First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, has appointed Tebodin Middle East Consultants and Engineers as the project and construction managers for its warehousing development at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW).

The development, which is in close proximity to the new Shaikh Khalifa Port, is a prime example of First Bahrain’s demand-driven investment approach, as well as its leadership in exploring untapped opportunities in Bahrain’s real estate market with a differentiated value proposition.

First Bahrain’s project at BIW is aimed at raising the bar for warehousing development in the kingdom by developing modern spatial solutions to cater to the needs of small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

The warehousing space will be divided into individual units, starting with 1,000 sq ft, and with an option to combine them to accommodate larger tenants’ needs.

Amin Al Arrayed, general manager of First Bahrain, said, 'First Bahrain’s selection of Tebodin Middle East reflects our commitment to excellence and is indicative of our careful approach to developments.'

'We are aiming through this development to address the Kingdom’s current shortage of warehousing for the SME sector, and we believe in providing international standards in all our developments,' he pointed out.

Abu Dhabi-based Tebodin Consultants and Engineers is a multidisciplinary organization with offices in more than 20 countries, employing over 3,000 staff.

Tebodin Middle East was selected for First Bahrain’s project due to the firm’s success in other similar projects in Bahrain such as facilities for Kraft Food, Lauscha Fiber International and St. Christopher’s School, he added.

Mehdi Honar, director, Tebodin Bahrain, said the company won the contract on the merit of its experience and expertise after a competitive bid process.

'We are delighted to assist First Bahrain in moving forward with this roject which will fill an existing gap in Bahrain’s market for SME sector’s warehousing facilities.'

Tebodin Middle East will be charged with the project and construction management of civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical and instrumentation installation for the development, as well as the handling of associated field engineering, material control, accounting, safety, security and environmental control.

The project will offer a range of value-added services, in addition to the physical warehousing space, including a 24/7 security service, state-of-the-art ICT provision, assistance on fit out and leasable forklifts.-TradeArabia News Service