Two of Italys leading construction industry names have formed a UAE headquartered joint venture.
Cimolai Rimond Middle East leverages decades of proven expertise across the complete architectural, engineering and construction eco-system.
Operating out of Abu Dhabis Masdar City, the partners offer complete turnkey construction based on the latest advances in integrated project delivery solutions using Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology.
Cimolai Rimond Middle Easts rich vein of expertise will help clients capture more value from every phase of their work by mitigating risks, providing consistency and getting things built and managed, said Robert Di Franco, Country Manager and Projects Director, Cimolai Rimond Middle East.
It will transform fragmented, traditional project management processes which have been yielding outcomes much below expectations, to a collaborative and efficiency optimised IPD process with market-leading BIM technology tools delivering high-outcome results and putting tight budgetary control back in the driving seat,
Cimolai and Rimond both worked on the delivery of Romes innovative The Cloud auditorium for the citys new convention centre, which is due to open next month. Both are also well attuned to the Middle East. We know and understand the vision and the desire to craft national pride, said Di Franco.
Cimolai, a mega structures steel manufacturer, supplier, engineering and construction giant, was involved in the delivery of Dohas landmark Aspire Tower and the giant maintenance hangar at Hamad International Airport.
Meanwhile, Rimond, which previously operated an office independently in the UAE, was the construction contractor for the showpiece, Foster+Partners designed, UAE Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015.
Rimond applied an integrated design process with a custom BIM strategy right from tender stage for the pavilion, which allowed the work to be completed without delays, extra cost or rework. The company has since handled the complete dismantling of the pavilion and the logistics behind its relocation to Masdar City where it will become the clean energy pioneers visitor centre.
Cimolai Rimond Middle East, which retains some of Europes most acknowledged, next generation building pioneers to drive its R&D and knowledge-sharing programmes, is looking to also assist with educating regional professionals on the latest building technique breakthroughs.