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| Background |
Kingdom Holding CompanyKingdom Holding Company plans to build the Mile High Tower in Jeddah.
Mile High Tower could reach a height of 1,600 meters (one mile), the total built up area is 170,000 sq.m.
The tower is part of the Kingdom City, a community development including residential units, commercial space, office area, education vicinity, entertainment facilities and hotels.
The contract was initially tendered out as a DB contract. In Q1 2010, the contract type was changed into construction.
BechtelBechtel is the PMC, and Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture is the project architect. |
| Current Status |
In July 2010, bids for the construction contract were still under evaluation.
In the end of August 2010, the construction contract is expected to be awarded (delayed from May 2010) |
| Expected Schedule |
| Phase | Schedule | Description |
| Construction |
Aug 2010 | Contract expected to be awarded
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| Previous Events |
On 28 April 2010, the bids for the construction contract were submitted (delayed from 14 April 2010).
In March 2010, Kingdom Holding CompanyKingdom Holding Company selected Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture as the project architect for the project.
In Q1 2010, the DB contract was changed into a construction contract.
In January 2010, the JV of El Seif Engineering and Contracting and Six Construct were shortlisted for the DB contract.
In Q4 2009, the JV of Pickard Chilton and Hyder ConsultingHyder Consulting dropped from the design consultancy bidding.
In September 2009, Kingdom Holding CompanyKingdom Holding Company shortlisted three contracting groups for the DB contract: JV of Samsung Corporation and Arabtec Construction, Multiplex and Saudi Binladin Group.
In September 2009, the bids for the design consultancy contract were under evaluation. The shortlisted companies are: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture, and the JV of Pickard Chilton and Hyder ConsultingHyder Consulting.
In July 2009, Emaar PropertiesEmaar Properties was preparing a shortlist of seven architects for the contract to draw up the concept design.
In June 2009, the Kingdom Holding CompanyKingdom Holding Company signed an agreement with Emaar PropertiesEmaar Properties to supervise the project.
In February 2009, the project was put on hold.
In 2009, the ITB was initially expected to be issued (delayed from Q4 2008).
In January 2009, Kingdom Holding CompanyKingdom Holding Company decided to move forward with the project despite the Companie's USD3.9 billion loss during 2008. The project was still in the design stage.
In October 2008, the project was launched.
In May 2008, the design was modified. The tower is expected to be 500 meters shorter. The project is facing technical problems.
In February 2008, the project was announced. |
| Scope of Work |
Site preparation that include excavation of land, piling works and infrastructure.
Construction of a wind resistant tower that could reach a height from 1,100 m. to 1,600 m. |
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| Schedule | Phase | Description |
| Feb 2008 |
Announcement | Project was announced
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| May 2008 |
Design | Design was modified
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| Oct 2008 |
Announcement | Project was launched
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| Feb 2009 |
Design | Project was put on hold
- JV of Arabtec and Samsung
- Jv of El Seif Engineering Contracting Company and Six Construct
- Jv of Multiplex and Saudi Binladin Group
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| Jun 2009 |
Planning | Kingdom Holding CompanyKingdom Holding Company signed an agreement with Emaar to supervise the project
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| Jan 2010 |
Design | US Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill was selected as the project architect
- Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture
- Jv of Pickard Chilton and Hyder Consulting Middle East
- Skidmore Owings and Merrill
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- Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture
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| 14 Apr 2010 |
Construction | Bids submission deadline for the construction contract
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| 28 Apr 2010 |
Construction | Bidders submitted their proposals
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| Aug 2010 |
Construction | Contract expected to be awarded
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