All Global articles – Page 38
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NewsT&T's international revenue to overtake domestic turnover
The firm has been investing heavily in international markets over the past year
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NewsCarillion bags £123m Canadian station
Contractor given its second job on Toronto subway extension
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NewsSaint-Gobain snaps up Build Center chain for £145m
French group also in exclusive talks for Wolseley’s French plumbing business Brossette
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CommentEyewitness: Greece – it's a mess but there are chinks of light
In the second of our online series of first hand accounts from trouble spots around the world, we look at the impact of the Greek austerity measures on construction but also opportunities through funding options such as PPP
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NewsKier sets sights on work in Iraq
Firm is seeking more work overseas and believes Iraq holds opportunities
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FeaturesSustainability in Brazil: For the trees
Brazil is famous for sustainability: a lack of it. But a new wave of green legislation and client requirements is creating demand for skills local contractors don’t have - and UK specialists are first in line for the work. Luke McLeod-Roberts reports in the second of our special features on ...
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NewsAtkins appointed designer on £160m Danish rail scheme
Partnership project involves the renovation of four train stations
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CommentSpotlight: Impact of natural disasters
To make sure your business doesn’t get hit hard by fluctuating lead times, you need to understand how international natural disasters could affect you - and where they are
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NewsCyril Sweett joins list of consultants open to merger
Admission follows comments by WSP and EC Harris while consultant confirms Sweett Group rebrand
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FeaturesThe Middle East: Back from the brink?
The Middle East crash meant job losses and unrecovered debts for many construction firms - and a scaling back of operations. Now, with infrastructure investment and a World Cup to prepare for, it might be worth taking another look. Emily Wright surveys the landscape in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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FeaturesFinancing infrastructure: the $60tn question
Sponsored content: The value of global infrastructure projects is enormous, but this market also has tough challenges. Building invited a panel of experts to debate the issues at the Infrastructure Executive Forum
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Comment
Difficult jurisdictions: Russia
Today the Bribery Act comes into force, creating a new risk of being prosecuted for offences committed abroad. With this in mind, Chris Hill focuses on the challenges of operating in Russia
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FeaturesBrazil: Seek your fortune
Across the Atlantic lies a land of opportunity with £182bn to invest by 2013, the world’s biggest sporting events to host, and new-found oil. Luke McLeod-Roberts finds adventure - and adversity - in Brazil
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NewsAtkins lands place on $4bn US Army framework
Firm is one of 14 teams competing for work in Middle East outposts
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NewsArup inks deal with Chinese construction giant
Arup and CREC to bid for work together in emerging markets
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Information - Building
Winning construction work in Brazil | White paper
Independent analysis and advice on one of the world’s fastest growing regions
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NewsStar Wars: Jawa the HQ
Aedas Architects’ “Sandcrawler” will be completed in Singapore next year
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NewsRLF plans to expand in the Med and Africa
Consultant will grow its business from its Malta base in the Mediterranean and Africa
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CommentEyewitness: Egyptians won their revolution, now they want more
Launching our online series of first hand accounts from trouble spots around the world, construction lawyer Kate Orviss gives her impressions of the mood after the fall of Mubarak