Construction companies in Dubai are facing demands to increase salaries up to 80%, reports ArabianBusiness.com. Simon Hobart, managing director of Millennium Solutions, a recruitment consultancy specialising in construction and engineering, said while it is understandable for companies to pursue such deals — which can see project managers being paid between $24,000 and $27,000 per month (£12,400- £14,000) it is not an accurate reflection of the industry.