Construction Business News ME - December 2020

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE REGION'S CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

DECEMBER 2020

Innovation in CONSTRUCTION&FM Awards

2020 WINNERS REVEALED

RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

ُ

WAIVER

DLD

2 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

IN THIS ISSUE

Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

20

INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION &FM | AWARDS 2020

12 NEWS

Held on November 24th at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, the awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success

SIGNIFICANT LANDMARK TRSDC celebrates milestone moment as USD 2bn worth of contracts are signe d to date

58 EXPO 2020 GLOBAL CLIMATE BATTLE Malaysia to showcase the role of its forest in the global climate battle at Expo 2020 - Dubai

16 PROJECT

60 MACHINERY

18 TECHNOLOGY HARNESSING IOT How industry players are harnessing IoT to advance connected building environments

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE 54 years after launching the articulated hauler concept Volvo CE continues to lead the field

56 INTERVIEW

62 SCAFFOLDING &

HEALTH & SAFETY VISION In Conversation with Sutharson Sathaiah, Senior Manager of HSE & Risk at Global Village.

FORMWORK DOKA Formwork solutions and scaffolding

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 3

Your business continuity is our top priority.

Our initiatives and remote solutions have got you covered in all situations. du.ae/wegotyourb

4 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 5

CBNME

EDITOR’S NOTE

DEMAND FOR READY TO MOVE IN VILLA/TOWNHOUSES AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH

665

secondary or ready to move in Villas/ Townhouses were transferred in the month of October, which is 7.2 percent higher than the second highest month, September 2020 with 605 transactions.

This figure is 34 percent higher than the 3rd highest month ever, July 2020 with 496 transactions. For the past four months we have had the highest number of transactions for villa/townhouses consistently, each month being at an all-time high with the record

broken the very next month. This consistent growth started after May 2020 which had 110 transactions and since then has grown by over 500 percent.

The top areas for secondary (ready) Villa/Townhouses in October 2020 were Nadd al Sheba (11.8 %), Town Square (7.8%), International City (6.7 %), Arabian Ranches (6.4%) and Dubai Hills Estate (5.9 percent).

39% of the transactions were for 4-bedroom units, 34.7% for 3-bedroom units and 14.8% for 5-bedroom units.

Looking at proprietary data from Property Finder, the search trends show us that the top five locations for consumers searching for villa/townhouses were Dubai Hills Estates, Arabian Ranches, Palm Jumeirah, Damac Hills and Mohammed bin Rashid City. Keywords such as ‘upgraded’, ‘pool’ and ‘furnished’ were the top three keywords in the month of October 2020.

Overall for the month of October 1013 villa/townhouses were transferred in both the off plan and secondary market. A total of 2,031 apartments were transferred with 1,128 in the secondary market and 903 in the off-plan market.

Kasun Illankoon

Deputy Editor kasun@bncpublishing.net

CEO

Wissam Younane wissam@bncpublishing.net DIRECTOR

Rabih Najm rabih@bncpublishing.net GROUP PUBLISHING DIRECTOR

Joaquim D'Costa

jo@bncpublishing.net 2706 440 50 971+ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Rabih Naderi

rabih.naderi@bncpublishing.net 9818 328 50 966+ DEPUTY EDITOR

Kasun Illankoon kasun@bncpublishing.net EDITORIAL DESIGN

Christian Harb

chrisoharb@gmail.com MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Aaron Sinanbam

aj@bncpublishing.net

SUBSCRIBE subscriptions@bncpublishing.net

PO Box 502511 Dubai, United Arab Emirates P 506 4200 4 971+ | F 196 4200 4 971+

For all commercial enquiries, contact sales@bncpublishing.net T 2706 440 50 971+

CBNME.COM Keep up to date with all the latest news, features and much more on our website and social media platforms

CBNME @CBNME CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME

All rights reserved © 2020.

Opinions expressed are solely those of the contributors.

Construction Business News ME and all subsidiary publications in the MENA region are officially licensed exclusively to BNC Publishing in the MENA region by Construction Business News ME. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher.

Images used in Construction Business News ME are credited when necessary. Attributed use of copyrighted images with permission. All images not credited courtesy Shutterstock.

Printed by UPP

6 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 7

Timeless Elegance Where modern French art de vivre meets ancient Egyptian charm.

Book your stay at sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com PARIS - LONDON - ROME - DUBAI - SYDNEY - MEXICO CITY

CBNME

REGIONAL NEWS

BLOOM HOLDING ANNOUNCES WALID EL-HINDI AS NEW CEO

L

eading Abu Dhabi real estate developer, Bloom Holding, has announced the appointment of Walid El-Hindi as its new Chief Executive Officer.

With over 25 years of professional experience in the Real Estate Development Sector, Walid ElHindi is joining Bloom Holding to take full responsibility for overseeing operations across all Bloom Holding subsidiaries, which include Properties, Education, Hospitality and Services.

Prior to joining Bloom Holding, El Hindi held senior positions in big real estate and investments companies. Walid El-Hindi taught Architecture as an Adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree.

Bloom Holding stated: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Walid El-Hindi as the new CEO of Bloom Holding. Walid brings extensive experience to the role, in addition to an impressive skillset, dynamic approach, and collaborative leadership style.

“We believe that Walid El-Hindi will be instrumental in enabling Bloom Holding to reach new heights in the achievement of our long-term vision. We look forward to further success under his leadership as we continue to develop premium real estate, whilst managing and operating our best-in-class communities, schools and hotels. We are extremely confident that his deep knowledge and expertise will prove to be a huge asset to Bloom Properties, and to our partners and customers.

Walid El-Hindi, CEO of Bloom Holding commented: “I am honoured and excited to have been appointed to manage this impressive firm.

Bloom Holding has broad capabilities in the market that has enabled it to grow from strength to strength. It is clear that Bloom Holding has an exceptional vision; and I am eager to begin working alongside Bloom’s team as we enter a new chapter together and promote Bloom Holding’s position in the market.”

10 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

REGIONAL NEWS

DESIGN WORKS FOR US$ 204MN MIXEDUSE RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL COMMUNITY UNDERWAY AT JUBAIL ISLAND

J

ubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) today confirmed that its flagship project – the AED5 billion Jubail Island, is on track for ahead-of-schedule delivery, with the master planning and architectural services for the mixed-use (commercial, retail and residential) Town Centre, awarded to DLR Group and well underway. The mixed-use part of the development, estimated at AED750 million (USD 204mn), is a corner stone to create a balanced community addressing the needs of residents and nearby communities.

The built-up area of for the Town Centre is one million square feet. The scope of the works covers the design for the Town Centre area that includes a range of apartments of varying sizes to meet different user needs, retail establishments, office park with separate office buildings sized between 700 and 1,000 sqm, and the support facilities needed to sustain a dynamic community. The development seamlessly integrates with the site’s adjacent low-density residential neighbourhoods that intertwine within natural surroundings that feature untouched mangroves forests and unique local fauna.

Poised to become Jubail Island’s main commercial and cosmopolitan hub, the Town Centre will include facilities such as a community centre, F&B and retail outlets, a family entertainment centre, a worship centre, a clinic, a supermarket, a business centre, and nurseries; with generous parking to accommodate increased vehicle turnout expected during various functions that will be planned throughout the year.

In addition, the Towne Centre will be connected by a short walk through a landscaped pedestrian spine to a beach club surrounded by upscale and trendy kiosks.

Speaking on the project update, Mounir Haidar, Managing Director of JIIC, said: “We are delighted to spearhead the timely development of this highly soughtafter low-density development community in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. Nestled between stunning mangrove habitats and offering panoramic coastal views, Jubail Island is well ahead of schedule at this stage in delivering quality homes, serviced plots, and best-in-class amenities to include a marina complex, sports centre, beach club, and all necessary amenities to a community that loves living in harmony with nature while also enjoying the luxurious offerings this development provides.”

He added: “Today, we are proud to team up with the renowned architectural firm, DLR Group to provide our future residents and visitors a creatively-designed one-of-a-kind community hub. Housing the development’s commercial and community-focused offerings, the Town Centre will bring people together with its diverse network of open spaces to live, work and play” Since the launch of Jubail Island in April 2019, JIIC has awarded contracts valued at over AED 400 million. Most works are well underway, including a new highway interchange to the development on Sheikh Khalifa Highway (E-12), enabling and marine works for Phase 1, and infrastructure works to construct internal roads, electricity, water, sewage, irrigation, telecom and gas networks for several residential villages.

For his part, Jamal Salem, DLR Group Middle East Region Director, said: “DLR Group is honoured to partner with LEAD/ JIIC to create a distinctive design for ‘Jubail Island’ based on human connections within the neighbourhoods and Town Centre. By blending built architecture with the natural landscape, the project creates a unique experience and an oasis for visitors, bringing together both the community and commercial enterprises from family entertainment, shopping and hospitality, to religious facilities, recreation and multi-family living, all with a nature-focused lifestyle intended to elevate the human experience.”

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 11

CBNME

REGIONAL NEWS

DAMAC PROPERTIES REPORTS REVENUE OF AED3.7BN IN FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2020

D

AMAC Properties Dubai Co. PJSC announced financial results for the first nine months of 2020. Total revenue stood at AED 3.7 billion vs AED 2.8 billion in 9M 2019. Booked sales for the period stood at AED 1.6 billion vs AED 2.4 billion for the similar period last year.

Net loss for the period was AED 931 million (9M 2019: Profit of AED133 million). Gross profits for the period stood at AED 828 million (9M 2019: AED 838 million). Gross profit margin declined to 22.7% vs 30.3% last year. Total assets stood at AED 21.8 billion compared to

AED 23.8 billion as of 31 December 2019.

The global outbreak of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdowns and travel restrictions adversely impacted performance and profitability. Profit continues to be adversely impacted due to provisions created in light of prevalent market conditions.

As of 30 September 2020, Gross debt stood at AED 3.3 billion, Cash and bank balances stood at AED 4.6 billion and Development properties stood at AED 8.5 billion. Shareholders’ equity stood at AED 13.1 billion as at 30 September 2020. The Company also saw gross debt reduction

12 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

by AED 0.5 billion during 9M 2020.

DAMAC delivered c. 1,870 in first nine months of the year in AKOYA and Business Bay developments. During the year, DAMAC also reached the milestone of crossing 30,000 unit deliveries since inception.

Hussain Sajwani, Chairman of DAMAC Properties, said, “We continue to endure the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic, which negatively impacted the real estate industry. With social distancing becoming the norm, travel restrictions and a major dip in tourism, the market has been significantly impacted.”

“Covid-19 has upset the balance sheets for many companies, which industry leaders have been very vocal and transparent about and while many analysts are forecasting a U-shaped recovery, we believe it may be some time before we see an upward recovery.”

“DAMAC’s strong balance sheet has allowed it to absorb much of the market shock and we are optimistic that Dubai Expo next year will reap positive rewards for the real estate industry as sales and transactions will increase, offsetting the dip in the market due to Covid-19.”

“In the meantime, we are persevering and recording important progress as we focus on deliveries and continue construction projects. Through hard work and a forward-thinking management team, we are continuously striving to operate more efficiently, by cutting our receivables, optimising operational costs and focusing on cash collections.”

“I am grateful for the wisdom and decisive action taken by UAE leaders to effectively manage the Covid-19 situation in the country. Through social distancing, mask mandates and great access to healthcare, our country has positioned itself on the fast track to recovery.

Meanwhile, our leaders stay focused on improving business and innovation, which is one of the many reasons why the UAE remains resilient in face of global challenges.”

“We also thank all our stakeholders who have worked for our success over the years, including our employees, partners, contractors, suppliers and of course customers who have all contributed in the success of the company.”

WWW.CBNME.COM

REGIONAL NEWS

D3 ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2020 EXPLORES CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN GCC REGION

D

ubai Design District (d3) today hosted a talk titled ‘Emerging Cultural Infrastructure in the Gulf’ as part of the d3 Architecture Festival 2020, organised in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Gulf Chapter.

Moderated by Khawla Al Hashimi, Director of Project Development at the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the panel discussion explored contemporary cultural infrastructure and its relation with the heritage and built environment in the GCC. Participants included Sumaya Dabbagh, Principal and Founder of Dabbagh Architects, Paolo Rossi, Associate Director of Architecture at Pace, Wael Al Awar, Principal Architect and Founding Partner at waiwai, and Islam El Mashtooly, Design Director at Croquis.

The panellists defined cultural infrastructure as culturally rooted and contextdriven projects that preserve the memory of a place. They agreed that context goes beyond tangible elements, and is crucial to incorporate humanist design in real estate development.

Sumaya Dabbagh said: “Every place has a story, and architecture should build on that story without erasing the memory of the place. The modernisation of Middle Eastern cities, such as Dubai and Riyadh, has prompted a search for identity, and I am encouraged by the move towards delivering meaningful architecture that can add to the community.”

Islam El Mashtooly highlighted the significance of mosques that transcend their religious role to serve as real urban living rooms. On another note, he used India as a prime example of a country with a deep understanding of cultural localism in architecture.

Wael Al Awar said: “Culture is always tied to context – location, people, nation – which is key in addressing every architectural project. The UAE did a fantastic job to bring the right architects in order to keep its identity. It used Japanese architects, who are tied to their identity, unlike Western architects, who have blindly adopted the modern style.”

To illustrate the importance of getting clients on board, he recounted the story of his firm designing Al Warqa’a Mosque in Dubai that involved a 1.5-year conversation with Dubai Municipality about the meaning of identity in architecture, which opened the way to other architects having more progressive dialogues on mosque design.

Al Awar added that he looks forward to breaking stereotypes about the UAE as a desert country at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, where the theme of wetlands will feature prominently in the national pavilion.

For his part, Paolo Rossi said: “A muse-

um is a medium between mankind and its culture. It’s not an object, it’s not a place – the new trend for museums is to be part of the exhibition. The power of an idea is more important than object or form.”

The inaugural edition of the d3 Architecture Festival runs from 11 to 13 November 2020 under the theme ‘Identity, Context and Placemaking in the Gulf’.

Celebrating the achievements of local and regional architecture companies, the event takes place during Dubai Design Week, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 13

EXPERIENCED PLAYER. NEW SUIT. Over the coming weeks you’ll be meeting a whole new fleet of delivery drivers and riders.

Whether you’re receiving your favourite meal, your bank card, the latest i-gadget, or that little black dress, a person wearing this jacket will greet you at the door.

lyveglobal.com

14 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

What you won’t see is the orchestra of advanced technologies and innovations that led to you receiving what you wanted when you wanted it.

Lyve makes this possible with the vision that an always-on connected world is a better world.

#golyve

Go Lyve Today

BEYOND DELIVERY

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 15

CBNME

PROJECT

“This significant landmark underscores the scale of our project and the remarkable progress made to create the destination of the future.”

SIGNIFICANT LANDMARK TRSDC celebrates milestone moment as USD 2bn worth of contracts are signed to date

T

he Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind Saudi Arabia’s flagship international regenerative tourism initiative The Red Sea Project, today announced it had awarded to date more than 500 contracts to international and local firms.

Collectively worth around SAR 7.5 billion ($2bn), these include awards for the design, build and operation of stateof-the-art accommodation and

facilities at the destination.

“This significant landmark underscores the scale of our project and the remarkable progress made to create the destination of the future.

TRSDC is a contributing factor to the growth of the Saudi Arabian economy and is playing a pivotal role in its Vision 2030 plan. I am honoured to be able to showcase the incredible advances our brilliant team and partners have achieved towards making our vision a reality,” said John Pagano, CEO of TRSDC.

16 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

BREAKING NEW GROUND

Since the company’s inception in 2017, over 70 percent of the total value of contracts has been awarded to Saudi firms, highlighting TRSDC’s commitment to strengthening the local economy. Overall, more than 500 contracts have been awarded to companies from 24 countries, which is indicative of the scale of the project and the international expertise required to create the unique destination.

Work on the destination’s transport links is well under-

way and includes developing 80km of roads, highways and junctions to connect the destination, and the new international airport.

Archirodon is constructing a crossing linking Shurayrah Island (the destination’s main hub) to the mainland and is constructing a number of jetties. Meanwhile, Saudi Amana Contracting has delivered the first volumetric prefabricated units, which were built in a newly established facility in Saudi Arabia. These units will form part of the Coastal Village development, a new town set to house the 14,000 staff who will operate the destination once complete.

The development of the Construction Village, which will be home to 10,000 construction workers, is nearing completion with all 1,876 cabins built offsite, delivered and assembled.

WWW.CBNME.COM

TRSDC CELEBRATES MILESTONE MOMENT

While the onsite landscape nursery, which spans over one million square meters, is fully operational and set to deliver upwards of 15 million plants.

In July this year, TRSDC signed its largest contract to date for airside infrastructure works for the destination’s international airport, set to open in 2022.

Awarded as a joint venture to two leading Saudi contractors, Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd and Almabani General Contractors, the contract symbolizes another significant step in progress, while demonstrating TRSDC’s ongoing commitment to creating opportunities within the Saudi Arabian construction sector.

In addition to working with international and local companies, TRSDC has also forged partnerships with universities and ministries, as well as leading scientific and academic institutions.

For instance, the company worked with King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) on an ambitious Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) program to map out land and coral reef conservation areas at the site. This exercise informed the Concept Master Plan which predicts a 30 percent net conservation benefit by 2040, showcasing TRSDC’s commitment to setting new standards in regenerative sustainability.

SUSTAINABLE IS NOT ENOUGH

TRSDC is a standard-bearer in luxury ecotourism, with the goal of becoming the first global destination to demonstrate a regenerative tourism approach on this scale.

The Red Sea Development Company base camp

TRSDC is a standard-bearer in luxury ecotourism, with the goal of becoming the first global destination to demonstrate a regenerative tourism approach on this scale.

TRSDC is working to establish the largest marine protected area in the Middle East, which will be just under 5,400 square kilometers. TRSDC also plans to implement a number of innovative methods to sequester carbon, including increasing the size of mangrove habitats across the destination, direct air capture and establishing marine algae farms.

In addition to manufacturing off-site, TRSDC uses eco-friendly, sustainable ‘green’ concrete on-site in order to minimize emissions throughout the construction process.

“All of our world-class partners are carefully selected and are truly aligned to our sustainability and business principles.

One of the things that makes The Red Sea Development Company so special is our unwavering commitment to regenerative sustainability. Taking just a sustainable approach isn’t enough. We want to enhance the destination for generations to come,” Mr. Pagano added.

A LOOK AHEAD

And there is still more to come. By the end of 2020, many more contracts will be awarded including for the airport terminal, an airport operator, and a major public-private partnership (PPP) utilities package that will secure 100 percent renewable energy generation, water desalination, waste treatment and district cooling. Together, these contracts will take aggregate commitments to a total approaching SAR 15 billion ($4 billion).

The Red Sea Project has already passed significant milestones and work is on track to welcome the first guests by the end of 2022, when the international airport and the first four hotels will open. The remaining 12 hotels scheduled for completion in Phase One will open in 2023, delivering a total of 3,000 rooms across five islands and two inland resorts.

CBNME

TECHNOLOGY

Prabhu Ramachandran, Founder & CEO at Facilio

HARNESSING IOT

How industry players are harnessing IoT to advance connected building environments

BY PRABHU RAMACHANDRAN,

T

he COVID-19 pandemic has revealed several operational gaps in the management of buildings and the way building are reactively operated today. As things stand, remote working and social distancing will stay in effect for the foreseeable future and the size of deployable teams will continue to be a challenge. These limitations are likely to make our post-pandemic future an opportune time for the industry to adopt centralized remote monitoring and control of systems, in even greater numbers than before.

Building owners and operators are repositioning their portfolios through cost savings and newly identified efficiencies, while also addressing improvements in tenant experience. As buildings reopen in the midst of the

pandemic and an economic crisis, owners are expected to focus on operational decisions that enhance occupant safety and reduce the carbon footprint of their assets. CREs are increasingly seeking real-time access to operational data, to help them optimize their operations, in line with meeting aggressive energy savings targets, improved building performance, and substantially reducing maintenance hours.

For instance, in HVAC operations, which account for nearly 40% of all carbon emissions and about 30% of total energy consumption in commercial buildings, an IoT-enabled, unified and connected operational environment can help them gain complete real-time visibility, as well as agile control of space and equipment, to meet fast-evolving demands.

18 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

IOT-LED CONNECTED OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS Previously siloed and decentralized building operations are now increasingly being brought under unified and centralized command and control, using IoT platform and cloud-enabled O&M applications. One example of this transition is the strategic collaboration announced between Facilio, an AIdriven operations and maintenance platform for real estate portfolios, and Belimo, a global giant in the development, production, and sales of HVAC devices. The move reflects an evolution in approach from a leading hardware provider for commercial real estate, in order to adapt to the changing expectations of stakeholders in the industry.

A connected operational environment, such as the one enabled by this collaboration, can turn IoT data into real-time operational insights and workflows, to optimize building performance and comfort in realtime. The idea is to enhance existing operational frameworks, by adding ‘smart’ capabilities to existing automation assets. This approach to incorporating next generation technologies is fast becoming a trend, with traditionally hardware-centric industry players announcing strategic partnerships and new product offerings, with a focus on software-led property operations.

Concurrently, a shift to open protocol software tech has also been gathering steam, as CREs look to seamless, simple, connected and flexible model of operations, systems and processes.

The real estate industry has been transforming at a rapid rate over the past 5 years, with greater emphasis on driving seamless occupant experiences, as well as enhanced operational efficiencies.

Some benefits of an IoT-led operational foundation and solutions include: > Remote Asset Performance & Optimization: Remote monitoring and control of multiple building assets, through a “single-pane-of-glass” to optimize HVAC performance and energy efficiency in real time. > Sustainability Management: RealWWW.CBNME.COM

HARNESSING IOT | CONNECTED BUILDING ENVIRONMENTS

BUILDING OWNERS AND FACILITY MANAGERS WILL GREATLY BENEFIT FROM ACCESS TO A SINGLE HOLISTIC VIEW OF OPERATIONS, WHICH THE NEXT GENERATION OF IOT AND SOFTWARE DRIVEN SOLUTIONS PROVIDE.

FDD Alarm Impact

time energy consumption analytics, measurement and verification, performance benchmarking, digitized electronic content management, reporting, and more. > Automated Maintenance: Automated and real-time contextual workflows; preventive, condition-based, and predictive maintenance across the portfolio > Seamless Tenant & Occupant Experiences: Apps to help tenants, owners, and facility managers work remotely and access data, initiate tenant service requests, and visitor and vendor management.

SUSTAINABILITY AND THE EXPERIENCE ECONOMY The main value proposition, of an embedded device intelligence and integrated software solution, lies in its ability to intelligently gather performance data and make it available for insights that translate into addressing the priorities of contemporary customers – concurrently addressing enhanced comfort and climate change goals.

The real estate industry is engaged in creating sustainable buildings and contributing to ESG goals, through digital transformation and industry

collaborations. Building owners and facility managers will greatly benefit from access to a single holistic view of operations, which the next generation of IoT and software driven solutions provide.

But what makes a connected operational environment most attractive for building owners, is the ability to deliver superior occupant experiences.

Increased programmability allows seamless addition of new devices and sensors, for better services. And remote cloud-based control of building systems delivers responsive ambient comfort, for tenants.

In essence, IoT-enabled connected building operations correlate to a safe, sustainable, and efficient built environment. In today’s experience economy, where value-based proactive services take precedence, data-driven real estate operatives can now differentiate themselves from the competition, and truly stand apart.

FDD Alarm Impact

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 19

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 presented by

CATEGORY SPONSOR

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

A PRODUCTION BY

The Innovation in Construction & FM awards 2020, presented by du, is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction and FM professionals. Held at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk on November 24, 2020., the awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success.

With over hundreds of nominations, 29 recipients were recognised for their achievements and contributions towards the continued success of the construction and facilities management industry.

20 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

ALEC ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING LLC ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the UAE with a large presence in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia. We provide integrated construction solutions with ability to deliver complex projects successfully. ALEC is seeing a good level of construction activity with the Emirate of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and has had two record breaking years in a row in 2018 and 2019 from a turnover point of view. ALEC has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects.

The company builds and provides construction solutions to

exceed our clients’ expectations for quality, safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

ALEC has extensive experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including airports, retail, hotels & resorts, high-rise buildings, themed projects as well as construction management, design management, estimating, cost planning and procurement.

ALEC also possesses a Design and Build capability, which enables them to provide integrated construction solutions to our clients. ALEC offers its clients a complete turnkey solution with construction, MEP, fit-out, energy efficiency solutions and solar opportunities, facilities management capabilities, heavy equipment rental as well as technology systems.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 21

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 BEST INNOVATIVE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

ITHRA DUBAI & ALEC | ONE ZA’ABEEL “We are proud to receive this award on behalf of the entire team who is working tirelessly to complete one of the most distinguished projects in the region, if not the world. One Za’abeel will set new records and new standards for architecture, engineering and the real estate industry at large, and will contribute to Dubai’s global standing as the city of endless achievements.”

Issam Galadari Director and CEO of Ithra Dubai

22 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

CSCEC | DHE MALL ACCESS & UMM SUQEIM STREET UPGRADE The Employer of the project is Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai) and the Owner (Developer) is Dubai Hills Estate LLC (a part of Emaar Properties).

The Engineer is Jacobs and the Contractor is China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) LLC. The project, “R1086 DHE Mall access infrastructure and Umm Suqeim Street upgrade”, is considered to be one of the major strategic projects serving the road network of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The project is located

at the new city of Mohamed Bin Rashid, providing connectivity between Al Khalil Road and Umm Suqeim Road. The duration spans over 21 Months which will constitute the construction of 22 Kilometers (i.e.

Km) of Highways, 85 Km of utilities, 12 No. of Bridges and key Traffic diversions. The project delivery has been divided to two milestones to accommodate the opening of the Dubai Hills Estate Mall. The first milestone targeted within 18 months and the second milestone is the project completion.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 23

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN FM

DEYAAR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT “Deyaar FM believes in business partnerships, we develop our FM strategy to protect your assets, align with your overall business strategy in order to reach your goals in the shortest possible time.”

Mohamad Abou Laban CEO, Deyaar Facilities Management

24 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS COMPANY OF THE YEAR

FACILIO

“This recognition re-highlights two things: - the industry needs a modern, better way to operate buildings.

- the Middle East region’s appetitive for innovation has nurtured great opportunities for learning and new ideas, helping us shape a world-class product.

I’m very thankful to our customers and partners who believed in the bold vision to reimagine property

operations and challenged the status quo with our solution. And I’m incredibly proud of our Facilio crew for having customers at the center of every detail.

It’s a long journey ahead but these awards let me know we’re heading down the right path.”

Prabhu Ramachandran Founder and CEO at FACILIO

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 25

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR

KHATIB & ALAMI

The last 12 months have been more challenging and unpredictable than anyone could have imagined. It has been a time when companies have had to adapt quickly while drawing on all their reserves of resilience. They have had to make bold decisions and embrace change while ensuring they put the safety and wellbeing of their people at the top of their agendas.

K&A has met these challenges head-on, and in doing so we have demonstrated our relentless energy and total commitment to supporting this incredible region in creating opportunity, happiness, and prosperity for all of its communities. K&A has continued to play a vital role in delivering critical infrastructure projects which are improving the lives of millions of people. K&A

26 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

have harnessed technology to deliver projects better, faster, and cheaper. K&A time after time impressed their clients by ensuring project schedules were met – from a fast-track water reclamation project which will transform 100,000 acres of land in Egypt, to master planning social housing for 500,000 people in KSA, or upgrading Kuwait’s busiest highway. K&A’s deep commitment to health and safety leadership has been evidenced by achieving: 10 million man-hours without LTI at Emaar The Address Residence, Dubai, and Qatar University Student Affairs Building; 13.5 million man-hours without LTI at Al Zahia Mall, Sharjah; Zero LTI in Oman since January 2015; and an appreciation letter for HSE excellence and project delivery from NEOM client, KSA.

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

KHANSAHEB FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | BIOHAZARD DECONTAMINATION Among the FM Providers in the Middle East, even the ones specialising in healthcare cleaning, there was an evident lack of a quality international accreditation that established best practices of dealing with cleaning emergency situations such as disease outbreaks, epidemics and radioactive/chemical contamination. Realising the seriousness of this void, KFM prepared and trained its staff rigorously to successfully achieve BICSc’s specialised biohazard cleaning and decontamination accreditation in high-risk environments.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 27

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 HSE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

MULTIPLEX | WORKER WELFARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Collaborating to Promote Change. Workers’ Rights, Representation and Welfare initiative launched in 2019. Multiplex Middle East achieved 47,272, 841 safe man-hours. Last LTI was reported in the 2019.

Multiplex’s bespoke Worker Welfare Management System enables them to foster a better working & living environment for workers; where efforts this year have focused on ethical recruitment, fair employment contracts, as well as ensuring timely wage payment across our subcontracting chain & better working condition during the summer.

The system has been certified by a leading human rights consultant.

28 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR IN CONSTRUCTION

ACCIONA | 100% ECOPOWERED

The ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered is one of the trilogy sustainable challenges (air, sea and land) that ACCIONA began in 2012 with the purpose to launch a global message: the viability of clean energies versus polluting fuels is feasible even in the most difficult environments and situations.

The ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered made history in 2017 by becoming the first vehicle in the World supplied with

only electricity from renewable sources to complete the Dakar Rally, the most emblematic and toughest race in the world.

Since then, it has been the first 100% electric rally car to complete a rally race in every continent, including Asia with its participation in the Abu Dhabi Baja last November, being the first 100% electrical rally car to participate in a rally race in the Middle East region.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 29

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS | RIVIERA “We are absolutely delighted to have won this prestigious award for Riviera, our renowned waterfront lifestyle community project located in the heart of MBR City, which, upon its completion, will comprise more than 16,000 residences spread across 71 midrise buildings, overlooking an extensive retail boulevard, a canal-walk with artisan eateries and boutiques, and Les Jardins — a lush-green social space.

Designed to introduce the FrenchMediterranean lifestyle to Dubai, which is not

30 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

merely about architectural art, but also about a certain ‘joie de vivre’ — a celebration of life and exultation of spirit — Riviera represents a new landmark that is truly worthy of this highly esteemed accolade.

We are proud to be recognised for our efforts in this outstanding community development and thank BNC Publishing for an exceptional, unforgettable evening!”

Tizian H. G. Raab Head of Public Relations & Communications, CEO’s Office, Azizi Developments

WWW.CBNME.COM

RENAULT TRUCKS T X-PORT 4X2 WITH 24 MONTHS INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

+

24 MONTHS SERVICE CONTRACT

RENAULT TRUCKS T X-PORT Benefit from a truck transformed in our factory with the manufacturer high quality standards.

For a long-term performance get more than a Used Trucks, contact your local Renault Trucks dealer to get your Renault Trucks T X-Port with 24 months warranty and 24 months service contract to guarantee total peace of mind.

WWW.USED-RENAULT-TRUCKS.AE

YR

S

RT CE B

CK

NEW TIMES, NEW OPPORTUNITIES

UC D TR KS E S

3 O R EU IFIED U

MORE THAN A USED TRUCK

E N A U LT T R

U

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 HSE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR IN FM

GLOBAL VILLAGE | MORE SAFETY, MORE FUN Global Village has raised the benchmark in response to the ongoing pandemic and continues to provide best-in-class guest experience under new normal conditions, following its comprehensive re-evaluation and overhaul of health, safety, and environmental operations.

Many measures have been implemented by Global Village’s management team that align with the highest international health and safety standards, and the park has succeeded in setting an example for others to follow in the travel, tourism, and leisure sectors. Social distancing is in effect, creative elements that appeal to different age groups have been paired with standard

32 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

signage to ensure everyone follows the protocol, over 600 hand sanitiser stations have also been installed using 100% natural products by SHEILDme, cleaning schedules have been increased, and thermal cameras are in place at all entry points. Global Village are even providing complimentary fun masks for kids to encourage them to abide by the rules concerning face covering.

Technological advances in the name of guest convenience and safety are also playing a big role. In order to enable cashless payment for those guests who prefer contactless transactions, Global Village launched GVPay by Noqodi, which is accepted across all the outlets in the Park.

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR IN FM

ENGIE SOLUTIONS | PROJECT AKHDAR “The Innovation in Construction & FM awards 2020 are a benchmark of success for FM companies and our industry in the region. Not only is it a recognition of all the great work we’ve done over the year, but it also brings the entire fraternity together to celebrate each other and our accomplishments. Winning the Sustainable Initiative of the Year is an honor

as sustainability is at the core of what we do.

It is a testament to our commitment in helping the Middle East region reach its goals in transitioning to a carbon neutral society using low carbon energy and services.”

Bart Holsters General Manager UAE, ENGIE Solutions

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 33

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

EFS FACILITIES SERVICES GROUP

“EFS takes these awards and accolades very seriously as it puts extra responsibility on the company to outperform and excel.”

Tariq Chauhan Group CEO at EFS Facilities Services Group

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

34 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

OWN YOUR HOME & BUSINESS IN RAS AL KHAIMAH

Residential units starting from AED 292,000 DEAL INCLUDES:

12

YEARS

▪ BUSINESS LICENSE ▪ WORKSPACE LEASE ▪ UAE RESIDENCE VISA

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mohammad Moiz Siddiqui : +971 52 9059806 | Mahmoud Hassan : +971 55 4121679 T&Cs apply. Business licence & visa are subject to renewal every 3 years at no cost.

alhamra.ae

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 ENGINEERING SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN FM

ENGIE SOLUTIONS

“The Innovation in Construction & FM awards 2020 is a great opportunity for us to showcase our work over the year. We are pleased to win the Engineering Service Company of the Year in FM and be recognized for the services we provide. The award is a reflection of our commitment and dedication in delivering bespoke engineering services to our customers in the Middle East.”

Bart Holsters General Manager UAE, ENGIE Solutions

36 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

PROVIS

“It is an honor to be recognized at the Innovation in Construction & FM Awards 2020 for the outstanding work and value we’ve been bringing our clients across the UAE. Since our launch in early 2019, we have worked diligently to add value to the services we provide and offer our customers the highest level of service delivery and return on investment. As a specialized estate

management company, we are committed to offering high-quality and cost-efficient services and solutions to all our customers in the UAE. Our reputation is driven by our experienced team members and innovative technological solutions that power our customers.”

HP Aengaar Chief Executive Officer at Provis

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 37

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 HOSPITALITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR

JT + PARTNERS | HAMPTON BY HILTON The development is situated on the beach front in Al Marjan Island and allows the guests to enjoy a stunning sea view from each corner. The concept is inspired by the organic shape of the waves created when washing on the sand. The sea motions forms the curved outline of the project and creates a dynamic approach with dedicated landscaped outdoor areas and terraces.

38 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

The new 515 keys Hampton by Hilton in Al Marjan Island will showcase four F&B outlets, 459 metres of a private white sand beach, a 1,000 square metre pool and other recreational facilities including a children’s club, a health club and water sports facilities, an observation deck will also offer 360-degree views of the Island.

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

RETAIL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

HAVELOCK ONE INTERIORS | NATIONAL BANK OF BAHRAIN BRANCH “Havelock One is delighted with the ‘Retail Project of the Year’ Award as it is a testimony that the industry is recognising our ability to deliver quality in a consistent manner across sectors and markets. We would like to thank the CBNME team, our client NBB - National Bank of Bahrain, our ID partner Interiors PCG as well as our manufacturing and fit-out teams in Bahrain and the UAE. Rolling out a

‘transformation project’ across 14 branches, on time, even during the height of the Covid19 pandemic, is something to be proud of. And we are grateful that this effort and commitment have resulted in this award in addition to high client-satisfaction!”

Eva Sieburg Head of Marketing, Havelock One Interiors LLC

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 39

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 SANITISATION & WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

IMDAAD

Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable FM services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, has scooped two of the top awards at the Innovation in Construction and FM Awards 2020. The company received the coveted

‘Sanitation and Waste Management Company of the Year’ title, while Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jamal Abdulla Lootah was crowned ‘Visionary Leader of the Year’ for his inspiring stewardship of Imdaad and outstanding contribution to the regional FM sector.

40 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

MEP CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

ALEMCO

ALEMCO has a proven track record in delivering highly complex, quality projects to a select group of clients and has built its reputation of successfully executing contracts within budget, on time and to the satisfaction of all significant stakeholders across all areas of its operations.

As a result of this business ethos, our clients use us repeatedly and have secured a good order book for 2020.

ALEMCO’s ongoing focus on quality and timely delivery is seen as instrumental in enhancing the image and performance of the sector.

ALEMCO recognizes the importance of actively participating when it comes to environmental consideration and are committed to helping our clients understand the value and impact of sustainable design.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 41

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

AYANA HOLDING | NIOUM Located in Dubai, Nioum is a trading company specialized in the supply of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical products, as well as luminaire. With deep industry knowledge of local requirements, and an extensive supply program, Nioum provides clients premium quality products from all over the world and service offering; quality control, fast and direct delivery, cost effective, and after sales services.

Nioum has executred projects across mutliple verticals such as retail mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial, and residential.

42 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

Ayana Holding is building a network of powerful companies on a global level. With robust financial, operational and strategic experience and a wide ranging network, the company has the resources, global capacity and know-how to continuously transcend borders, boundaries and benchmarks - resulting in high-growth businesses that disrupt industries and have a meaningful impact in the world. Since inception it has evolved in to a multi-million dollar group of companies with a proven track record of navigating within diverse, transitioning and complex economies, placing it at the forefront of innovation.

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

ALEC | MOBILITY PAVILION AT EXPO 2020

The Mobility Pavilion is one of the three main themes of Dubai Expo 2020 under the concept connecting minds and creating future. The project is for 11,683 m2 Mobility Signature Pavilion to host the exhibition for six months during the exposition period which will subsequently be transformed into a Logistic Institute post-Expo. It aims to be a logistic educational hub and create a lively and environmentally sustainable workplace.

The building is designed to accommodate fully flexible spaces

such as an auditorium, meeting space, group study or open plan.

During the Expo, the roof terrace on level four provides a unique venue for a viewing platform to visitors, which becomes an external extension of the VIP and marketing suite.

Targeting a high standard of performance, quality and flexibility, the design is intended to future-proof the building as well as meeting the high LEED benchmarks detailed within the Specification.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 43

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

DANUBE PROPERTIES

While most companies from all industries across the world have been struggling in the COVID era, Danube Properties remained resilient and ensured delivering on its promises. The company has kicked off 2020 with a glamorous celebration for completing Resortz residence. And despite the challenges that Covid-19 has placed on businesses, the company started welcoming

44 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

homeowners and handing over the units by summer.

Danube continued to record sales growth over the lockdown period as well as after lifting the restrictions.

The company has ensured that construction should remain active at all sites. Over 6,000 people were working on various construction sites and were not feeling the impact.

WWW.CBNME.COM

NEXT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW AT BOBCAT

We invented the compact equipment industry, and now we’re reinventing it.

Get the complete solution for any jobsite with our line-up of powerful and versatile machines: R-SERIES BACKHOE LOADERS M-SERIES COMPACT LOADERS LIGHT COMPACTION RANGE SMALL ARTICULATED LOADERS For more information, contact your local dealer or visit www.bobcat.com

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 BEST ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

DEYAAR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Successfully managing a vast portfolio of around 1000 properties inclusive of 20,000 units across the UAE, Deyaar Facilities Management provides integrated FM solutions that are costeffective, sustainable and aligned to international best practices in health, safety and environment.

Deyaar Facilities Management combines best-in-class IT technology and collaboration that enables it to meet the dynamic demands associated with asset intensive industries such as utility companies, call centers and ministries.

46 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

FM MANAGER OF THE YEAR

KELVIN VARGHEESE | FARNEK “BNC is a trusted and reliable media resource for all the updates and recognition in the FM and construction industry and I thank them for recognizing the best of the best talent and caliber at this award ceremony.�

Kelvin Vargheese Farnek

Farnek provides total sustainable facilities management services to a variety of industries and businesses across the UAE. It is the leading provider of sustainable and technology driven Facilities Management Company in the United Arab Emirates. Established in the UAE since 1980, Farnek Services LLC is a Swiss owned independent facilities management company. With a skilled workforce of 8,000+ employees, Farnek delivers professional Facilities Management services across several sectors including; Aviation, Hospitality, Banking, Retail, Shopping Malls, Telecom, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Government, Education, Leisure, and Entertainment.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 47

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

CALUM PEREY | CUNDALL Calum Perey is an exceptional structural engineer with passion for innovation and digital engineering. As a young professional, Calum has an outstanding track record of projects and out-ofthe-box solutions delivered. He is a multi-award winning engineer with recognitions in Australia, Middle East, UK and China.

Calum is a structural engineer in Cundall and holding dual Degrees in Civil Engineering and Business Management from The University of Queensland, Australia. He joined the Cundall Dubai structures team in 2017.

At the core of Calum’s technical ability is his passion for digital engineering and his talent to implement new advanced techniques within design. He is a champion of parametric modelling in Cundall globally. He has been implementing his outstanding skills on projects and helping to integrate these tools for all disciplines in multi-disciplinary delivery.

48 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

His ability to quickly model complex geometries and demonstrate real time solutions to clients is outstanding. This adds immense value to the overall project design as Calum can demonstrate a plethora of solutions to clients in real time. It has helped to design the most complex architectural structures, quickly and efficiently and enabled time saving on repetitive work, and focus efforts towards problem solving.

Calum is a team member of the winning ALEC-Cundall Collaboration “Project of the Future” initiative in 2020. He is passionate about looking towards the future, breaking through fundamental industry norms and questioning how we can make a change for the betterment of society. He is an advocate of promoting this idea, to which he was invited to participate in the Construction Week podcast to share with the industry idea behind winning AI based solution called B.R.A.I.N.S.

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

FM CEO OF THE YEAR

PRABHU PRAMACHANDRAN | FACILIO Prabhu Ramachandran is the founder and CEO of Facilio Inc, a leading AI-based property operations platform that helps real estate portfolios aggregate building data, optimize performance in real-time, and control operations - all from one place. Headquartered in New York City with offices in Padova, Dubai, Chennai & Singapore, Facilio is a global company backed by leading investors including Accel Partners and Tiger Global Management.

Prabhu’s career spans over 20 years of product, business and customer experience focused on enterprise-scale software for IoT-based connected services, sustainable building solutions, and telecom network management.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 49

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 VISIONARY LEADER OF THE YEAR IN FM

JAMAL ABDULLA LOOTAH | IMDAAD Jamal Abdulla Lootah led the phenomenal rise of Imdaad to become a benchmark of quality services and efficiency across the Middle East, constantly expanding the scope of its services and dramatically growing its prestigious client base to include the best companies in the region like Nakheel, Dubai Municipality, Al Maktoum International Airport, and Emaar Properties.

50 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

Inspired by the “Be Number One” approach of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Jamal Abdulla Lootah’s unwavering focus on excellence through diversification and a personalized business model, has led to Imdaad winning several prominent industry awards and recognitions.

WWW.CBNME.COM

Scania Touring HD range

a privilege to own The Scania Touring is a coach designed to meet your needs for occasional service and regular service over long distances. You will enjoy full support from a single point of contact since all parts, maintenance and repairs are backed by Scania’s comprehensive

global service work. The possibility of fast deliveries gives your business plenty of flexibility. If you’re focused on good total operating economy, this coach is destined to be a profit source for years to come.

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020 CEO OF THE YEAR IN CONSTRUCTION

ATIF RAHMAN | DANUBE PROPERTIES

In a very short span of time, Atif has created a reputable name for Danube Properties. Under his leadership and guidance, the award-winning company has proved itself since the very beginning by launching and delivering stunning projects that are affordable to families living in the UAE as well as investors.

In 2019, he spearheaded the brand with the completion of Starz, pre-completion of Glamz, and the launch of Wavez.

Furthermore, he started 2020 with completing and handing over Resortz and launching Olivz.

Not only did he make Danube Properties among the top five property developers in Dubai, but he also maintained the

52 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

brand value and equity, and the challenging COVID-19 era has not been an exception. Even during lockdown, Atif was continuously present at construction sites, making sure that people’s investments are safe and are progressing as per promised.

Internally, Atif captained the brand and ensured that the company remains consolidated financially despite the high uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused. As a motivational leader, Atif continuously promotes an open environment in the company, where everyone should be reachable and collaborative with one another.

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

INDUSTRY LEADER OF THE YEAR

TARIQ CHAUHAN | EFS FACILITIES SERVICES GROUP

“I would like to take this opportunity to dedicate this award to my 18,000 workforce for keeping their trust and faith in me without which I would not have accomplished the true merits of this award.”

Tariq Chauhan Group CEO, EFS Facilities Services Group

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 53

Innovation in Awards CONSTRUCTION&FM 2020

54 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

WWW.CBNME.COM

RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE, CORPORATE STRENGTHS, AND PROJECT SUCCESS

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 55

CBNME

INTERVIEW

HEALTH & SAFETY VISION In Conversation with Sutharson Sathaiah, Senior Manager of HSE & Risk at Global Village CAN YOU TELL US HOW GLOBAL VILLAGE COMBATTED THE CHALLENGE OF COVID-19?

Combatting the challenges of COVID-19 was a fundamental and central element of our preparations ahead of reopening. Events that transpired this year were unprecedented, requiring a massive collective effort from an ecosystem of internal and external partners.

First and foremost, we worked alongside organisations at both local and international levels, engaging in dialogue at every available opportunity with industry experts and other authorities. These included the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), British Safety Council, and of course our own Governmental departments. Furthermore, we partnered with SHEILDme, a leading producer and supplier of sanitisation products and are using their 100% natural products to sanitise our park.

Following the conclusion of Season 24, we comprehensively assessed all areas across the park to ensure customer comfort and safety under “new normal� conditions. Our teams and partners worked tirelessly to overcome pandemic-related challenges and to ensure that new normal policies and best practices were successfully implemented across every area of the park.

WHAT HSE IMPLEMENTATIONS WERE INTRODUCED BY GLOBAL VILLAGE? The re-opening of Global Village, as well as the success of our Silver Jubilee Season, were both dependent on successfully implementing a host of new HSE practices and subsequently ensuring that their effectiveness is maintained.

Digital transformation has played a key role in our COVID-19 response. We have implemented contactless payment solutions through the brand new Global Village App and website for online ticket purchase and parking payment, whilst the new GV Pay by noqodi, e-wallet allows contactless payment across all Global Village outlets for guests who prefer to avoid using cash.

Cleaning schedules have been significantly increased and disinfection protocols for all touchpoints are in place.

Masks and social distancing is mandatory and guests are encouraged to regularly use the more than 600 hand sanitiser stations that have been installed across Global Village. Staff at all restaurants and kiosks must wear gloves and change them regularly.

And thermal screening has been implemented at all entry points for both staff and guests.

We are an entertainment

56 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

Sutharson Sathaiah, Senior Manager of HSE & Risk at Global Village.

destination, so a lot of thought was also put into how we implemented the various precautionary measures.

Teddy Bears at the Kids Theatre and Falcons at the Arabian Square serve to ensure social distancing in seated areas. Fun themed masks have been distributed to kids since opening. A new Street food area, Fiesta Street, was implemented to avoid crowding in Kiosk Street.

Seating has been placed in front of the Main Stage.

Every effort has been made to ensure that each precautionary measure is designed to protect and improve our guest experience.

TELL US WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR 2021?

First and foremost, our Silver Jubilee anniversary is running for 25 weeks in total up until April 18, 2021. Despite the challenges leading up to our October launch, the story so far has been a successful one.

As such, we are expecting to continue to deliver exceptional cultural experiences for our many guests between January and April. We have plenty of events and entertainment in store throughout this period, and we expect higher numbers of guests as we continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of our HSE protocols.

Global Village has set a new WWW.CBNME.COM

HEALTH & SAFETY VISION | SUTHARSON SATHAIAH, SENIOR MANAGER - HSE & RISK AT GLOBAL VILLAGE

benchmark for travel, tourism, and leisure destinations at the regional and international level in terms of cleaning and hygiene practices. We are already recognised for our safety record and have officially become the first Theme Park worldwide to win the “Sword of Honour” from the British Safety Council for our high standards of safety management. Furthermore, we also received the Dubai Assured Stamp from Dubai Municipality, Dubai Economy and Dubai Tourism (DTCM) in light of our stringent preparations for opening.

We will undoubtedly be building on the many improvements we have made to our guest experience over the coming months and years.

HOW WILL EXPO 2020 DUBAI BOOST GLOBAL VILLAGE? We are very proud to have worked over the past months to support the Expo

teams and will continue to do so. Expo 2020 Dubai will bring many tourists to the country and we will undoubtedly welcome many of them through our gates. Global Village is delighted to have been able to support the “open for business” message by showing how to successfully and safely operate a major leisure destination and we hope that this will go a long way to support the efforts of the nation in alignment with the strategic directives of the United Arab Emirates’ leadership and the Dubai Tourism Strategy.

IN TERMS OF THE MARKET, WHAT INDICATORS ARE THERE TO SEE AN INCREASE IN BUSINESS FOR GLOBAL VILLAGE? From a Global Village perspective, the early success of Season 25, the positive response and reception from the wider community, and the interest we are witnessing on a daily basis are

Edge to Enterprise A new approach to Industrial and Infrastructure Monitoring & Control

aveva.com @avevagroup linkedin.com/company/aveva

all promising signs. Global Village has always attracted businesses from around the world and has enjoyed an extremely diverse customer base. With the travel and tourism sector in terms of visitors from outside the UAE also showing encouraging signs, are very optimistic about the remainder of the season and the success of our partners.

DO YOU BELIEVE BY 2021 THAT PEOPLE IN UAE WOULD BE COMFORTABLE TO GO OUT IN BIG NUMBERS TO GO TO PLACES LIKE GLOBAL VILLAGE? We are confident that outdoor destinations that are vigilant about safety measures will continue to attract guests.

For our part, we will work alongside our many partners to ensure that we apply the highest possible HSE standards. By upholding this commitment, we will retain the trust of our partners and guests throughout the months to come.

CBNME

EXPO 2020

GLOBAL CLIMATE BATTLE

MALAYSIA TO SHOWCASE THE ROLE OF ITS FOREST IN THE GLOBAL CLIMATE BATTLE AT EXPO 2020 DUBAI b y M A L AY S I A N G R E E N T E C H N O L O G Y A N D C L I M AT E C H A N G E C E N T R E

A

world that is increasingly worried about the atmosphere that is fast-saturated by greenhouse gases emitted by anthropogenic activities is looking for every possible means to slow down the trajectory of a warming planet.

The role of carbon-absorbing forests especially tropical rainforests in regulating climate has never been more important.

Once again, protecting the remaining forested areas which lie in the territories of developing countries regained international attention and is thrust into the forefront of the battle to reverse the planetary emergency.

Forest land accounts for about 31 per cent of the world’s land surface area (4.06bil ha) with the largest proportion (45%), in the tropical domain. And of this, the oldest biome located close to the equator and found within the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn – the tropical rainforests of Amazon, the Congo Basin and Southeast Asia – are touted to be the game-changing carbon sinks of the world.

Forest-related emissions due to land use change and unsustainable logging practices contribute about one fifth of all global emissions. Therefore, protecting these remaining sinks would give humankind the fighting chance to reverse the course of runaway climate change.

58 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

Their importance gained substantial tractions as countries of the world intensify negotiations to enhance international cooperation to combat climate change following the implementation of the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol (2008-2012) in which developed countries would reduce 5% of their emissions from 1990 levels.

The role of forests as both emission sources and carbon reservoirs was acknowledged and addressed, namely with the mechanism known as Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in developing countries (REDD-plus) adopted in 2007 at the 13th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bali, Indonesia.

It has to be pointed out that the pluses referring to the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks are significantly important for many developing countries where deforestation rates are relatively small. This means that such countries would be compensated for WWW.CBNME.COM

GLOBAL CLIMATE BATTLE | MALAYSIA TO SHOWCASE THE ROLE OF ITS FOREST

having kept their forests as the lungs of the world, hence REDD-plus would be an effective policy approach to prevent deforestation.

DECADES OF DISINFORMATION Contrary to the disinformation surrounding Malaysia’s so-called high deforestation rate, one indisputable fact stands out.

To date, more than 50% of the country’s landmass is still blanketed by forests after 63 years of post-independence nationbuilding.

How did a country that relied heavily on its primary resources, an economic activity carried over from the colonial period, is able to maintain so much of its forest areas amidst population growth and meeting demands for more infrastructure and pressure to extract more timber?

The answer lies in the appreciation and farsighted vision of the country’s leadership towards sustainable development.

AS A MEMBER OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY AND A SIGNATORY TO THE UNFCCC AND ITS SUPPLEMENTARY TREATIES - THE KYOTO PROTOCOL AND THE PARIS AGREEMENT MALAYSIA WILL PLAY ITS PART BY BUILDING ON THE RIO PLEDGE IN TERMS OF PROTECTING THE VITAL CARBON SINKS IN OUR TERRITORIES.

In many Malaysia’s official statements concerning sustainable development at international fora, the byname “Rio pledge’ is frequently referenced. It is linked to the bold pledge of maintaining at least 50 per cent (16.5mil ha) of our relatively small landmass as forest.

The watershed year was 1992. The venue was Rio de Janeiro, a city in the southeastern region of Brazil on the Atlantic coast. Nearly 30 years ago, countries of the world got together at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro and agreed that environmental protection and development are not necessarily mutually exclusive. And developing countries must not be forced to give up their rights for a better standard of living in the name of environmental protection. Basically, everyone agrees that achieving sustainable development requires balancing the three pillars – economic, environmental and social – the vital aspects of modern days societies.

As a member of the developing world, Malaysia was a vocal advocate for the rights to development, to industrialise, to eradicate poverty and to prosper. This legitimate desire to be a developed nation in the near future will inevitably mean some forested areas will have to give way for Malaysia’s economic transformation.

Nevertheless, through the years since Rio, Malaysia has adopted the world-renowned Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices and subjected its timber harvesting supply chain practices to thirdparty certification scheme. These efforts have minimized the negative impacts of timber harvesting in the production forests and protected its carbon stock. At the same time, management of specific ecological functions of forests were also enhanced through the establishment of totally protected areas as well as protective status for soil conservation and water catchment within the permanent reserve forests system. Soil protection not only preserves the fertility of soil and prevents runoff and sedimentation as part of flood mitigation, it also prevents the release of soil carbon.

Impacts of climate change are not restricted by national borders and Malaysia fully appreciates the saying ‘No man is an island’. As a member of the global community and a signatory to the UNFCCC and its supplementary treaties - the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement - Malaysia will play its part by building on the Rio pledge in terms of protecting the vital carbon sinks in our territories.

At Expo 2020, the achievements of the forestry sector will be the shining example of Malaysia’s theme “Energising Sustainability”. Depicting the country’s seriousness and commitment to climate change mitigation and forest conservation, Malaysia will present a rainforest canopy-inspired net zero carbon pavilion. We will take the opportunities to share our success stories as a forested nation and our approaches for sustainable development.

More importantly, going forward, we seek to engage with other participating countries, businesses and the anticipated 25 million visitors in exploring new and innovative ideas and initiatives to assist Malaysia in its endeavour to continue to be the leading tropical country in conserving our forests for the shared prosperity of humankind.

Malaysia’s participation at Expo 2020, scheduled for 1 Oct. 2021 to 31 March 2022, is led by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), with Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) as implementing agency.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 59

CBNME

MACHINERY

Celebrating Excellence 54 years after launching the articulated hauler concept Volvo CE continues to lead the field

V

olvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) was the first to popularize the articulated hauler concept in 1966 with the birth of the 10-ton payload DR631 – fondly known as ‘Gravel Charlie’. Some 54 years later the company is still transporting earth, gravel and a host of other materials over rough, muddy, slippery, steep or otherwise impassable terrain. Volvo CE remains the market leader and continues to innovate with its H-Series range – which now includes its biggest ever production articulated hauler – the 60-ton capacity A60H. JUST LIKE THE REAL THING In a classic case of art reflecting reality, the LEGO® Technic™ 6X6 articulated hauler Volvo A60H model is also an impressive work of engineering. Inside

its giant box are 2,193 pieces, including six large tyres and heavy-duty motors.

And just like the real thing, it is a technological tour-de-force, featuring app-controlled operation and a fully automatic transmission – a first for the LEGO Technic brand.

The 55 tonne (60 ton) capacity A60H (the real one, that is) is designed for heavy hauling in severe off-road operations, including quarries, opencast mines and large earth-moving operations. And the engineers from both LEGO Technic and Volvo CE wanted the new model to reflect the quality, reliability and durability of the real thing. The model certainly is big – measuring 200mm (7in.) high, 200mm (7in.) wide and a vast 600mm (23in.) long. It is also packed with clever features, not least the complex internal gear system – which is fully automatic

60 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

and motorized – just like the real thing.

The motors are well integrated and hidden under the hauler body and the cab – and the Bluetooth for the control hub is cleverly turned on by rotating the A60’s cab-top beacon. Much like all the electronic machine control systems on the real machine, the model’s Technic Control+ hub and the mobile phone application that goes with it control the model, allowing it to move forwards and backwards, steer side-to-side and elevate and lower the dumper’s hauler body.

That’s not all, Control+ also extends the play value, by setting users a number of challenges that highlight features of the machine, such as moving uphill, going through the gears and tipping the load.

The model takes its influence from the ground-breaking features and latest innovations on the A60H. With matched drivetrain, automatic drive combinations, including 100% differential locks, allterrain bogie, hydro-mechanical steering and active suspension, this machine is unbeatable. Fitted with an active hydraulic front suspension for higher hauling speeds in tough conditions, the A60H (the real one, again), optimizes operator comfort and stability during travel, allowing more material to be moved in a shorter time for unmatched productivity.

WWW.CBNME.COM

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE | VOLVO CE CONTINUES TO LEAD THE FIELD

Demolishing a building in the centre of Milan requires specific prerogatives. The work must be carried out with surgical care, without damaging the adjacent buildings and without disturbing the residents, in full compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

NEW BOBCAT MINI-EXCAVATORS & LOADERS ON MILAN DEMOLITION Demolishing a building in the centre of Milan requires specific prerogatives.

The work must be carried out with surgical care, without damaging the adjacent buildings and without disturbing the residents, in full compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

This was certainly the case for the interior demolition in a prestigious fivestorey building in the heart of Milan.

To carry out this delicate work, the contractor, Seli Manutenzioni Generali Srl of Monza, chose to purchase a fleet of five new Bobcat compact machines comprising two E17z mini-excavators, an E10z mini-excavator and two S70 skidsteer loaders.

Thanks to their small dimensions and low weights, the three Bobcat miniexcavators, equipped with breakers and other attachments, easily dealt with the precision demolition of the floors and other structures to make way for new stairwells and lift shafts. One of the E17z mini-excavators was also used in the topdown mode to demolish the roof to create new floor levels for the building.

The two S70 skid-steer loaders were used to complete the process by handling and removing debris, unloading it into self-tipping bins, which in turn were moved with a crane.

The five compact Bobcat machines involved in the work inside the building were able to work comfortably even in the tightest spaces, where bulkier machines would not have been able to manoeuvre properly.

manager with proven experience in each sector. The most recently formed Business Unit is Demolition/Excavation, which has recruited several engineers and Ivano Perego as Sales Manager. Since October 2019, this division has been winning important contracts, particularly in Milan and its province.

For Seli, the brand of choice for the machines to carry out this important demolition work is Bobcat. “We chose to purchase Bobcat skid-steer loaders and mini-excavators as we consider them to be extremely high performing and reliable,” said Ivano Perego. “This allowed us to provide a guarantee to the customer that the job would be carried out with maximum efficiency and precision. Our operators are completely satisfied with the quality of Bobcat machines and attachments, in terms of their power, comfort and safety. We are very happy with the choice of Bobcat equipment and our relationship with the Bobcat dealer, DMO.”

In fact, Seli has recently signed an agreement with DMO – the Authorised Dealer for both Bobcat and Doosan for the regions of Emilia Romagna, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Lombardy (the provinces for Milan, Cremona, Mantua, Lodi, Pavia, Varese, Monza and Brianza) – as the company’s main supplier for the rental and sale of construction machinery.

The negotiations with Seli were led by Gianmaria Lupis, DMO sales manager for Lombardy. “The strong partnership with Seli has led to a number of machinery orders, including the five Bobcat compact machines involved in this demolition work,” said Gianmaria Lupis. “Alongside DMO’s role in sales and rental, we also offer a full aftersales service, which proved to be a decisive factor in Seli’s choice of DMO as machinery supplier.”

“We chose to purchase Bobcat skid-steer loaders and mini-excavators as we consider them to be extremely high performing and reliable, This allowed us to provide a guarantee to the customer that the job would be carried out with maximum efficiency and precision.”

SELI MANUTENZIONI GENERALI SRL Founded in the 1960s, Seli is a wellestablished company specialising in the construction of civil and industrial buildings. Seli is structured into four Business Units – Construction, Finishing, Plant and Demolition/Excavation – each of which is managed by a technical CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 61

CBNME

SCAFFOLDING & FORMWORK

“With this strategic partnership we offer much more than just scaffolding.

We are now offering well thought-out scaffolding solutions and services to our customers.”

DOKA D

RINGLOCK – MORE THAN JUST SCAFFOLDING In addition to high-quality designs and the global availability of Ringlock, customers will especially benefit from a comprehensive digital construction management service. This ensures transparency, optimum coordination of all resources and greater economic efficiency. Doka’s international network also enables a faster, localised response to individual customer requirements.

FORMWORK SOLUTIONS AND SCAFFOLDING

oka now offers formwork solutions and scaffolding, but this is about more than just products. Well thought-out solutions and services from planning and engineering to trainings ensure transparency in complex projects, optimising material flows and cost efficiency.

Doka’s shareholding in the American scaffolding manufacturer AT-PAC creates a strong global unit that combines international sales strength with decade-long know-how in scaffolding. In the future, Doka will act as a full supplier of formwork solutions AND scaffolding across both sales and rental segments.

“With this strategic partnership we offer much more than just scaffolding. We are now offering – as we have been doing in the formwork sector for decades – well thought-out scaffolding solutions and services to our customers”, says Doka CEO Harald Ziebula.

Jeff Davis – CEO of AT-PAC on the shareholding: “With Doka we have a

strong partner in the construction industry. This strategic partnership means that Doka’s customers can benefit above all from the fact that they get everything from a single source”.

62 | CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020

DOKA NOW STANDS FOR FORMWORK AND SCAFFOLDING With the strategic partnership with ATPAC, Doka is entering the international scaffolding market alongside its proven formwork business model. This is a major milestone in Doka’s growth strategy, as it opens up previously untapped market and customer segments of the industrial sector. Doka CEO, Harald Ziebula said: “This complements the formwork perfectly and gives us a further pillar.

This business field is more constant and offers continuous growth opportunities.”

WWW.CBNME.COM

Our SME eShop delivers.

So your business can keep growing. du.ae/SME

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS ME | DECEMBER 2020 | 63

Calacatta Sponda Marble MARBLE GRANITE QUARTZITE ONYX TRAVERTINE QUARTZ PRECIOUS STONE

Surface Solutions, Designed By Nature

www.glaze.ae/