Gulf Construction 2010
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Gulf Construction 2010: A regional projects guide
Most people working in the Gulf construction industry will have been glad to see the back of 2009 - a year that saw billions of dollars’ worth of projects put on hold, thousands of workers made redundant and contract payments delayed.
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Contractor outlook: Adjusting to a shrinking market
Firms are branching into new markets, switching focus from private to public sector schemes and forming new alliances in a bid to win work in an increasingly competitive environment
Consultants addressing a weak projects pipeline in the Gulf
Consultants had a poor year in 2009 as the regional real estate market collapsed and will be returning to their traditional government clients to find work this year
Falling construction costs favour developers
Clients pressing ahead with construction projects this year can expect to benefit from lower prices for both materials and labour
Falling construction costs favour developers
Clients pressing ahead with construction projects this year can expect to benefit from lower prices for both materials and labour
Gulf Construction 2010: Projects in Focus
Drake & Scull International, Davis Langdon, Construction Products Holding Company, Samsung, Legorreta & Legorreta, Boral, Atkins and Benoy
State support drives projects market in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia
The prospects for contract awards in the Gulf region look brighter this year as Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia drive major projects forward
State support drives projects market in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia
The prospects for contract awards in the Gulf region look brighter this year as Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia drive major projects forward



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