Nesma & Partners and Columbia University Forge a Strategic Partnership to Elevate Construction Management Standards

Khobar, March 14, 2024 – In a significant stride towards excellence in construction management, Nesma & Partners is excited to announce a pioneering knowledge transfer partnership with the esteemed Columbia University. This collaboration is not just a venture into enhancing the professional capabilities of our team but a strategic link with one of the world’s most reputable educational institutions in this sector, aimed at developing a bespoke program tailored to the needs of Nesma & Partners’ construction management professionals.

The essence of this collaboration with Columbia University is rooted in a shared vision to cultivate a program that propels our team to the forefront of industry standards and practices. The partnership embodies our commitment to staying abreast of the latest in best practices, focusing on enhancing the skillset of our leadership on the field and thereby enriching the overall quality of our projects.

The President & CEO of Nesma & Partners, Samer Abdul Samad, shared his insights on the partnership: "This collaboration with Columbia University is a strategic step towards aligning our training programs with our overarching vision and operational framework. By establishing a program that solidifies our mission to create a culture of growth, we lay down a robust foundation that not only standardizes how we operate and delivers our projects but also ensures that our leadership and teams are at the forefront of industry advancements. It's about creating an ecosystem where development opportunities are abundant, and the horizons for our professionals are ever-expanding."

Echoing the sentiments of mutual growth and advancement, Professor Ibrahim Odeh, founder of the Global Leaders in Construction Management (GLCM) initiative, highlighted the partnership's objectives, saying, "Our alliance with Nesma & Partners is crafted to serve as a bridge between academic insight and industry practices. This program reflects our shared commitment to not just academic excellence but to creating a tangible impact on the construction management profession”.

This landmark partnership is a testament to Nesma & Partners’ relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in construction management. It marks a significant step forward in our journey to elevate our team's capabilities and redefine industry standards through continuous learning and strategic collaborations.

About Columbia Engineering University:

https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/

Since 1864, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University has been a resource to the world for major advances in human progress. Today, Columbia Engineering is a global leader in engineering education, research, and impact. Located in the heart of New York City, the school convenes more than 250 faculty members and 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students to push the frontiers of knowledge and solve humanity’s most pressing problems.

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Holly Evarts: Holly.Evarts@Columbia.edu