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Updated: 23Mar12
 
Msheireb Properties - Msheireb - Phase 1
Also Known As : Heart of Doha
Country : Qatar
Project Value : N/A
Sector : Real Estate | Mixed Development
Consultants : Allies and Morrison Architects (Master Plan) |  Burns & McDonnell Engineering (Design) |  Adjaye Associates (Architect)
PMC : Turner International Middle East
Contractors : BAUER International (Enabling and Piling - Phase 1) |  Drake and Scull International (MEP)
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
Associated Projects :  | Related Projects (7)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: Q3 2014
 
 
Owner : Msheireb PropertiesMsheireb PropertiesLoading... - Qatar
Location :
Doha, Qatar
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Mixed development
Capacity : Land area: 350,000 sq.m.
Background Msheireb PropertiesMsheireb PropertiesLoading... plans to build phase 1 of Msheireb in Doha, in Qatar.

The project is part of Msheireb, a 350,000 sq.m. community development and will be developed into three sub-phases; a,b and c.

Phase 1-a will include the construction of the Diwan Amiri Quarter including the Diwan Annex, Amiri Guard and the National Archive, a Heritage Quarter that includes the Eid Prayer Ground and 4 heritage houses, and infrastructure works.

Phase 1-b will cover the construction of 15 buildings (Mandarin Oriental Hotel of 158 rooms and 91 apartments; 2 office buildings of 52 retail units; and 12 residential buildings with 180 apartments), a multi-purpose cultural forum, a shopping street, townhouses, a school and a mosque.

Details of Phase 1-c were not revealed.

Turner ConstructionTurner ConstructionLoading... is the PMC, Burns & McDonnell are the project design consultants, Adjaye Associates, Allies & Morrison Architects (master plan), Mossessian & Partners (schematic design), and John McAslan & Partners are the architects.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Q4 2012 CompletionPhase 1-a expected to be completed
2013 CompletionPhase 1-c expected to be completed
Q3 2014 CompletionProject including phase 1-b expected to be completed
Latest Events In March 2012, the construction of 1-a was still ongoing, and the construction work of 1-b started.

In Q4 2012, phase 1-a is expected to be completed.

In 2013, phase 1-c is expected to be completed.

In Q3 2014, the project including phase 1-b is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In early January 2012, the enabling and piling works of phases 1-b and 1-c were completed by BAUER International.

In December 2011, the construction contract of 1-b was awarded to the Jv of Al Futtaim Carillion and Qatar Building Company.

In July 2011, the construction of phase 1-a was ongoing.

In February 2011, the ITB for the construction contract for phase 1-b was issued.

In July 2010, the MEP contract was awarded to Drake and Scull InternationalDrake and Scull InternationalLoading....

In April 2010, the main construction contract for phase 1-a was awarded to the JV of Hyundai Engineering & Construction CompanyHyundai Engineering & Construction CompanyLoading... and HBK Contracting CompanyHBK Contracting CompanyLoading....

In January 2010, the construction of phase 1-a started.

In March 2010, the infrastructure work for phase 1-a was awarded to C.A.T. InternationalC.A.T. InternationalLoading....

In 2010, the enabling works were completed.

In Q2 2009, the enabling and piling contract for was awarded to Bauer International Qatar.

In May 2009, the project was launched.
Scope of Work Construction of a mixed development including:

Phase 1-a will include the construction of the Diwan Amiri Quarter including the Diwan Annex, Amiri Guard and the National Archive, a Heritage Quarter that includes the Eid Prayer Ground and 4 heritage houses, and infrastructure works.

Phase 1-b will cover the construction of a multi-purpose cultural forum, offices, a shopping street, central luxury hotel and serviced apartments, townhouses, a school and a mosque.
Related Projects
Project News
05-Dec-2011 Carillion Signs GBP395 Million Deal For Msheireb Project In Qatar - Zawya Dow Jones News
15-Nov-2011 Many takers for property in Msheireb 1 - The Peninsula

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
May 2009 AnnouncementProject launched
Q2 2009 ConstructionEnabling and piling contract for phase 1-a awarded to Bauer International Qatar
Jan 2010 ConstructionConstruction of phase 1-a started
2010 ConstructionEnabling woks completed
Feb 2010 ConstructionITB for the construction contract for phase 1-b issued
Mar 2010 ConstructionInfrastructure work for phase 1-a awarded to C.A.T. InternationalC.A.T. InternationalLoading...
Apr 2010 ConstructionMain contract for phase 1-a awarded to the JV of Hyundai Engineering & Construction CompanyHyundai Engineering & Construction CompanyLoading... and HBK Contracting CompanyHBK Contracting CompanyLoading...
Jul 2010 ConstructionMEP contract awarded to Drake and Scull InternationalDrake and Scull InternationalLoading...
Dec 2011 ConstructionContract of 1-b awarded to the Jv of Al Futtaim Carillion and Qatar Building Company
Jan 2012 ConstructionEnabling and piling works of phase 1-b and 1-c completed
Mar 2012 ConstructionConstruction works of 1-b started
Q4 2012 CompletionPhase 1-a expected to be completed
2013 CompletionPhase 1-c expected to be completed
Q3 2014 CompletionProject including phase 1-b expected to be completed

Project News

05-Dec-2011 Carillion Signs GBP395 Million Deal For Msheireb Project In Qatar - Zawya Dow Jones News
15-Nov-2011 Many takers for property in Msheireb 1 - The Peninsula
 
Tornado Tower, 2nd-4th Floor, Corniche Street, Corniche Area, P.O. Box 34040, Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4459-0459 | Fax: +974 4421-6192 | Email: info@msheireb.com | Website: http://www.msheireb.com
  • Name: Khayreye Harisi
    Position: Project Manager Assistant
    Tel: +974 4-405-9787
    Email kharisi@msheireb.com
  • Name: Mohammed Al Marri
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +974 4459-2656
 
Adjaye Associates
Consultant - Architect
23-28 Penn Street, London N15DL, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20-7739-4969 | Fax: +44 20-7739-3484 | Email: info@adjaye.com | Website: www.adjaye.com
  • Name: Chraissa Amuah
    Position: Media & Communication Department
    Email Chrissa@adjaye.com
 
Burns & McDonnell Engineering
Consultant - Design
Al Fardan Tower, 8th floor, West Bay, Qatar Tel: +974 4410-1700 | Fax: +974 4410-1500 | Email: www.burnsmcd.com
 
Allies and Morrison Architects
Consultant - Master Plan
Al Mirqab Tower, 0th floor, Corniche, P.O. Box 24863, Qatar
Tel: +974 4495-4604 | Fax: +974 4495-4600 | Email: info@alliesandmorrison.com.qa | Website: www.alliesandmorrison.co.uk
  • Name: Simon Gathercole
    Position: Project Director
 
BAUER International
Contractor - Enabling and Piling - Phase 1
Khedher Jabouri Building, Doha, P.O. Box 1628, Qatar
Tel: +974 4437-4235 | Fax: +974 4437-2994 | Email: info@bauerqatar.com.qa | Website: http://www.bauer.de
  • Name: Anees Khan
    Position: Project Manager
 
P.O. Box 23213, Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4444-0678 | Fax: +974 4442-6531 | Email: corporate@drakescull.com | Website: www.drakescull.com
 
Turner International Middle East
PMC 
Gulf Towers, Dubai, P.O. Box 13036, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-337-0990 | Website: http://www.turnerconstruction.com
  • Name: Mohammed Modeh
    Position: Project Director
    Email modeh@tcco.com
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