CDM to Build and Rehabilitate Jordan Schools
October 17, 2006
AMMAN, JORDAN—The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) recently awarded CDM a 4-year contract to provide architectural and engineering consulting services for the Jordan Schools construction and rehabilitation program. CDM will manage the design and construction of up to 28 new schools and the rehabilitation of up to 100 schools throughout the country.
This contract is part of a US$50 million USAID program to support the development of quality learning environments throughout Jordan, and one of four elements in an ambitious reform program initiated by the Jordan Ministry of Education in 2003. The reform program consists of a phased series of policy measures, actions, and institutional changes referred to as Education Reform for Knowledge Economy that aim to modernize the economy and society through information and communications technology.
CDM is supporting both USAID and the Ministry of Education in transforming local education programs and practices through the development of quality learning environments that will prepare students to thrive in Jordan's growing economy. The new and renovated school facilities will reduce overcrowding in classrooms and decrease the number of rented buildings used as schools, which often lack laboratories, libraries, and play areas.
Preparation for this large-scale project includes selecting the 28 new school sites from approximately 50 candidate sites and completing environmental impact assessments for the selected sites. In addition, CDM is responsible for the planning, design, tendering, award, and construction management of all new schools and the procurement of furniture and other equipment for each facility.