How do you ensure efficient collaboration between the various stakeholders?
Communication is the most vital facet of efficient stakeholder collaboration. You have to create an open arena in which stakeholders are able to discuss, negotiate, and participate. In order to achieve this, you need to understand your market and the cultural influences. Because we are 100% Qatari owned, we have considerable knowledge of the local market. This is a key advantage that sets us apart from global competitors in our field and accentuates our ability to balance stakeholder interactions. This gives us a solid grounding in project and construction management.
How do you foresee the construction sector developing over the next decades, and what role can local companies play in the near future?
Qatar is witnessing a boom in its economy and industry, characterized by a major drive toward the development of infrastructure services and the execution of several projects in the private and public sectors. Therefore, there will be a greater need for local companies to be dynamic and forward thinking, in order to deliver on the country's growing needs. It is our aim to take ASTAD from being a local company to truly establishing ourselves as a global brand.
From www.thebusinessyear.com.