RISING UP TO CHALLENGES
Ahmed says that the project has been a good learning experience. “We are learning from previous phases, geared to face any potential challenges and are using the opportunity to deploy new technologies and ways of working. For example, we are employing advanced technology for cooling and autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) has been used for construction to enhance sustainability. We are also conducting a pilot study for implementing solar systems for 10 homes.”
“As with everything at PDO, safety is our overarching priority and focus. Many real estate contractors are not very familiar with PDO’s high safety standards, but we are making them aware of our stringent quality checks, not least because we need to maintain our own high standards but also to help spread them further afield. We are aiming to build a sustainable housing community for PDO staff but to do it safely, efficiently and responsibly,” says Ahmed.
ACCOLADES
The RAH project is very unique in Oman and one can consider it as a high-end real estate development. A number of oil and gas firms have come forward to replicate the RAH residential development model in their countries. For example, Shell Brunei and Sur LNG have made enquiries about following the example. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs has also shown interest because of the uniqueness of the project which has won many awards including the Dossier Construction’s Infrastructure Award and Shell Award for HSE Training.
