Quantum Perspective
From Quantum’s perspective our company, our regions and our industry have a lot of information to share. Check our regular bulletins on news happening in our company around our regions, articles written by our team and worldwide news reports we think impact our industry.
Construction is digitalising more rapidly than you might think
Richard Branson is attributed as saying, “Innovation happens when people are given the freedom to ask questions and the resources and power to find the answers.” However, often ‘resources’ means money! We were therefore pleased to read that since 2016 [...]
Lendlease Engineering, partner win £356m contract for Western Sydney Airport
One of the largest bulk earthworks infrastructure projects to be awarded outside of the mining sector in Australia has been awarded to Lendlease Engineering and its joint venture partner CPB Contractors. The £356 million package of works includes design and [...]
World’s largest cricket stadium “to be complete in January”
Stadium construction is a highly complex aspect of the sports industry and one that is probably rarely considered by sports fans. When complete early next year, the Motera cricket stadium in New Delhi will be the world’s largest stadium holding [...]
Over half of construction leaders expect 6-10% growth over the next year
With offices and clients throughout the region we were pleased to read the KPMG’s Global Construction Survey that noted the UAE’s construction sector remains optimistic with over 53% of industry leaders expecting a 6-10% growth next year. The report also [...]
Salini Impregilo wins $14bn high-speed rail deal in Texas
A subsidiary of our partner Salini Impregilo, Lane Construction, has been chosen to design and build a high-speed 390 km railway between Houston and Dallas. When complete the journey between Houston and Dallas will take approximately 90 minutes travelling at [...]
Eurovia JV win Prague rail project
Rail projects are on the increase with a second European rail project being announced in September. The Prague rail project will include the upgrade of an 8.7 km section of railway in the capital city. The work will be undertaken [...]
Top 10 European construction companies 2019
Congratulations to global construction companies: Vinci, ACS, Bouygues Construction Divisions, Hochtief, Skanska, Eiffage, Strabag, TechnipFMC, Saipem and Balfour Beatty who were recognised by Construction Europe Magazine in its 2019 list of the biggest European construction companies. As an Associate Member [...]
Quantum’s International Women’s Day commitment
At Quantum, being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive contribution within the global communities in which we live and work is something we take very seriously. Earlier this year our Dubai team, led by Junavie Mumar and Annie [...]
Quantum’s Creative Director, Rob Valenta and the Ginger Camel team podcast
Quantum’s Creative Director, Rob Valenta and the Ginger Camel team discuss... the 15 second elevator pitch, Denmark school life, UK university, Blackpool Illuminations, technology wow moments, crime scene investigations, visual storytelling... and how Quantum removes the emotion from construction disputes [...]
Embassy marks 70 years of Chinese achievements
Global construction support consultancy, Quantum is a proud Qatar partner of China International Engineering Consulting Corporation (CIECC) and congratulates the Chinese Ambassador to Qatar, Zhou Jian and all Chinese nationals residing in Qatar, on their country’s upcoming 70th Anniversary of [...]
EU to part-fund €363 million Danube bridge
The European Union has agreed to help finance a major bridge construction project in Eastern Romania. The bridge will improve transport connections between northern Romania, the city of Tulcea, the Danube Delta and the southern port of Constanta. Quantum is [...]
Saudi group wins €1.1 billion Bulgarian gas contract
Energy security has never been far from the headlines in recent weeks. Quantum’s team of experts have worked on many of the world’s largest oil and gas projects and appreciate the complexities of subsea pipeline installation. This pipeline, running 474 [...]
Building the World Beneath Our Feet: Tunnel Construction Explained
Quantum understands that our lives depend on safe and reliable infrastructure including access to energy, water, communication and transportation. Infrastructure is a strategic asset for future global growth and economic development and we appreciate that tunnels form an integral part [...]
KSA National Day
Happy National Day Kingdom of Saudi Arabia!
Artificial Intelligence in the Middle East and Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions have already made an impact in many industries including healthcare, IT and manufacturing. But how will AI impact the Middle East and the construction industry? In an attempt to answer this question Moneer Khalaf, Quantum Regional [...]
Construction contract worth $24m awarded for Oman’s mega Khazaen project
Khazaen Economic City (KEC), Oman’s new mega-project, has awarded its first construction contract worth $24 m to our friends at Galfar Engineering and Contracting. This master-plan to develop a world-class economic city, including dry port facilities, a free zone, logistical, [...]