As Parsons Brinckerhoff CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009, Lammie expanded its global transportation niche and was key in its sale to U.K. contractor Balfour Beatty. The firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP.
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Obituary: Jim Lammie, 91, Pushed Design Firm Upward as Top Exec
PB’s CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009 expanded its global transportation niche and was key in sale to U.K. contractor Balfour Beatty as wholly owned unit. Firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP.
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Pangeos: The turtle-shaped $8bn ‘terayacht’ floating city in Saudi Arabia

EXCLUSIVE: The world’s largest floating structure will be turtle-shaped and measures up to 2,000 feet
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The first Real Madrid theme park in the world to open in 2023

It will feature a number of Real Madrid-related attractions, such as a museum, amusement rides and games of footballing skill,
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Women in Construction 2022: Deloitte’s Cynthia Corby to feature as speaker

Corby will be discussing the whole life cost approach for capital assets
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Women in Construction 2022: Nadine Halabi from the Dubai Businesswomen Council joins as speaker

Halabi will be talking on the panel about communication and collaboration
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This Dubai skyscraper will host 2,640 trees and 27,600 plants on its façade

Italian firm Stefano Boeri Architetti revealed its vertical forest concept at the COP27
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Dubai’s public transportation will be emission-free by 2050

Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan outlined the city’s commitment to net zero prior to welcoming the COP28 in Expo City next year
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Reducing fatigue and improving worker productivity

The usage of lightweight, less bulky construction footwear might be the key to increased worker productivity
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AESG to mitigate budget overruns and construction risks

Gary Tracey will lead the team to deliver the new line of services as AESG’s new global partner and head of cost management
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