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| Parsons wins general engineering consultancy contract in Qatar Pasadena-based Parsons Corp., an engineering and construction firm serving as a U.S. defense contractor, announced that it has been selected by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) of Qatar for a general contract to undertake all engineering activities in Area 4 or Doha South, Qatar—the total area that will be developed is about 4,900 hectares (49 million m² or 12,000 acres). The contract includes multiple projects for new subdivision roads and drainage networks as well as upgrades to existing subdivisions. Under this 5-year contract, Parsons' scope of work includes data collection, planning, investigation, coordination, design, tender preparation, construction procurement, construction supervision, and post-contract quantity surveying services for the local roads and drainage projects in Doha South. The scope also includes various task orders covering road opening permits, building permits, and miscellaneous technical services. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |