Leading US contruction company Turner has won a contract from Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to project manage its upcoming Burj 2020 District development in Dubai, UAE.

A strategic initiative of the government of Dubai, DMCC was set up in 2002 with a mandate to enhance the emirate’s position as the global gateway for commodities trade and enterprise.

The Burj 2020 District is being constructed as a direct result of customer demand in particular from large regional corporates, multi-nationals and multi-business entities and aims to provide companies with a commercial property offering which is unique to the Dubai marketplace, said a statement from DMCC.

The development will also be home to the world’s tallest commercial tower which was named ‘Burj 2020’ in November 2013 in honour of Dubai’s Expo 2020 win.

The key benefits include single ownership and contiguous Grade A commercial office space in the heart of Dubai.

DMCC executive chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem said: "By appointing experienced project managers such as Turner we are laying strong foundations for delivering the ‘Burj 2020 District’ which will further drive sustainable growth for Dubai."

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments.

"Turner has a strong track-record in managing and delivering large complex projects while at the same time embracing innovative ideas and new technologies. Together we will create the optimal environment for trade and enterprise with a world-class commercial district that brings together retail, residential, business and lifestyle services," he added.

Turner comes with a wealth of experience having delivered the current three tallest towers in the world including the Burj Khalifa.

Ali Odeh, the chairman and chief executive of Turner International Middle East, said: "Opportunities to work on world-class developments of this scale do not present themselves often and we are honoured to be a part of DMCC’s ‘Burj 2020 District’ project."

"We are committed and ready to take the project to the next level by offering our project management services to the development of what will no doubt be a world class commercial district of the future,” he stated.

The appointment of Turner follows DMCC’s master plan design competition announced in June this year. The ground breaking for the ‘Burj 2020 District’ is planned for 2015.-TradeArabia News Service