Plans to build tunnels connecting holy sites to Grand Mosque approved along with construction of residential towers in Mina
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GCC construction equipment market at 1.6% growth
Regional report anticipates market CAGR of 1.6% from 2016 to 2022 among major manufacturers
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MEP Awards 2016: Trans Gulf wins H&S award
The MEP contractor landed the Health and Safety Initiative of the Year trophy for the second year running
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Oman: Waterfront project contracts awarded
Contracts for Phase 1 development have been awarded; key appointments include Blizzard Brothers, HD23, and Firms Foster and Partners, and Hoehler and Al Salmy
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Abu Dhabi renters opt for smaller units
High rental rates in Abu Dhabi are causing residents to downsize to smaller, more affordable units
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RTA's Rail Agency bags international award
The American-based international award honours best-performing individuals and organisations hailing from more than 60 countries in a variety of business fields
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Hyundai Construction Equipment appoints new COO
Ki Young Kong, who has been working for Hyundai Heavy Industries for 30 years, has been appointed to the position of chief operating officer for Hyundai Construction Equipment
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ASTAD signs energy MoU with Korea Energy Agency
ASTAD and Korea Energy Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at mutual collaboration and at knowledge sharing.
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Construction Starts Ease Back In September After August Jump
The value of new construction starts slipped 2% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $703.7 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
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Council on Tall Buildings Is Bigger, Healthier Than Ever
In the decade since Antony Wood became executive director of the 47-year-old Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, membership has increased by 539%, the annual budget has increased to $5 million from about $225,000, and the staff has increased to the equivalent of 31 full-time positions from only two, according to the Chicago-based CTBUH.
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