Contract Signed for Futuristic Development Project in Saudi Arabia

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A unique infrastructure project in the mountains of Saudi Arabia, a location of the future in the desert with dams, a lake and iconic architectural works, was commissioned to Webuild by NEOM for the Trojena mountain destination in a contract worth USD $4.7 billion. Webuild will construct three dams to form a freshwater lake for the ski resort, as well as a series of innovative related works under a contract that places the group among the corporations leading the development of the futuristic NEOM region. More than 10,000 people, including direct and third-party personnel, will be involved in the construction. … Read more

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SNC-Lavalin Awarded Program Management Consultancy Services Contract for Historic Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

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A project management consultancy services contract has been awarded to SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., by the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia, to support the development of Historic Jeddah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Historic Jeddah Development Program aims to revitalize the living space in the city by attracting new businesses and cultural projects, based on a modern vision of urban planning and natural conservation harmonized with the people’s needs. The Historic Jeddah area, known locally as Al-Balad (the town), is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea and was established in the 7th century A.D. … Read more

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Diriyah Square Project in Riyadh

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A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for the €840-million Diriyah Square – Package 2 Super-Basement Works, a mega, multi-level car park to be built for 10,500 vehicles in Riyadh, located in Saudi Arabi. The three-story underground garage, covering nearly 1 million square meters, lies at the heart of an ambitious urban development project in Ad Diriyah, the historic district and UNESCO heritage site northwest of Riyadh. Led by Webuild, its construction will employ 9,000 people as it unites tradition with development. Commissioned by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, the contract will be executed by Webuild through its subsidiary Salini Saudi … Read more

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Transport, Installation of Saudi Arabia Red Sea Project Assigned to Mammoet

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During a recent signing ceremony in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind a regenerative tourism project, and Mammoet, have signed the contract for Sheybarah Island Resort, a key part of the Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia. Sheybarah hotel is a 73-key hyper-luxury resort on Sheybarah island, located in the south east of the archipelago on the Red Sea. The island is home to a highly diverse environment with mangroves, white sand dune beaches and some of the most beautiful and pristine coral reefs in the world hosting many species of fish and other marine … Read more

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Safety Council Recognizes Gilbane for 10M Safe Hours in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Gilbane Federal has been recognized by the National Safety Council, USA, for topping a safety milestone: 10 million safe work hours without any recordable or lost time injuries on projects for the Royal Saudi Air Force on several air bases located throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Gilbane and its local partner Yuksel earned the award while managing numerous infrastructure projects at Royal Saudi Air Force facilities in conjunction with the United States Air Force. “Safety is a deeply held commitment at Gilbane,” said Heidi DeBenedetti, executive vice president and Gilbane federal leader. “We believe that nothing is more important … Read more

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