All Africa articles – Page 4
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NewsUK builders told to head for Libya
Former UK ambassador says UK firms are missing out on $100bn of planned infrastructure work
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NewsInto Africa: Sforza Seilern's design for private house
This modernist private house, designed by London architect Sforza Seilern, is being built in the destitute country of Zimbabwe
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NewsConstruction bucks South Africa's downward trend
Building sector surges by annualised 15% in third quarter as overall growth slumps to 0.2%
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NewsMetropolitan Workshop triumphs with Libyan conflict museum design
UK architect beats off the competition for Tripoli museum with design inspired by Bedouin tent
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NewsConstruction workers get free tickets for 2010 World Cup
South African workers who helped build football stadiums each get two free match tickets
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Foster Wheeler to oversee new £2.5bn Libyan refinery
Engineer's Milan office will project manage construction of Zorco's 200,000-barrels-a-day facility
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NewsSouth Africa launches green ratings for buildings
Australian body to help introduce sustainable construction ideas to African nation
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FeaturesExpat survival guide to South Africa
The 2010 World Cup is driving a boom in construction, but beware the capital's crime levels
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NewsBalfour Beatty pays £2.25m following Serious Fraud Office investigation
Contractor makes payment following investigation into Egyptian JV
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FeaturesExpat survival guide to Libya
Tourism and retail are set for a development boom, but leave your tight trousers at home – and stay off the roads
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Former KBR chief admits using bribery to win contracts
Nigerian officials were allegedly bribed over 10 years in efforts to obtain engineering and construction contracts
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NewsInternational eco-roundup
Dubai carbon-neutral pyramid city, giant Namibian solar power tower, and a video of the dynamic skyscraper..
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FeaturesSun, sea and salt extraction
A British inventor, architect and services engineer have devised a system that could produce food, fresh water and energy solely through the use of solar power.
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NewsInto Africa: LCE Architects Libya office
LCE Architects opens office in Libya after winning several commissions from the government
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NewsWork on Bin Laden’s dream of two cities and a bridge over the Red Sea to begin in 18 months
Brother of Osama Bin Laden’s $300bn plan to link Africa and Asia with a 24km bridge set to go ahead
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FeaturesAs bad as it gets: Building the UK embassy in Harare
With violence, poverty, hyperinflation and disease halting work at every turn, how is it even possible to operate in Zimbabwe? Martin Spring asked those building a new UK embassy in its capital
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FeaturesSo Moorish: property developing in Morocco
24-year-old James Bailey just couldn’t get enough of the sun, sea and surf in Morocco, so 18 months ago he ditched his City job to try and make waves as a property developer near Agadir. Emily Wright finds out how he’s getting on
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FeaturesWhy not work in ... South Africa
With projects such as the 2010 World Cup football stadium, construction is booming in South Africa and the country is desperate for professionals
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FeaturesInternational markets: 10 fastest growing markets in the world
As the economic downturn sets in at home, it might be time to consider working abroad. That’s why Building is launching a new international section, where we’ll bring you essential guides to doing business in the most exciting economies outside the UK. To kick off, this week we take a ...
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NewsPlans for 28 luxury villas on the 'Island of Passion'
Glanville Consultants wins structural design contract for luxury development on tiny island in the Seychelles