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FeaturesMeet Your New Neighbour: Leviton opens in Dubai
US electrical products supplier Leviton opened a new office in the UAE on Sunday. Ramzi Nassif is the branch managing director
FeaturesExpat survival guide to Mexico
To gain a share in the mass of infrastructure work, perfect your business lunching – but remember to have a snack first
FeaturesJust landed: Barry Lowe moves to Abu Dhabi
After nine years at HOK Sport, helping win the London Olympic and Wembley stadiums, Barry Lowe joined the Middle East branch of US developer John Buck International. He landed in Abu Dhabi in early November
NewsMott MacDonald hired on £100m UAE oil depot
Gulf Petrochem signs up consultant for development of oil storage terminal
NewsHeathrow third runway confirmed
Transport secretary promises high-speed rail link to appease objectors
NewsFour firms shortlisted for Crossrail delivery
First stage of tendering cuts down delivery partner hopefuls
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Self-build 'could save 50,000 construction jobs'
Report claims government intervention could double self-build in a year
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US architect sacks 50 in wake of Dubai downturn
Burt Hill makes close to 50 redundancies among staff on delayed UAE projects
NewsQED Wates wins £270m Luton BSF scheme
Scheme will include rebuilding or refurbishing 13 schools and building a library, theatre and youth facilities
NewsWelsh builder named as UK’s worst penny-pincher
Tightest Briton cleans house with tiny toy dustpan and uses each teabag three times
NewsRoyal Haskoning JV to design Qatar port
Consultant teams up with Worley Parsons Qatar for 20km2 New Doha Port scheme
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Construction shunned in New Year’s Honours list
Paul Morrell one of few industry leaders recognised as architects, developers and housebuilders miss out

NewsStudents asked to design 'care home of the future'
RIBA and DWA Architects launch competition to design next generation of homes for the elderly
NewsMorrell and McCarthy receive New Year Honours - full list
Public sector figures dominate list of those awarded gongs for services to the built environment













