Aecom, a leading provider of professional technical services in the fields of engineering, consulting, planning and architecture, has appointed David Clifton as the group's new strategy and growth director for its construction services business in the Middle East region.

Aecom’s construction services business in the region provides construction management, construction supervision and program management services to projects across all sectors.

Its Middle East portfolio includes Midfield Terminal Complex, Warner Bros. World, King Khalid International Airport, Tatweer Schools Program, Mall of Oman, Doha Oasis, Damac Heights and Ministry of Housing projects in Saudi Arabia.

In his new role, Clifton will leverage his substantial industry knowledge to expand Aecom’s existing client relationships and grow its market share from his office in Dubai, said a statement from the company.

He comes from Faithful+Gould where he was the regional development director, it stated.
 
Having worked in the industry for more 18 years (US, UK and the Middle East), Clifton has an extensive network of contacts and in-depth knowledge of the region’s unique macro-economic and construction economics’ trends, said the statement.

He also has first-hand experience in the delivery of large projects and has contributed to a number of industry improvements including the development of project management offices, it added.

"This is a really exciting time to be in the industry due to the immense developments that are coming on stream and in the pipeline," said an ecstatic Clifton.

"I’m delighted to have joined Aecom, a company with global resources and depth of regional talent that can support clients to realise their dreams," he added.-TradeArabia News Service