ASGC, one of the leading construction groups in the UAE, said it has become the first company from the Middle East region to pick up a coveted global innovation award at the Project Controls Expo 2018 in London.

The award is in recognition for the company’s work in developing digital-first project controls to support the UAE Vision 2021, particularly the mandate for sustainable development and infrastructure, said a statement from the company.

The judges commended the advanced, widespread usage of cutting-edge systems such as building information modelling (BIM) and 4D mapping to enhance productivity, fast-track project delivery, and uphold international quality standards.

Global attention turned to the UAE’s construction industry this week as adoption of the newest digital technologies and applications continues to accelerate, said a company spokesman.

The work done by ASGC was honoured in a particularly competitive award category, with shortlisted nominations from global companies such as Rosatom, nPlan, and LogiKal Projects, he stated.

Founded in the UAE in 1989, ASGC employs more than 16,000 construction specialists in the country, and is behind landmark projects such as the Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai Arena, Etihad Museum, and Bluewaters island in Dubai.

A vertically-integrated construction group, ASGC is best known for delivering turn-key special projects in the UAE, said the statement.

The list includes City Walk, Etihad Museum, Vision Tower, JBR, The Onyx, Bay Square, Business Central Towers, Golden Mile, Nestle Factory and Waldorf Astoria which demonstrates ASGC’s track record in delivering major projects in the UAE, it added.-TradeArabia News Service