Research and Features

By Mike Ninos

February, 2012

With global recession shifting the focus away from the Gulf’s real estate market, Saudi Arabia’s growing infrastructure opportunities have moved into sharp focus.

By Wilfred Asamoah

February, 2012

In a relatively buoyant construction market for much of the Middle East, there is still a preference for traditional procurement and contracting. Following lessons learned from Dubai, it’s clear that clients throughout the region are now seeking more efficient ways of working. Could this new emphasis persuade the market that alternative procurement strategies are the way forward?

By Bob Cooper

January, 2012

Housing supply in many Gulf economies has been restricted in the last three years, with investors and banks reluctant to invest in real estate projects after the global financial crisis.

October, 2010

Global economic downturn is driving clients to find new innovative ways to keep projects within budget. In tandem, owners associations are seeking to reduce the cost of maintaining common areas and facilities. Value Engineering (VE) can help businesses to streamline their organisations.

October, 2010

Throughout the Middle East region, informed clients are empowering dynamic and experienced Project Management Consultancies (PMCs) to represent their interests and act as the point of contact on their project.