Hudson Meridian, a leading New York-based construction firm, and Consolidated Consultants Group, a Middle Eastern multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm, have announced a partnership. Together, the firms will provide expertise across the full range of services for Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Hudson Meridian, represented by Richard Cote, Executive Vice President and CCG, represented by Ghaith Abujaber, Executive Director of Global Business Development. Both firms have entered this agreement to join forces in taking on new projects from a shared base in Riyadh.
This collaboration began with the vision to combine two industry leaders who have contributed to building up some of the world’s key business and hospitality destinations. Hudson Meridian and CCG have come together from the USA and the Middle East to share their complementary strengths in general construction, architecture and engineering, construction management and project management to provide a partnership that offers turnkey solutions for all kinds of projects regardless of size or location.
Based in New York and established in 2002, Hudson Meridian is a leader in program management, construction management, and general contracting services. The firm provides services for a wide range of public and private sector clients and has developed a number of projects that adorn the famous New York City skyline. With expertise in infrastructure, core construction, renovations, new buildings, public housing, and coastal resilience projects, Hudson Meridian’s national and local industry awards are a testament to the high standards of the projects produced by the team.
The partnership combines the international experience of two highly-regarded firms that have united to cater for the Saudi Vision 2030 and beyond
For a few years now, Hudson Meridian has been planning to enter the region as the level of construction expertise provided by the team is high in demand in the market. The Hudson Meridian team has finally found the right partner in CCG to take the next steps towards launching their services in Saudi Arabia and contributing to the region’s development.
CCG is a Middle Eastern multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Jordan. Operating in over 25 countries, and for almost 30 years, the firm’s expertise is demonstrated through its remarkable portfolio of projects and awards. CCG provides a comprehensive range of specialized services and has delivered many high-quality projects across all sectors for international organizations, governmental institutions and commercial clients. With a proven track record of successfully taking projects from the design stage through to completion, the team offers significant regional experience with long-established partnerships, experience, and familiarity with local regulations and requirements.
Already established in the region, CCG is able to provide stability, market insight and a strong platform for Hudson Meridian’s transition into this new market. The Hudson Meridian team was impressed by CCG’s strong track record of notable projects and regional expertise. With the addition of Hudson Meridian’s US experience, construction skills and niche specialisms, the combined team is set to provide a unique competitive advantage.
The collaboration between Hudson Meridian and CCG introduces a strong partnership that is well placed to serve the regional market’s specific requirements. The firms’ complementary strengths and shared interest in furthering the Saudi Vision 2030 and applying their expertise to support the region’s continued development make them an ideal match.
Both firms are recognized by the Engineering-News Record (ENR) as industry leaders, with Hudson Meridian recently achieving recognition as one of the Top 100 Design-Build firms in the US. CCG was listed in the Top 225 International Design Firms and the Top 50 International Design Firms for Water Supply Projects.
CCG is a multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture firm, already established in the region
Ghaith Abujaber, CCG’s Executive Director of Global Business Development, said: “I believe in the value of strong partnerships. By putting our heads together, we will bring even greater technical expertise and valuable global experience to our clients. From the beginning, our teams have been able to find harmony in our shared values and visions, and we look forward to our continued relationship and the projects we will create together.”
Richard Cote, Hudson Meridian’s Executive Vice President, said: “We are excited to open this new chapter and bring our no-nonsense, project success-driven methodology to a new set of clients in the region.”
Hudson Meridian’s and CCG’s combined portfolio includes a diverse range of project types. As a result, the combined team can offer the complete design and project management solution with a client-focused and expert approach.