Oman, 7 June 2012

Driver Group, the global construction consultancy, is pleased to announce the award of two important contracts in Oman with the Public Authority for Electricity and Water and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Driver's Middle East business, headquartered in Muscat, has been awarded a contract with the Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW), in Oman, to provide consultancy and project management services to the department. In addition the company has also been awarded a project management contract with the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) on the Al Hadshah to Al Hamra Roadway. The consultancy contract with PAEW is for a period of 60 months, with the MTC roadway project management contract lasting 21 months. The combined value of these contracts is approximately OR 1.32 million (£2.2 million).

Dave Webster, CEO of Driver Group said: "We are delighted to have been awarded these contracts in Oman, which we believe reflect the strength of our reputation and business across the Middle East markets, and are testament to management's focus on our core strengths in this region"

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Company Details
Staffing levels across the Driver Group c. 230.  
Market presence: Middle East - Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Muscat; Africa; Americas; Asia Pacific; Mainland Europe; and UK
Sectors include: Buildings; Information Technology; Infrastructure; Insurance and Finance; Marine Engineering; Nuclear Engineering; Oil and Gas; Power and Process; Renewable Energy; Ship Building; Transportation; and Utilities

About Driver
Driver Group have been providing construction and engineering focussed services since 1978. The newly formed Driver Trett brand delivers expertise and support to businesses around the world with a focus on: Commercial and Contract Services; Corporate Services; Expert Services; Strategic Project Management.
Alongside Driver Project Services, the Group provides expertise that supports the delivery of major projects worldwide; and bridges the gaps between the construction, legal, and financial sectors.
http://www.driver-group.com

For additional information contact:
Faye Purbrick
Group Marketing Manager
faye.purbrick@driver-group.com
+44 7989 859 525

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