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| Hill participates in construction of Dubai's Lighthouse US-based Hill International has been awarded a contract from the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority to provide project management services during design and construction of The Lighthouse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The three-year contract has an estimated value to Hill of approximately AED9.8 million ($2.7 million). The Lighthouse has been designed as a low carbon commercial tower and aims to reduce its total energy consumption by up to 65% and water consumption by up to 35% compared to the current Dubai standard design. The high-end commercial skyscraper will reach 400 meters (1312 feet) and contain a gross floor area of more than 100,000 square meters (1.1 million square feet). Construction is expected to begin in November 2008 and be completed by April 2011. The total construction cost is estimated at AED1.0 billion ($272 million). write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |