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House-builders crank up lobbying noise
The house-building sector has published a report that it commissioned from economists to show how much house-builders contribute both to the exchequer and to society. According to the Home-Builders Federation report, house-building ‘contributes £19.2bn a year...
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GENAVCO to double Dubai workshop capacity
GENAVCO has revealed plans to replace its existing Dubai workshop with a facility double its size. The UAE-based equipment dealer said that its new aftersales hub – located in Al Quoz, Dubai – will not only...
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Arabtec wins enormous $283m Aramco villa project
Dubai construction giant Arabtec has sealed a $283m (AED1.04m) deal with Saudi Aramco to build 380 villas in Al Dhahran. In a statement to the Dubai bourse, Arabtec said that the project would be completed over...
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Portuguese architect wins acclaimed Pritzker Prize
Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura has picked up this year’s Pritzker Prize, the highest accolade in architecture, a month after a news agency leaked the news. The 58-year old becomes the second Portuguese to win...
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Morrison Construction selected to build new research centre in UK
Morrison Construction, part of Galliford Try, has been selected as the main contractor for the new Lyell Centre, which will serve as the new Scottish headquarters for the British Geological Survey (BGS). The building will also...
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Plans unveiled for The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences in Dubai
The 46-storey resort, on the crescent of The Palm and next to the iconic Atlantis resort, will offer a sophisticated experience with ocean views, lush green spaces, and dramatic architecture. The property will house about...
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NCC wins $173m road tunnel contract in Norway
Construction firm NCC has secured a contract worth about SEK1.3bn ($173m) from the Norwegian Road Administration to build the Bjørnegård Tunnel on the E16 expressway between Sandvika and Wøyen in Norway. The two-lane E16 highway will...
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