MOSCOW-The Russian capital tops the list of office construction activity, followed by Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai and Johannesburg.

HONG KONG-Amid stiff opposition from conservationists, the Hong Kong government shortlists four undisclosed developers for the hk $5.2-billion ($667 million) design/build of a new government headquarters.

HONG KONG-Amid stiff opposition from conservationists, the Hong Kong government shortlists four undisclosed developers for the hk $5.2-billion ($667 million) design/build of a new government headquarters.

MADRID-Grupo Martinsa continues the consolidation of the Spanish real estate market with a euro 4-billion ($5.07-billion) agreed takeover of rival Fadesa Inmobiliare.

MADRID-Grupo Martinsa continues the consolidation of the Spanish real estate market with a euro 4-billion ($5.07-billion) agreed takeover of rival Fadesa Inmobiliare.

LONDON-Taurus and Anglo Irish Bank close their Taurus Euro Retail Fund at euro 341 million ($433 million).

LONDON-Taurus and Anglo Irish Bank close their Taurus Euro Retail Fund at euro 341 million ($433 million).

LONDON-Blackstone unveils the prototype for a new concept of student accommodation it plans to roll out across the UK and Europe.