01 February 2012

ARABTEC Construction has secured a Dh561-million ($152 million) contract from Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC) to carry out expansion work at Dubai International Airport.

Arabtec Construction, the construction arm of Arabtec Holding, the UAE’s largest construction company, said the project, spanning 25 months will include structural work, mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP), special airport systems, finishes, and site work for Terminal Two’s expansion.

“This project demonstrates Arabtec’s track record in carrying out infrastructure works for airports,” Greg Christofides, chief executive of Arabtac Construction, said, adding that this is the 12th project awarded to the company relating to civil aviation work.

“Projects completed by the company at Dubai International and Dubai World Central include passenger terminals, control towers, energy centres, maintenance hangars, cargo buildings and distribution,” Christofides said.

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