Doha, August 10, SPA -- Qatar National Bank (QNB) plans to build its new headquarters to a height of 510 meters on Doha Corniche, making it one of the world's tallest towers and the latest in a series of skyscraper projects in the city.
The QNB project is being split into three phases. One involves enabling works, installing a diaphragm wall, excavation and piling. It is already on site and is scheduled for completion in February 2009, according to a report of the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED).
Selected contractors have been invited to express interest in the largest phase, which is for the construction of the shell and core of the 61-floor building.
Tenders are expected in September, with an award in January. The phase involves building the concrete sub-structure, basements, structural steel and curtain walling, as well as the installation of lifts, escalators and the mechanical, electrical and plumbing works.
It will have a total built-up area of 235,000 square meters, with five basement levels, 88,000 sq m of parking, 9,000 sq m for the entrance and banking halls, and 138,000 sq m of office space.
The QNB project is being split into three phases. One involves enabling works, installing a diaphragm wall, excavation and piling. It is already on site and is scheduled for completion in February 2009, according to a report of the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED).
Selected contractors have been invited to express interest in the largest phase, which is for the construction of the shell and core of the 61-floor building.
Tenders are expected in September, with an award in January. The phase involves building the concrete sub-structure, basements, structural steel and curtain walling, as well as the installation of lifts, escalators and the mechanical, electrical and plumbing works.
It will have a total built-up area of 235,000 square meters, with five basement levels, 88,000 sq m of parking, 9,000 sq m for the entrance and banking halls, and 138,000 sq m of office space.
The last phase, also to be tendered this year, will be to fit out the buildings. This involves the internal walls, partitions, doors and screens, raised access floors, toilets, furniture and finishing.
The QNB headquarters building is part of a trend that will result in the city becoming home to some of the tallest towers in the world over the next five to 10 years, the report said.
Saudi Press Agency 2008
