SOUTHEAST ASIA CONSTRUCTION26 Aug 2020
Leighton Asia awarded building contracts in India

Leighton Asia, part of CPB Contractors, has secured two major building projects in India. One of them is the Hindu Heritage Experience Centre, which was awarded by the JKP Foundation.

Located in Mangarh, Uttar Pradesh, this heritage project will be delivered under an alliance contract. It involves the construction of an iconic Lotus Building, Namaste structure and a retail, food and beverage precinct. Works are scheduled to commence in August 2020, with completion slated for 2022.

The other contract is for the Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (DAIS). It was awarded by the Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani Foundation, which is part of the Reliance Industries Limited Group. Works have commenced and are scheduled to be completed in 2021.

Located in the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, the DAIS project involves the construction of an extension to the existing Dhirubhai Ambani International School, comprising three basement levels, ground and seven upper floors, plus a terrace.

Diego Zumaquero, managing director of CPB Contractors said, “CPB Contractors’ client focus delivers high-quality assets of lasting value. Our team’s strength is the unique combination of local knowledge and international experience that comes from our people and corporate culture. We will apply these capabilities to safely deliver each of these projects.”

CPB Contractors is a company of CIMIC Group. Juan Santamaria, CEO of CIMIC Group commented, “We look forward to contributing our major project experience to these projects. We value the opportunity to work with our clients to efficiently deliver these projects, which will provide significant socioeconomic benefits for their communities.”

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