Hill International has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to provide project management services during construction of the Masdar Institute Neighborhood in Abu Dhabi.
The three-year deal has an estimated value of approximately AED 12.2mn ($3.3mn), Hill said in a statement.
The Masdar Institute Neighborhood will provide residential and commercial resources to people and companies located within Masdar City, a freezone and emerging hub for renewable energy and clean technologies.
The mixed-use development will contain more than 103,000 square meters of space and feature a commercial office building, two residential buildings, underground parking and a plaza.
The project is anticipated to achieve a “three pearls” rating for Estidama requirements as well as LEED Gold certification.
“Masdar City is a model for sustainable urban development not just regionally but globally,” said Mohammed Al Rais, Regional President (Middle East) for Hill’s Project Management Group. “We are extremely proud to have been selected to help Masdar deliver this important project.