CH2M HILL's Global Rail Experts at Middle East Rail Conference 2015
DUBAI, UAE, March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Premiere of Middle East's first state-of-the-art 360° visualization of global rail projects.
Firm presents case studies on a leading rail project in the Gulf: Madinah Metro, Saudi Arabia.
CH2M HILL has announced its participation in the Middle East Rail Conference 2015; the show where governments and clients from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and the rest of the Middle East come to design, plan and build their future rail networks.
From urban metros to freight railways and high speed rail systems, CH2M HILL is showcasing its technical depth, global perspective, local understanding, and world-class delivery expertise through a state-of-the-art 360° visualization of iconic infrastructure projects from around the world. Attendees will be able to drive trains, design stations and see new terminals come to life around them with this game-changing technology.
CH2M HILL's Global Rail Director, Mark Loader will present a case study at the event on the Madinah Metro, one of the leading rail projects in the Middle East and will also participate in a Q&A with the client, Mamdouh M. Tarabishi, Public Transport Program CEO at Al Madinah Al Munawarah Development Authority.
Mark Loader, CH2M HILL's Global Rail Director, said: "The Middle East is one of the fastest growing rail markets in the world. The projects currently under construction will add an approximate 30,000km of rail across the Arab World1, that's nearly 5 times the length of The Great Wall of China."
"With such ambitious growth plans, it's important that these major programs are designed, planned and constructed using the best minds. With over 750 experienced rail professionals worldwide, CH2M HILL offers an unparalleled breath of capability and expertise."
CH2M HILL currently works on some of the most iconic rail projects in the world, including the Riyadh Public Transport Program, High Speed 2 and Crossrail in the UK, California High Speed Rail in the USA and Hyderabad Metro in India.
The company has operated in the Middle East since 1976 and has grown to have 18 offices and approximately 2,400 employees working to deliver world-class projects and programs in various areas including program management, consultancy, engineering, procurement, construction management, operations and maintenance, facility and utility management, and master planning. The firm plans to double its presence in the region by 2020.
Event Details:
- Visit us at Booth #C44 and experience the Middle East's first state-of-the-art 360° visualization of global rail projects.
- CH2M HILL employees will be available to discuss solutions to our world's greatest engineering challenges throughout the event.
- Come hear Mark Loader, CH2M HILL's Global Rail Director speak on 17th March:
- 13.55: Madinah metro - key challenges and opportunities
- 15:40: Delivering Madinah Metro - key challenges
- Connect through CH2M HILL's social media channels to follow what is happening at the Conference.
CH2M HILL is a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations and programme management for government, civil, industrial and energy clients. The firm's work is concentrated in the areas of water, transportation, environment, nuclear, energy, facilities and urban environments, employing over 25,000 worldwide with a revenue of USD 6 billion.
The firm first started working in the Middle East in 1976 and has since grown to 18 offices and over 2400 employees. CH2M HILL is working on some of the most iconic infrastructure programs in the region including the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup™, the Riyadh Public Transport Program, the Inner Doha Re-sewerage Integrated System (IDRIS) project and the Abu Dhabi Shah Gas Development.
Visit us at ch2mhill.com, twitter.com/ch2mhill and facebook.com/ch2mhill . Search for jobs at ch2mhill.jobs.
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1. MEED Rail Projects 2014 Report
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