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Why well-designed workspaces can improve staff performance
ME Consultant speaks to Georges Roux from Steelcase, the US-headquartered furniture company. In June, OFIS Al Gurg Office Furniture, the interior design...
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Parsons scoops infrastructure contract for Dubai Expo 2020 site
American consultancy’s scope of work includes designing, monitoring, managing and delivering the project infrastructure. The US-based consultancy Parsons has bagged the contract...
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The mixed-use boom in the Middle East
How one-stop-destination developments are redefining the landscape. Over the last decade, mixed-use developments have moved to centre stage in urban planning, redefining...
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KPMG acquires High-Point Rendel
Accountancy giant plans to form a new practice called KPMG-HPR following purchase of international consultancy firm. KPMG has acquired the international consultancy...
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HSBC appoints Arcadis as manager of global capital expenditure programme
Dutch consultancy says its targets include keeping costs in check and reducing HSBC’s environmental impact. The Dutch consultancy Arcadis says it has...
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Middle East construction disputes rise in value by 88%
Increase in value to $76.7 million in 2014 marks the highest rise since 2011, according to consultancy firm Arcadis. Construction disputes in...
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Doubts over insurance payouts if Qatar, Russia lose World Cup
Insurance companies are unlikely to pay up if policy holders were aware of alleged corruption in voting process, experts say. Insurance companies...
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Designer appointed for Dubai’s Burj 2020, world’s tallest commercial tower
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture chosen to design planned skyscraper in JLT district. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS +...
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UAE’s EmiratesGBC launches guidelines for retrofitting buildings
In Dubai alone, it is estimated that 30,000 out of the 120,000 existing buildings have a high energy saving potential. The Emirates...
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Meraas appoints lead consultant for Bulgari Resort in Dubai
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to undertake geotechnical engineering, building services and roads-and-highway design. Developer Meraas has appointed WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff as...
