by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Sep 15, 2009 | Construction
Contractors have broken ground on what is to be the tallest building in Beirut, Sama Beirut: [A] 50-story luxury residential tower in the Sodeco area. Launched in mid-August by Sama developer Antonios Projects, it is expected to be completed by 2014. The tower will...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Sep 11, 2009 | Construction
An interesting press release from Dubai-based developer Deyaar: Deyaar Development PJSC is planning to build budget homes close to Beirut with Lebanon;s largest developer, Solidere, Bloomberg reported. I was always under the belief that Solidere was solely focused in...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Aug 10, 2009 | Construction
One thing I really hate is pointless news reports – an utter waste of time and resources – like this one for instance: Qatar’s under construction Lusail city will be bigger than Beirut when completed, the Gulf Times has reported. The multi-billion dollar...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | May 29, 2009 | Construction, Government
I have a soft spot for economic development and construction projects, so I decided to share with you the latest projects to be tendered with construction work possible starting in a neighborhood near you: Construction of 3 Solid Waste Treatment Facilities in 3 Areas:...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | May 27, 2009 | Construction
Beirut Media City has been making the rounds on the Internet and in the press but apparently, there are more plans out there that the central government hopes to initiate: The water sector is a priority, with plans to build 13 dams and the Awali-Beirut water...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Apr 26, 2009 | Construction
The brainchild behind the Lebanon Cedar Island says everything is full steam ahead: The massive chunk of dredged seabed or transported earth — converted into an $8 billion paradise with luxury villas, apartments, shops, restaurants, white-sand beaches, parks,...
