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iQS Quantity Surveyors is a group of dedicated professionals committed to efficient Cost Management and Project Delivery. By combining an innovative approach with over 25 years of experience we ensure optimal project performance.
Geographic expansion
Staying one step ahead of the competition and continually researching and investing in the latest trends, MPD has been able to create developments of the right quality and price point for clients. Now targeting expansion into East Africa, the Company is already bringing its unique value proposition to Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, with future plans for Uganda and beyond. “Due to the region’s strong agricultural industry and its geographic positioning near the Indian Ocean, we hope to gain interest from the growing number of Middle East investors who are increasingly present in countries along the eastern seaboard,” says McCormick. He concludes: “As a communityfocused Company with fixed interests in high-growth emerging markets, we have been able to successfully maximise both the shopper experience and returns for the retailer. My father would be proud to learn that South Africa now has the sixth biggest mall presence in the world, comprising a strong portfolio of centres he developed and ones that now remain under our ownership and management. “Going forward, our core focus will remain in addressing the huge retail need in rural areas, enhancing the availability of a platform for local businesses in their own neighbourhoods through affordable leasing and high quality construction.”
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