Dutco Balfour Beatty (DBB), a leading player in the Dubai construction market, comprises independently managed construction and Mechanical / Electrical divisions (see organization chart overleaf). Each of these divisions operates unique individual subsidiaries and the entire Group is supported by a common “shared” services function (financial accounting, administration, personnel, IT, purchasing etc. etc.).

 The group was originally established in 1977, when the Dubai Transport Company (Dutco), an established local contractor, and UK based Balfour Beatty joined forces and were incorporated by Emiri Decree together with another major international contractor to form the Mina Jebel Ali Construction Company (Private) Limited (MJAC), to construct the Port of Jebel Ali. In the following year,  1978, the partnership was further strengthened through the introduction of Balfour Kilpatrick Gulf (BK Gulf), a specialist Mechanical / Electrical contractor, to the region.

DBBG Mobile Safety Training Unit

Marina Bridges

54-storey Marina Heights

Upon completion of the Port in 1984, MJAC ceased operations, however, the relationship of the two shareholders continued through the formation of Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC which together with BK Gulf LLC has since this time been actively involved in Dubai’s infrastructural and economic development.

 In parallel with the shareholding, Dutco continued to develop and expand its established independent construction capability.

 In April 2002, in recognition of the unique and tangible benefits the expanding Dubai construction market offered to both parties, the shareholders formed the Dutco Balfour Beatty Group, systematically amalgamating their individual construction interests to create a more effective, powerful and diverse Regional construction capability.

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