Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh

Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh Last Updated: Jan 31, 2010
Client	\|	Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Higher Education	Actual Value: 11.5bn USD Princess Noura Bint AbdulRahman University for Women in Riyadh
Contractors	\|	Main Contractor: Saudi Oger Ltd. Main Contractor: Saudi Binladin Group Main Contractor: El Seif Engineering & Contracting Co MEP Contractor: Vision Company for Electrical and Mechanical Works Main Contractor: Johnson Controls International (Cooling system)
Country	\|	Saudi Arabia
Category	\|	Buildings
Project Type	\|	Educational facilities
Project Duration	\|	From: Q2 2009 Actual To: Q1 2012 Actual

Status	\|	Construction
Scope	\|	The project calls for construction of a new university for women. The university is expected to cover 8 millions square metres and located on King Khalid International Airport Road at north of Riyadh. The total built up area is around 3 millions square metres. The university will include administration buildings, 13 faculties, a 700-bed student hospital, laborites, Research centres, and residential area that include accommodation for students and staff. The capacity of university is around 26,000 students.
Schedule	\|	Johnson Controls International was awarded the contract of installation of cooling system. Under the contract, Johnson Controls will supply 26 YORK-brand, energy-efficient chillers to the university. After installation, the chillers are estimated to save a significant amount of energy and water, supporting the university\'s mission of sustainable development.
Remark	\|	King Abdullah has changed the name of university from King Abdullah university for Women to Nora Bint AbdulRahman Univeristy for Women.