Plans for Dubai World Central Airport to be Dubai's #1 Airport

Plans for Dubai World Central Airport to be Dubai's #1 Airport

Modern History & Growth of Dubai International AirportFor as long as I've been recruiting in the Middle East (7 years) Dubai International Airport has had some form of major work ongoing. There ha

The UK Construction Industry On the Rise Again

The UK Construction Industry On the Rise Again

In Maxim Recruitment’s capacity of watching the buoyancy of the jobs market in UK construction and quantity surveying, we are always eager to report on the state of the UK economy

Doha Festival City in Qatar

Doha Festival City in Qatar

Phase one of the 6 Billion QAR ($1.6bn) Doha Festival City began in October 2011 as a result of Qatar’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament. On completion of this phase Qat

London’s Two Main Airports Outline their Proposed Plans for Expansion

London’s Two Main Airports Outline their Proposed Plans for Expansion

One of the big infrastructure projects that has to be decided in the near future is how to increase capacity at London’s airports. In terms of the UK job market this is good news

The Great White Sharq

The Great White Sharq

An insight into the Sharq Crossing Project in Doha, QatarDoha TodayQatar’s capital city Doha is home to nearly 2 million people and its population is increasing significantly. Transport is a top

Politics & Construction in Harmony in the UK?

Politics & Construction in Harmony in the UK?

Some may argue that the government could be doing more to help UK construction sector workers. However it seems that recently there has been some effort, by none other than the Prime Minister himself

Future of Macau – 43 Hotels in Planning and Construction

Future of Macau – 43 Hotels in Planning and Construction

Macau has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years, and much of which has been related to the fast growing tourist and gambling industry. As a consequence, the construction industry immediately

Hong Kong's Road and Bridge Network Under Ongoing Construction

Hong Kong's Road and Bridge Network Under Ongoing Construction

Hong Kong’s existing road network is among the most heavily used in the world. With a tightly packed population and an ever expanding number of car owners, Hong Kong's roads have one of the high

Oman and the Region’s Largest Infrastructure & Build Projects

Oman and the Region’s Largest Infrastructure & Build Projects

Oman is currently experiencing a significant surge in the amount of large construction projects being introduced in the region. With this growth, specifically in the capital Muscat, the demand for exp

Construction Market Outlook Hong Kong – Q1 2014

Construction Market Outlook Hong Kong – Q1 2014

Construction work in Hong Kong has hit a feverish pace and shows no sign of easing off in the coming years. This was further demonstrated by the investment in new construction projects in the first qu

Should we be concerned about the cash-flow of the big six construction companies?

Should we be concerned about the cash-flow of the big six construction companies?

Five years of recession has hit the UK construction industry hard. Despite the fact that this industry has just seen its fourth quarter of continuous growth there are issues which may see it strugglin

Qatar World Cup 2022 Construction Gathers Momentum

Qatar World Cup 2022 Construction Gathers Momentum

Exciting times ahead as the Al Wakrah stadium project in Doha, Qatar is said to be into its second phase of construction in preparation for the 2022 FIFA world cup. The Al Wakrah stadium is the first