Your management partner in navigating the $4 trillion PPP future.
CMA is accelerating its investments to serve the rapidly growing $4 trillion PPP market in the Middle East over the next 20 years.
PPP support from inception to operation.
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Technical
Independent technical due diligence, risk analysis, and project monitoring.
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Financial
Financial model analysis, cost estimation, financing structures, and bankability assessment.
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Contractual
Contractual and compliance obligations while supporting transparent governance and risk allocation.
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Social
Community engagement, stakeholder alignment, and social impact management.
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Environmental
Environmental assessments, compliance strategies, and sustainability integration.
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Design
Design review, optimization, and compliance with PPP contract requirements.
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Construction
Schedule, cost, and quality oversight during project execution.
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Operation
Performance monitoring, operations planning, and lifecycle asset management.
The Middle East is the world’s fastest growing construction market.
The Middle East is now the epicenter of global infrastructure growth, outpacing every region in scale and speed. Guided by national strategies like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Centennial 2071, governments are leveraging PPPs to deliver transformative projects in aviation, transport, energy, water, healthcare, education, and new cities.
With $4 trillion in planned investments over the next two decades, the region is the world’s most dynamic construction market—where public ambition meets private innovation. For investors, developers, and operators, this is a generational opportunity to shape the cities and economies of tomorrow, and CMA is partnering with the public and private sectors to deliver these projects.
Building a sustainable future through PPPs.
Fifty years from now, well-planned PPP projects can transform the Middle East into a model of sustainable growth. By integrating renewable energy, green transport, efficient water systems, and resilient infrastructure, governments and private partners can ensure clean air, thriving ecosystems, and healthier cities. At the same time, investments in schools, hospitals, and inclusive urban spaces will strengthen social equity, create opportunity, and improve quality of life. Thoughtfully designed PPPs will not only drive economic growth but also safeguard the environment and deliver long-term social value, leaving future generations with stronger communities and a healthier planet.
CMA supports this vision by helping design PPPs that place environmental stewardship and social well-being at their core. From embedding sustainability metrics into project structures to ensuring equitable access to essential services, CMA works with governments and private partners to align investments with community needs and climate goals. By prioritizing clean energy, resource efficiency, and inclusive development, CMA enables PPPs to deliver lasting benefits—healthier cities, stronger societies, and a more resilient environment for generations to come.
Lenders’ Technical Advisor.
As a Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA), we are appointed by developer consortiums and lending institutions to safeguard their interests by assessing technical, construction, and operational risks. We conduct detailed due diligence before financial close, monitor project performance throughout the construction and operational phases, and verify that the project remains financially and technically viable.
Contract administration
Review and advice on OPEX and CAPEX
Technical due diligence leading up to financial close
Risk assessments
Design management and design reviews
Monitoring of construction activities and progress reporting
Verification of funding drawdowns and milestone-based payments
Monitoring of operational phase
Independent Certifier.
As an Independent Certifier (IC), we are a jointly appointed by public authorities and developer consortiums to act as a neutral party responsible for independently verifying construction progress, certifying milestone payments, and ensuring that the design, construction, and commissioning comply with the terms of the project agreement. We help prevent disputes between the public and private parties by providing fair and impartial determinations during the delivery phase of the PPP project.
Contract administration
Schedule reviews
Design management and design reviews
Monitoring of construction activities and progress reporting
Payment certifications
Construction completion certification
Disputes management
Project Management Consultant.
As a Project Management Consultant (PMC), we are engaged by the private consortium (or sometimes the public procurer) to manage the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring that design, construction, quality, and scheduling obligations are met. We serve as an extension of the client’s team, providing oversight, reporting, and coordination with contractors, lenders technical advisors and independent certifiers to keep the project on track and compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Management of construction contractors
Contract administration
Budget management
Schedule management
Commercial management
Quality management
Clients we support on PPP projects.
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We support developers on PPP projects as Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA), Independent Certifier (IC), and Project Management Consultant (PMC). As LTA, we provide objective due diligence and monitoring to protect investments. In the IC role, we verify milestones to ensure transparency between stakeholders. As PMC, we manage schedules, budgets, and quality, helping developers reduce risk and deliver projects efficiently.
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We support public authorities on PPP projects as Independent Certifier (IC), providing an impartial role that ensures transparency and accountability throughout delivery. By independently verifying design, construction, and performance milestones, we give governments confidence that contractual obligations are being met, risks are minimized, and public value is protected.
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We support lenders on PPP projects as Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA), providing independent technical due diligence and ongoing monitoring. By assessing project design, costs, schedules, and risks, we give lenders confidence that their investments are protected and that projects remain compliant, bankable, and on track through every stage of delivery.
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We support EPC contractors on PPP projects with contract administration that keeps obligations clear and enforceable. Our guidance on managing variation orders and dispute resolution reduces risk and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders. Our planning and scheduling support empowers contractors to optimize resources, control timelines, and deliver projects with greater certainty.
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We support law firms on PPP projects with technical advice for contract interpretation, variation assessments, and compliance with project obligations. Our input on disputes helps lawyers build stronger cases, anticipate risks, and guide their clients toward efficient resolutions that protect both commercial and public interests.
Experience our PPP disputes expertise before you commit.
At Construction Management Associates, we believe you should experience a service before committing to it. That’s why we created PPP Disputes Test Drive—a chance to see how we work, experience our approach firsthand, and get the contracts, claims, and disputes expertise your future PPP projects demand.
Choose from five PPP dispute scenarios and receive a tailored expert opinion. Each one gives you a glimpse into how we analyze, assess, and resolve the issues that matter most to your projects.
Analysis of a disputed contract provision
Analysis of a disputed specification requirement
Critical assessment of a disputed delay analysis
Disputed assessment of a variation
Measurement dispute
See how we’d handle your PPP dispute.
Regional Expertise – Decades of experience navigating the MENA and Gulf markets.
Sector Breadth – From aviation, transport, energy and water to healthcare, education and housing.
Trusted Partnerships – Built on credibility, transparency, and results.
Future-Ready Approach – Leveraging technology and global best practices to deliver sustainable outcomes.