Arabtec Saudi Arabia announces the completion of two raft foundations for Lamar Towers

Lamar is a project developed by Cayan International Company, and is worth approximately SR2bn, is on schedule.

In parallel, foundation works are also being carried out in the adjoining Podium areas along the tower foot prints that will incorporate the residential and commercial units, and a shopping mall.

"We have just poured over 11,100 cubic meters using almost 3,000 tons of steel, covering an area of approximately 4,000 sq m and approximately 3 m in depth, and it was all orchestrated smoothly"

stated Mr. Mehriz Abdo, the Sr Project Manager for this project.

The Arabtec slip-form system for the Towers' Cores is already delivered to site and is being installed. Major plant and equipment have already been mobilized to site and are now in operation.

Lamar Towers incorporates futuristic architectural designs with twin glass towers aligned in a V shape. Tower 1 is G+73 floors and Tower 2 is G+65 floors and helipad with two basement levels including the mezzanine levels. The Towers incorporate residential and commercial units which will include shopping malls.

"This is indeed a great accomplishment by the team and a milestone for both Jeddah and Saudi Arabia. Our teams are very excited about our prospects in this new market" stated Riad Kamal CEO of Arabtec Holding.

As a repeat client, Cayan is confident Arabtec - Al Saad General Contracting, JV will deliver a high-quality and satisfactory finished product on time. "Our alliance with Arabtec Saudi Arabia has created a new perspective in building construction. We are confident of the pace of the work that we have observed which highlights Arabtec's project execution and management skills. Construction work is progressing and Cayan is looking forward to seeing the rest of the project take shape," stated Mr. Usama Sarraj, Cayan Development Manager.

"Due to Arabtec's strategic project management and integrated systems, they are on schedule as noticed in five (5) months of construction. As the structural Engineer, we are observing proper quality control and high standard of workmanship, as per the guidelines," added the Resident Engineer of M/s Saudi Al Diyar Consultants.
The Lamar Towers are slated to be another fine quality construction building in Saudi Arabia. This will add to Arabtec's diversified portfolio of projects, backed by the company's commitment to quality construction and standards.

The residential suites offer new standards of luxurious living in the Middle East. The clients can choose from the wide variety of rooms - 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom, 3 bed lofts, half floor penthouse and full floor penthouse.

Lamar Towers features world class facilities of spa and fitness center which are exclusively designed with separate areas for men and women. The spa features treatment rooms like facial and body treatments, hammam baths and sauna.
This high rise luxury project is strategically located at Al Shatee District, on the seafront corniche of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Project Manager for this project is Turner Arabia and the Consultant is Saudi Al Diyar.