhi Building Services executive says ‘major challenges’ remain in finding qualified Saudi nationals. Saudi Arabian authorities need to do more to...
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AC Milan plans $350m ground ‘inspired by Emirates Stadium’
Architect says Italian football club’s proposed 48,000-seat stadium was partly based on the Dubai airline-sponsored ground in London. AC Milan, one of...
