All articles by Roxane McMeeken – Page 3
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Dubai World to reveal debt plan in January
Nakheel's parent says it needs time for assets to recover value lost during global recession
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BDP in takover talks with Abu Dhabi practice
UK architect looks to win work in Kuwait and Qatar with the takeover of Syna
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Will Brits benefit from the Middle East's education boom?
The BSEC Mena conference revealed some interesting work on offer but it's a question of how to get a foot in the door
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Abu Dhabi to set school building eco standard
Emirate announces at BSEC Mena conference that it will develop new sustainable building standard
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Plans unveiled to build hundreds of schools in Middle East
Abu Dhabi Education Authority invites contractors to prequalify for school building programme
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Three wiser men: Did ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ’s business advice work?
In April this year, ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ gathered together three people who were running companies suffering from late payments and dwindling order books. We asked a panel of business experts to offer them advice on surviving the months ahead, including how to win work and maintain cash flow. Since then our three ...
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UAE developers may have credit rating downgraded
Seven major firms' ratings are put under review after failure of government to guarantee Dubai World debts
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Nakheel posts £2.1bn loss
Dubai developer blames loss on delayed construction projects amid reports palm islands projects are sinking
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Debt fears raised over Emaar owner Dubai Holding
UK banks warn that emirate investment vehicle which borrowed £7.3bn could default on debt repayments
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The other Copenhagen: the inside track on the summit’s fringe events
The treaty at next week’s climate change summit will change everything – if it ever gets signed. But it’s the fringe events that could change the way the world builds. Roxane McMeeken gets the inside track from one of the UK’s main representatives
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Dubai government asks for six-month debt freeze
UK contractors may not be paid until May 2010 as owner of developer Nakheel seeks delay on $60m debt
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F1 venue adopts turbocharged waste system
Envac is to provide a vacuum waste removal system for the Yas Island project in Abu Dhabi
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European output drops 1.1% in September
Latest report on Eurozone countries found Slovenia, Slovakia and Portugal showed biggest declines
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I’ll be watching you: Serious Fraud Office
Richard Alderman is boss of the Serious Fraud Office, and he has the construction industry in his sights. Roxane McMeeken finds out how worried you should be
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KPMG: Global construction optimism is misplaced
Worldwide survey suggests companies’ profit hopes are based on pre-recession order books
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Olympics boosts Byrne turnover by a third
London 2012 Olympic work has helped concrete specialist Byrne Brothers boost turnover by a third
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437 hotels in pipeline in Middle East and North Africa
Hotel building spree will bring 120,682 new rooms to the market, with the UAE in the lead
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Atkins China hires former Foster + Partners architect
Peter Ridley will join a 300-strong team working across the country
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Turner & Townsend forms JV in South Korea
Cost consultant teams up with Soeul-based HanmiParsons to target Korean investors
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Saudi to spend £3.2bn on schools
Education minister announces that building programme will award two schools a day to contractors