{"id":3968,"date":"2014-03-20T06:43:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T06:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/pressrelease\/autodesk-technology-and-services-to-aid-construction-of-qatars-integrated-railway-network"},"modified":"2018-10-02T18:15:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T22:15:50","slug":"autodesk-technology-and-services-to-aid-construction-of-qatars-integrated-railway-network","status":"publish","type":"pressrelease","link":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/en\/pressrelease\/autodesk-technology-and-services-to-aid-construction-of-qatars-integrated-railway-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk Technology and Services to Aid Construction of Qatar\u2019s Integrated Railway Network"},"content":{"rendered":"

Public Company Information: NASDAQ: ADSK   DUBAI, U.A.E. & DOHA, Qatar–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Autodesk, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, today announced that Qatar Rail has awarded a\u00a0Building Information Modeling<\/a>\u00a0(BIM) services contract to the company in Qatar. Autodesk will provide BIM implementation, consultancy and advisory services to Qatar Rail towards the construction of a modern integrated railway network in the country. This agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony in Doha attended by Eng. Saad Ahmed Al Muhannadi, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Rail and Mr. Callan Carpenter, Vice President of Global Services, Autodesk. Qatar Rail is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the entire rail network and systems within Qatar. Its scope of work is driven directly from the Qatar National Vision as the country aims to sustain its development and provide a high standard of living for its people by 2030. Qatar Rail chose Autodesk\u2019s BIM solutions and expertise as part of its commitment to employ world-class technologies as it acts on its vision to deliver many high-profile and technologically groundbreaking railway infrastructure projects. Autodesk\u2019s consulting team will support Qatar Rail on the implementation of BIM technologies and practices to help decrease the overall time and costs of railway projects by minimizing rework and miscommunication, providing more actionable insight into projects, and helping accelerate decision-making earlier into the project lifecycle. Over the next three years, Qatar Rail will employ several services offered by Autodesk starting with the company\u2019s expertise on BIM standards, quality control and integration across organizations. Autodesk will also implement a technology platform within Qatar Rail to train, support and collaborate with the company\u2019s assigned staff for the railway project. Additionally, Autodesk will outline specific BIM standards and processes for the railway project that will serve as the foundation for BIM requirements and as a starting point for BIM implementations for future contracts. \u201cA rigorous BIM process implementation has the potential to deliver tremendous benefits to the owner\/operators of national infrastructure projects like Qatar Rail, from the design phase, through construction, commissioning and ongoing operations. Autodesk is very pleased to be Qatar Rail\u2019s chosen partner for achieving these benefits. Qatar\u2019s adoption of BIM demonstrates its commitment to the very best technology when it comes to implementing their national vision for Qatar 2030,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>said\u00a0Callan Carpenter, Vice President, Global Services, Autodesk.<\/strong> \u201cWe are excited to support Qatar Rail in its endeavor to develop a world-class railway infrastructure network in the country. Adopting modern BIM technology in public infrastructure projects will help reduce conflicts and changes in plans, improve project quality and ensure better predictability of project outcomes. As a pioneer of BIM solutions, Autodesk is ready to support Qatar Rail in project delivery and implementation,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>said\u00a0Louay Dahmash, Head, Autodesk Middle East.<\/strong> According to a recent report by\u00a0MEED<\/a>, the current value of civil construction projects in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is estimated at US$1.3 trillion, with US$935 billion in execution including long-term megaprojects, US$81 billion out to tender, US$211 billion in design phases and US$136 billion under study. Autodesk BIM technologies can play a major role in creating, managing and executing projects of such scale and size. BIM is an intelligent model-centric process that enables more accurate, accessible and actionable insight for creating and managing infrastructure projects faster, more economically, and with less environmental impact. About Qatar Rail<\/strong> The formation of Qatar Rail began back in 2011 when the Qatar Rail Company was created. The\u00a0Qatar Rail\u00a0will be the owner and manager of Qatar\u2019s rail network and will be responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the entire rail network and systems. The scope of work is driven directly from the Qatar National Vision and forms an essential part of the Transport Master Plan for Qatar. The Qatar National Vision aims to transform Qatar into an advanced country by 2030, capable of sustaining its own development and providing for a high standard of living for its entire people for generations to come. The planned railway systems will support this vision. Qatar Rail will develop a world-class, efficient public transportation system which will provide an attractive and competitive alternative to private transport, capable of achieving a significant modal share. The State of Qatar is embarking on a momentous venture with the development of not one but four rail initiatives \u2013 to be known as The Qatar Rail Development Program (QRDP).<\/em> About Autodesk<\/strong> Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone\u2014from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists,\u00a0students and hobbyists\u2014uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit\u00a0<\/em>autodesk.com<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or follow\u00a0<\/em>@autodesk<\/em><\/a>. Autodesk, the Autodesk logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and\/or its subsidiaries and\/or affiliates in the USA and\/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. \u00a9 2014 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.<\/em>   Contact: Autodesk, Inc. Madhurjya Kotoky, +91 987 360 9144 madhurjya.kotoky@autodesk.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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