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Construction Law Summer School – 14th Annual Conference
1st to 4th September 2014 – Downing College, Cambridge University, UK …
By DAVID JOHNSTON
PROFESSIONAL consultants are engaged on construction projects to provide specialist advice. The type of consultants appointed can range from architects, mechanical and structural engineers and surveyors to specialist consultants in fields such as safety, planning and traffic management.
Yet the terms of the professional appointments under which each tends to be engaged are very similar, with only the services schedules being truly distinct. …
By Parag Deulgaonkar
Dubai developers have commenced work on mega projects and are set to complete their developments much before 2020.
The aim is to deliver their iconic projects (tourist attractions) ahead of Expo 2020, which will run from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021, and aims to draw more than 25 million visitors to the country. …
By KATIE LISZKA
Dubai will become the first Middle Eastern city to host the World Expo, when it stages the event in 2020. These international showcases of technology, architecture and culture, which are held every five years, are large public exhibitions that attract millions of visitors.
The event is expected to attract billions of dollars in investment to the UAE. It is projected that the six-month-long exhibition will attract approximately 25 million visitors. The government has budgeted for at least $8 billion worth of new projects for the event, in addition to existing plans for mega projects in the emirate. …
AACEI is pleased to announce its next Technical Event on 24th June 2014, Tuesday between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
Event Type : Technical Presentation
Event Title : Pitfalls & Tips of Dealing with Subcontract Nomination under FIDIC and UAE Civil Law (Flyer Attached)
Date & Time : 24th June 2014, Tuesday – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Venue : Hotel Gloria, Opp to Internetcity Metro Station, SZ Road, Dubai (Location Map Attached) …
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FIDIC’s 6th Asia-Pacific Contract Users’ conference is your annual opportunity for comprehensive best practice advice on selecting and using the range of FIDIC contracts, understanding the implications of the latest contract amendments, ensuring your projects run on time and within budget, resolving disputes and much more… …
Get the legal, commercial and practical guidance you need to minimise your risks, cut your costs and successfully resolve conflicts by getting advice from 35+ international experts at IBC Legal’s annual conference in London.
And as a reader of CMGuide you can get a 10% saving – quote VIP code FKW82468CMGP …
Adjudication is a procedure for resolving disputes without resorting to lengthy and expensive court procedure. It has become increasingly popular in construction contracts as a fast and efficient means of resolving disputes.
Adjudication is now a statutory requirement in Malaysia, and Qatar is considering making it mandatory for its World Cup projects. …
By M. Vasanth Kumar
The construction industry is often criticised for neglecting environmental issues in favour of profit.
While the industry as a whole is actively pursuing the building of green building projects, the flip side is that not all companies who are accredited to Green Building Council membership nor all LEED-accredited professionals follow or encourage others to follow eco-friendly practices in their day-to-day tasks. …
By Suzannah Newboult
Sandstorms and high wind speeds prevent the operation of cranes, extreme temperatures can impact on productively, and even unexpected heavy rainfall can effect site operations in Qatar. But is it the contractor or the client who should suffer the consequences of bad weather? …
by Stuart Matthews
A recent circular form Dubai Municipality has mandated the use of BIM for some construction projects, according to Paul Wallett of Tekla.
Effective from December, the full details of the circular’s impact on the construction industry in the emirate are still be analysed. …
FIDIC’s 5th Middle Eastern Contract Users’ conference is your annual opportunity to get best practice contract advice and updates on the contract amendments – directly from the very people who drafted them!
Samer Skaik, the Founder & Principal of Construction Management Guide, will once again be sharing his regional expertise at the event and will be joined by 18 other world-class experts. …
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