The project, billed as Qatar's most ambitious initiative, is Drake and Scull's first contract in the country.
Developed by the Advance Tourism Investment Company Limited (ATICo), the landmark complex comprises an office tower, two private residential towers, a hotel tower managed by the Four Seasons chain, 20 townhouse villas and a 110-berth marina.
Drake and Scull International has underlined its presence in the region since its inception in 1964. The contracting major, famed for it quality work and delivery schedules, has been involved in some of the region's largest and ambitious projects which include the Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Festival City, Zayed University in Dubai, Rashid Hospital in Dubai & Dubai Internet City.
Speaking on the West Bay Complex project in Qatar, Luay Khdair, Business Development Engineer, Drake & Scull International, said: "The project, which came within the context of our regional growth strategy in the mechanical and electrical contracting sector, was very prestigious and important for us. Our involvement in the initiative is a reflection of Drake & Scull International's prominent presence in the region and the expertise earned by being associated with some of the most prestigious projects."
On Drake and Scull's future plans in Qatar, he added: "The country is definitely a growing market for Drake & Scull. Qatar is fast emerging as an important centre of business activity in the region and we have a lot of plans in place aimed at our involvement with other upcoming projects in Qatar."
The architectural design was commissioned to the US-based architectural firm Smallwood Reynolds, Stewart & Stewart. Halcrow were the assigned project managers, while Davis Langdon Seah were the quantity surveyors for the project.
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Drake and Scull International completes USD 40 million contract at Doha's newly-opened West Bay Complex
- Qatar: Monday, May 02 - 2005 at 13:27
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Drake and Scull International, the leading Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Contractors, has completed Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works worth US$ 40 million at the newly-opened West Bay Complex on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar.
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About Drake & Scull International
Drake & Scull International LLC is part of London-based EMCOR Drake & Scull, which for over 100 years has been recognized as a world leader in the provision of electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services. The company was born from a merger between two industry leaders - Arthur Scull (established in 1881) and Bernard Drake (established in 1886). Both companies have combined their technical and engineering expertise, which has been developed over 100 years. In 1989, it joined the giant EMCOR Group - USA, which has an annual turnover of more than $ 4.5 billion in electrical and mechanical engineering and facilities services sectors, and currently has offices in over 150 locations in the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia.
In addition to our Dubai based operation, Drake & Scull International LLC has related offices in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan & Egypt, and is further supported by the head office based in the UK.
Drake & Scull International has provided quality-engineering services to the Middle East market since its inception in 1964. This extends to providing complete solutions through Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), design & build, maintenance and operations of District Cooling Plants throughout the Middle East. Current projects include the 60,000 tonne chilled water plant and distribution system for 54 Tower blocks at Jumeirah Beach Residence and the 50,000 tonne plant and distribution system for the multi-use Dubai Festival City project in Dubai.
Other major contracts awarded to Drake & Scull International in the Middle East include provision of mechanical and electrical engineering services to Dubai Internet City, Zayed University in Dubai, Rashid Hospital - Accident, Emergency & Trauma Centre in Dubai, the Grand Mosque in Oman, Smart Village in Egypt, the Intercontinental Hotel in Riyadh, New Paediatric Hospital and Emergency Department at King Hussein Medical Centre in Amman/Jordan, State Audit Bureau - New Headquarters & Car Park Building in Kuwait and the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorMonday, May 02 - 2005 at 13:27 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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