Dec 28 2011

Adopting a BIM Future

Although AutoCAD solutions have traditionally formed the backbone of software-based design, many architectural and design firms have found that the need for increased design flexibility and speed to market have been hampered by 2D thinking and the time-consuming demands of the software.

That’s why over two-thirds of major contracting firms in the USA and Europe have moved to the next, 3D stage of BIM (Building Information Modeling). This clear trend in the market encouraged Amana to make the decision to a platform that would enable integrated project delivery.

As an existing Autodesk customer, the adoption of Autodesk BIM solutions was obvious. However,
planning, training and implementation by local SI Omnix took a year from start to finish.

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Nov 01 2011

Amana Dubai Cleans Up the World

Our enthusiastic workforce at Amana Dubai took part in Clean Up the World campaign. The effects of their participation are felt not only in the community in which they take place, but right across the planet. This year’s Clean Up the World Campaign was held at Nad Al Sheba on October 28.

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Jul 05 2011

Qtel Awards Amana Construction Contract for Technical & Customer Care Building

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has awarded Amana a turnkey contract for the construction of a 58,000 square meter technical and customer care building at Abu Hamur in Qatar.

The cast in-situ concrete structure will house Qtel’s technical and customer care facilities consisting of a basement level, a ground floor with two additional floors and a penthouse. With construction beginning immediately on what is considered to be a time-challenging project, Amana expects handover to be completed in 18 months.

Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings is a leading regional turnkey contractor. With twelve operational offices in Middle East, Amana provides to its clients that unique combination of local knowledge coupled with regional reach. Amana is the regional leader in its ability to deliver turnkey solutions for extremely time sensitive industrial and commercial projects on time, within budget and with the quality requirements. To learn more about Amana, visit www.amanabuildings.com.

Qtel Technical & Customer Care Building

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