Situated in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, the Masdar City Square (MC²) stands as a cluster of seven commercial buildings, including a net-zero-energy headquarters – the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi.
KEY INFORMATION
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Date started: 2022
Completion date: ongoing
Client type: real estate
Main capabilities: cost and commercial management
Building on Masdar City’s portfolio of sustainable projects
As a leader in sustainable urban development and an economic enabler in the region, Masdar City is developing Masdar City Square as a significant addition to its portfolio of sustainable projects.
Split across three plots, the 50,000 sqm development primarily features single-tenant and multi-tenant office spaces, along with designated areas for retail stores and parking facilities.
All seven buildings, including the HQ building, are on track to be rated LEED Platinum, WELL Gold and Estidama 4-Pearls.
Optimising efficiency and cost and commercial management
Since June 2022, we have been providing post-contract cost and commercial management services for the MC² project. Our primary objective was to optimise building efficiencies, reduce costs and maintain the project’s unique and innovative design.
Our expertise has been instrumental in providing cost advice and valuations, submitting monthly cost reports and weekly dashboards.
Our existing, strong working relationship with the client, facilitated a smooth introduction to the MC² project. Key milestones achieved to date include the completion of structural work for all buildings, significant progress in internal finishing, with the building envelope nearing closure, ongoing MEP installation, and testing and the completion of major infrastructure works, such as road construction and utility connections.
Pioneering sustainability in workplace campuses
MC² is set to become a benchmark for sustainable workplace campuses. The focal point is the net-zero energy corporate HQ building, the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi. The HQ building features a distinctive canopy of over 1,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels that will generate renewable energy.
The campus is designed to reduce energy use by 102 percent compared to international baselines and to produce 109 percent of its annual energy needs. It is on track to be certified Zero Energy by the International Living Future Institute.
