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Project Management Knowledge Cost Control and Time Management Throughout the Entire Project Life Cycle Project Management Knowledge Cost control and time management throughout the entire project life cycle MEDIA & BROADCAST CAPABILITY STATEMENT Opening statement We are an award winning, turnkey project management and commercial services consultancy delivering multi- disciplined services to the construction industry across multiple geographies. Reputed for our senior-level expertise and our hands-on approach, we have managed projects from concept to completion for some of the world’s best-known entities. Having earned a niche specialism in several sectors from Media & Broadcast to Education & Healthcare, we have demonstrated a high level of technical competence working across complex projects and programmes in this industry and a range of other sectors for regional and multinational clients to industry acclaim. 10+ $1.75billion Years in operation Project portfolio value 1. 5 million 15 Total sqm of projects delivered Countries we extended services * Stats in this section were updated May 2021 2 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Contents Table of contents Chapter 1: Introduction Who we are 5 Global reach 6 How we succeed 7 Health, safety, & environment 8 Our team 9 Chapter 2: Media & Broadcast capability Media & Broadcast in focus 11 Case studies 12 Chapter 3: Multi-disciplined offering Sectors 23 Core services 24 Specialist services 26 Chapter 4: Industry reputation Leadership 29 Selection of clients 30 Client referrals 31 How to reach us 32 3 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Chapter 1 Introduction 4 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Introduction Who we are Established in the United Arab Emirates over ten years ago, our project and commercial management services have been delivered extensively in country and as far as the United Kingdom, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and throughout the Middle Eastern region. We are flexible and client focused; we use a clear methodology and a bespoke approach to deliver on our clients’ investments. Our multi-sector expertise covers: Media & Broadcast; Industrial; Healthcare; Education & Innovation; Hospitality & Leisure; Data Centres; Heritage & Culture; Commercial; Residential; and Retail projects. Vision: To be regionally and internationally renowned for our dedication, expertise, commitment, integrity, and achievements in our field. Mission: To provide international best practice project management services that is tailored to meet each client’s needs by combining our extensive experience, our passion for success, and personal dedication to each project. 5 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Introduction Global reach United Kingdom Lebanon Kuwait UAE Ireland South Korea Japan Oman Tunisia Pakistan Egypt Qatar Mali Kingdom of Cape Saudi Arabia Verde Nigeria Sierra Leone Ghana Ethiopia Cameroon Singapore DRC Uganda Rwanda Kenya Indonesia Tanzania Angola Zambia Malawi Zimbabwe Namibia Botswana Mozambique Madagascar Mauritius Australia South Africa Regional Offices: United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Service Delivery Footprint: United Kingdom, Ireland, Cape Verde, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, and Singapore Strategic Partner Coverage: South & Central Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Sierra Leone, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Australia 6 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Introduction How we succeed Our turnkey collaborative approach is underpinned with our core values. Our working methodology is value driven because we believe that our key differentiator is more than our project delivery capabilities, it isHow we deliver that keeps our clients returning to us time and time again. To date we have delivered on a project portfolio valued in excess of USD 1.75 billion and have carried out work in 15 countries throughout the region and further afield. g Fo in rm inn u eg la b te e : h D t e v m e o l fr o t p h PROFESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE a ig r Our attitude is the We never stand still. r t m i key driver of g p n l i our success. a t n t e a n G : d e s t t a r a u l t e a g v y E PROACTIVE PERSONAL Why wait? We are Relationships agile and exible. thrive with great communication. PASSIONATE Our client’s success is our success. D e s li s ve ce r: ro A p gi d le . an and mt att mg entive programme 7 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Introduction Health, safety and environment The adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment is more than an operational standard at PMKConsult- it is a strategic directive. Health and Safety on our projects is not just an analysis of statistical reports. We ensure safety processes and procedures are followed at all times during construction works. Many of our team members are qualified in HSE with industry-respected, current certifications to ensure that standards are being met in this area. Additionally, opportunities to bring environmentally sustainable features and structures to our work is viewed as a strategic cost advantage as we are now beginning to see economy and sustainability merge. 8 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Introduction Our team We are comprised of agile individuals with diverse and relevant set of expertise from HSE and NEBOSH qualifications to degree holders in civil engineering, architecture, law, and other fields. We collaborate seamlessly to deliver first-rate consultative and implementation on projects across sectors. Our multi-disciplinary approach is further complemented by our technical expertise and scalable team structure. This defined hierarchy ensures that there is a senior team member on every project irrespective of scope and scale. We use a hands-on approach that is both flexible and proactive to deliver our projects as we are fully aware that each project comes with a unique set of variables that influence how its objectives can be met. Working structure Client Leadership CEO COO VP - KSA Directorship Project Commercial Design Programme Project Team Senior Project Senior Commercial Senior Design Technical Project Management Management Management Management Architect & Interior Construction Design Management Management Commercial Project Management Management ProgrammeProgramme Manage - Design Management Managementment Professional and corporate accreditations and affiliations 9 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Chapter 2 Media & Broadcast capability 10 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com Media & Broadcast capability Media & Broadcast in focus We are the industry’s undisputed premier specialist for mission critical deliveries in this sector. To date, we hold a project completion portfolio valued at over USD 250 million for media and broadcast work. We have delivered major studios for some of the world’s most well-known media and broadcast companies including the Sky News Arabia, Abu Dhabi Media Company, TwoFour54, OSN, In5 Studio, and the Government of Dubai Media Office, and others throughout the region as well as BSkyB and ITN in London. Our consultants’ work in this sector has encompassed a full range of support engagments including: Project Management Design Management Design Monitoring Construction Management Due Diligence Technical Advisory Professional Advisory Employers Agent Independent Certifier Whole Life Cycle Costing Partnering Charters 11 Media & Broadcast www.pmkconsult.com The Client A global construction specialist, ISG is delivering several aspects of EXPO 2020. Its UAE business has delivered construction services across numerous sectors from small, bespoke fit out works to prestigious, large scale projects including EXPO 2020. The main site of EXPO 2020 comprises of three main districts around one central plaza- Al Wasl Plaza. Each district is dedicated to one of the sub-themes of EXPO 2020 – Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability. The Project The project involves providing a state-of-the-art Media Centre facility for EXPO 2020 equipped with cutting edge technology within an operationally efficient working environment. The fit out scope is 7,700 sqm across ground floor to level 9 of Al Wasl Plaza, Sustainability District including, TV/radio studios, production rooms, master control room, editing suites, green rooms, interview rooms, press briefing rooms, offices and workspace areas, catering area and rooftop lounge. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the project has been delayed and is expected to be completed in October 2020. The broadcast/media team will begin their installations of equipment and cabling in 2021. Our Appointment We were bought in to provide specialist expertise on the installation for the broadcast and media systems. This included coordinating the requirements from a broadcast perspective with the main contractor and highlighting any technical risks that the contractor may face with their installations. We advised the main contractor when queries arose from the EXPO media team to ensure that technically specific and accurate information was provided regarding our scope of work. A thorough review of the acoustic requirements for the technical spaces was provided to the contractor. Once the installation resumes will oversee the process to ensure accuracy and supervise installation. Case Study Media & Broadcast The Benefit Project Assisting ISG by highlighting risks, providing expert advice, and managing the coordination EXPO Media Centre between their team and the EXPO’s working team, has enabled them to preempt issues that Client may have later caused them to rework certain aspects of their delivered construction services. EXPO via ISG secondment Retrofit requirements
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