Expo City Dubai (Dubai Expo 2020)
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I somehow missed week 11 of the series but here it is...

In this episode, Construction Week deputy editor Anup Oommen speaks to Daniel, the Commissioner-General of the Estonia Pavilion at #Expo2020 about what visitors can expect to see and experience at the Estonia pavilion, a "digital way of life", and how Estonia is coping with the COVID-19 outbreak.

Talking about the progress on the construction of the Estonia Pavilion, Schaer says: “We are renting the Pavilion. We were a little late in the decision-making process and decided to take a pre-built pavilion from the Expo organisers. So, the building has been completed, and we're working very diligently on the exhibition side, at the moment."

May 2020 construction - there is no more recent timelapse footage on this video.


Concept art


January 2020 construction

In the twelfth episode of Construction Week's Expo Reaction series, Ranju Warrier speaks to Patrick Vercauteren Drubbel, the commissioner general of Belgium at #Expo2020Dubai.

Video showing the Al Wasl Plaza lightshow being tested at the Dubai Expo 2020 site.

In the tenth episode of Construction Week’s Expo Reaction series, Ranju Warrier speaks to the pavilion director of the 100% #sustainable Danish Business Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Jens Lund.

In this episode, Construction Week deputy editor Anup Oommen speaks to David Spierings, the lead architect for the Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

In the latest episode of Construction Week’s Expo Reaction series, Disha Dadlani speaks to Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) as the Commissioner General of Section of Thailand Pavilion at #Expo2020Dubai.

In the latest episode of Construction Week’s Expo Reaction series, Ranju Warrier speaks to Sebastian Rosito, the director and deputy commissioner general of Germany at Expo 2020 Dubai.

In this episode, Construction Week deputy editor Anup Oommen speaks to Dietmar Kautschitz, the chief customer officer at Expomobilia - a globally active general contractor for modular and temporary constructions - which is also the general contractor for the Norway, Netherlands, Finland, and Switzerland pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Talking about the progress on the construction of the Norway Pavilion, Kautschitz adds: “The Norway Pavilion, which looks like a ship, is a really wonderful project. We are very proud of the fact that we were awarded this project. At this moment, approximately 80% of the works are done.

Construction Week featured Finland representative, Severi Keinala this week. Some great footage of overall construction in there too.

Wise words from Finland's Expo 2020 representative:

Keinälä told Arabian Business: “We may find that a one-year delay presents new opportunities for Dubai and all the countries participating in Expo 2020 Dubai.

“Historically, after a significant economic downturn, new growth eventually emerges, and autumn 2021 could become a significant milestone, marking our achievement of overcoming the worst and marching on towards a full recovery.

“It will be a time to re-establish long-lasting business connections and forge new relationships globally, all while showcasing some of the world’s greatest innovations.

Source:
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/culture-society/447170-postponed-expo-2020-dubai-can-act-as-catalyst-for-economic-growth-says-finland-representative