Construction
Q-Construct to offer processes for ascertaining contractual entitlements
by Aparajita Mukherjee — 10 February 2014Held in Doha in January, the second Eversheds Construction Seminar focused on features of the draft rules of new sector dispute resolution entity Q-Construct. Under the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC), Q-Construct has been modelled on the Technology and Construction Court in the UK, and should have a positive impact on project delivery, especially in the run-up to the 2022 World Cup. read more ›
A cost analysis of green building in Qatar
by Farwa Zahra — 29 January 2014Green buildings are undoubtedly environment-friendly, but how cost effective are they? Farwa Zahra explores views of industry experts in Qatar on the economics of green buildings. read more ›
Construction models, more than just a marketing gimmick
by Khalid Al Jaber — 23 November 2013Making models for construction projects is more than just a marketing gimmick. Khalid Al Jaber explains why investing in good quality models is a good idea. read more ›
Water conservation and sustainability solutions explored by QGBC
by The Edge Staff — 20 November 2013Water saving solutions were at the top of the agenda at a recent event hosted by Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). read more ›
The risks facing Qatar’s mega projects
by Ahmed Fouad — 12 November 2013To prepare for the 2022 World Cup, Qatar will see multiple mega projects in a short time. This will bring challenges such as less planning time, higher costs and scarcity of skilled workers, arguably resulting in poor delivery, writes Ahmed Fouad. read more ›
Building Qatar Green: An interview with Issa Al Mohannadi
by Farwa Zahra — 10 October 2013Issa Al Mohannadi, founder and chair of Qatar Green Building Council and chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority shares with The Edge his insights on the scope of green buildings and sustainability in Qatar. read more ›
Averting project delays in Qatar
by Aparajita Mukherjee — 7 October 2013The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) developed the recently unveiled Q-Construct entity, designed to assist construction projects in maintaining a strict time frame, Robert Musgrove, CEO of QICDRC, told The Edge exclusively. read more ›
Qatar’s passivhaus prepares for occupants
by Farwa Zahra — 15 September 2013A small-sized family will occupy Qatar’s first passivhaus once its performance is initially tested against a conventional villa. read more ›
Qatar is still the most expensive country to build in across Middle East
by The Edge Staff — 9 September 2013Qatar remains the most expensive country to build in across the Middle East according a recently released report. read more ›
FIFA’s elusive criteria for constructing sustainable stadiums
by Farwa Zahra — 13 August 2013Amid FIFA’s elusiveness on the criteria for sustainability, Qatar needs to play safe, say experts, ensuring the highest levels of sustainability in its stadiums for the World Cup 2022. read more ›
Will Qatar build less stadiums for 2022?
by Farwa Zahra — 22 June 2013With FIFA’s recent announcement that Qatar can cut down the number of proposed stadiums, the country faces the question whether it will drop some of its best-planned stadiums. read more ›
Jaidah Square: A break from Qatar’s vertical architecture
by Farwa Zahra — 18 June 2013A tour of Jaidah Square with Richard Ingall, assisting the project management team, reveals what sets the building apart. read more ›
Msheireb Properties to build Gulf’s largest open-air square ‘Al Baraha’ at heart of its development
by Press Release — 13 June 2013The regeneration of the historical commercial centre of Doha will feature the Gulf’s largest open-air square, Al Baraha, according to Msheireb Properties, developer of the Msheireb Downtown Doha project. read more ›
World Stadium Congress concludes
by Farwa Zahra — 5 June 2013World Stadium Congress 2013, which returned to Qatar for the second time, ended after a three-day series of presentations and panel discussions. read more ›
Msheireb Properties awards QAR2.5 billion construction contract for phase 3
by Shehan Mashood — 20 May 2013Phase 3 comprises the construction of a mosque, 11 residential buildings, two office buildings, 84 retail units and a hotel read more ›
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