Civil Engineering Construction · Egypt · 46,674 Employees
Orascom Construction Limited (OC) is a leading global engineering and construction contractor primarily focused on infrastructure, industrial.Orascom Construction PLC is a leading global engineering & construction contractor.
Orascom Construction PLC is a leading global engineering & construction contractor.
We are pleased to announce that The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has reached a new record of 20 million manhours without lost time injury (LTI).
Congratulations to the BESIX and Orascom Construction teams for their strong dedication to the highest levels of safety.
This iconic project is the largest archeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization and will be able to host up to 100,000 artefacts.
Orascom Construction is proud to build projects that have a direct positive impact on its communities.
One of these important projects is the Ahl Masr Non-Profit Trauma and Burn Hospital, the first and largest hospital and research center for the free treatment of trauma and burn victims in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa. The hospital is also designed according to the latest International Medical Codes, accommodating the latest burn treatment methods.
Orascom Construction is pleased to announce that the ZED Towers Sky Bridge, a 380-ton curved steel bridge of 40 meters in length, has been lifted 65 meters above the ground.
This exceptional milestone was accomplished using specialized hydraulic strand jacks, making it the first of its kind in the Middle East.
Orascom Construction is pleased to announce that The Grand Egyptian Museum has won Project of the Year for 2022 at the Big Project Awards presented by ME Construction News.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is not only the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, but also a masterpiece with a rare construction complexity.
Congratulations to the BESIX and Orascom Construction JV team building this iconic project, and we look forward to future successes and recognitions.
Orascom construction is pleased to announce that the City of Arts and Culture project at the New Administrative Capital has received an award of recognition for achieving 56 million man-hours without any lost time injury (LTI).
We are proud to continue building iconic projects while implementing the highest health and safety measures that keep our teams safe throughout the journey.
Orascom Construction is committed to the development and implementation of digital solutions as an integral cornerstone in the way we deliver our projects. Throughout various projects and initiative, we are pleased to lead the way in the adoption of technological advancement across our industry.
Most recently, our Orascom Construction team building the state-of-the-art Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre project are implementing Augmented Reality (AR) for construction validation.
Such AR technology plays an important role in our digital transformation journey by allowing us to enhance our delivery and quality control processes.
Getting closer to the completion of a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, the Grand Egyptian Museum!
Orascom Construction is proud to be part of writing history by building the world’s largest archaeological museum, the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, and a museum that will host more than 50,000 artifacts!
With years of hard work and extensive experience, Orascom Construction and BESIX created an iconic building with a special purpose that is also geometrically aligned with the Great pyramids of Giza.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is coming to life and becoming home to our ancient Egyptian heritage.
Highlighting one of our key transportation projects in Egypt as we approach the launch of the longest driverless monorail system worldwide!
Egypt’s Monorail system extends to a total of 96km long. With one line connecting Nasr City to the New Capital City, and another connecting El-Mohandseen and Boulak to the Industrial Zone in 6th of October City, both lines will connect to Metro Line 3, LRT and high-speed train through different transportation hubs.
We are proud to continue playing a leading role in the development of Egypt’s sustainable transportation.
At Orascom Construction (OC), we always take pride not only in investing and building for the future but also in extending and restoring our heritage.
We are proud to have completed the renovation of the White Monastery, which is considered one of the most prominent Egyptian Coptic monuments in Upper Egypt, and the most prominent in Suhag Governorate.
The White Monastery holds great touristic value for Egypt as it enjoys an important archaeological position on the Egyptian tourism map, where tourists and visitors from all over the world travel to Egypt and specifically to Suhag to see such an impeccable site at all times of
the year.
Orascom Construction is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Contractor of the Year in the Middle East by Construction Week.
We are proud to build important projects that play a leading role in the development of the region.
Congratulations to the whole Orascom Construction team, our partners and clients, and we look forward to more achievements to come.
CEO at Orascom Construction
Omar Bebars
Chief Executive Officer Building Management
Employees
Alexandre Lousada
Group General Counsel
Reham ElBeltagy
Group Chief Financial Officer
Sylvie Gamil
Senior Cost Controller
Overview
Orascom Construction (OC) is a leading global engineering and construction contractor primarily focused on infrastructure, industrial and high-end commercial projects in the Middle East, North Africa, the United States, and the Pacific Rim for public and private clients. The Company also develops and invests in infrastructure opportunities. OC employs approximately 53,000 people worldwide and is dually listed on NASDAQ Dubai and the Egyptian Exchange. The Company has grown from operating in 4 countries in the 1990s to having investments and operations in over 10 countries today.. OC has consistently ranked among the world’s top contractors and was ranked number 32 on ENR’s 2021 Top 250 International Contractors list.
We have a strong track record of completing several landmark projects, having invested in developing a wide range of core competencies that enhance our competitiveness. Our extensive track record includes the construction of over 50 million tons per annum of cement and fertilizer production capacity around the world, the first PPP wastewater treatment plant and solar power plant in Egypt, and the largest water desalination plant in Africa. We strive to be a valued contributor to the economic and social progress of the communities in which we operate. We take pride in our shared achievements on every project and are proud of the contribution our success makes towards social and economic progress in our region. For more information on Orascom Construction, please visit www.orascom.com.
Specialties Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
Orascom Construction and its consortium with ENGIE and Toyota Tsusho Corporation together with the Ministry of Electricity, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 500 MW Build-Own-Operate Wind Farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt.
The event was attended by Dr. Mohamed Shaker. Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, along with representatives from the Consortium.
This project builds on the consortium’s success in developing Egypt’s first BOO wind farm of its size which has been in operation since 2019.
We are proud to be part of advancing Egypt’s efforts towards a more sustainable future, while reinforcing our position as the leading renewable energy player in Egypt.
Orascom Construction (OC) believes in the vital role of sustainability for building a better future not only through our projects, but also through sharing expert opinions across the region. We are delighted to announce that our Business Development Vice President, Eng. Tamer Shafik, will be speaking today at Leaders in Construction KSA Summit – Construction Week. The title of his talk will be “Sustainability as a key pillar for construction sector evolution”. In addition to the talk, Eng. Tamer Shafik will also be participating in the panel discussion entitled ”Driving the growth of EPC projects with sustainability at the core”.
At a Glance
Orascom Construction PLC is a leading global engineering and construction contractor with a footprint covering the Middle East, Africa and the United States and operations encompassing the infrastructure, industrial and commercial sectors. The Group owns 50% of BESIX Group, develops and invests in infrastructure opportunities, and holds a building materials and facilities management portfolio.
Orascom Construction (OC)
OC is a leading global engineering and construction contractor primarily
focused on infrastructure, industrial and high end commercial projects.
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