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Project Description

Situated on a 5,000 square meter plot in the thriving financial district of Levent-Bomonti, Now Bomonti boasts a total construction area of 50,000 square meters and encompasses 26 floors, with nine of them located below ground level.The project was designed by Tabanlioglu Architects, a renowned architectural firm in the local market.

The project's design phase commenced in 2012 under the creative direction of Tabanlioglu Architects, followed by the groundbreaking ceremony in 2013. However, during the construction of the basement floors, an unforeseen zoning issue arose, leading to a temporary construction halt imposed by the metropolitan municipality. This suspension lasted for a two-year period, spanning from 2014 to 2015. Subsequently, after successfully resolving the zoning matters with the municipality, construction recommenced in early 2016 and reached its completion by the end of 2018.

Our company was awarded the project management and construction management (PM/CM) contract for Now Bomonti. In our capacity as the owner's representative and construction manager for the project, we were entrusted with overseeing all phases, starting from the concept design stage through to the commissioning phase. Our responsibilities encompassed procuring design and contracting entities, managing the construction process, and diligently overseeing the project's cost and planning aspects.

Project Description

Swissotel The Bosphorus, owned by Fiba Group, is a five-star luxury hotel right in the centre of Istanbul on the European banks of the Bosphorus. Nestled within 65 acres of historical gardens with world-class shopping and vibrant nightlife nearby, it offers 566 guest rooms and suites, featuring state-of-the-art technology and exclusive amenities.

The Swissotel Renovation Project encompassed a comprehensive overhaul of the hotel, covering all aspects from guest rooms to common areas, halls, corridors, façades, landscaping, technical spaces, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) installations. It also involved strengthening existing structural components and the transformation and redesign of certain areas into loft rooms.

Our role in this project was to provide cost consultancy services to the client's in-house project management team. This included assisting in the preparation of tender documents, conducting quantity surveying, estimating costs, and managing and overseeing the tender phases for the renovation works on Loft Rooms, SwissCafe, and meeting salons. Additionally, we were tasked with auditing previously awarded tenders and monitoring the ongoing construction process to ensure adherence to the budget and cost control measures.

Project Description

M1-Adana Mall, jointly owned by German Metro and Turkish Fiba groups, embarked on a significant renovation project when the building was already 25 years old. Similar to our involvement in the 14-Burda project, we were entrusted with providing comprehensive Construction Management and Project Management (CM/PM) services to our clients. In addition to CM services, we also managed the tenant fit-out services on behalf of the client.

The project was designed by Spanish Architect L35 in collaboration with its local partner, Asos Design. The scope of the project encompassed the construction of a new extension, totaling approximately 25,000 square meters, which included the addition of a compact IKEA store and a standalone H&M building. Furthermore, the project involved the renovation of all exterior facades, extensive landscaping and hardscaping over a 200,000 square meter area, and the installation of substantial steel canopies integral to the overall design.

An additional challenge was the extensive rehabilitation of the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. Notably, all site activities were executed without disrupting the ongoing business within the mall or necessitating any shop closures. The majority of work inside the mall was performed during night shifts to minimize any disruptions.

Furthermore, we implemented 4D planning applications and 3D simulations on-site, employing a 3D Gaming Engine to offer the client an immersive and real-life experience of the project.

Project Description

The Emaar Square project is a significant mixed-use development situated on the Asian side of Istanbul, comprising a lifestyle shopping mall with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 230,000 square meters, two residential towers, as well as office and hotel towers, with a combined construction area of approximately 717,000 square meters.The project features a multi-level car park with approximately 6,200 parking spaces, located within a five-story underground structure beneath a three-story retail deck. It extends to a depth of 11 levels below ground level.

The design team, led by Iki Design Group, included renowned firms such as Foster + Partners and DPA Architects.

Our involvement in the project was carried out through a sub-consultancy agreement with Bovis Lendlease, who served as Emaar's appointed project management company at the project's inception. Under the guidance of Bovis Lendlease's local team, we were responsible for developing the project delivery plan, which encompassed preliminary construction schedules, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, budget simulations, and 4D simulations of the project.

Our services commenced during the concept design phase and continued through the tendering process for the excavation and shoring works. We also managed the prequalification processes for potential bidders and shortlisted them for the client's tender phase. During this time, we prepared the first-stage tender documents, only for the excavation and shoring works and the Emaar Sale Office block

Project Description

DOGUS Real Estate's SOMA 306 housing project is a charitable initiative dedicated to the families of 301 miners who tragically lost their lives in an underground mine explosion in Soma city. The project involves the construction of 306 houses distributed across 13 blocks, along with the development of two primary school buildings and a mosque. This endeavor takes place on a plot of land provided by the municipality.

Our role in this project was to review the preliminary design documents and based on these documents, we performed a range of crucial tasks, including cost estimations, the creation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ), preparation of a preliminary budget, and the development of a cash flow projection. In addition, we were responsible for assembling a comprehensive tender pack, which encompassed technical specifications, detailed BoQs, unit price definition booklets, and an initial project schedule.

As the design was still in a preliminary stage, we encountered the significant challenge of making informed assumptions to bridge certain information gaps. These assumptions were essential to enhance the accuracy of our cost estimates and BoQ documents, thereby ensuring the success of the project.

Project Description

Designed by architect Scott Brownrigg, the project was conceived to be centered around a landscaped area featuring infinity pools and woodlands. The business park was planned to include six office buildings, each spanning 14,300 square meters.These buildings were also designed to incorporate multi-storey car parks and approximately 10,000 square meters of retail space.

In 2013, when Mott Macdonald Russia was the Project Manager for the Skolkova Business Center Project, the project was still in the design development phase, primarily at the advanced concept stage. During this phase, our role as a cost and planning consultant to Mott Macdonald Russia was to utilize the available technical data, which included drawings, specifications, and client requirements, to create a preliminary construction schedule based on both a construction methodology and accurate quantity takeoff data.

Mott Macdonald Russia expected the schedule and methodology to closely resemble what a contractor would provide. This alignment was essential to allow potential bidders to easily evaluate and challenge the schedule and methodology during the tender negotiation process as part of the technical evaluation. After a thorough review and commentary period between Mott Macdonald Russia and our team, the schedule and methodology were finalized and included in the Tender Dossier.

Furthermore, at Mott's request during that time, we developed a 3D interactive model of the project using a 3D game engine. This model allowed owner representatives and technical staff to take virtual tours of the project, providing them with a simulated experience of the completed project.

Project Description

Plaza Romania, originally designed as a common kitchen during the communist era, had evolved into an active but outdated shopping mall by 2013 when the FIBA-Anchor group embarked on a renovation project. The client's objective was to renovate the aging façades, address the malfunctioning MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems, and expand the leasable area significantly by making substantial changes to the existing interior layout.

Our involvement in this project was divided into two distinct phases. In the first phase, we conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the design drawings, which were already quite advanced. This evaluation included quantity surveying to determine material quantities and costs, allowing us to create a robust cost model. We also developed a pre-construction or tender schedule to outline the project's timeline.

In the second phase, we managed the entire tender process on behalf of the client. This encompassed preparing all tender documents, overseeing the tender negotiations, and ultimately awarding the contract to the selected contractor. The tender negotiations stage proved to be the most challenging aspect of the project, extending over several months before a final decision was reached regarding both the pricing and the technical capabilities of the contractor.

Project Description

Fiba's Metropol Office Building stands as a 15-story standalone structure. Construction of this building had been halted right after the completion of its structural works back in 2008, due to the Global Economic Crisis.

In 2014, coinciding with the mall renovation works, the client, believing that the crisis had subsided, made the decision to finish the remaining parts of the suspended project. This included completing the façades, addressing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and utility systems, and preparing the building for leasing. In response to this, our team was entrusted with the task of assessing the current state of the building. We reviewed the existing design documents, conducted a comprehensive cost estimation, and performed a quantity takeoff to create a Bill of Quantities (BoQ). Additionally, we developed a construction schedule to be used in the tendering process.

Much like our involvement in the Plaza Romania and Bucuresti renovation projects for the same client, we provided valuable assistance to the client's technical staff in preparing for the tender. We also played a crucial role in overseeing the tender negotiations, acting on behalf of the client to ensure the best outcomes for the project.

Project Description

Il Riccio Beach House, situated in Bodrum, Turkey, is an exquisite luxury hotel featuring architectural elements inspired by the white Santorini buildings style. This exclusive establishment is home to the renowned Il Riccio restaurant and offers a limited number of just seven guest rooms, ensuring an intimate and opulent experience for its visitors. Il Riccio Beach House provides its guests with a range of top-tier luxurious amenities, making it an exceptional destination for discerning travelers.

Our role in this project was to review the preliminary design documents and based on these documents, we performed a range of crucial tasks, including cost estimations, the creation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ), preparation of a preliminary budget, and the development of a cash flow projection. In addition, we were responsible for assembling a comprehensive tender pack, which encompassed technical specifications, detailed BoQs, unit price definition booklets, and an initial project schedule.

Project Description

In the case of the Kayseri (1500 bed) and Etlik (3600 bed) Healthcare Compound Construction Projects, Mott was engaged to provide consultancy services on behalf of a foreign bank interested in funding these initiatives. Mott's primary objective was to assess the private side's ability to meet the tender requirements and successfully complete the construction within the budget stipulated in the contract.

The preliminary technical data provided by the private side consisted primarily of very early and basic cost-quantity data, low level preliminary schedules, and design drawings that were little more than basic conceptual sketches and 3D-rendered images. Given the dearth of reliable data at hand, we were compelled to bridge these information gaps by making a series of informed assumptions concerning various aspects, including the structural elements, façade, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and more. These assumptions were drawn from our extensive experience with similar building projects.

In essence, we embarked on a comprehensive reassessment of the project's potential cost, leveraging the available data and incorporating cost data obtained from comparable healthcare projects to create a Cost Benchmark. Subsequently, we meticulously compared the contractor's cost data with the benchmarked information. Any identified cost-related risks and discrepancies were thoroughly evaluated and documented, with detailed reports provided to Mott for their consideration

Project Description

This project stands as the second-largest Dairy Farm Complex ever constructed in Turkey. Spanning across a sprawling land area of over a million square meters, the complex features an array of structures including freestall barns (measuring 30x200 meters), hay barns, milking facilities, storage units, sand lanes, water ponds, and more, with a combined construction area totaling 140,000 square meters. The construction was executed in two distinct phases and required two years to reach completion.

The complex's design was entrusted to the renowned American Farming Complex Designer and Engineer, David Armstrong, who, designed the functional and the architectural aspects of the complex and oversaw the progress and quality of the local engineers (MEP design firms)

Initially, we were engaged as Cost Consultants for the project's first stage. However, due to issues with the incumbent contractor's competence, the client decided to terminate their agreement. Subsequently, we assumed a more hands-on role as Construction Managers (CM) and successfully completed the project on behalf of the client.

Project Description

FIBA, in possession of a plot near its OZU University project's location in Alemdağ, Istanbul, collaborated with McArthurGlen to explore the possibility of jointly investing in a new shopping mall on that plot. Our responsibility was to conduct the constructability and cost analysis as part of the feasibility studies for this potential investment.

Leveraging preliminary concept drawings crafted by Italian architect Hydea and the topographical data of the site, we performed a cost estimation, developed a budget, and created a construction methodology and preliminary schedule. Our approach involved benchmarking against projects of similar size and quality to ensure accuracy and reliability in the feasibility studies.

Project Description

This project is located in Halkali, one of the most recent urban transformation districts of Istanbul. The land plot extends in the northeast-southwest direction and provides momentum for Istanbul's urban transformation with the rich recreational areas and 40 different types of residential buildings with a wide variety of spatial arrangements. The most important element of the masterplan is the recreational areas integrating “water” and “green spaces” and providing enriched outdoor areas. The water, located in accordance with the long and slim structure of the land plot, divides the space into two shores and creates a dynamic urban network with inter-transits. The green spaces are not random residual spaces of green, but rather a high quality outdoor design providing possibilities for the acts of meeting / gathering / encountering. The values of Istanbul's daily urban life are protected with means of socializing in open spaces. A similar approach is also true for the residential solutions, examples of traditional civil architecture contribute a unique quality to the project in a modernized manner.

The use of waterside residences and mansions have required the structural density to increase on the west and east sides of the parcel and accordingly, 12-13 floored terrace houses , arc blocks, and towers with cascades descending from the 20th floor to the 14th can be observed. Also, triple and quadripartite blocks have been turned into a single mass to increase the distances between the buildings in order to intensify the green spaces

Project Description

A general hospital in the North of Iraq with the capacity to accommodate 100 beds with a total built-up area of 215,278 square feet.