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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Philippine Daily Inquirer Article for Uptown Lifestyle-NOvember04,2012


Megaworld taps EEI to build mall, BPO offices in BGC by abs-cbnnews.com


Megaworld taps EEI to build mall, BPO offices in BGC

Posted at 11/19/2012 6:13 PM | Updated as of 11/19/2012 6:14 PM
MANILA, Philippines - Megaworld Corp. has tapped EEI Corp. as its general contractor for 3 upscale developments at its Uptown Bonifacio project in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Under the deal, EEI will handle the construction of the three-level Uptown Mall and two office towers targeting companies in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.  Megaworld and EEI signed the contract of partnership last November 15.
Megaworld is developing the 15-hectare Uptown Bonifacio, located near the British, American and Japanese international schools in Bonifacio Global City.
"Megaworld's brand promise underscores quality... We put a lot of time into the planning of our projects.  In looking for contractors to partner with, we conduct detailed studies on the market and the industry.  This way, we're able to identify contractors that match our exacting standards," said Megaworld Senior Vice President for Operations Division Philipps Cando in a statement.
EEI President and CEO Roberto Castillo said,  "Megaworld defines quality.  The company will challenge us to meet and even exceed their expectations.  We aim to satisfy every demand to deliver impressive end-results."
Since 1994, Megaworld has launched more than 250 residential buildings, office towers, commercial centers and hotels.
Aside from the Uptown Bonifacio developments, EEI is also the general contractor of Megaworld's Eight Forbes Town Road residential project in BGC, and One Central, at the junction of Sen. Gil Puyat and Ayala avenues in Makati. 


Topping Off 8 Forbestown Road Residence by Manila Standard Today


Megaworld and EEI Corporation top off Eight Forbes Town Road, Megaworld’s 53-story luxury residential project in Forbes Town Center, situated in Bonifacio Global City.  Megaworld SVP for Operations Division Philipps Cando and EEI VP for Field Operations Group Albert Saringo (4th and 5th from right) lead the  topping-off  ceremonies. With them are (from left) Casas Architects Associate Gaylord Bongalon and Partner Bernadette Tan, EEI AVP for Field Operations Group-Buildings Jessie Parada and Megaworld SAVP for Project Management Division Roemar Nograles, AVP for Architecture and Planning Hermelyn Cullano and Project Architect Triff Andres.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Friday, October 5, 2012

Puttin’ on the Ritz

REFERENCE:
MANILA STANDARD TODAY
by Joba Botona (September 04,2012)
Puttin’ on the Ritz

When we use the word “luxury” to describe something, we mean that it is expensive and exquisite. Luxury also means comfort and value for money. Uptown Ritz at Bonifacio Global City, Megaworld Corp.’s latest condominium developments, attempts to redefine luxury.
“Uptown Ritz offers not only upscale units as well as premium amenities and facilities exclusive to tenants, but it also offers the ‘luxury of time.’ Living in townships like Bonifacio Global City gives you that privilege. In Uptown Ritz, you don’t need to go far because everything that you may need is just around the area,” shares Noli Hernandez, Megaworld’s senior vice president for sales and marketing.
The Ritz life
The 45-storey building’s striking glass and aluminium facade make it stand among other residential properties in BGC. But there’s more to it than an air of sophistication.
Uptown Ritz’ premium amenities housed on the first eight floors are designed to give comfort to condo owners while the 7th floor’s two decks has everything one may need to relax and enjoy in their abode—pools, outdoor recreation areas, function rooms and a fitness center. Families will also enjoy living in the three and four-bedroom suites on the penthouse floors located at the 40th to 45th levels of the building. The parking area, which occupies the 2nd to 6th floors are also expansive, giving occupants a hassle-free parking with its 330+ allocated slots.
“We want to make our tenants feel that they are a part of an exclusive community by simply living in Uptown Ritz, which offers an ‘uptown lifestyle’ that suits their wants and needs. It is the experience of living a luxurious life in a different sense, because we do not only offer the value of their money but also the value of time,” says Harold Geronimo, director for strategic marketing and communications.
New central business district

The 45-storey Uptown Ritz’ striking facade make it stand among other residential properties in BGC.
Uptown Ritz is part of Megaworld’s master planned township in BGC dubbed as Uptown Bonifacio, which is considered as the “brand-new central business district.” The sprawling 15-hectare community closely follows the company’s formula for townships as upscale hubs for home, business and leisure.
Another latest development of Megaworld is Uptown Place mall, a three-storey high-end dining and shopping hub for those who do not want to out of BGC district. The Uptown Place mall is a mere walking distance from the Uptown Ritz and complements its shopping boutiques at the ground level.
Uptown living, as Hernandez explains it, means that every family’s needs are addressed. The place boasts of its prime location conveniently tucked close to BGC’s key locations such as the Grand Hyatt Hotel, St. Luke’s Medical Center and S&R. Kids may also attend top institutions such as the International School Manila, Manila Japanese School and the British International School.
Uptown Ritz is also very accessible to major roads such as Edsa and C5, which enables working professionals and business people get to their destinations or business centers like Makati Central Business District, McKinley Hill and Eastwood City in less than 20 minutes.
“In Uptown Ritz, it’s an understatement to assume that its residents live in luxury. It’s more than that—it’s uptown luxury,” says Geronimo.
(Condominium units at Uptown Ritz are priced at P9.4M to P27M)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Project Update As The Month of September 2012


We are pleased to inform you that as of August 15, 2012 8 Forbestown Road
overall project accomplishment is 38.69% complete. Concreting works is
already at 51st floor. Ongoing work includes rebar works, formworks,
fabrication of rebars, plastering works, spraycrete of wall partition,
application of waterproofing and installation of: CHB wall, Pre-cast wall
and drop walls. Installation of air duct for mechanical, pipe sleeving works
for sanitary and fire protection and electrical roughing-ins is also on
development.

The project is on progress with accordance to its schedule.
We are pleased to inform you that as of August 15, 2012, Morgan Executive
Residences Towers 1, 2 and 3 overall accomplishment is 92.00%, 61.00% and
48% respectively. Towers 1, flushing and functionality test of plumbing
fixtures, interior and exterior final painting works, waterproofing works,
meter center works and installation of: kitchen cabinet and closet, lavatory
and countertop is ongoing. Ceiling works at hallway lobby, preparation for
testing of AC units, exterior painting works, waterproofing works and
testing of fire pro piping is ongoing for Tower 2. For Tower 3, continuous
work includes installation of pipes, sanitary water line, copper piping and
riser, exterior painting works, waterproofing works and finishing of
transformer vault room.

The project is on progress with accordance to its schedule


We are pleased to inform you that as of August 15 2012, the overall project
accomplishment for Tuscany Private Estate Phase I, II and III is 95.00%,
79.00% and 42% respectively. For Phase I (Clusters 1,2 and 7) and Phase II
(Clusters 3 and 4), remaining works includes installation of refrigerant
pipes and plumbing fixtures, pressure test and wiring works. For Phase 3
(Clusters 5 and 6), installation of kitchen exhaust duct, branch line and
loop line, droppings and wiring works is ongoing.

We are pleased to inform you that as of August 15, 2012, The Bellagio Tower
III overall project accomplishment is 99.99% complete. Ongoing work includes
rectification of unit owners punchlist, painting works and testing and
commissioning of Passenger elevator. Testing and installation of remaining
electrical systems is substantially complete.



We are pleased to inform you that as of August 15, 2012, The Stamford
Executive Residences Towers I, II and III overall accomplishment is 99.95%,
99.71% and 97.50% respectively. For Tower 1, remaining works includes
testing of remaining blowers and including DPSC. Wiring and installation of
blowers and turbo fan is ongoing for Tower 2 while basement 1, roof deck
area and EE room is for turnover also. Interior painting works, interior
finishing works, finishing of EE rooms prior to turnover, piping system,
installation of fans and blowers and plumbing fixtures is on development for
Tower 3.


We are pleased to inform you that as of August 15, 2012 The Venice Luxury
Residences overall project accomplishment for Tower’s A and B is 34.75% and
32.70% respectively. For Tower A, concreting is already at 29th floor while
Tower B is already at 28th floor. Installation of mechanical duct, piping of
sanitary and plumbing lines, precast installation of façade, installation of
risers and cross main is ongoing for Tower A. For Tower B, precast
installation of façade, installation of mechanical duct and piping of
sanitary and plumbing lines is ongoing

The project is on progress with accordance to its schedule.