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| Background |
Saudi AramcoAramco plans to build the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
The KAPSARC will be divided into 2 zones: Commercial zone that will include the energy and environment research complex, a library, a conference hall, retail facilities and the second zone and Residential zone that will include 188 villas, 2-apartment blocks, a clubhouse and associated infrastructure works.
Zaha Hadid is the design consultant. |
| Expected Events |
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Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| Q4 2012 |
Completion | Commercial zone expected to be completed | | 2013 | Completion | Residential zone expected to be completed
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| Latest Events |
In April 2011, the construction of commercial zone started and the construction of the residential zone of the project was on going.
In Q4 2012, the construction of the commercial zone is expected to be complete.
In 2013, the construction of the residential zone is expected to be complete.. |
| Previous Events |
In January 2011, the construction contract for the commercial buildings and MEP works was awarded to Drake and Scull InternationalDrake and Scull International.
In Q4 2010, the design for the research center was completed.
In October 2010, bids for the construction contract for the commercial buildings were submitted.
In Q2 2010, the construction of the residential buildings started.
In May 2010, the construction contract for the residential buildings, infrastructure and MEP works was awarded to SK Engineering and ConstructionSK Engineering and Construction. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of KAPSARC including 2 zones:
- Commercial Zone: energy and environment research complex, library, conference hall, retail facilities
- Residential zone: including 188 villas, 2-apartment blocks, clubhouse and associated infrastructure works |
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| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| May 2010 |
Construction | Construction contract for the residential zone awarded to SK Engineering and ConstructionSK Engineering and Construction | | | Construction | Construction of the residential zone started
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| Oct 2010 |
Construction | Bids for the commercial zone contract submitted
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- Drake and Scull International
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| Q4 2010 |
Design | Design for the research center completed
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| Jan 2011 |
Construction | Construction contract for the commercial zone and MEP works awarded to Drake and Scull InternationalDrake and Scull International
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| Apr 2011 |
Construction | Construction for the commercial zone started
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| Q4 2012 |
Completion | Commercial zone expected to be completed
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| 2013 |
Completion | Residential zone expected to be completed
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