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Asia: Home of the strong economies
When the global recession struck, countries all over the world saw their economies contract and fall. The damage can still be seen with mass unemployment in America, large national debts in Europe and the cancellation of several high profile building projects in the Middle East. However, Asia has been faring much better...21 Jan 2010
Latest News
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Toyota's recall crisis
To say it has not been a good week for Toyota is somewhat of an understatement. First there were recalls of more than eight million cars over concerns about accelerator pedals...Read more
05/02/2010 15:15
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Floating eco-skyscapers
With land becoming more and more unavailable for building and people recognising the need for greener ways of travelling, London-based Seymourpowell have joined forces with...Read more
03/02/2010 14:01
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China's 30-mile bridge
Here at US/EU/MENA/APAC Infrastructure magazine headquarters, our jaws dropped when, last year, we read about plans for the Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Causeway, a 40km (24.8 mile)...Read more
01/02/2010 16:47
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Indonesia's infrastructure boom
Despite stimulus packages and all sorts of federal funds, the American gross domestic product is only expected to expand by about 2.7 percent. In comparison, the Indonesia's is...Read more
29/01/2010 09:18
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Seoul's super skyscraper project
The tallest building in Asia is set to be in Seoul, South Korea when construction begins on the Lotte Super Tower 123 next month.Read more
26/01/2010 13:42
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Is China reversing its stance on global ...
In recent months, China has shown up the rest of the world by making large strides to significantly increase the proportion of energy that comes from renewable sources in the...Read more
25/01/2010 16:55
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Editor’s Choice
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Can Haiti benefit from the experience of the As...
As international aid organisations do everything they can to help the people of Haiti after the devastating earthquake that struck two weeks ago, many are comparing the tragedy...Read more -
Megacities in Asia: Benefits or burdens?
In developing countries such as India, megacities such as Delhi and Mumbai hold an irresistible attraction - a promise of work and a better standard of living, food and energy....Read more -
Megaprojects of Asia
With the Dubai debt crisis temporarily setting back Middle East construction projects, the region looks like it could potentially lose its moniker as the 'home of the...Read more -
China's Capitalist Revolution
It appears the capitalist revolution is well underway in the People's Republic of China. Firstly, McDonald's have established over 800 restaurants in the country since 1990,...Read more
Executive Interviews
Breaking new ground: An interview with Li Shirong
New demand for greater collaboration and exchange of information is leading to some significant construction industry shifts – none more so than at the Chartered Institute of Building.
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9th - 11th March 2010
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