Construction work at one of Bahrain's prestigious new residential projects is on schedule and being implemented at a record pace, its promoters said.

The 376 one- and two-bedroom units at the 28- and 29-storey Juffair Heights twin towers, recently voted the best high-rise residential development by the Arabian Property Awards, will be completed by mid-2016, said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication.

"Work on the South Tower has reached the eighth floor slab with one floor being added every 10 days," said project sales consultants Pegasus Real Estate managing director Aziz Mithaiwala.

"This is already 20 days ahead of schedule."

He said at the North Tower as well, piling works have started and parking and swimming pool areas are taking shape and the main contracting company has so far also completed a total of 198,718 man-hours without a lost time accident.

Mithaiwala said around 70 per cent of the project, launched in April, has already been lapped up by residents and investors from 28 different nationalities.

"A majority of the primary buyers are Bahrainis and expatriates from the kingdom followed by other GCC nationals and expatriates of various nationalities from the region."

He said the project has been well received across the region for its location, developer's reputation, well designed apartments and a host of recreational facilities.

An innovative first at the project are live webcams through which buyers and prospective clients are able to view construction work in real time on their computers and smartphones.

"The show apartments have as well been a big hit, with more than 1,800 interested buyers visiting till date," Mithaiwala said.

He added that the highest quality and safety standards were being applied at the project. "Checks are being conducted regularly for comprehensive quality assurance and quality control.

"The main contractors have adopted systematic procedures to ensure high standards and have set up an on-site testing laboratory to ensure proper quality of materials.

"Besides, all materials are being tested regularly at independent testing labs," he added.

Mithaiwala said specialised contractors are on board and orders for long lead materials have already been placed to ensure quality and timely arrival at the site.

"All our major subcontractors are the best in Bahrain in their respective fields and work is being carried out under constant supervision of experienced engineers and supervisors," he said.

Facilities at the project include pools for adults and children, gymnasiums for ladies and gents, indoor and outdoor play areas for children, recreation rooms, in-house theatres, jogging and cycling tracks at the podium level, landscaped areas with pergolas and walking bridges, virtual-reality golf, indoor football/basketball and cricket areas and welcoming double-height reception areas.

Buyers are also being offered the flexibility of combining the one- and two-bedroom apartments into larger three- and four-bedroom units.

Four levels of parking is another significant feature of the 55,362 square feet development.

Bahrain-based Dadabhai Development and Properties Management Company is developing the project. - TradeArabia News Service