Construction News & Analysis
News
Turkish contractors face losses in post-war Libya
Cumulative losses of Turkish contractors working in Libya could top $4.1bn
Riyadh receives bids for retendered security compounds package
Package originally awarded to local contractor in 2011
Riyadh to turn to private sector to deliver housing programme
Housing Ministry was set up in 2011 to oversee development of 500,000 homes for local people
Contractors struggle to staff Saudi projects
Growth of projects market under threat from lack of available human resources
Nakheel to tender Palm mall development in third quarter
Design is being reviewed to increase size
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Clients, consultants and contractors urged to join forces
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Target cost model favoured by contractors
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Funding and security stall Libyan infrastructure projects
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Turner begins work as Louvre Abu Dhabi manager
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Contractors approached for Dubai theme park work
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Emaar seeks contractors for Dubai Opera house
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Hill International wins more work in Egypt
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UAE economy minister says more projects are coming
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Joint venture wins Riyadh airport Terminal 5
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Contractors invited to prequalify for Iraq airport
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Obayashi-HBK joint venture wins Msheireb phase 3
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Local contractor wins Nakheel villas construction deal
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Iraq plans new oil company headquarters
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Contractors prepare bids for Mirbat – Hasik road
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Emaar awards next phase of Jeddah project
Comment
Saudi housing crisis deepens
The decision to hand over land to the private sector is likely to further delay Riyadh’s ambitious $70bn housing programme
Dubai tries luck again with parks
As confidence returns to Dubai, it is planning theme parks for Jebel Ali and Mohammed bin Rashid City
Arabtec to bid for bigger jobs
The joint venture with Samsung Engineering will focus on winning large-scale lucrative contracts
Caution as UAE market recovers
While many positive indicators have emerged, the construction market still faces challenges
Interior Ministry schemes progress
Retender on Saudi Arabia’s security network programme raises hopes that more work will be awarded this year
Work starts from the ground up in Qatar
Large-scale tunnelling schemes will provide base for Qatar infrastructure ahead of the Fifa World Cup
Arabtec wins Abu Dhabi contracts
The Dubai-based contractor has enjoyed a string of successes in Abu Dhabi after Aabar’s investment
Doha prepares to keep roads clear
As work begins on infrastructure projects in Qatar, increased traffic volumes will lead to road congestion
Saudi Arabia causeway plan to foster close ties
Expansion of King Fahd Causeway will boost economic and political ties between Riyadh and Manama
Solid plans for new Nakheel
The developer is now focusing on executing projects within existing properties, rather than returning to its ambitious schemes of the past
Optimism grows after 2013 construction awards
After a disappointing 2012, the construction sector got a good start to 2013 with two stadium awards
Saudi Arabia gets down to construction business
The Interior Ministry contract award at the start of the year suggests the period of indecision is now over
Time for Saudi Arabia to deliver housing pledge
Riyadh needs to do a lot more to deliver the 500,000 homes that King Abdullah pledged in March 2011
Merger comes at pivotal time for UAE realtors
The fortunes of the UAE’s property market have improved led by Dubai-based real estate developers
Kuwait's Al-Zour to lead PPP growth
The Al-Zour North independent water and power project could act as a catalyst for Kuwait’s PPP programme
Fast delivery of Bahrain projects needed
With its Shia population still restive, Bahrain’s focus is now on quick delivery of housing projects
Dubai Creek plans signal market upswing
Dubai is hoping that the next phase of its creek expansion programme will act as a catalyst for new projects
Kuwait politics hinders growth
Key infrastructure projects have been put on hold or cancelled due to the reluctance of opposing groups in parliament to release funds
GCC market poised for 2013 rebound
The region will offer opportunities for equipment suppliers and is set to outperform other global markets
Analysis
Suez Cement: MEED Assessment
Demand was affected after several construction and infrastructure projects were put on hold in Egypt
SSH: MEED Assessment
The architecture and design consultancy has spotted a gap in the market between local and international firms
