Construction Development Company

Name

Construction Development Company

Legal name

Construction Development Company L.L.C.

Website

https://cdc-qatar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/Process Plant General Contracting (IMAFAAAH), Healthcare Facility Construction (Hospitals, Clinics, Labs) (IMAFACAD), Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Turnkey construction services
• EPC project delivery
• Ready-mix concrete supply
• Structural steel fabrication
• Luxury interior fit-out

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Contracts: CDC generates revenue primarily through EPC contracts for construction projects. CDC handles the full project lifecycle from design and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, and facility management. Revenue is project-based and earned as construction milestones are completed.
2. Turnkey Construction & Development: CDC develops and constructs industrial and commercial buildings under turnkey contracts. This encompasses consulting, planning, permitting, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and facility management. Revenue is earned on a per-project basis with fixed-price or cost-plus arrangements.
3. International Energy & Infrastructure Projects: CDC is expanding operations internationally in energy and hydrocarbons, utilities and infrastructure, urban development, and hospitality sectors. These projects are pursued through joint ventures and direct contracts with international clients.
4. Specialized Trading & Supply: CDC Trading Division supplies industrial equipment, materials handling, instrumentation, IT solutions, environmental products, and production consumables to Qatar's industrial sector, with installation, commissioning and service support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Construction Development Company (CDC) provides full turnkey construction and development services covering consulting, planning, permitting, design and engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and facility management. Through wholly-owned subsidiaries (Qatar Beton, Steel Workshop, WAW Factory, Plant & Machinery), CDC also manufactures and supplies ready-mix concrete, structural steel, custom joinery/woodwork, and operates construction heavy equipment, enabling integrated control of the project value chain.

Product overview

Construction Development Company (CDC) is a Qatari construction and development company offering a diversified portfolio of construction services and lifestyle products. The core offering is turnkey construction capabilities spanning engineering, procurement, construction, and facility management for commercial and residential projects. CDC operates multiple lifestyle retail sub-brands under the 'SELECT' concept, including WAW Furniture/Kitchen, Steinway Piano Gallery, Poltrona Frau Design Center, and La Terrazza Showroom, which distribute luxury furniture and appliances from German and Italian manufacturers. Supporting operations include manufacturing facilities (WAW Factory for woodwork, Steel Workshop for fabrication), Qatar Beton (concrete supply), and trading divisions. The company also offers interior design services through Sketch Plus and corporate travel services through Millennium Travel/Flymi.com. The product portfolio comprises a unified construction services platform enhanced by complementary lifestyle retail, manufacturing, and professional service sub-brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SKETCH PLUS: Interior design, architecture, and branding services provider established since 1985, serving residential, hospitality, and commercial projects across the Middle East
• SELECT
• WAW Factory
• Steel Workshop
• Qatar Beton
• CDC Energy

Products and services

• CDC Construction Services Full turnkey construction capabilities covering consulting, planning, permitting, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and facility management for industrial, commercial, residential, and government projects.
• CDC Energy Division Energy construction services including process plant design, building and operation of oil, gas, and industrial plants across Qatar and the region.
• Qatar Beton Ready-mix concrete supply with 3 batching plants (2 at Lusail at 300 m³/hour and 1 at Mesaieed at 150 m³/hour), supported by 40 transit mixers, 6 mobile concrete pumps with 36-56 m booms, and temperature control equipment (ice plants and chillers).
• Steel Workshop Steel fabrication producing tanks, portacabin frames, strainers, car parking frames, ship ladders, platforms, water tanks, doors, gates, cladding, and decorative stainless steel handrails.
• WAW Factory Manufacturing facility for decorative and joinery woodwork, custom-made furniture, fittings, and raised flooring systems, including ironmongery (sole distributor of HETTICH hardware from Germany).
• Plant & Machinery Heavy construction equipment provision, maintenance and repair services, and training/certification for tower crane operators, riggers, and heavy equipment operators.
• CDC Trading Division Supply of industrial equipment, materials handling, instrumentation, IT solutions, environmental products, and production consumables to Qatar's industrial sector, with installation, commissioning, and service support.
• WAW Furniture Exclusive agent and distributor of German-made luxury furniture brands including Häcker Kitchen, Rolf Benz, hülsta, and MIELE appliances, with a showroom at The Pearl Qatar.
• WAW Kitchen Luxury kitchen showroom featuring German-made Häcker Kitchen cabinetry and MIELE premium domestic and professional appliances for high-end residential and commercial projects.
• Steinway Piano Gallery Exclusive showroom for Steinway & Sons pianos and Steinway Lyngdorf audio systems, including CrystalRoc crystal-encrusted pianos, with locations at Sunset Mall, Dubai and The Pearl Qatar.
• Poltrona Frau Design Center Doha Showroom featuring Italian design brands Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, Cassina, and Nemo at The Pearl Qatar, offering premium Italian furniture for homes, offices, and public spaces.
• La Terrazza Showroom Showroom at Doha Design District presenting Danish brand Cane Line (hand-woven, weatherproofed indoor/outdoor furniture) and Italian polyethylene furniture brand SLIDE, designed with international designers.
• Sketch Plus Interior design and architecture services for residential (palaces, villas, penthouses), hospitality (hotels, restaurants), and commercial projects across the Middle East, including branding strategies and product design.
• Millennium Travel / Flymi.com Corporate travel management offering an online travel portal (Flymi.com) and mobile application displaying real-time airline prices, with services including ticketing, hotel booking, and travel insurance.
• SELECT Lifestyle Showrooms Luxury lifestyle brand aggregating top-class brands including Rolf Benz, Miele, Poltrona Frau, and Steinway & Sons under one roof at various showrooms in Qatar.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero fatal accidents during 6,201,489 man-hours on the Two Porto Arabia project.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• WAW FactorycoreOthersWAW Factory is a CDC subsidiary providing decorative and joinery woodwork, furniture, and fittings for high-profile clients. It specializes in custom-made interiors for 5-star hotels, restaurants, and luxury residential projects. Sole distributor of HETTICH hardware from Germany. Located at Industrial Area, Street No. 13, Building No. 263, Doha. Contact: [email protected], www.waw-qatar.com
• Qatar BetoncoreOthersQatar Beton is a CDC-affiliated concrete ready-mix company with 3 batching plants (2 at Lusail: 300 m³/hour, 1 at Mesaieed: 150 m³/hour). Operates its own fleet of 40 transit mixers, 6 mobile concrete pumps (36-56mtr booms), and temperature control equipment (ice plants, chillers). Key supplier for CDC's construction projects. Contact: [email protected], www.qatar-beton.com
• Steel WorkshopcoreOthersSteel Workshop is a CDC-affiliated high-end fabrication facility manufacturing structural steel products including tanks, platforms, cladding, handrails, doors, gates, and custom architectural steelwork. Key partner for CDC's construction projects requiring structural steel components.
• Motherwell Bridge QatarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotherwell Bridge Qatar is a CDC Group partner, appearing in joint venture on the New Doha International Airport Package F project (Fuel Tank Farm and Hydrant System). Provides specialized industrial construction capabilities for energy and infrastructure projects.
• SKETCH PLUSmajorOthersSKETCH PLUS is a CDC Group partner and leading interior design network in the Middle East, established since 1985. Provides interior design, architecture, branding strategies, and product design services. Projects include hospitality venues at St. Regis Doha, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, and luxury villas. Located at P.O. Box 8388, Doha. Tel: +974 4431 7329. www.sketchplus-me.com
• Plant & MachinerycoreOthersCDC's Plant & Machinery Department provides heavy construction equipment, maintenance and repair services, and training/certification for tower crane operators, riggers, and heavy equipment operators. Ensures maximum utilization of heavy machinery across all CDC projects.
• GAWminorOthersGAW is a CDC Group partner listed among CDC's network of specialists supporting various construction and development needs.
• IDCminorOthersIDC is a CDC Group partner listed among CDC's network of specialists supporting various construction and development needs.
• Steinway & SonsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC's Lifestyle Select concept operates Steinway Piano Gallery in partnership with Steinway & Sons, makers of the world's finest pianos for 160 years. CDC holds exclusive distribution rights for the Middle East. Showrooms at The Pearl Qatar and Sunset Mall, Dubai. CDC also produces CrystalRoc pianos in exclusive partnership with CrystalRoc — original Steinway & Sons grand pianos fully encrusted with Swarovski crystals.
• Steinway LyngdorfmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC's Lifestyle Select concept presents Steinway Lyngdorf, a collaboration between Steinway & Sons and Peter Lyngdorf, one of the most forward-thinking audio innovators. The partnership brings high-fidelity audio products to the homes of CDC's discerning clientele in Qatar and the UAE.
• CrystalRocminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC produces CrystalRoc pianos in exclusive partnership with CrystalRoc — original Steinway & Sons grand pianos fully encrusted with genuine Swarovski crystals, representing the world's most exclusive pianos.
• Poltrona FraumajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCDC operates the Poltrona Frau Design Center Doha at The Pearl Qatar, representing Italian design brands Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, Cassina, and Nemo. The showroom offers premium Italian furniture for homes, offices, and public spaces. Tel: +974 4002 7467. www.pfdesigncenter-qatar.com
• Cane LineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCDC's La Terrazza Showroom at The Pearl Qatar presents Danish brand Cane Line, specializing in hand-woven, weatherproofed indoor/outdoor furniture. Part of the SELECT luxury lifestyle concept.
• SLIDEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCDC's La Terrazza Showroom presents SLIDE, an Italian polyethylene furniture brand known for ironic design and collaborations with internationally acclaimed designers including Karim Rashid, Marcel Wanders, and Paola Navone. SLIDE products are 100% recyclable.
• MIELEmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWAW Kitchen (CDC's subsidiary) is the exclusive agent and distributor of MIELE premium domestic and professional appliances in Qatar. MIELE products are Made in Germany and featured in WAW's showroom at The Pearl Qatar. www.waw-qatar.com
• Häcker KitchenmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWAW Kitchen (CDC's subsidiary) features Häcker Kitchen German Made exhibition at its Doha showroom. Häcker is known for innovative design, high-quality surfaces, and elegant lighting concepts. Available at www.waw-qatar.com
• Rolf BenzmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWAW Furniture (CDC's subsidiary) distributes Rolf Benz premium upholstered furniture in Qatar. Rolf Benz is a leading European manufacturer of premium furniture. WAW's showroom features sofa ranges, armchairs, lamps, and tables. www.waw-qatar.com
• hülstamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWAW Furniture (CDC's subsidiary) distributes hülsta German furniture in Qatar, known for exceptional materials, colors, and precise functionality. Products cover living, dining, sleeping, and working categories. www.waw-qatar.com
• Takenaka CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTakenaka Corporation partnered with CDC in a Joint Venture for the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) Emiri Terminal project valued at QR 3.1 billion. Takenaka is a major Japanese construction company providing specialized expertise for the airport terminal.
• HETTICHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWAW Factory is the sole distributor of HETTICH hardware (Germany) including hinges, door handles, door closers, and furniture fittings. HETTICH products are used in WAW Factory's custom furniture and cabinetry production.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Al Futtaim Construction: UAE-based general contractor part of the diversified Al Futtaim Group, executing commercial, retail, and industrial builds across the region. Comparable diversified conglomerate structure and Middle East project footprint.
• Hyundai Engineering & Construction: South Korea-headquartered global EPC contractor with substantial Middle East operations in oil & gas, power, and infrastructure. Comparable on energy-sector EPC capabilities and mega-project joint ventures (analogous to Takenaka–CDC on NDIA).
• Besix (Six Construct): Belgian-UAE headquartered contractor and one of the largest in the Middle East, executing mega-projects including airports, high-rises, and marine works. Comparable on mega-project delivery (NDIA-adjacent work, hotel/residential towers) and vertical integration in concrete and steel supply.
• Shapoorji Pallonji (Middle East operations): Indian-headquartered global contractor with established GCC operations delivering luxury residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable on high-end hospitality/residential builds and international project delivery for premium clients.
• Al Habtoor Group (Al Habtoor Engineering & Construction): Large UAE-based conglomerate with a major construction division (Al Habtoor Engineering) operating across hospitality, commercial, and infrastructure projects in the GCC. Directly comparable diversified construction-and-lifestyle model anchored in a single Gulf home market, with growing GCC expansion.

Direct peers

• Al Bawani Construction: Saudi Arabia-based general contractor with regional presence delivering commercial, residential, hospitality, and industrial projects. Comparable mid-large-scale regional contractor profile, family/private ownership, and GCC-focused expansion strategy.
• Arabtec Construction: Historic UAE-based contractor renowned for mega-tall buildings (Burj Khalifa) and large-scale residential and hospitality builds across the GCC. Comparable in scale, hospitality project delivery, and family/corporate control dynamics, though currently in restructuring.
• Al Jaber Group (Al Jaber Engineering & Contracting): Qatar-headquartered construction and engineering group with capabilities across civil, mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure. Operates in the same Doha home market as CDC, often bidding against it on government and industrial projects.
• Nasser Al Hajri Corporation: Saudi Arabia-headquartered general contractor delivering oil & gas, infrastructure, and commercial projects across the GCC. Comparable in EPC scope, energy division focus, and family-owned governance, with similar international expansion ambitions.
• Redcon Construction: Egypt-based regional contractor with significant GCC presence in commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure. Comparable scale and Middle East mega-project pipeline exposure, including JV-style execution of large mixed-use developments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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