Cayman Islands Government Administration Building - The Design and Build Process
Design Principle, Cindy O'Hara took time to share some of the basic steps involved in the design and build process.
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Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul - Arup's Seismic Expertise Ensures a New Airport Terminal is Protected.
Buildings in the Caribbean are often built to hurricane code but we are now all too aware of the impact of other natural phenomena such as earthquakes and tsunamis. While the occurrence of earthquakes cannot be precisely predicted, their impacts are well understood and can be managed effectively through comprehensive hazard planning.
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An Encouraging Sign for Developer in the Dominican Republic
While many real estate developers from around the world are postponing or cancelling projects due to lackluster sales and inadequate funding, Group Metro, one of the leading real estate, tourism and transportation companies in the Dominican Republic has bucked this trend.
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 Port of Spain National Academy for the Performing Arts
On a recent trip to Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago, I was immediately struck by the juxtaposition of new modern architecture, including the Waterfront Centre and The Port of Spain National Academy for Performing Arts, springing up amongst the smaller, more traditional buildings in the area.
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 Camana Bay's Observation Tower Opens
Camana Bay's Observation Tower opens to the public on Friday October 2nd 2009, providing locals and visitors with a new vantage point from which to view Grand Cayman. This 75 feet tall civic structure will be free to the public, and will provide 360 degree views of Grand Cayman beyond Camana Bay, including Seven Mile Beach, George Town and the marine parks of the North Sound.
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Oil Nut Bay, BVI
While many construction projects in the Caribbean have ground to a halt, a luxury resort community in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) forges full steam ahead. Oil Nut Bay is an ultra-exclusive development on a private peninsula of Virgin Gorda.
According to the developers, Michigan’s Victor International, Oil Nut Bay is a debt-free development moving forward with no need for Wall Street support, even offering financing to select buyers – unheard of in today’s economic climate.
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A New Health System for Turks and Caicos
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has implemented an ambitious and unique Health Services Renewal Programme that includes a strong focus on Lifestyle and Wellness initiatives with the revitalisation of Public Health facilities and services and the construction of two new full service hospitals. The proposed introduction of a new National Health Insurance Plan is designed to help fund some of these service improvements.
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Developing a Marina Project in the Caribbean?
Tony Cooper from Marenco Marine Limited is a specialist in marine construction and provides some guidelines for would be marina developers.
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