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09th October 2009
Australia's main interest rate has risen from 3% to 3.25%, making it the first G20 nation to increase its rate as the global economy moves towards recovery.
The move by its central bank did not come as a surprise, as the Australian economy was the only... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch25th September 2009
This is a true story. In a riveting and astonishing tell-all book called appropriately "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man", John Perkins recounts his life story working inadvertently as an "Economic Hit Man".A bright young graduate fr... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st September 2009
Housing set to welcome PEs
Guidelines In The Works To Invite Funds
The urban development ministry is also in talks with the World Bank for a $5-billion loan under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) for improving urban infrast... Read >
Author: santoshbaranwal06th September 2009
On Tuesday, February 17, President Obama signed the Stimulus Package in law at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science saying that today marks the beginning of the end of the recession. He believes this to be the beginning of what is needed to reassure fa... Read >
Author: Norris Rios23rd August 2009
California and indeed the entire western region of the United States face
chronic issues with respect to water use management. As reported in a
December 2008 article on this site, California faces special problems
intensified by cycles of drought; addi... Read >
Author: Glenn13th August 2009
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation had a direct impact on Delhi’s real estate values from the time the first line from Tis Hazari to Shahdara was commissioned in 2002. As new lines race across NCR, realtors and users alike are agog, recession notwithstan... Read >
Author: zameensapna24th July 2009
Plans for the new Riviera Maya international airport in Tulum are awaiting final approval from the Mexican Civil Aviation Authority, reported local newspaper, El Periodico de Quintana Roo, last Friday.
Gina Patricia Ortíz Blanco, head of the Institute... Read >
Author: Investment Properties Mexico24th July 2009
Mumbai: The recession is hurting the infrastructure of Mumbai beauty. Recently, not one of the seven consortia, including top global companies, have to bid for the contract to build the Rs 7.660 crore for the second metro line between Charkop and Mankh... Read >
Author: Property Portal15th July 2009
grand-venezia-greater-noida.aspx The government may soon releasea new set of rules that will make domestic borrowing cheaper for developers of special economic zones (SEZs), thereby boosting investment in these tax-free manufacturing hubs.
The ... Read >
Author: zameensapna09th July 2009
Poor Investor Appetite In A Choppy Market Forces Co To Abandon Plan
GMR Infrastructure was on Tuesday forced to abandon its attempt to raise $500 million (Rs 2,000 crore) in off-market share sales to institutional investors after they showed litt... Read >
Author: zameenprince05th July 2009
Malta is the EU’s smallest Member State, and lies in the central Mediterranean between the Italian island of Sicily, and Tunisia and Libya in North Africa. Given its small land area, Malta depends on imports of many foods and animal feeds. It is als... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba30th June 2009
In 2008 The African continent was seeing its strongest economic growth since the 1970s. 15 African countries entered a second decade in which they posted strong annual economic growth rate of above 5%. Despite strong economic performance, Sub-Saharan Afri... Read >
Author: Lars Stork30th June 2009
It's all change in Denmark following the decision by Anders Fogh Rasmussen to step down as Prime Minister so as to take up the position of Secretary General at NATO. The new Prime Minister, the Liberal Party's Lars Lokke Rasmussen takes up the role at the... Read >
Author: Stephen Willis29th June 2009
California and indeed the entire western region of the United States, face chronic issues with respect to water use management. As reported in a December 2008 article on this site, California faces special problems intensified by cycles of drought; addit... Read >
Author: H2bid28th June 2009
Is now a good time to buy investment property?
Are you someone who looks at real estate as a business opportunity and looks to make
money out of the process of buying and selling properties? Do you always look for the
right opportunities to buy when ... Read >
Author: Ravisankar05th June 2009
Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee said that he aims to strike a balance between the imperatives for achieving higher growth and ensuring prudent fiscal management.
Mukherjee said that after assessing the impact of the fiscal stimulus packages, which w... Read >
Author: Paramita Banerjee05th June 2009
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency, foreign investment during the first 5 months of the year dropped by 76 percent to US$6.68 billion compared to the same period last year.
Only 256 new foreign-invested p... Read >
Author: Steve Went05th June 2009
With the real estate sector reeling heavily under recession, most private sector projects have been either stalled or deferred due to the lack of funds. With the construction work coming to a sudden halt across the country, the small and mid-sized constru... Read >
Author: David Parks26th April 2009
Gauteng is the business centre of South Africa and the entire southern African region and has the most attractive investment climate on the continent. Therefore it is no surprise that the gross provincial product of Gauteng accounts for about one third of... Read >
Author: Sandra Olivier15th April 2009
The construction of a £65million bio-energy plant has ensured a jobs boost in Scotland. The plant, which is being built at the Diageo Scotland’s Cameronbridge Distillery site in Fife, will create 20 long-term jobs and 100 construction jobs during the t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th April 2009
Fresh funding has been secured for the redevelopment of Peterhead harbour, which will result in a jobs boost for the Scottish construction industry. Construction jobs have been suffering recently during the economic crisis, so the news has been welcomed b... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th March 2009
According to industry analysts Glenigan, the flow of new construction projects remains extremely weak with nearly all construction sectors impacted by the ongoing fallout from the credit crunch.
The monthly Glenigan Index gives a forward indicator of U... Read >
Author: trumpington26th February 2009
It is always good for professionals to combine the right sets of expertise. For someone involved with IT infrastructure projects, ITIL is a great complementary certification. What I find is that often the specialty knowledge drives the PRODUCT of efforts,... Read >
Author: Ramesh Kumar02nd February 2009
Obama
Watching Obama’s inauguration yesterday I noticed one thing – and that was that he never said the word’s “Yes, we can”.
I thought that this might be the highlight of his speech, that he would list the problems facing America and then... Read >
Author: Robert Basler30th December 2008
As Americans, we've heard astronomical numbers in recent years required to pay for unusual events that were not considered when our government first puts its budget together:
$32 billion immediately following the September 11, 2001 attacks
Up to $20... Read >
Author: Michael Letcher08th December 2008
Further, with the construction boom over the last 3 – 5 years, the ABIL Group has managed to carve a niche for itself in the development of many top end Residential and commercial developments in the city of Pune.
Seeing the various opportunities tha... Read >
Author: jarihant05th December 2008
So we’re officially in a recession now. It’s apparently been so for roughly a year. A recession, technically is when our real GDP(Gross Domestic Product), is below our potential GDP(Gross Domestic Product) for two reporting periods. In our case this i... Read >
Author: wallstreetking01st December 2008
It is always good for professionals to combine the right sets of expertise. For someone involved with IT infrastructure projects, ITIL is a great complementary certification. What I find is that often the specialty knowledge drives the PRODUCT of efforts,... Read >
Author: dreams0000827th November 2008
It is always good for professionals to combine the right sets of expertise. For someone involved with IT infrastructure projects, ITIL is a great complementary certification. What I find is that often the specialty knowledge drives the PRODUCT of effort... Read >
Author: jreiling99916th November 2008
Already gaining ground in the U.S. as a diagnostic tool to measure the shape and condition of underground pipes, laser profilers are beginning to find favour with Canadian contractors.
Laser profilers cast a circular beam of laser light around the per... Read >
Author: Shane29th October 2008
Partnership in real estate or any venture is not a new idea. Many big projects can take shape because of partnerships or in the better terms consortiums. Most of the major real estate and infrastructure projects have been results of partnership between va... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta11th September 2008
• Hospitality
• Township development
• Developing Commercial Real Estate
• Built-up infrastructure
• Housing and construction projects
• Building Resorts
• Building Hospitals
• Building Educational institutions
• Building Recrea... Read >
Author: India Law Offices03rd September 2008
From the bustling bazaars of Marrakech to a brand new ski resort in the Atlas Mountains, second-homers and property investors are well and truly smitten.
Casting its spell on countless generations, Westerners have always had a certain fascination for ... Read >
Author: Marc Da-Silva02nd September 2008
With demand heavily outweighing supply, fast appreciating property prices, low borrowing costs and high rental returns, 2008 should be a great year for investing in property in Abu Dhabi.
The fast growing Arabian capital of Abu Dhabi is the richest and... Read >
Author: Marc Da-Silva15th August 2008
Despite the news of property slump, the Chandigarh property market is still buoyant with activity. Property brokers and builders say that the number of transactions has come down but the market is still abuzz with property enquiry. They say that the condi... Read >
Author: George Gonigal26th June 2008
Pune's property segment in fast evolving its profile to become one of the most active real estate market in the country. Recently, the Promoters and Builders Association of Pune (PBAP) launched a realty fund worth Rs 26 crore. This fund would invest up to... Read >
Author: George Gonigal20th June 2008
Until a few years back, buying freehold property in Dubai was not possible for foreign nationals. Property boom in Dubai only ensued after some considerable changes were made to the emirate’s property laws. Currently, Dubai real estate sector is witness... Read >
Author: Daniel Marshal04th June 2008
The term "Project Cargo" refers to the transportation of over sized materials and equipment which are critical components of large-scale infrastructure projects. The logistics involved are almost invariable complex and challenging, in no small measure due... Read >
Author: eboostinterns30th May 2008
The allure of Nice has never been difficult to understand, with its romantic seaside views, cinematic associations and celebrity glamor. Now, with its new tram system in place, all of the city's neighbourhoods are more accessible than ever to both tourist... Read >
Author: Assetz UK28th February 2008
City and Industrial Development Corporation’s (CIDCO) attempt to attract non-resident Indians (NRI) to the satellite city almost failed after Seawoods Estate Part I. However, thanks to different infrastructure projects that are underway in the city, NRI... Read >
Author: propertiesmls26th February 2008
In view of taking Hyderabad at a level at par with its global counterparts, the Andhra Pradesh government has chalked out a slew of infrastructure projects for the city. The developments are focused on residential real estate contributing to urban settlem... Read >
Author: George Gonigal22nd February 2008
Until a few years back, buying freehold property in Dubai was not possible for foreign nationals. Property boom in Dubai only ensued after some considerable changes were made to the emirate’s property laws. Currently, Dubai real estate sector is witness... Read >
Author: Daniel Marshal22nd January 2008
The strong foothold of IT industry in Hyderabad has positioned the city among the top per capita income cities of India. Smelling the business opportunities in this area, real estate developers have already launched large projects in and around. More impo... Read >
Author: George Gonigal22nd January 2008
After Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Lower Parel, the focus of Mumbai commercial real estate markets is now shifting to suburbs like Parel and Thane. According to property consultants, these areas in close proximity to residential hubs and there is quite ... Read >
Author: George Gonigal18th January 2008
Real Estate developments have turned out to be the ‘in-thing’ in Punjab and the trend is spreading like the proverbial fire. The region, Punjab has taken a major lead when it comes to real estate projects, with mega housing and infrastructure projects... Read >
Author: George Gonigal28th September 2007
The Government announced earlier this year a radical shake up of the planning system in the White Paper ‘Planning for a Sustainable Future’. The new system could replace over 8 different planning regimes and they hope will save over £1 billion within... Read >
Author: Graham Drage26th October 2006
Let’s talk about the new India about roads.
If you are not one of the residents of or recent visitors to National Capital Region (NCR) of India then probably you have missed it. The opulent, the grandiose and the magnificent Golden Quadrilateral Pro... Read >
Author: Abhimanyu Singh07th September 2006
Structural engineers use engineering formulas relating to material properties and physics to design structures which will withstand all the forces the structures may be subject to. Examples of such forces are gravity, wind shear, stresses due to aging of ... Read >
Author: Lucky Balaraman27th September 2005
The Golden Sham - Privatizing with Golden Shares
By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited"
In a rare accord, both the IMF and independent analysts, have
cautioned Bulgaria in early 2002 that its insistence on keeping
g... Read >
Author: Sam Vaknin
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