ASTAD
ASTAD is a Doha-based project management consultancy founded in 2008 that delivers end-to-end PM, engineering, construction management, and sustainability services for complex large-scale building and infrastructure projects for Qatari government ministries, quasi-government entities, and large developers, with over 800 professionals and a top-10 ENR global ranking.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersDoha, Qatar
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ASTAD does
ASTAD is a Qatar-based project management consultancy founded in 2008 that provides end-to-end services — project management, engineering management, construction management, construction supervision, and program management — for complex, large-scale building and infrastructure projects. The firm also offers sustainability consultancy (GSAS and LEED certification, carbon management, CFD, energy modeling) and HSE services, and holds the distinction of being the first ISO 45001:2018-certified firm in the Middle East and the first Integrated ISO certificate holder in Qatar. Its portfolio of more than 250 projects over the past decade spans education, healthcare, sports, culture, transport, and oil & gas sectors, with marquee assets including the National Museum of Qatar, Sidra Medical and Research Centre, Education City master plan, Lusail Sports Arena, the Doha Metro Green Line, and the Qatar Petroleum District.
ASTAD's go-to-market is consultative, enterprise sales-led, targeting Qatari government ministries, quasi-government entities (notably Qatar Foundation), and large developers. It is headquartered in West Bay, Doha, employs more than 800 professionals, and has ranked within the ENR top 10 global construction and project management firms for three consecutive years (9th in ENR Top 250 International Contractors). Revenue is generated through professional services fees on bespoke project mandates; pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct enterprise sales domestically, supplemented by international partnerships — including a 2017 MoU with Cumming for themed entertainment project management — and select Qatar Fund for Development-financed international engagements such as road infrastructure in Somalia. The company is privately held, led by CEO Mohamed Al-Buainain, with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or external institutional investors.
ASTAD firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ASTAD
- Legal name
- ASTAD
- Website
- https://astad.qa
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- ASTAD is a Doha-based project management consultancy founded in 2008 that delivers end-to-end PM, engineering, construction management, and sustainability services for complex large-scale building and infrastructure projects for Qatari government ministries, quasi-government entities, and large developers, with over 800 professionals and a top-10 ENR global ranking.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ASTAD industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Project Management Consultancy
- NAICS
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)
Keywords
Where ASTAD is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Doha
- HQ country
- Qatar
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices1 record
Markets served
ASTAD business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Project Management Consultancy Services: ASTAD provides project management, engineering management, and construction management consultancy services for complex large-scale ventures. Revenue is generated through professional services fees charged to clients for managing the planning, design, construction, and delivery of building and infrastructure projects.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
ASTAD product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ASTAD provides professional project management consultancy services for complex large-scale construction and infrastructure ventures in Qatar and internationally. Its core offerings cover the full project lifecycle, including project management, engineering management, construction management, and construction supervision, with additional sustainability (GSAS and LEED) and HSE services. Clients are predominantly government ministries, quasi-government entities, and large developers, and ASTAD earns revenue through negotiated professional services fees.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Project Management Comprehensive project management services covering planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, contract management, claim management, change management, document control, and audits for complex large-scale building and infrastructure projects. Delivered to government ministries, quasi-government entities, and large developers in Qatar.
- Engineering Management Engineering management services covering project initiation, space programming, concept design, master planning, design development and reviews, and sustainability implementation strategy for complex building and infrastructure projects.
- Construction Management Construction management services managing the development and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely and sustainably, on time and on budget, for government and large private clients in Qatar.
- Construction Supervision Construction supervision services integrating, managing, coordinating, and facilitating execution of major construction projects while ensuring adherence to regulations and quality standards.
- Project & Program Management Program management services ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget by integrating every aspect of program execution from initiation through to completion for large-scale development programs.
- Sustainability Consultancy Services Sustainability consultancy services including GSAS and LEED certification, carbon management, thermal comfort studies, daylight simulation, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and energy modeling, delivered by ASTAD as an authorized GSAS service provider to support high-performance, climate-responsive buildings.
- HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) Services Health, safety, and environment management services including OH&S management system implementation, risk management, contractor management, and HSE compliance monitoring aligned to international standards.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 250 projects delivered over a decade
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use ASTAD
Customer profileNamed customers28 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
ASTAD technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
ASTAD partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CummingminorASTAD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cumming, a global leader in theme park project management, in New York on Thursday 26 October 2017. The agreement lays the foundation for the development of world-class themed entertainment projects in Qatar and promotes joint strategic objectives aimed at exploring markets and directing efforts towards viable projects. Cumming has over 20 years of experience supporting theme park owners and developers with a portfolio including Disney and Universal Studios projects worth tens of billions of dollars. ASTAD's interest aligns with the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030 to develop tourism infrastructure in Qatar.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ASTAD competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hill International: Global construction management and claims consulting firm with deep exposure to mega-project PM in the Middle East. Closely comparable service mix (PM, construction management, supervision) and similar client profile of government and infrastructure owners.
- Egis: France-based international consultancy with deep Middle East footprint across transport, buildings and urban development PM. Competes with ASTAD on rail, metro and large campus projects in Qatar and the wider GCC.
- Mace Group: International consultancy and construction company specialising in project and program management. Comparable as an owner-side construction PM consultancy serving landmark cultural, sports and transport projects globally.
- Turner & Townsend: Independent global construction and project management consultancy providing cost, project and program management across infrastructure, real estate and natural resources. Most direct comparator to ASTAD given its pure-play PM consultancy model and similar ENR ranking tier.
Broad incumbents
- Jacobs: Global professional services firm delivering PM, engineering management and advisory across critical infrastructure. Overlaps with ASTAD on government-sector program management and mega-project delivery.
- AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with full-scope program, project and construction management services. Competes with ASTAD for large public-sector commissions across the Middle East while offering a significantly broader service portfolio.
- KBR: Global engineering, procurement and construction firm with sizable government services and project management operations across the Middle East. Overlaps with ASTAD on defense, transport and public-sector program management.
- Arcadis: Global design, engineering and consultancy firm with strong Middle East presence in PM and cost management. Broader portfolio than ASTAD but overlaps heavily on infrastructure, buildings and sustainability advisory.
- Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management and development consultancy with established Middle East operations and significant PM presence on transportation, buildings and infrastructure programs.
Regional players
- Dar Al-Handasah (Sidara): Middle East-headquartered design, engineering and project management consultancy with strong presence in the Gulf. Comparable on regional mega-project PM, though broader in design and architecture.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ASTAD social profiles
Digital presenceASTAD compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
ASTAD financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ASTAD leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ASTAD funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ASTAD M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ASTAD
What does ASTAD do?
ASTAD provides professional project management consultancy services for complex large-scale construction and infrastructure ventures in Qatar and internationally. Its core offerings cover the full project lifecycle, including project management, engineering management, construction management, and construction supervision, with additional sustainability (GSAS and LEED) and HSE services. Clients are predominantly government ministries, quasi-government entities, and large developers, and ASTAD earns revenue through negotiated professional services fees.
Is ASTAD a public or private company?
ASTAD is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ASTAD founded?
ASTAD was founded in 2008. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is ASTAD based?
ASTAD is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, in the Middle East region.
How does ASTAD make money?
One revenue line is on record: project Management Consultancy Services.
Who are ASTAD's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hill International, Egis, Mace Group and Turner & Townsend. Broad incumbents are Jacobs, AECOM, KBR, Arcadis and Mott MacDonald. Dar Al-Handasah (Sidara) is listed as a regional player.
Does ASTAD have an API?
No public API is recorded for ASTAD.
What industry is ASTAD in?
ASTAD's product category is Construction Project Management Consultancy. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAAAC, Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep), with a secondary code of IMAFAAAF, Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio). Its NAICS code is 5416 and its SIC code is 8711.