Dubai: Drake and Scull International Abu Dhabi, a subsidiary of Drake and Scull International (DSI) PJSC, has been awarded a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) project worth Dh340 million for the Presidential Palace in Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi.
While DSI will oversee and manage the complete MEP works of the Presidential Palace — which will be used as the headquarters of the UAE President, the Vice-President, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and other Cabinet ministers for governmental and ceremonial purposes — the Consolidated Contractors Co. (CCC) will undertake the main construction contract for the project. Work is scheduled to start immediately and completion is expected at the start of 2013.
CEO of DSI Khaldoun Tabari said of the prestigious win: "As one of the region's most experienced specialist contractors, we are honoured to have been identified and selected to undertake the development of such a prominent governmental project.
"We believe our vast and accumulated local experience will not only allow us to deliver the highest quality standards, but will also enable us to realise and fortify the legacy of the Abu Dhabi government through the development of this iconic project."
DSI has secured nine projects in Abu Dhabi this year and business in the capital accounts for 25 per cent of the company's Dh5.5 billion backlog as of September 30.
