This unique publication is the only detailed, multinational guide to the cost of construction work across the Middle East. Thirteen countries are covered in individual country chapters, along with comparative regional information: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and UAE.The following information is given for each country:Key data on the main economic and construction indicatorsAn outline of the national construction industry, covering structure, tendering and contract procedures, regulations and standards.Labor and materials cost dataMeasured rates for a range of construction work itemsApproximate estimating costs for a range of building types.Price index data and exchange rate movements against£ sterling and US $.Addresses of public and private construction related organizations.To facilitate country-to-country comparisons the book also includes a Comparative Data section. Figures are given in national currencies,£sterling and US$s.In this extensively updated and revised new edition additional reference is given to civil engineering and infrastructure projects; the amount of supplementary information given is increased; and costs based on locally-sourced materials are added to enable quick and useful comparisons Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.