Drake & Scull International PJSC, a regional market leader in integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, Civil Contracting and Water and Power was awarded a string of project wins in Kuwait worth AED 155 million in social, cultural, sports and recreational infrastructure.

The company will be in charge of the commissioning and execution off all associated Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing works for governmental buildings facility, a sports complex, a mosque and a printing press establishment.

According to the Kuwait Infrastructure Report for the Q2 of 2011, the country has a large number of construction projects awaiting the green light in 2011; the private sector is primed to play the lead role in developing the USD 7 billion Kuwait urban metro, a slate of electricity generation projects, the USD 3 billion tourism development at Failaka Island and redevelopment of Kuwait airport. It is anticipated that the country's construction sector will experience stable average real growth of 2.36% over the duration of the 2010 to 2014 forecast period.

Mr Khaldoun Tabari CEO of DSI PJSC said that “We expect a steady and gradual growth for DSI in Kuwait. Since the acquisition of DSK in December 2009, we are exposed to the latest construction developments in the country and we are actively identifying opportunities that best fits our service portfolio. Education and healthcare are currently the major thrust of government expenditure, our reputable experience, technical expertise and management specialty in these industries will allow us to qualify for substantial projects in educational and healthcare building programs.”

Mr Mark Andrews MD of DSI MEP said that “The MEP market in Kuwait is evolving, the interface between developers, design consultants and contractors across the construction value chain is improving. DSI is constantly seeking to engage key members of its supply chain in the design process where their contribution creates value.”