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AMEinfo.com reportsInternational architecture firm RMJM has been appointed as lead design consultants for the Deerfields project.Mandated to review the architectural design of the entire development and responsible for the engineering delivery, RMJM will also work on implementing improvement changes to the facade, interiors, and landscape design of the mall.SOURCE: AMEinfo.com - Ground work begins at Deerfields Town Square in Abu Dhabi | MBI Read More

ConstructionWeekOnline.comBahrain’s massive commerce, entertainment and education facility, @bahrain, has chosen architectural major Aedas as the master planner for the project.Aedas has teamed up with Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau (MSCEB) to provide consultancy services, and will also be assisted by Scott Wilson, which will provide transport and infrastructure consultancy work.Read the full article at the SOURCE: ConstructionWeekOnline.com - Bahrain names mega project master planner Read More

The National Newspaper reportsWater-saving devices will be installed in 100,000 homes and public buildings to reduce the emirate’s overall water consumption. The campaign, led by the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD), will see the devices fixed to taps, showers and toilets in around 100,000 villas and residential buildings.......read more @ the SOURCE: The National Newspaper - Water-saving devices to be installedContractors say margins have fallen by 50% Read More

Emirates Business 24/7Contractors are looking to make up what they are losing in declining profit margins by cashing in on the volume of construction orders for small- and medium-sized villas.Material costs down....... "The drop in prices of building materials, mainly steel, by more than 50 per cent has brought the cost down from Dh380 per sq ft to Dh420 per sq ft to about Dh230 per sq ft to Dh250 per sq ft in Dubai.read more at the SOURCE: Emirates Business 24/7 ... Read More

Emirates Business 24/7 reportsArchitects and designers need to create future projects in such a way that waste can be eliminated right at the construction site, said James Hurley, Head, Resource Efficiency Group (REG), Hyder Consulting.Speaking during a recent conference on construction waste management, he said the present slowdown in construction activities should be utilised to implement measures for better waste management......SOURCE: Emirates Business 24/7 - Construction companies need to take steps to manage wasteTechnorati Tags: Hyder, UAE, Dubai, Construction Waste, construction, managaement, ... Read More

Christopher Hawthorne, Architecture Critic  for the Los Angeles Times writesReporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- If a city can be spectacularly quiet, this waterfront city-state has certainly qualified in recent months. Hundreds of abandoned construction cranes languish above Dubai's gated communities and beach-side developments and, most dramatically, up and down Sheikh Zayed Road, its high-rise spine...................SOURCE: Los Angeles Times - Dubai development may be down, but it's not outTechnorati Tags: dubai, crisis, architecture, cranes, start, 2009, UAE, Read More

Dubai Municipality to build historic Holy Quran Park"The Dubai Municipalityis building several new parks in different parts of the city including a Quran Park which will be built with plants and fruits mentioned in the Holy Quran and a major park with sports and entertainment facilities in Hatta.Sources in the General Projects Department of Dubai Municipality said the Quran Park would be a unique project and consist of many medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables referred in the Holy Quran."SOURCE: ZAWYA - Dubai ... Read More

The National Newspaper reports"Regulators are gearing up to review all outstanding developments under a new law that gives them authority to cancel projects that do not start construction within six months of being approved by the Dubai Government. They are already considering cancelling 27 projects...."SOURCE: The National Newspaper - Dubai considers scrapping 27 projects Read More

Garden and Landscaping Middle East opens tomorrow(May 17-19) at 9:30am at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The largest dedicated trade event for landscaping architecture, garden artwork and outdoor living in Middle East.The exhibition in 2009 is a must-attend event for all specialist retailers, distributors, interior designers, specifiers, architects, contractors and consultants involved in the garden and landscaping industry.SOURCE: Garden and Landscaping Middle East Read More

New Civil Engineer reports"Cash-strapped Dubai developer Nakheel is to offer consultants and contractors just 65% of the money it owes them, NCE has learnt."SOURCE: New Civil Engineer - Nakheel to pay a fraction of debts Read More