Tekla Middle East recently closed a deal with Al Habtoor-Murray & Roberts Joint Venture chosen to construct the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Murray & Roberts has invested in Tekla Structures BIM (Building Information Modeling) software licenses to make the 62-storey structure and other major projects in the future happen.
Murray & Roberts is a leading international construction and engineering group with vast experience of delivering high quality developments across the Middle East. In addition to the Trump Hotel and Tower, they will be using Tekla modeling technology in several other projects, such as the Dubai International Airport.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower is the only planned mixed-use development in Dubai under the Trump name, bringing Donald Trump's internationally respected brand cache and legendary implementation, service standards and world class properties to the emirate for the first time. The building will offer panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and a range of exclusive leisure facilities including a private beach, yacht club, and a multitude of fine dining experiences. The Trump contract is valued at AED 2.9 billion.
"Market and technology trends are good predictors of the near-term future in any field, and BIM is no exception," says Mr. Tahir Sharif, Managing Director of the Tekla Middle East office "The Al Habtoor-Murray & Roberts Joint Venture selected Tekla Structures for the company-wide projects after an extensive evaluation because the software provides complete control over the entire project lifecycle. Global competition and new economic realities form an ever changing market place in which we need to react to the demands of the industry. Sophisticated owners are beginning to demand BIM and even change contract terms to enable it. Tekla is uniquely placed to offer the Tekla Structures BIM solution to the market."
"Al Habtoor-Murray & Roberts JV strategy is to gain competitive advantage by the creation of value through integrated 3D modeling, planning and cost management, whilst reducing traditional industry wastage in time, effort and materials," says Ian Dunsire MSc, Commercial Director, at Murray & Roberts Middle East "Improvement in our projects' initial detailing and submittals production can be attained through modeling and BIM, with other commercial advantages following on. Tekla Structures offers us just that; working closely with the Tekla ME team has shown us that Tekla BIM is unique and offers significant benefits to HMR as a class-leading contractor.
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Tekla
Tekla's model-based software products make customers' core processes more effective in building and construction and infrastructure management. Tekla Corporation has area offices and partner organizations worldwide. International operations account for more than 80% of net sales. Founded in 1966, Tekla is one of the longest operating software companies in Finland. More information at www.tekla.com
Tekla Structures
Tekla's technology creates new business opportunities for the construction industry. The most advanced building information modeling (BIM) solution on the market includes an accurate, dynamic and data-rich 3-dimensional environment. The highly detailed 'as-built' digital structural models generated with Tekla Structures software enable effective visualization and management of the project. Effectively integrating model and non-model-based software solutions allows using the building information model in collaborative workflows. Tekla Structures users can streamline the design, fabrication, and construction processes, ultimately ensuring the highest level of constructability in project delivery. Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, concrete detailers and manufacturers, and construction companies. More information at www.teklastructures.com
Al Habtoor Leighton Group
The Al Habtoor Leighton Group was established in September 2007 following the merger of Al Habtoor Engineering with the Arabian Gulf operations of Leighton International. The new entity immediately became the UAE's largest construction group, with revenue of over AED 6 billion in 2007. The Group comprises four key operating divisions: Al Habtoor Engineering Dubai; Al Habtoor Engineering Abu Dhabi; Al Habtoor Engineering Qatar; and Gulf Leighton. Leighton International owns a 45% stake in the Group. Leighton International is part of the Leighton Group, Australia's largest project development and contracting group with annual revenues exceeding US$10 billion. For further information on: Al Habtoor Engineering, please visit: www.habtoorengg.ae; Leighton International, please visit: www.leightonint.com; Leighton Group, please visit: www.leighton.com.au
Murray & Roberts is South Africa's leading construction and engineering group specializing in a number of regions across the world including the Middle East. More information at www.murrob.com
Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is currently the world's largest man-made island covering 560 hectares of land dedicated to residential, tourism, leisure and retail developments. Synonymous with Dubai's vision of the future, Palm Jumeirah is an iconic landmark which during the next five to six years will become one of the world's premier resorts, offering more than 30 beach front hotels as well as a wealth of retail and leisure choices.
Trump International Hotel & Tower
The Trump International Hotel & Tower project, located in Palm Jumeirah, is a high-end, mixed-use development containing hotel and residential facilities. The project involves the construction of a 62-storey structure, which is set to become a focal point of the Palm Jumeirah area. This is the first joint venture between Dubai real estate development company Nakheel and the Trump Organization, with construction on the project commencing in July 2008 and completion due in May 2011. The 270 metre design, which has a total gross built-up area in excess of 250,000 square metres, will feature two towers that rise above the Palm Monorail and central park, merging as one towards the sky. The development comprises a unit mix of 378 hotel rooms and suites, 385 condominiums, 12 exclusive townhouses, 45,000 square feet of retail and 60,000 square feet of office space. More information at www.nakheelmediacentre.com
For more information please contact:
Tahir Sharif,
Director of Tekla Middle East;
tel +971 4 391 5640;
tahir.sharif (a) tekla.com
Risto Räty,
Executive Vice President,
Tekla Corporation,
Building & Construction,
tel. +358 30 661 1781,
risto.raty (a) tekla.com
Distribution:Tekla website; key media in Middle East and Finland
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