Samsung C&T to build convention centre in Mumbai

 Samsung C&T has signed a contract with Reliance Industries (RIL) for the construction (or EPC) of the Dhirubhai Ambani International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DAICEC) in Mumbai.
 
DAICEC is a mixed use development project located within the heart of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a commercial complex in the suburbs of Mumbai. Covering 75,000 sq.m. of prime land with 788,340 sq.m. of operational area, it will house a convention and exhibition centre, a state-of-the-art auditorium, a cultural plaza, serviced apartments and an office block. The contract is worth $ 678 million and the construction is expected to be completed by 2017.
 
"Samsung C&T has a wealth of global experience in various building projects along with strong record of safety and quality. We look forward to working on the project with our partners to stimulate economic growth of the region," said KJ Kim, the Executive VP of Samsung C&T Building Business Unit.

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