International

Mace–CH2M HILL Consortium In Charge of Program Management at DWTC’s Jebel Ali Project

Following a successful bidding process for a multi-company tender opened by Dubai World Trade Centre, the recently formed joint venture between US firm CH2M HILL and UK-based Mace has been appointed to undertake all real estate and construction delivery related program management services for the Dubai Trade Centre Jebel Ali development.

Melco Crown Entertainment Announces Grand Opening of City of Dreams Manila

Melco Crown Resorts Corp., an integrated casino resort development company and a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., has revealed that the grand opening of its new integrated casino resort, City of Dreams Manila, will take place on February 2, 2015.

World Class Land Launches Tallest Residences in the Southern Hemisphere

A new addition to the stratosphere of luxury real estate will soon rise in Melbourne’s Southbank.

Rotterdam World Trade Center and Amsterdam’s Citroën Buildings Sold

Rotterdam World Trade Center and the Citroën buildings in south Amsterdam changed hands recently, around the end of last year.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Forms JV to Develop Massive Mixed-Use Project in China

In a joint-venture partnership with Chinese developer Longfor Properties Company, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has agreed to invest more than $195 million in the construction of a major mixed-use scheme in China’s Jiangsu Province.

Skanska Secures Contract for Sports Hall and Supermarket in Growing Area of Stockholm

Skanska recently announced it has inked an agreement for the construction of a new development project for the Huddinge municipality of the Swedish capital city of Stockholm.

Manzil Downtown Dubai Opens

Manzil Downtown Dubai, Emaar Hospitality Group’s latest lifestyle boutique hotel, is now officially open to the public.

Starwood Expands UK Portfolio with Purchase of Two Scotland Hotels

Starwood Capital Group has recently announced the purchase of The Town House Collection, a leading independent hotel group in Scotland.

Central Equity Appoints Brookfield Multiplex to Deliver High-End Apartment Tower in Melbourne

Central Equity has selected global contractor Brookfield Multiplex for the development of a 46-story residential tower at 601 Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD.

CGD and Four Seasons Announce Waterfront Luxury Project along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River

Country Group Development and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have partnered up to develop a new luxury hotel and residential project on the Chao Phraya River in the capital city of Thailand.