Saudi’s Amaala awards design and build contract of Construction Village to Tamimi Global

Saudi Arabian luxury destination Amaala has awarded the design and build contract for the construction of the first stage of its Construction Village to Tamimi Global Co. Ltd. (TAFGA).

The contract also includes the second and third stages of civil and infrastructure works for the village.

A part of Tamimi Group, TAFGA has been providing a suite of services including operations and maintenance, temporary facility construction, facility management services, industrial services, and highly qualified management services.

The accommodations will be home to a full range of community facilities for the on-site staff., while catering to a total occupancy of 15,552 residents upon completion.

Chief executive officer of Amaala, Nicholas Naples, said: “Amaala will set the standard in sustainable, community living, and this has to start with our construction workforce quarters. Providing world-class accommodations to suit a variety of staffing grades and needs, the Construction Village will aid in attracting, retaining, and training the best in global talent.”

“We are committed to an operational zero-carbon footprint as our goal and through our partnership with Tamimi Group, we will define a new standard of excellence for sustainable workforce accommodation, addressing the diverse needs of all construction staff, while creating a community feel, enhancing both the welfare and quality of life.”

The development of the village will employ off-site fabrication and modular construction techniques, in line with Amaala’s sustainability goals, thereby reducing the environmental impact.

Chairman of Tamimi Group of Companies, Sheikh Tariq Al-Tamimi said: “Tamimi Group aims not only to meet the high sustainability and environmental requirements, but to exceed expectations by providing a state-of-the-art living facility unlike any other. We wish to continue this partnership in other fields as well.”