01 September 2015

Drake & Scull International (DSI) said its engineering subsidiary Drake & Scull Engineering Kuwait has secured an MEP (mechanical, engineering and plumbing) development contract worth Dh218 million ($59.34 million) for a major education institution which is scheduled to be completed in 2018.

Under the terms of the agreement, DSE will undertake construction, operation and maintenance of electrical works including power, light, audio-video system, fire alarm system and all low-voltage works as well as the supply, installation, testing and commissioning and maintenance of all electrical works.

The contract brings up DSI’s total project awards this year to date to Dh1.57 billion ($427 million) in value.

Ahmad Al Naser, managing director of Drake & Scull Engineering, said: “The contract for the education institution is a prestigious win which further cements our association with Kuwait’s education sector.”

DSI’s ongoing projects in Kuwait include the College of Business, College of Arts, the College of Health and Sciences for Girls, Sheikh Saad Sports Complex, Sheikh Jaber Cultural Centre, Government Centre for Testing and Research, Souk Al Kuwait, Souk Al Kabeer, Al Sager Cardiac Clinic, and a private residence.

• Kuwait awards $4.3bn contract for terminal
• Bahrain airport deal by year-end
• $10bn infrastructure projects get go-ahead
• Oman mulls sites for new airport
• Qatar growth ‘to continue regardless of World Cup’
• GCC rail ‘to be ready by 2018'
• Lusail Port expansion boosts capacity
• Go-ahead for key Bahrain roads
• Exponential rise in district cooling
• Update
• Work restarts on Villamar
• Work to start on Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor
• Qatar to decide on World Cup stadia
• Seven groups vie for two Oman desal deals
• 453 new hotels in pipeline
• Saipem wins $1.6bn refinery deal
• Bids invited for Salalah Port expansion
• Oman STP tender draws global bids
• Samsung in $2.46bn power plant deal
• DSI secures $59m Kuwait project
• Liwa complex deals soon

Tags

Abu Dhabi Concrete Technology Partitions Water Technology Chemicals in Contruction Scandinavia & the Mideast Compaction & Paving Plant Power Generation Just Out Regional News Saudi Focus UAE Focus Events Legally Bound Diary of events Tenders Contractors Real Estate Interiors Manufacturers & Procurement

Gulf Construction is the undisputed leading trade journal for the building and construction industries of Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states. The magazine provides editorial coverage on a wide range of topics which are of interest to industry professionals. In addition, regular features highlight technological developments within specific industry fields. Launched 40 years ago, the magazine has established an enviable reputation as an authoritative, respected journal with unmatched coverage of the Gulf region. Gulf Construction is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in the region’s building and construction industry.