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BuildingSMART reduces costs and delivery time
Building Information Models (BIM) enables a virtual 3D model of a building to be viewed, incorporating all the elements associated with the build. Nishakar Dubey, Market Intelligence Manager, Building Smart talks Phil Blizzard about the industry need to have a standard method with BuildSMART - a non-profit making international organisation.
Arabtec Chairman speaks out against slim margins
Talking to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit Riad Kamal, Chairman, Arabtec calls for the industry to look at sustainable margins and stronger cash flow options. He also talks about their early entry into Saudi Arabia following the slowdown in the UAE construction industry.
Al Hamra Residences at The Palace, RAK
The Palace, Ras al Khaimah is a luxury hotel with apartments and studios forming part of the development. Phil Blizzard talks to Nikolaos Chatzipetros, VP Operations, Hamra Hotels & Resorts about the investment opportunities in this regal environment.
One and Only The Palm, Dubai to open 10.10.10
The location on Palm Jumeirah makes the One and Only Palm Dubai a prime piece of real estate just a short boat ride from their mainland hotel. Phil Blizzard talks to Michael Payne the general manager of the new property about its key facilities and the confirmed opening date for later this year.
Etqaan to develop hotels in Saudi Arabia
Tourism away from the major cities in Saudi Arabia is being seen as a strong growth area and to address this demand Etqaan Hospitality Management are set to develop a chain of 3* and 4* properties. At AHIC Blizzard talks to Eng. Khalid Albadi, President, Etqaan about this growth.
Global atlas of real estate investment show strong UK recovery
A global overview of real estate investment activity in 2009 and early 2010 was launched at Cityscape Abu Dhabi by Cushman & Wakefield. Phil Blizzard talks with Michael Atwell, Head of Middle East Operations, Cushman & Wakefield and gets an overview on the latest International Investment Atlas.
Colliers International release regional property review
A new review of the regional property market shows that formerly strong performers in the GCC are now being overtaken by countries in the Levant in terms of good investment returns. Phil Blizzard talks to Ian Albert, Regional Director, Colliers International about the findings in their report.
Cityscape Abu Dhabi opens with 2030 vision
Phil Blizzard reports on the opening day Cityscape Abu Dhabi with its star attraction being a large display showing the vision of the UAE capital in 2030. The event has attracted the largest gathering, so far this year, of real estate professionals in the Middle East.
Cityscape Abu Dhabi views transparency
Phil Blizzard talks to Chris Speller, Cityscape Group Director in this preview of Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010. The event will see 'greater transparency and the delivery of projects' being debated at the conference and exhibitors from all corners of the globe participating in the show which is being driven by host city Abu Dhabi.
Germany breaks ground on The World islands
The Kleindienst Group has become the first developer to start construction on The World islands in Dubai. Phil Blizzard joins the CEO, Josef Kleindienst to view the island and talk about the construction process, what the island will feature and the selling philosophy.
TDIC highlights investment opportunities
Investment opportunities with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) are proving to be attractive as CEO Lee Tabler explains in this interview with Phil Blizzard. Developments which were completed in 2009 are reflected upon, and they look ahead to the projects scheduled for completion in 2010.
Italian Luxury Interiors 2010 opens at Emirates Palace
The luxurious Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, is an obvious choice of venue for the high-end furnishing exhibition - Italian Luxury Interiors 2010. Phil Blizzard spoke with Francesco Alfonsi, Italian Trade Commissioner, UAE, about the importance of the UAE market to suppliers and manufacturers from his country and what visitors can expect from this debut show.
Cityscape Dubai becomes Cityscape Global
Cityscape Dubai has been renamed Cityscape Global in a move which is seen as a 're-positioning' of this major real estate event, according to Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines their strategy, which could be said to reflect the changes in the local real estate market.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi designer Frank Gehry's second Saadiyat project
Frank Gehry, designer of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, is to design a second project on the rapidly developing Saadiyat Island, a clubhouse for the recently opened Beach Golf Club. Phil Blizzard talks to the world renowned architect about the design elements of his first golf related project, as well as the Guggenheim, Abu Dhabi and the origins of sustainability in buildings.
Burj Dubai opens as Burj Khalifa
The spectacular opening ceremony produced many surprises, the biggest of which was the re-naming of Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa. Phil Blizzard was there, reporting on the proceedings around the inauguration of the world's tallest free standing structure.
