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QSRTC ‘Tech Talk’ on using light for energy production

Qatar Shell Research & Technology Center (QSRTC) has held the latest in their highly successful Tech Talk series, “Understanding and Using Visible and Invisible Light for Energy Production”.

The event was held in line with Unesco’s The International Year of Light 2015, at QSRTC, the anchor tenant at Qatar Science & Technology Park.

Dirk Smit, Vice President of Exploration Technology R&D and Shell Chief Scientist for Geophysics, led a presentation on how applications of light and light technologies – both visible and invisible – had enabled significant achievements in energy production.

The presentation outlined how light was used in fiber optic technology to support the measurement of wells during the production process, and how these technologies would contribute to global 21st century sustainability, reinforcing its significance to Qatar and the region.

Attendees were treated to an art installation by local Qatari artist Ameera Al-Aji who showcased how she utilized light as a source of inspiration for her work.

Rob Sherwin, General Manager Corporate Affairs and Deputy Country Chairman, Qatar Shell, said: “We are extremely proud to be hosting this event as part of the Unesco International Year of Light 2015 at our R&D hub, QSRTC to showcase the importance of light technologies in the energy industry.

“At QSRTC we will continue to co-operate with academia, government, non-profit organizations and private sector partners to provide research and innovative solutions that will help mitigate and resolve energy challenges faced by Qatar, in turn delivering sustainable impact in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030.”

By organizing the Tech Talk event, QSRTC continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of R&D in Qatar, through ground-breaking research and thought-leadership.

Dirk Smit, Vice President of Exploration Technology R&D and Shell Chief Scientist for Geophysics, giving his presentation.

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has hosted a three-day “Industrial Productivity” training program for 30 Qatari entrepreneurs, designed to elevate SME productivity as part of a series of local sessions entitled, “Advanced Industrial Training Program”.

The training took place from August 24 to 26 and provided details about the latest strategies and applications to raise efficiency within industrial production.

QDB CEO Abdulaziz Bin Nasser Al-Khalifa said: “This training program highlights our role and passion in developing and nurturing the skills of potential entrepreneurs and SMEs in Qatar.

“QDB provides training and services for local SME businesses to help encourage sector growth and contribute to Qatar’s journey to economic diversification.”

“Industrial Productivity” aims to build the capacity of existing and emerging industrial enterprises, offering a variety of practical solutions and advice across a wide range of topics, including technology, financial and human resources, capacity planning, quality management, surplus reduction, operational planning, competitor market comparisons, as well as analytical assessments of costs and benefits.

Experts who organized the program gave a detailed explanation of the support to be provided by QDB to help entrepreneurs either launch or improve their projects.

They also explained how to take advantage of the bank’s advisory services, including, development of feasibility studies, market research, guidance on launching and developing projects, as well as advice on ensuring projects are competitive in local and international markets.

QDB creates and hosts these education and guidance-based training programs as part of their mission to accelerate the development and growth of the Qatari private sector that will contribute to a sustainable, competitive local economy.

QDB was established in 1997 as the Qatar Industrial Development Bank, a 100% government-owned developmental organization. Its primary aim was to develop investments within local industries, thereby accelerating growth and economic diversification in Qatar through support for private sector.

Between 1997 and 2005, the bank expanded its portfolio, diversifying from its industrial base to include support and guidance for a range of non-industrial sectors identified as key to the development of Qatar.

Shortly afterwards, the bank revisited its mission statement to reflect the successful completion of its new strategic objective and changed its name to Qatar Development Bank.

The State of Qatar, QDB’s sole shareholder, increased the bank’s capital from QR200 million to QR10 billion in 2008.

Since that time, and reflecting the expansion of its mission and financial assets, QDB has launched a considerable number of strategic initiatives and programs, all designed to directly contribute to the economic growth and development of Qatar.

QDB’s strategy is entirely in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. It is focused on promoting and facilitating the growth of the private sector in Qatar within key economic channels.

In turn, this support will enable the development of long term, sustainable social and economic benefits across the economy.

Aside from offering financial support, Qatar Development Bank is tasked with promoting entrepreneurship in the private sector, facilitating the development of key economic sectors through the provision of capital and advisory services.

QDB has also launched several initiatives, including Al Dhameen program, an indirect loan facility to guarantee commercial bank loans to private sector companies, in collaboration with other banks and financial institutions.

QDB’s export arm “Tasdeer” program was created to develop and promote exports from Qatar, providing export credit guarantees in addition to financial products and solutions designed to mitigate the risks imposed on local exporters.

The bank also provides consulting services in business development to help entrepreneurs to prepare for business.

This will include feasibility studies, the conduct of market research and the selection of appropriate techniques; fundamentally helping to develop the capabilities of SME owners to enhance and refine their skills in the market and establish strong ties with financial and non-financial support entities.

QC launches water project in Pakistan

Qatar Charity (QC) has started implementing a water and reformation project to serve displaced people coming from Waziristan and locals hosting them in the Bannu District, south Pakistan, near the Durand Line.

The project will benefit 140,000 people.

QC’s office in Pakistan will dig 40 wells, equip 10 with electric pumps, provide 40 schools with washbasins and water tanks, build 300 toilets and another 20 for disabled people and 16 power transfer stations.

QC will also maintain 12 water and sewage networks and provide health centers and camps for the displaced people with water tanks.

The one-year project will be implemented in 60 villages covered by three desalination plants: Ismail Khel, Bizan Khel, and Jando Khel. It will fix problems of water supply and toilets in Bannu, which arose because of the inability to secure the basic needs and maintain infrastructure.

It is also hard to secure good drinking water and health facilities as a result of the influx of hundreds of thousands from Waziristan.

The district has a population of 1,000,000, while the number of displaced people coming from Waziristan is 840,000.

About 40% of the displaced do not have toilets, forcing them to defecate in the open. As a result, the health of women and girls in particular is at risk, especially during bad weather.

QC has also coordinated with Unicef to organize awareness campaigns at schools and in neighborhoods. Together, they stage awareness plays and broadcast instructions on the radio.

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HVAC market in the Gulf region set for growth spurt

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The seventh edition of the Middle East District Cooling Summit in Doha in November will focus on how district cooling can improve efficiencies and integrate renewable energy to address climate change issues

With summer temperatures in the Gulf hovering around 50 degrees Celsius, the regional market will continue to be one of the largest for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) globally, according to George Berbari, CEO of DC Pro Engineering, a leading company in the fields of district energy, cogeneration and tri-generation.

He feels that that population growth as well as the high heat and humidity across the GCC region will be amongst the key drivers for the HVAC market.

Among the current challenges to the market’s continued growth include low oil prices and increased market instability.

A recent study by Infiniti Research says that a factor contributing to the market growth is the increasing number of construction activities in the region across the key sectors of commercial, residential, hospitality and retail.

To put the numbers into perspective, the current global market for energy-efficient HVAC systems is worth $17.2 billion and this is expected to grow to $33.2 billion annually by 2020, according to a report from Navigant Research.

The HVAC market in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) has also been witnessing an increasing use of energyefficient systems.

The HVAC market in the GCC region is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% until 2016, according to forecasts from leading analysts. About 16% of the 1,236 green buildings in the GCC belong to Qatar, which stands at number two in the region’s green building market.

According to Qatar Green Building Council, a key construction concern that adds to the sustainability features of a green building is water conservation.

QGBC states that the standards for Qatar allocate 10 priority credits. Six of them are related to water, followed by energy. This priority system addresses the issue of water scarcity and encourages better insulation systems for temperature flow, reducing energy consumption in air-conditioning and ventilation systems.

According to QGBC, the focus is on insulation because of the fact that almost everything is affected by the high temperatures in the Gulf

George Berbari: CEO of DC Pro Engineering.

region and the biggest consumer of energy is the HVAC system used for air cooling.

So insulation is one of the very important topics that we need to focus on.

In a conversation with George Berbari, Construction Sites looks at some of the key issues facing the sector.

Berbari has 28 years of extensive HVAC experience in the Middle East where he played a major role in transferring the district cooling to the region in 1995. District cooling has grown to 4 million tons in operation in 2013 and more than 3 million tons are planned in the next 10 years.

What are the latest trends in the region for the HVAC sector?

The air conditioning sector, as part of the building industry, is lagging behind in development compared to the automotive and telecommunications/smartphones sectors.

With investments of less than 1% of that of the automotive industry, air-cooled split, ducted split and packages, air-cooled chillers, VRF or VRV split, and traditional district cooling technology still dominate the HVAC market with minimal improvement being offered.

This is in spite of the fact that the number of companies involved in construction are far greater than car man-

ufacturers.

Such lack of investment and fragmentation within the industry is also leading to slow technological developments in the HVAC sector which needs to exert more effort in order to address global warming concerns.

That said, there still have been few innovations in relation to new refrigerant family HFO which is more environmentally friendly.

There is also the ultra-efficient small to medium size water chillers with magnetic bearings and variable speed drives.

In addition, the ultra-efficient tri-generation technology can generate electricity, use and jacket heat recovery to cover heating and cooling needs. This saves up to 75% primary energy compared to any other HVAC technology.

Furthermore, the integration of photovoltaics with certain HVAC plants, as well as new direct /indirect evaporative cooling have huge potential particularly in dry climates like Riyadh, Medina and Baghdad.

What new ideas do you have for the HVAC market? Does it need new ideas? Does it need to improve what it is doing currently?

The market is hungry for new ideas that address the human need for cool and comfortable living environment while at the same time

are energy efficient. Examples include: radiant cooling, outdoor cooling, liquid desiccant, EC motors, heat recovery, centralized solar hot water and heat pumps for domestic hot water generation, geothermal water source cooling, etc.

The mainstream HVAC industry is not vigorously addressing energy efficiency and is still following a traditional approach with minute improvement on a year-on-year basis.

Do you think HVAC companies are geared up for the current growth in infrastructure? Have they been able to supply requirements of largescale infrastructure projects?

HVAC design engineers and construction contractors are struggling and their role is secondary to the architect or the civil main contractor.

Additionally, they often work as subcontractors with very tight fees or margins.

Architects and main contractors are also struggling as well from tight fees and margins and late payment.

The construction industry is recovering slowly from the financial crisis.

These days, large infrastructure projects and their burden and risk are dealt with through collaboration of large international and local consortiums.

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sector a challenge?

The service of HVAC is often marked with urgency in the GCC as we are not able to sustain more than a few hours without HVAC. Yet, the market is fragmented into small service companies that have led to lack of specialized and properly trained work force.

What are some of your outstanding projects that you are really proud of?

Some our outstanding projects include Jeddah’s Kingdom Tower, envisioned to be the world’s tallest building, the Khalifa Stadium’s Energy Center and Internal Security Forces’ New Duahil Camp in Doha and the award-winning Innovation Park in Muscat.

What are the key issues that participants at the seventh edition of the Middle East District Cooling Summit (MEDCS), to be held in Doha in November, will be focusing on?

The seventh edition of the Middle East District Cooling Summit – recognized as the region’s largest gathering of global experts and specialists in district cooling – will focus on how district cooling can improve efficiencies and integrate renewable energy to address climate change issues.

Do you feel that the cooling summit contributes to the development of the sector?

Through my active involvement in these summits over the last 15 years, I have undoubtedly felt and noticed how the sharing of knowledge as well as the networking among stakeholders have had a huge impact on the development of the district cooling industry.

Industry experts take time out from their hectic and busy schedules to participate in this summit in order to advance their businesses and significantly contribute to the growth of the industry.

Would you describe DC Pro as a key player in the HVAC sector? What are the market opportunities and threats faced by vendors in the GCC HVAC market?

DC PRO Engineering is the technology leader in the HVAC industry. We have pioneered more than 30 technologies and have set several trends in the GCC market.

Accordingly, through our research, we have been called upon to chair and share our knowledge and expertise at numerous conferences.

With the current market opportunities being focused on innovative ideas that also have an outstanding track record, the major threat to the HVAC industry is stagnation, lack of progress and lack of national refrigeration management program.

Who would you describe as being the technology leaders in the HVAC sector?

DC PRO Engineering would avoid the word leadership.

We would rather focus on being in the business of knowledge. At the same time, if we do not share that knowledge, it is like lighting a candle inside a closet. We are sure that many companies like us are trying to develop and pave the way for innovation in the HVAC industry.

That said, we are proud that in the GCC, we have the largest HVAC market in the world today. This has also led to unprecedented expertise, something which we are now exporting it the USA, Asia Pacific and beyond.

What will be the market size in 2015/2016 and what will be the growth rate?

The GCC market size is approximately 80 million tons of installed capacity. It is growing at around 5% annually or 4 million tons of equipment every year. That translates into equipment sales of $2 billion, with the contracting HVAC market worth $6 billion.

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New Commercial Companies Law in Qatar

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His Highness Sheikh Tamim timelines to complete Limited Liability CompaBin Hamad Al-Thani issued the various registranies the new Commercial Compation processes. Existing • An LLC can now be esnies Law No. 11 of 2015 (New time periods have been tablished by a single Companies Law) on 16 June reduced, materially in person owning the en2015. The Qatari Permanent some instances, and tire share capital of Constitution provides that a some new time periods an LLC. Under the Old new law must be published have been introduced, Companies Law the in the Official Gazette within eg. an application to minimum number of 2 weeks of being issued and register a limited liabilEmma Higham shareholders for an LLC then shall become effective ity company (LLC) must was 2. This replaces the one month after such publibe considered and a Single Person Company cation. The New Companies response issued by the Emma Higham is a legal director of the International Law Firm, Clyde regime provided for by Law was published in the OfMEC within 15 days & Co LLP, in Doha. Emma is a corthe Old Companies Law. ficial Gazette on 7 July 2015 from the date of submis- porate commercial lawyer who has been based in Qatar for more than • Under the Old Compaand took effect on 6 August sion. nies Law the minimum 2015.

• References to the Qatar ten years. Emma incorporates share capital of an LLC The New Companies Law will Financial Markets Au- her extensive knowledge of local law when advising both local and was QAR200,000 direpeal Law No. 5 of 2002 thority (QFMA), its rules foreign clients on Qatar establishvided into equal shares, (Old Companies Law) inand regulations and its ment and employment matters. the value of each is not cluding any decisions made supervisory obligations be less than QAR10. Unby the Minister of Economy to public shareholding Companies Law der the New Companies companies listed on the Entities/individuals subject and Commerce (Minister) to Law the shareholders of Qatar Exchange, appear to the New Companies Law implement it. However, until an LLC can determine in the New Companies must comply with its provithe Minister issues the new the share capital of an Law. decisions, the current decisions within 6 months of the LLC. It is unclear at this T he New Companies law taking effect, ie. 6 Ausions will remain in effect to • stage how this new proLaw requires publica- gust 2015. The Minister will the extent that they do not vision will be applied in tions to be made in 2 have discretion to extend contradict the provisions of practice, ie. whether all local newspapers one of this initial 6 months for one the New Companies Law. shareholders may dewhich must be published or more similar periods.

This article sets out some of termine their own share in Arabic. In addition en- Registration Process the material amendments incapital values or if minitroduced by the New Compatities are directed under The New Companies Law mum values will be inthe New Companies Law states that the Minister shall nies Law and considers the troduced depending on effect they may have on the to make publications issue new decisions to reguthe activities the LLC is entities currently registered available on their web- late the registration process, licensed to undertake. with the Ministry of Economy sites if they have them, including the introduction of holding and Commerce (MEC) and eg. the publication of a “one stop shop” system. • Shareholders 20% of the share capital those to be registered in the the memorandum and Until the new decisions have may now request that future. articles of association been issued the impact on an LLC’s managers conGeneral Comments of Public Shareholding the process and the time vene a shareholders’ • There has been a genCompanies. frame for registering compageneral assembly meeteral “tightening” of the Compliance with the New nies and other entities caning. Under the Old Companies Law the requirement was 25%. An LLC’s appointed auditors can still, as before, request that a meeting is convened.

Public Shareholding Companies Musaimeer -Doha • Companies registered where the Qatar Government or a government entity owns not less than 51% of the share capital are not exempt from the provisions of the New Companies Law as they were under the Old Companies Law, ie. the old Article 68 exemption regime will no longer exist save for their exemption from having a minimum of 5 promoters on registration.

• The New Companies Law reduces the basis on which directors’ remuneration is calculated from 10% of adjusted net profit to 5%.

• If a public shareholding company has been established in contravenD-Ring Road , Villa No 378 P.O.BOX 200889 , Doha-Qatar tion of the provisions T: +974 44 86 10 57 F: +974 44 86 14 83 www.naaasgroup.com of the New Companies Law, any concerned party may, within 6 months of its establishment, give notice to the company to rectify its status within a one month period failing which the concerned party may, after 6 months, request

that the company is confirmed invalidly registered and that it is liquidated. Under the Old Companies Law a concerned party had 5 years from establishment in which to given a company notice.

• T he New Companies Law has introduced a new method of reducing the share capital of a public shareholding company, being a reduction of the nominal value of the shares.

• T here are various matters provided for by the New Companies Law on which the Old Companies Law was silent: 1.

Members of the board of directors of a public shareholding company are now liable for “gross mistake” when undertaking their duties.

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A public shareholding company may, after obtaining the approval of the shareholders’ general assembly, now issue tradable Islamic Sukuk in accordance with the provisions of the public shareholding companies.

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T he shareholders of a public shareholding company may now waive their pre-emption right in relation to subscriptions for new shares by virtue of a shareholders’ resolution representing 75% of the share capital of the company being passed at an extra-ordinary general assembly meeting.

Private Shareholding Companies • T he Qatar Government, government entities or companies in which the State of Qatar owns not less than 51% of its share capital, may after obtaining the approval of the Council of Ministers, establish a private shareholding company with one or more national or foreign shareholders. Such private shareholding companies will be exempt from the provisions of the New Companies Law. • A part from companies that are under the supervision of Qatar Central Bank, the Minster shall be responsible for issuing decisions

Yousef Fakhoury Yousef Fakhoury is an Associate of the International Law Firm, Clyde & Co LLP, in Doha. Yousef’s practice involves advising local and international clients on broad range of local law and regulatory matters, including incorporation of companies and employment matters.

regulating the corporate governance of private shareholding companies.

• P rivate institutions for public benefit may establish private shareholding companies by obtaining the approval of the Council of Ministers.

Dissolution In the past, a company would have been dissolved if a share transfer resulted in the number of shareholders being less than the minimum number prescribed by law. Under the New Companies Law, the company shall not be dissolved if such a reduction occurs provided the company is converted to a new company in which the correct number of shareholders exists within 6 months of such transfer or if the number of shareholders is brought to the minimum.

Period of Limitation The period of limitation for certain claims has been reduced from 5 years to 3 years.

NOTE: This article contains general statements in relation to the new Companies Law and should not be construed in any way as legal advice. Formal legal advice should be sought on a case by case basis when interpreting the provisions of the New Companies Law and how they will affect existing entities registered with the MEC and new entities to be registered.

For further information on this issue or other legal matters please contact Emma Higham (emma.higham@clydeco. com) or Yousef Fakhoury (Yousef.fakhoury @ clydeco.com).

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Taking an interest in interiors and design

Practitioners, experts, academics and students discussed and debated what the key elements were in good interior design for future built environment projects in Qatar

Qatar’s economic growth is expected to be the highest in the GCC in 2015 at 6.9 percent, as the country gears up to meet its infrastructure targets. Ongoing and planned buildings sector projects in Qatar are estimated at US$ 82.0 billion and Qatar has a mandate to add 45,000 hotel rooms to its existing supply of 20,000 in order to achieve the FIFA minimum lodging requirement to host the World Cup in 2022. The total contribution of travel and tourism to Qatar’s GDP was QAR50.6bn in 2013, and is forecast to rise to QAR84.7bn in 2024 which will significantly increase the demand for hotel, retail and leisure facilities.

All this means that the construction sector will continue to grow and develop in the near future. This includes the downstream sectors that are involved in the construction projects, like interior designers, acoustic and colour consultants as well as sustainability professionals.

The recent Future Interiors Qatar 2015 Conference held recently in Doha focused mainly on areas in interiors design, fit-outs and contracting in the local interiors sec-

tor. There was huge interest from both practitioners and academia, as evidenced by the large number of students and university staff.

More than 100 attendees took part in Future Interiors Qatar - Day 1. It brought together key players across the industry’s value chain: government officials, industry regulators, project owners, project managers, design professionals, contractors and consultants, and solution providers. Presentations included “Creating a space that effectively reflects an organization’s image” explaining how office spaces can inspire staff and impress clients and visitors, delivered by Matthew Kobylar, Director of Interiors and Workplace Strategy at Arney Fender Katsalidis. Additional presentations took place among which: “Creating high end, quality interior design without exorbitant cost implications” by Dorota Nazarewicz, Head of Department - Interior Design at Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), ‘Colors and their role in buildings and trends of 2015’

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and “Addressing the important role that light plays in creating vibrant and healthy spaces” by Soumya Vijaya, Sustainability Manager at Qatar Green Leaders. Ali Mangera, Director of Mangera Yvars Architects looked at how building interiors create intricate learning space and he addressed the question of contemporary Islamic identity. Dean Matsumoto, the Principal at Kasian Qatar Consulting LLC. Discussed in detail the debate on ‘Contemporary vs. Traditional: Should Qatar move towards more modern styles in the design of buildings?’.

On the second day there were presentations from Ashghal “Public Works Authority”, ASTAD Project Management, Qatar Foundation, Open Doors Consulting, Modelical, Kasian Qatar Consulting LLC, Omrania & Associates – KSA, the Italian Architecture and Design Association, Institute of Architects Registration Board in Rome – Italy. With the focus on BIM in the construction sector, Modelical’s talk was topical. Allen Jay Holland of KEO also attended the session and he encouraged those present to join

the Doha BIM Users Group so that ideas on design and fit out using BIM could be shared.

Other topics covered were BIM in Interior Design, Emerging Trends in the Interior Design Discipline: Impact of Neuroscience by Cherif Amor, Chair, Department of Interior Design, Virginia Commonwealth University, Qatar Foundation; , Green and Environmental friendly issues involved with interior design and creating high end Interior Spaces for Open Learning Campus and High Tech Work Environ-

ments.

The Future Interiors series is particularly relevant for developers and end-users who need to deliver on interior design for Qatar’s many projects across the residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, tourism and leisure industries. The conference focussed on different aspects of the interior design and architecture industry, including: • Trends in the Middle East’s design sector • Contemporary vs. Traditional Middle Eastern design

• Designing healthy and energy efficient interior spaces • Importance of Lighting • Exploring new water conservation technologies • Creating high end interior spaces in hospitals • Ergonomic considerations in workspace design • Reclaim, recycle and reuse: restoring beauty • Achieving high-quality interiors whilst promoting optimum health and safety for patients

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Qatar’s bridge and highway construction market is growing at a faster rate than almost anywhere else in the world. The main causes for the rapid acceleration of such projects are a combination of existing transport problems in Qatar as well as the onset of exciting new opportunities, according to the recent report “State of the market: Bridge & Highway Projects and Expansion in Qatar” issued by IQPC , the organizer of 8th Annual Bridges and Highways Summit taking place from 9-11 November 2015 in Doha. “An estimated $18 billion worth of projects and 1000km of road are to be completed by 2020, including New Orbital Highway, Al Wakrah Bypass Road, Al Rayyan Road, and the Doha Metro Red Line Elevated which are turning Qatar into a global infrastructure leader,” says David Zabinsky, Conference Director, IQPC Middle East.

As Qatar’s population rapidly expands and becomes more urbanised, existing congestion issues in and around major cities are becoming more severe. Current projections expect the Qatari population to grow to 3.8 million by 2030, which represents a significant strain on the existing road network.

In addition, the expected influx of huge numbers of expatriates and tourists in the run up to international events such as FIFA World Cup 2022 mean that Qatar’s transport and road infrastructure elements are in genuine need of expansion in order to accommodate citizens and visitors alike.

Investment in Qatar’s transport infrastructure is one of the key pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030, a roadmap for economic, social, human and environmental progress over the next 15 years. Ashghal, Qatar’s public works authority, already has $70 billion earmarked for road network, bridge, and highways expansion projects

in the coming years.

“Many of these projects involve the implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to improve road safety and reduce congestion by handling traffic flows more efficiently”, says Gabinsky.

According to the conference organisers BIM and ITS Technologies are the concepts that each industry professional working in the Qatar’s Infrastructure sector must master in order to stay relevant in the market.

IQPC has organized a postsummit workshop held along the main Summit on these important concepts which are part of each ongoing infrastructure project in the country today.

The majority of the projects currently being announced involve the expansion of existing highways as well as the creation of new ones which aim to connect towns and cities across Qatar. Due to the challenging nature of Qatar’s

terrain (including significant wadis to be crossed), expansive bridge projects will be a necessity in order to make these connecting highways a reality.

Latest Bridge and Highway Projects Currently Underway in Qatar Al Rayyan Road Upgrade Project Location and length: From West of New Al Rayyan Roundabout to East of Bani Hajer Roundabout. 2.9km upgrade to an eight-lane expressway plus 2km of new side roads. Contract investment value: $280 million Contractor: Joint-venture between Six Construct Qatar Limited and Boom Construction Company Project initiation: Q1 2014 Estimated project completion: Q3 2016 After seven months of planning, Ashghal began to move ahead with plans to upgrade the Al Rayyan road with Phase One due for completion next year. This will re-

sult in a significant easing of congestion along this vital stretch of busy road as it will be upgraded to an eightlane expressway (four lanes in each direction) along with the addition of periphery roads to help take the strain of increasing traffic volumes at peak times.

This part of the project involves the upgrading of three main intersections: Al Rayyan/Al Wajbah Street, Al Rayyan/Al Shafi Street and Al Rayyan/Al Qalah Street. Easing congestion at these main junctions is critical to managing overall traffic flows in the area. The first phase of the project – including cabling and electrical tunnels to support the upgraded roadway – will require the use of a total of 270,000 cubic metres of concrete as well as 20,000 tonnes of steel reinforcement.

New Orbital Highway Contract 1 Design and Construction

Location and length: 45km from Mesaieed to Route 55 Contract investment value: $900 million Contractor: Joint-venture between J&P Overseas Ltd and J&P Avax S.A Project initiation: Q2 2014 Estimated project completion: Q2 2017 The entire Orbital Highway Project is a vastly ambitious undertaking designed to create a 180km circular expressway around the Qatari capital of Doha. This will transform road travel in the region as it will create dedicated North-South connectorsas well as better connectivity to Dukhan, Mesaieed Industrial City and Ras Laffan Industrial City. Most importantly, it will eliminate the need to go through the busy city centre when travelling between different parts of Qatar.

The dedicated truck lanes designed as part of the Orbital Highway will further alleviate congestion, as they will separate slower moving Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from the main body of traffic.

The project’s designers estimate that the Orbital will be able to comfortably accommodate up to 1500 HGVs per hour in each direction. For general traffic, the highway’s capacity is estimated to be approximately 8000 vehicles per hour in each direction.

With 22 multi-level interchanges, passways for camels, weighing stations, side road parking bays, storm water drainage, control systems and ITS, green landscape and metal beam guardrails on both sides of roads, Orbital is a comprehensive restructuring of road

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New Orbital Highway Contract 2 Design and Construction Location and length: 45km from Salwa Road to North Relief Road Contract investment value: $1.2 billion Contractor: QDVC-Bin Omran Joint Venture (JV) Project initiation: Q2 2014 Estimated project completion: Q2 2017 This contract provides 45 km of connection road sections that will join up sections constructed under contracts 3 and 4. The main north and west sections comprise of five lanes as well as two dedicated HGV lanes in each direction along with eight grade-separated interchanges in the forms of flyovers and underpasses.

New Orbital Highway Contract 3 Design and Construction Location and length: 55km from Mesaieed to Salwa Road Contract investment value: $1.7 billion Contractor: Leighton Contracting Qatar W.L.L – Al Jaber Engineering LCC, JV Project initiation: Q2 2014 Estimated project completion: Q2 2017 Contract 3 includes approximately 55km of dual carriageway as well as five two-level interchanges with seven lanes in each direction. Located to the southwest of the capital, it starts at Mesaieed Industrial City Interchange, including Salwa Road and connecting side roads Mesaieed Road 1, Wukair Road 1 and Wukair Road 2 and the East-West Corridor to the New Orbital Highway.

Elevated sections of the Doha Metro Red Line Location and length: Three elevated stations and 6.97km elevated section of the Doha Metro Red Line Contract investment value: $555 million Contractors: JV FCC, Archirodon (Greece), Yüksel (Turkey) and Petroserv Ltd. (Qatar) Project initiation: Q2 2014 Estimated project completion: Q1 2017 This project is a vital part of the 43km long Doha Metro Red Line section that is currently under construction.

The Red Line has been envisaged to provide Doha with the highest international standards of public transport by connecting key areas of the capital with this fast and reliable service. 29km of this line section will be underground whereas the remainder will be elevated, such as this contracted section which includes three elevated stations (Barwa Village, Al Wakrah and Qatar Economic Zone).

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Hochtief Vicon to implement BIM on Ashghal’s massive wastewater treatment project IDRIS HOCHTIEF ViCon was awarded the contract to implement, manage and execute BIM on the central section of the Inner Doha Re-sewerage Implementation Strategy - IDRIS MTS02. The contract was signed with the SHP Joint Venture consisting of Al Sraiya Strabag for Roads and Infrastructure, HOCHTIEF Solutions ME and Petroserv.

ViCon will deliver the BIM Implementation and Management services for the entire project duration supporting all construction phases. ‘ViCon will perform BIM Management services along all project phases including the operational project phase,’ says Christoph Weber, Managing Director at Hochtief ViCon Qatar. Furthermore, ViCon’s scope of work will include a BIM Execution Plan together with a BIM Modeling Strategy. BIM will be used to support the processes design coordination, scheduling and progress monitoring and quantity take-offs.

The construction of the 14.7 km long central tunnel section with related access and work shafts is part of Ashghal’s 10 billion QAR key programme to provide a long-term wastewater treatment solution and vital drainage infrastructure for the southern parts of Doha. The main trunk sewer divided in three construction sections will be approximately 45 kilometers long, with internal diameters ranging from 3 to 4.5 meters, and depths ranging from 20 to 55 meters. The project will start in Q3 of 2015, and is expected to be completed in Q4 of 2019.

According to Christoph Weber, several advantages can be achieved by using BIM in this type of construction projects, for example TBM machines operation is a costly time critical process and implementing BIM in clash detection and 4D works sequencing can foresee any possible issues that might cause delays or even worse stop the works on site. Costly variations can be controlled by enforcing BIM in quantities take off and progress monitoring. BIM can also protect project investments by keeping asset database connected to the models for future operation, maintenance and upgrade works. The cost of running the project is higher than 80% of the total project cost and keeping it running smoothly with the support of BIM solutions is quite a rewarding investment.

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MAN Truck & Bus recommends combination of both technological & behavioral measures to improve road safety Senior officials from MAN Truck & Bus shared insights and best practices on enhancing road safety in Qatar and the wider region with attendees at the 4th Annual Middle East ITS & Road Safety Forum which took place in Doha recently.

The subject of road safety has become a significant focus for regional authorities and in Qatar as well where authorities are committed to Qatar’s road safety vision to have a safe road transport system that protects all road users with a strategic goal of reducing traffic fatalities to 10 deaths per 100,000 residents by 2016.

Dr. Richard Brown, Head of Product Management Middle East for MAN shared that 75 % of all road accidents are caused solely by driver’s “behavioral misconduct”. Wrong driving behavior can only be changed with the right feedback and active listening contributing to changing attitude and being more aware about potential blind spots.

Speaking at the forum, Dr. Brown said,“ Based on MAN’s global experience and research, we firmly believe that a combination of behavioural and technological measures can significantly enhance road safety on public roads

in the region. We also need fleet operators and owners to make sure that they fully comply with all necessary regulations. It takes a collective mindset to bring about this change and platforms like the Annual Middle East ITS & Road Safety Forum helps to bring together all stakeholders so we can collectively commit to a safer future.”

Dr. Brown also highlighted the impact of Telematics (transfer of information over telecommunications) which when applied in a smart way can also change operational behavior to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, improve compliance as well as increase road safety. This can be done by measuring driver behaviour over time to see how they perform in terms of safe driving. Consider this: a 5% decrease in average speed leads to an approximately 10% decrease in injury crashes and a 20% decrease in fatal crashes according to a US Department of Transportation study in 2014. In the UK, experience from a fleet operator has revealed that Telematics can lead to a 92 % reduction in speeding.

Some of the leading technologies that MAN vehicles have

in terms of improving safety include: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) The system constantly monitors the dynamic status of the vehicle and then automatically calls on the engine management and brake system to intervene if the truck threatens to tip over or skid.

Adaptive Cruise Control The adaptive cruise control (ACC) automatically adapts the distance to the vehicle travelling in front according to the preset settings, thereby significantly reducing the risk of rear-end collisions.

Lane Guard System On long and monotonous routes or during night-time driving, the driver’s attention sometimes wanes – or he may even fall asleep for a second.

The lane guard system (LGS) monitors whether the vehicle stays in the correct lane, thus ensuring improved safety and driving comfort. If the vehicle leaves its lane without the driver having activated the direction indicators, an acoustic signal sounds to warn the driver.

Tipmatic The twelve-speed MAN TipMatic® semi-automatic gearbox creates a perfect synthesis of comfort and efficiency.

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ly, either fully automatically or manually using a touchaction lever on the steering wheel. The clutch pedal has been removed and no gear stick is required. The driver is not distracted and can fully concentrate on the road.

Stefan Schnitzler, Importer Support Manager & Regional Training Manager for MAN also spoke at the forum and highlighted the vital importance of Driver Training to improve safety standards.

In particular he spoke about MAN’s ProfiDrive training which is a specialized training program, designed to raise the level of knowledge

so that drivers can adopt the best driving practices. The vital nature of driver training can also be gauged from industry studies such as the one conducted in Germany which concluded that 75% of all road accidents were caused solely by driver’s behavioral misconduct.

Through a ProfiDrive training seminar, drivers learn predictive driving techniques such as how to recognise dangerous situations, calculate the optimum stopping distance and evade obstacles that suddenly emerge. MAN has been offering the service to its customers in the Middle

East for on-road operations since 2009 and is now also offering an off-road training module to cover all aspects of truck operation in the region. In addition to having its own certified trainer for ProfiDrive, MAN is now also assisting customers with large fleets to have their own inhouse trainer for their dedicated requirements. More than 1.000 drivers have been trained by MAN over the last 2 years through ProfiDrive training conducted across the region thereby contributing to improved safety standards and more aware drivers on regional roads.

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I like to do what I am doing in my career and for me this is my success story

Qatar is home to some of the most unique, largest and most expensive engineering projects in the world.

So it has attracted its fair share of engineers looking for the excitement and challenge of working on unusual and difficult infrastructure projects.

Construction Sites (CS) spoke to Shaukat Ali, of KEO, on his engineering career and leadership style.

Eng Ali is the country representative for the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) and has worked as an external consultant to Qatar University final year students as well as a few QU-funded research projects with international organizations.

Eng Ali, who holds a professional engineering license from Canada, is a Class-A Engineer in Qatar certified by Qatar Engineering Committee. He is also a LEED-certified engineer for sustainable and green building construction.

Could you explain a little about your area of specialization?

Eng Shaukat Ali: I got a firstclass first position in my

bachelor degree in civil engineering and as a result, got scholarship for my masters in structural engineering from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok.

My area of specialization is the design of high-rise buildings, mixed-use developments, recreation and leisure developments, hospitals and shopping malls.

After my masters degree, I got scholarship offers for my PhD from Nogoya University in Japan and lately also from University of Western Ontario, Canada.

However, I did not go for PhD as I wanted to pursue my career in consultancy and therefore turned down the PhD scholarship offers.

What are the challenges that you faced when entering the Qatar engineering market?

After my masters, I started my career in Singapore in 1996.

I joined an Australian-based company Meinhardt in Singapore.

During my stay in Meinhardt, I polished myself as a structural design engineer by getting chance to work on some of very interesting and technically challenging projects

Products & Services Poles: • Street Light Poles: GMI is the leading and sole manufacturer of Street Light Poles in different dimensions & shapes i.e. Octagonal, Round Conical; Middle hinged mast & Polygonal, including all accessories.

• High Masts for area lighting applications for highways • Stadium Masts • Signage Structures/Poles and Traffic Light Poles • Telecom /Radio Towers etc.

Crash Barrier: Crash Barriers formally known as Directional Beams,

there.

One of my condominium projects I designed in Singapore won the best structural design award there.

It is still the most slender building in Singapore with a height of 110m and width of 10m having an aspect ratio of 11.

After that, I moved to Canada and joined a multinational company NORR architects and engineers and worked there until 2008 until KEO approached me for their Middle East operations in the UAE and Qatar.

During my stay in NORR Canada, I got chance to work on mega projects and I specialized myself in the area of resorts and other recreational developments. I was the structural engineer in-charge on famous Atlantis, the Palm project in Dubai. NORR was architect of record and engineering firm on that project.

So, to answer your question, when I moved to the Middle East, it was not a completely alien territory for me as I have already been working on projects in the area even when I was in Canada.

KEO hired me to set up their structural engineering de-

partment in Abu Dhabi in 2008. I started the department from scratch and contributed to some interesting projects in Reem Island, Abu Dhabi as head of structural engineering.

In 2010, KEO transferred me to Qatar to run their structural operation in the state; it had won the FIFA 2022 WC bid in 2010 and we were foreseeing major construction boom here.

When I moved to Qatar, I found this market is gearing to pick up due to the FIFA win and during the last five years I have seen lot of maturity in the market here.

The main challenge here is to get the right resources at the right time as it is extremely hard to acquire people from local market.

During the last five years of my stay in KEO, I found it has been lucky enough to get involved in some of the very interesting and mega projects, including QP District, Education City, Doha Zoo, Salwa resort, Al Bidda park, Mall of Qatar and several others.

What’s your leadership style?

For me, there are three main factors of a good leadership

are one form of Vehicle Restrain Systems (VRS) which are manufactured according to the European Norm EN 1317.All GMI barriers are made of hot strip steel quality S235 JRG2 (Mild Steel) with its proven mechanical and technological properties according to EN 10025/8.4.1.This materials has proven itself for use in steel safety barriers and is very suitable for the production without aging.

Galvanization: GMI hot dip Galvanizing plant presents a world class service to their clients with quality on time. GMI has the biggest kettle in Qatar with the dimension more than 14.5 L *1.8W*3H (M) and biggest production rate about 60,000 ton/year with its 8Ton unique jig

in our business as we are in the business of providing service to our clients. Best service needs best people.

• Leaders should be fully aware of strengths and weaknesses of his individual team members.

• Leaders should be able to get the best out of his team. To achieve this, leaders should work hands on with your team rather than stay behind as a boss.

• Leaders should be good in judging the talent.

Only by having this quality, you are able to hire good and talented people in your team required to compete in the market and to meet both technical aspects and challenging project schedules.

What does success mean to you?

For me success means, feel satisfied for the things we do in our career. I like to do what I am doing in my career and for me this is my success story.

The buildings I designed are built in places like Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Morocco, Canada, the USA, Caribbean Island and Austra-

ENG: Shaukat Ali Shaukat Ali, is a Head of Structural Engineering, KEO Country Representative of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

lia. This gives me self-satisfaction that I have left some mark and have done justice to my profession and this is my success story. I am also contributing in transferring my knowledge and experience to young engineers by working as external consultants to the group of Qatar University civil engineering final year students. I also contribute to the Qatar construction industry as a country representative of CTBUH. From CTBUH platform, I work to highlight interesting and technically difficult projects from Qatar in regular seminars and conferences. This gives me a lot of satisfaction.

capacity.

HDG(Hot Dip Galvanization) process is the preferred method for long lasting the steel protection as it provides good resistance against mechanical damage and weather conditions at low cost.

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Qatar’s AC market poised to expand 13% Qatar air conditioner market is all set to witness high growth during 2015-21, owing to upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The country is renovating and building new stadiums and also would be installing very powerful air conditioners in entire stadiums to provide ambient temperature during the international sporting event.

According to 6Wresearch, Qatar Air Conditioner Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.42% during 2015-21.

The country has planned to

build 9 new stadiums and upgrade 3 stadiums. Up-gradation and construction of new stadiums would create fresh demand for air conditioners in the country. Further, to accommodate the visitors visiting the country, construction of several new hotels have been planned.

More than $300 billion is expected to be invested in the country to build the country’s infrastructure proijects. Mega construction activities in the areas of hospitality, retail, healthcare, transportation,

and leisure & entertainment would create huge opportunities for air conditioner players in the country.

According to Avishrant Mani, Senior Research Analyst, Research and Consulting, 6Wresearch, “In the forecast period, the market is projected to grow on account of mega construction projects in AlDaayen, Al-Khor, Al-Rayyan, Al-Shamal, Al-Wakrah, Doha and Umm Slal regions. Some of the key projects includeAirport City, New Doha Port, Doha Metro, Energy City and

Msheireb Downtown Doha.

These projects would add to the growth of centralized air conditioners.

High consumption of energy in Qatar has forced the government to put stringent regulations on air conditioners manufacturer to manufacture energy efficient air conditioner with minimum three stars rating feature. In Qatar, centralized and split air conditioners have driven the growth of the overall market; however, share of window air conditioner is expected to

decline in the coming years,” Avishrant further added.

Amongst all the applications, residential application captured the largest share of market pie and is expected to maintain its market dominance through the forecast period; whereas, retail and hospitality applications are expected to witness key growth over the next six years.

“Qatar Air Conditioner (2015-2021)”provides indepth analysis with 42 figures and 3 tables covered in more than 100 pages. The report

estimates and forecast overall Qatar air conditioner market by revenue, by air conditioner types such as Window AC, Split AC, Ducted split AC, Packaged AC, Free Standing, Cassette AC and Centralized AC, end user application includes residential, retail, energy, hospitality, manufacturing, BFSI, Telecom, IT & ITES, and hospitals. The report also gives the insights on competitive landscape, market share by companies, company profile, market drivers and restraints.

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What is holding it all up in the construction sector?

Formwork and scaffolding form an integral part of the building value chain When one speaks about construction then the architects, engineers and interior designers are seen as handling the key parts of the project.

A critical and important link in the building programme is formwork. It is so integral and essential it is not always discussed outside of the site planning area.

Formwork is the term given to either temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. In the context of concrete construction, the falsework supports the shuttering moulds. Traditionally, maybe 7 or 8 years ago it was common to see the use of timber formwork in buildings in Qatar. Not so anymore. With the nature and intensity of construction changing in this small gulf country, only the latest and best is demanded.

Not much has changed in the formwork sector over the last few decades, perhaps minor changes in materials, ways of working and attention to safety can be mentioned.

Qatar seems to have most of the International and regional formwork companies represented. From International giants like Doka, RMD and Acrow to locally grown companies like Apollo Formwork and Scaffolding and regional organisations like Manar Al Omran. Formwork companies want to change change their image from merely being traders, to being a value added link in the construction chain.

With Qatar’s economic growth expected to be the highest in the GCC in 2015 at 6.9 percent, as the country gears up to meet its infrastructure targets, the ongoing and planned buildings sector projects in Qatar are estimated at US$ 82.0 billion. Qatar has a mandate to add 45,000 hotel rooms to its existing supply of 20,000 in order to achieve the FIFA minimum lodging requirement to host the World Cup in 2022. The total contribution of travel and tourism to Qatar’s GDP was QAR50.6bn in 2013, and is forecast to rise to QAR84.7bn in 2024 which will significantly increase the demand for hotel, retail and leisure facilities. The Qatari market is a big challenge for all formwork companies with an expected spending of $150 billion on the infrastructure sector for the next seven years before the kick-off of the World Cup 2022. Additionally, Acrow said that this abundance comes with its own challenges.

Ina recent conversation with the Acrow they said that one of the biggest challenges being faced in Qatar is the tight time schedule and how to provide

a cost-effective formwork solution that will accommodate the fast construction schedule. With some of the major projects having already been announced, many formwork companies are already trying to establish a strong presence in Qatar. At the same time, existing companies are trying to strengthen their position to be ready to undertake more infrastructure projects.

This demand for both new build and retrofit will mean that the formwork and scaffolding sector will continue to have opportunities for both existing business and new projects. It also means that changing the image of the sector is important as the services that they offer need to be clarified to the market. Acrow Co Formwork Technology provides a full range of products to cover all kinds of projects, including special and architectural ones that might need the best treatment and a special solution which is mainly the biggest challenge for formwork companies. In an interview with SITES magazine they have identified that there is a demand in the market for bridge formwork. It counts as one of its biggest achievements its big presence in the infrastructure sector by supplying its unique Acrow Bridges system to the majority of bridge and flyover projects in the Qatari market for the last eight years.

Then there are companies like Jalmat Qatar, a French company, who have expanded their operations into Qatar. According to Jalmat, “Our com-

petitors are working on ‘puzzle formwork’, but we are specialised in readymade systems capable to be deployed as soon as they are delivered to site”.

Jalmat claims that their services are much more efficient than their competitors in the market. This leading French formowirk company hopes to become a leading supplier of formwork in Qatar as well.

Another issue is health and safety. As one of the main formwork contractors on the 1 million sq/m Vendome Mall project, regional formwork powerhouse, Manar Al Omran take this very seriously. SITES magazine asked them about their safety policy. Health and safety is a key concern for Manar Al Omran and the seri-

ousness with which they treat is evidenced by the permanent onsite supervision at projects like the Vendome Mall where they have an engineer on site for 12 hours per day to inspect the formwork. After each inspection an inspection sheet is signed off and this critical step in the building process is not overlooked. The site foreman cannot waive the signing of the inspection sheet even if the contractor feels that he needs to speed up the process because he is under pressure to deliver on time.

Safe and reliable at any height, is imperative as far as Morden is concerned. In order to comply with the latest regulations, contractors have to ensure that accidents on site are pre-

vented asserts Morden Construction and Supplies. “The most common cause of injury or death on any construction site is falling, so our role is to provide the contractors with the equipment that would prevent the workers from falling,” says Eng. Ahmed Watany, General Manager at Modern Construction and Supplies.

Formwork companies not only lease and sell formwork equipment and scaffolding, they also design the intricate latticework of steel, aluminium, fibreglass an timber that is necessary to create an everlasting structure. According to Apollo Scaffolding and formwork, one of the only Qatari formwork companies, the engineering design process is something

that is part of the project. On their website Global Scaffolding and Formwork (GSF) says that they always try to combine their engineering skills and expertise to upgrade products by using the latest manufacturing technologies. Working side by side with our customers, gives our sales engineers the opportunity to give amazing solutions for complex construction formwork designs. Formwork engineering design is achieved through the use of CAD and traditional engineering design methods. Although it does not seem to be integrated into the BIM building craze yet, SITES is sure that this is one sector that will soon catch up.

Some construction projects are more fluid than others and a number of companies have mentioned that request for formwork come in at the last minute. This demands that companies hold stock or are able to make sure that the stock is timeously and easily available after a request is made. Companies that are based in the region and have factories and warehouses that are close by have a distinct advantage over more global brands. One such company is Global Scaffolding and Formwork (GSF). Since its foundation in Middle East, GSF has obtained a significant role in surpassing construction goals and market share both in domestic and international construction markets by offering a wide range of efficient formwork products solutions and specialty after sales services for more than 2000 clients in the Gulf counties and international by providing extended of scaffold and formworks services. Apollo scaffolding, GSF and Manar Al Omran are able to do this as well as they all have factories in KSA, UAE or Bahrain.

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Acrow Qatar reinforces its presence in the infrastructure sector

Acrow Qatar was established in 2005 and has since seen massive growth in its market share.

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or more than 30 years, Acrow has been designing, developing, manufacturing and installing formwork, falsework, scaffolding and steel structure.

The company operates from a number of locations worldwide, including Qatar.

Acrow has expanded its market share in the last five years to be one of the leading companies in the formwork Industry in Qatar. A position that gives the company an advantage as new comers and existing companies compete to undertake more infrastructure projects.

In this interview with Construction Sites, Ahmed Elhadidy, Gulf Regional Manager of Acrow Formwork Technology, talks about the company’s projects and vision and the opportunities and challenges for formwork business in the country.

What are the opportunities you see in the Qatari market for formwork business?

And what are the main challenges of doing business in Qatar?

The Qatari market is a big challenge for all formwork companies with an expected spending of $150 billion on the infrastructure sector for the next seven years before the kick-off of the World Cup 2022.

With some of the major projects having already been announced, many formwork companies are already trying to establish a strong presence in Qatar. At the same time, existing companies are trying to strengthen their position to be ready to undertake more infrastructure projects.

One of the biggest challenges being faced in Qatar is the tight time schedule and how to

Mr. Ahmed Elhadidy Acrow’s Gulf Regional Manager

provide a cost-effective formwork solution that will accommodate the fast construction schedule.

How do you see the company’s vision for the next five years?

Acrow is a leading company in the field of formwork and scaffolding. It was founded in 1935 in England as one of the European market experts in the industry of formwork and scaffolding. In 1979, Acrow England joined forces with leading Egyptian companies to found its Egyptian arm, Acrow Misr, to be the sole manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa according to the British standards.

Since then Acrow has been expanding in the Middle East and Africa to be a major presence in almost all the countries in the region. Acrow is now continuing its expansion in the European market through the newly opened branches in Slovenia and Romania.

Acrow Qatar was established in 2005 as Acrow had foreseen the Gulf state becoming one of the booming construction mar-

kets worldwide.

What have been the company’s milestones in Qatar?

Acrow has expanded its market share in the last five years to become one of the leading companies in the formwork Industry in Qatar. One of its biggest achievements is its big presence in the infrastructure sector by supplying its unique Acrow Bridges system to the majority of bridge and flyover projects in the Qatari market for the last eight years.

What differentiates you from other formwork providers in the country?

Acrow is not only a supplier of formwork in Qatar, it also acts as a formwork partner for the construction of projects through its expert team of engineers and the wide expertise in providing engineering solutions to the special formwork requirements to get the maximum efficiency to meet the tight schedule.

Please elaborate on the range of products you offer clients here?

Acrow provides a full range of

products to cover all kinds of projects, including special and architectural ones that might need the best treatment and a special solution, which is mainly the biggest challenge for formwork companies.

What is the after-sales service and technical support offered by your company?

We have gained our reputation for after-sales services and technical support, which are present during the whole project duration. This is our main advantage and those services place Acrow a step ahead of many other formwork suppliers.

Please name some of the ongoing projects you are participating in.

A: Acrow is supplying formwork solutions to some of the mega projects in Qatar like Lusail CP4 with Midmac Yuksel JV, Lusail Expressway with Hyundai E&C, Al Muntazah

street extension with Al Jaber & Partners, North Road P059 with Tekfen Insaat, the East Corridor P011 with China Harbour engineering Company, Al Rayan Road Project with Dogus Onur JV, Orbital Highway Contract 2 with QDVC Bin Omran JV, Orbital Highway Contract 3 with HLG & Al Jaber Engineering JV ,Lusail CP07 with HBK

& QBC JV, Marina Tower, Hilton Tower, Al Bustan project with Al Bandary Engineering, in addition to many other ongoing and previously-completed projects of the Doha Expressway program Lusail City Development and the Pearl Qatar.

More details can be had from the company website: www.acrow.co

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The safe way to success

Greater cost-efficiency, a reduced risk of accidents and enhanced employee motivation are just some of the advantages of implementing a professional safety concept on the site.

When it comes to safety, Doka takes a holistic, A-toZ approach that runs all the way from product development to safety consulting, and to its extensive range of safety products and services. Not only but especially on April 28, the international safety day, safety needs to get an appropriate stage.

It’s only when you feel safe that you can concentrate on the job and perform at your best.

An obvious truth, but one that particularly needs to be heeded in construction, where the accident rate is twice as high as in other sectors. Study after study has shown that on safe jobsites, people work faster.

Quite apart from human suffering and loss of value-creation, accidents also cause heavy costs ranging from sick-leave to legal consequences which may even include work on the site being stopped altogether.

The old objection to installing safety systems is that it “means more work”; Doka has made this objection ever less relevant by developing quick and easyto-operate safety innovations for every type of forming assignment.

All-round safety right from the word ‘go’ A holistic understanding of safety begins right from when formwork systems are still under development. Safety, ease of handling and ergonomic design are among the key characteristics of Doka products. This begins with the choice of materials for the system components, and with the documentation on how the product is used.

The use of high-grade materials for all formwork components

not only makes them last longer, it makes them safer, too.

The Doka product range undergoes continuous testing and onward development with regard to safety, and as a result Doka formwork systems are dependable and efficient equipment for every construction project.

Systematic safety Doka systems unite speed, safety and cost effectiveness on the site. For a high standard of safety, Doka offers complete systems for floor, wall or column formwork. These come with ‘on-board’ protection features such as ladderways or working platforms with integral edge protection. Pre-assembly of the protective elements at ground level, and easy-to-use connector components that allow the formwork and platform to be repositioned in one piece, make for swift, safe work on the site.

Doka’s own platform systemfor instance Folding platform K, is reliable, easy to use and versatile.

Vertical-access solutions such as the Stair tower or the Ladder system XS give Doka customers a ‘safe way up to great heights’, with access to all work-deck levels. These systems’ ergonomical design facilitates efficient workflows by letting crew climb up and down with less physical effort – and in safety.

New developments such as the Framed enclosure Xbright for the protection-screen system Xclimb 60 provide a new quality of working on the site.

With its windproof but translucent inlay, Xbright makes possible a working environment that is pleasant and above all safe. The Pro¬tection screen Xclimb 60 lets you car¬ry out con¬struc¬tion work in the top build¬ing-lev¬els of high-rise pro¬jects in great safe¬ty, and pro¬tect¬ed from the weather.

Be¬cause it is struc¬tureguid¬ed at all times, it can be op¬er¬at¬ed even in windy con¬di¬tions.

Practical and safe: With Dokadek 30, all operations can be performed from the safety of floor level, with no need to walk on the formwork.

paigns, and measures that go well beyond what the law requires, send a clear signal.

Various initiatives foster awareness of the topic, and make an important contribution towards motivating employees. With the d^s logo, Doka has created its own distinctive symbol that immediately points both customers and employees to safetyrelated aspects.

Round-up of Doka safety systems:

Doka’s d^s button is a visible sign pointing to where customers particularly benefit from the safety of Doka products.

Safety pays dividends in repositioning and handling operations as well. Innovative solutions like the self-climbing and craneindependent Table Lifting System TLS set a benchmark for vertical or horizontal repositioning of tableforms and optimise site logistics in terms of safety and speed.

Safe, from the planning phase through until completion As early as in the planning phase, Doka supports its customers with professional consulting and its long expertise with safety issues. In-depth analysis of the initial situation provides the basis for individualised solutions in which suitable products such as ladderways and protection systems are incorporated into the formwork planning right from the start.

Efficient usage of formwork systems is achieved not only by the features themselves, but even more so by using their components correctly. This is why high-quality documentation such as formwork utilisation plans, instruction manuals and safety data sheets are such an important basis for a safe site.

Services such as practical, relevant training offerings, Formwork Instructors and fielding technical advisers facilitate a high level of safety on-site.

Dokadek 30 – wall-to-wall safety Panel floor formwork Dokadek 30 embodies safety right down to the last detail. The beamless hand-set system Dokadek 30 is very easy to operate, with an erection and dismantling sequence that is so straightforward that even semi-skilled crew members are soon familiar with it. At the same time, this floor-slab formwork scores for high speed, not only during set-up but also during dismantling. All operations can be performed from the safety of floor level, with no need to walk on the formwork. The panels’ rectangular shape means that it takes users much less effort to engage them in the prop heads and then to tilt them up safely from below, even when forming higher rooms. When the panels are being engaged, the Dokadek 30 heads hold them and fix them safely. The anti-liftout guard integrated in the Dokadek 30 heads reliably prevents panels accidentally falling off. At the same time, the

panels are also automatically secured against accidental liftout and wind action, with no extra precautions needed.

Award-winning successes Certifications such as the CE and GS Marks are a visible sign of the reliability of Doka products.

The Doka Safety Network (DSN) gives Doka staff, customers and experts a forum where they can exchange news, views and new ideas about safety. These efforts have won Doka a great many distinctions and safety awards, including the Good Practice Award of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, and the Spanish Institute of Building Engineering (CGATE) prize for safety in building construction.

A high safety standard motivates construction site workers to perform at maximum levels and reduces the risk that in a worst-case scenario the construction site comes to a standstill. Studies provide evidence that: the factor for calculating “return on prevention” is 2.2.

That means: an investment in safety measures of USD 1 Mio. leads to an ROP of USD 2.2 Mio. Much more than just a policy At Doka, solutions featuring all-round safety are an integral part of the company’s culture, making The Formwork Experts top-calibre people to work with on all safety issues. Safety is also written large within the company itself. Internal cam-

Safety down to the last detail: From the planning phase right through until completion, Doka is a top-calibre partner on all safety issues.

Working and protection platforms • Folding platform K • Platform system Xsafe plus Fall-arrest protection • Handrail posts & clamps • Edge protection system XP Protection screens • Protection screen Xclimb 60 Access systems • Stair tower • Ladder system XS About Doka: Doka is one of the world leaders in developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork technology for use in all fields of the construction sector. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 70 countries, the Doka Group has a highly efficient distribution network which ensures that equipment and technical support are provided swiftly and professionally.

An enterprise forming part of the Umdasch Group, the Doka Group employs a worldwide workforce of more than 6000.

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STADIUM SUPPORTERS NEEDED FOR SAFE 3D PROJECT DELIVERY

With just over seven years to go before kick-off at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the focus is now well and truly on attracting the right supporters for the all important stadium construction delivery phase.

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ith complex buildability challenges for the nine new stadiums and renovation of three existing structures, which are spread across seven host cities in Qatar, there is now a much greater focus on the construction sectors ability to support the projects.

Anticipating the need for a major ramp up in technical engineering support and specialist equipment availability to meet the stadium construction needs, Darren Ellwood, Managing Director for Formwork, Shoring and heavy-duty support specialist, RMD Kwikform talks about its approach to supporting construction teams looking to deliver facilities that the world’s football supporters will enjoy.

“Much like football is a global game, with international players, at RMD Kwikform we also benefit from our global reach and the expertise gathered from projects across the world. So when it comes to world-class iconic venues like the London Olympics Aquatic Centre, the Sydney Olympic Stadium, Wembley the home of English football, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Long Horns American football stadium in the USA, the RMD Kwikform team has certainly played its part.

RMD Kwikform shoring supports Australia stadium construction

“Equally, when it comes to complex support systems, the use of 3D engineering in the Middle East has seen us develop a wide range of solutions for challenging projects.

These have included heavyduty Megashor shoring towers to support the huge steel roof structures of the new Abu Dhabi international airport, as well as complex birdcage shoring,

supporting over 900 individual node points for the installation of the iconic glass shroud for the Yas Hotel at the Abu Dhabi Formula One track.

“In recent years, with the focus of the World on Qatar and its construction projects, we have also seen an increased demand from clients for a more integrated partnership approach, especially when it

Basra Sports City Stadia used RMD Kwikform formwork and shoring

New Abu Dhabi International airport supported by RMD Kwikform heavy-duty shoring

comes to concrete works and projects requiring heavy-duty support structures.

Technical integration for 4D programme management “For stadia construction, high levels of engineering and technical expertise have always been extremely important and this is why we have developed our 3D engineering capabilities and equipment range, to support consultants and contractors at the earliest stages of the design phase.

“By taking 3D models directly from our customers, we are able to develop our formwork, shoring and structural support designs, before equipment is required onsite. This allows us to help customers develop a construction model in 4D, the fourth dimension being time.

By identifying clashes we are also able to eliminate potential site issues at the design phase, reducing the need for reworking or delays.

“Similarly, with this type of technology, we are able to calculate all of the equipment needed for the project and the phased erection sequencing.

This allows for timely equipment deliveries and an overall smoother programme of works.

Tackling the skills shortage “This 4D approach really does build confidence in the engineering and design teams, allowing them to also have a greater interaction with the end client, showing them how the project will progress.

“However the key to its delivery, relies heavily on its execution and the skills of the whole team, from design to equipment erection. As we have learnt on recent projects like the East and West Corridor interchanges, for major projects, practical support for site operative training and safety checking is in much greater demand.

“There is one main reason for this, the huge ramp up in site operatives needed to complete the variety of projects in and around Qatar, before the World Cup. This has already led to a real shortage in skilled erection teams, an issue that will only become more acute as the stadia construction comes into play.

RMD Kwikform shoring supporting the Rectangular stadium in Australia

“What this ultimately means is that more untrained operatives will have to be hired from a variety of global locations.

This in-turn creates a need to overcome multiple language and skill levels. With formwork, shoring and propping all being tasks that require higher levels of construction skills, the need for quality training and supervision is essential.

“This is why at RMD Kwikform we have continued to invest in highly skilled site assistant technicians. These individuals are the key interface between engineering and erection teams, unlocking the potential for programme time and cost savings.

“For example, one project that really benefitted from this approach was the construction of the 65,000 seat Basra Sports City Stadium in Iraq, for the 21st Gulf Cup. Here the mobilization and management of 3,000 tonnes of equipment was required to support the 1,000’s of beams, 100’s of columns and numerous slabs, for the 8 level stadium.

“By being able to call upon our regional network of branches and global logistics experience, we were able to design and ship the right amount of equipment to site. Our site assistance staff then supported the sequencing of the formwork and shoring, delivering the project on time, within an extremely tight 32 month deadline.

“So in conclusion, by combining the latest in technology with local engineering expertise, backed up from our global network, at RMD Kwikform we are able to meet the technical challenges of stadia design head on. Equally, thanks to our comprehensive equipment range, branch network and site support teams, we have the capacity, logistical knowhow and on the ground support team to help kick off any number of stadia projects in Qatar.”

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Morden Scaffolding and Formwork expanding in the market

Morden Construction and Supplies is continually being driven towards providing building excellence, meeting completion deadlines and operating within budget With an optimistic outlook for the Qatari construction sector, Morden Scaffolding and Formwork ventured into the market five years ago. A 100% Qatari company, Morden is a major provider of scaffolding solutions that copes with the developing needs of the continually growing Qatari market.

As Qatar gears to host world class events like the 2022 FIFA World Cup and with several high profile infrastructure projects underway, Engineer Ahmed Watany, General Manager, Morden Scaffolding and Formwork, expects massive construction activity in the coming years. Watany believes good opportunities will be in favor of companies like Morden, which has a local presence and readiness to handle complex projects immediately.

“Morden is a major provider of scaffolding solutions. We have been present in the local market for five years. We offer design, installation and technical support to clients through our experienced and certified technical staff,” he said.

Eng Ahmed Watany General Manager

He said that the company provides easy to install systems as well as systems for bridges and heavy ceilings. “We expanded over the past period and acquired rights to distribute new

products from Italy and Austria,” he said.

“We have completed several prestigious projects over the past few years with more to come in the future. This in-

cludes commercial bank project in al-Wakra, Regent Hotel building, Al Ghanem office building, and projects for Qatar Foundation and Supreme Council of Education”.

Morden offers a wide range of scaffolding products like the quick stage decking and propping that replaces the primary and secondary timbers. It is a fast assembly system that needs low maintenance. It’s light, simple and has several applications.

Another system they offer is the heavy duty frames, which is an economical systems for heavy civil engineering projects. They also offer light weight access scaffolding, to name a few.

Commenting on the prospects of the construction market in the future, Watany said “I expect the country is heading towards a big boom in the next few years. The country is in the middle of massive construction activity and there is room for new companies. However,

the competition will be in favor of companies that are ready for immediate delivery and have a local stock”.

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plies is continually being driven towards providing building excellence, meeting completion deadlines and operating within budget while ensuring that all current health and safety regulations are observed and adhered to. In order to comply with the latest regulations, contractors have to ensure that accidents on site are prevented. “The most common cause of injury or death on any construction site is falling, so our role is to provide the contractors with the equipment that would prevent the workers from falling,” says Eng. Watany.

“We stock a large range of Ladder Safety Gates for traditional Tube Fitting and System Scaffold. Our Ladder Safety Hatch is an ideal method of preventing falls and falling objects through the ladder access point on working platforms, ” points out Eng. Watany.

Morden Construction has a sales team of highly motivated professionals with many years of experience in the scaffolding and construction industry.

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Apollo - Standing the Test of Time

Apollo Scaffolding and Formworks Division

There are not many companies in the scaffolding & formwork sector that can boast a management team of as long a history as Apollo Scaffolding and Formworks. In 1979 Mr. Barry Britton arrived in Doha to set up the first local British Standard scaffolding company in Qatar, and in 1985 he was joined by Mr. Mohammad Islam who is the company’s Operations Manager.

Observing his success with the first company Mr. Britton was appointed by the world’s leading scaffolding company, at the time, to set up operations in of new build projects, mainte- serviced Phases 1A, 1B, 1C and Qatar in 1991. Upon success- nance was always an integral are also involved in Phase 2. fully establishing the worlds part of the business and Apollo Apollo employs a staff complepioneering scaffolding company had been the maintenance con- ment of 700 and they are all QP operations in Qatar they decid- tractor for the QAFCO site for 15 approved and third party certied to venture out on their own years. They are the preferred off- fied. In fact, according to Chris, and setup Apollo Scaffolding shore maintenance provider for one of the biggest challenges & Formworks Division in 1994, QP, TOTAL E&P Qatar and RAS- they face is recruiting skilled who have recently celebrated 20 GAS drilling OPS. More recent and experienced scaffolding years of successful scaffolding projects that they have worked and formwork manpower. Apollo and formworks operations both on are the Hamad International uses manpower agencies to reonshore and offshore in the Airport, Dolphin Gas, QChem 2, cruit the appropriate workers Qatar Construction, Infrastruc- and a hydrocarbon project in with the right skillsets but usualture and Oil & Gas Industries. In Mesaieed. Apollo are key players ly they find that the person who September 2011 they became in a sector where there is lots arrives does not have the right the first 100% Qatari owned of competition. They are also set of skills necessary for scafcompany to be successfully cer- working with PSH Greenline and folding & formwork. At Apollo tified for their integrated QHSE QDVC on the Qatar Rail Metro they have a programme which management system as per ISO project. They are operating on involves 6 months of in house 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 all the major lines and stations training in the yard as well as and OHSAS 18001:2007. of Doha Metro and LRT. They on the job training as a labourer One of their first projects was have assembled the access and on the work site. While they are the construction of theEnterprises_E12PHF.pdf Qatar- formworks for some of the Apollo 10/4/2015 9:45:46 AM third party larg- learning they receive Gas trains 1 and 2, then came est and most prestigious proj- certifications. At the end of the RasGas followed by Qatar Fer- ects in Qatar, like the Msheireb Apollo orientation and traintiliser. Although they had lots Downtown Doha Project. They ing they are then specialised to

work on formwork and scaffolding projects as competent scaffolders.

Day to day challenges of logistics is something which Apollo scaffolding has learned to work around, like when material gets stuck in customs at the Port.

They are one of the largest stockists of British standard scaffolding in Qatar. They have three warehouses; 2 measuring 5000 sq/m and a smaller one of

1000 sq/m in size; all located in the Industrial area.

Apollo Scaffolding and Formworks feels that the construction market in Qatar will continue to grow, particularly the infrastructure sector. They have mainly been involved in the hydrocarbon sector but with the burgeoning business in the infrastructure side of the business they find that most of their new build work is there, particularly

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with roads, highways, stadiums and the planned hotels.

The scaffolding and formwork business has not changed significantly over the years and they use technologies that have served the industry well over the decades. Apollo is currently the only Scaffolding & Formwork company that has a resident design team to ensure project design needs are met immediately.

They design scaffolding when special designs are needed for the more unique and iconic structures. There are not many new technologies but Apollo has invested in new nets, barricades and harnesses that will enhance the safety of the workers on site.

Apollo are the sole agents for the Dutch company ‘Altrex Aluminium’ who are the world’s leading mobile aluminium scaffold company, as well as ‘Revvo Castor’ from the UK, Honeywell; and ITP, who manufacture fire retardant sheeting mainly for the oil and gas sector.

P.O. Box 2032, Doha, Qatar, Email: apolloscaff@qatar.net.qa Website: www.apollo-scaffolding.com

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The GCC states must decide soon on the fate of the longawaited GCC railway network if it is to be operational by 2020, according to the latest analysis by MEED Projects, the region’s leading online projects tracking service.

While metro projects in Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Makkah and Riyadh are pushing ahead rapidly, efforts to develop the ambitious GCC railway track that would link the six states have been sluggish.

Analysis of railway and metro projects data reveals that there are almost $61 billion worth of projects under construction in the region, of which more than $40 billion comprise work on the Doha and Riyadh metro schemes which will be discussed in detail at MEED’s 11th annual MENA Rail & Metro Summit in Dubai in October

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The only overland, mainline networks under construction currently are the final elements of the high-speed Haramain network between Jeddah and Medina, and the freight lines serving Dammam, Jubail and the Waad al-Shamal mining development.

“Despite years of talks and planning, we are still no closer to the development of a GCC rail network even though we are just three years away from the official opening date,” says Ed James, Director of Content & Analysis at MEED Projects.

“Long distance freight and passenger projects do appear to be problematic to develop in the region due to a range of issues such as cost, geo-politics, technology and rights-of-way,” he says.

“A good case in point is the

estimated $5 billion second phase of the Etihad Rail network which will be part of the GCC railway network linking the Abu Dhabi border with Saudi Arabia to Al-Ain where it would link up with the Omani section,” he points out.

“Despite tenders to build the project having been evaluated for more than two years, the client recently decided to retender the project resulting in even more delays.

“At the same time, Kuwait is no closer to awarding its section of the network having considered both privatelyand publicly-financed solutions to fund the project, while Saudi Arabia has been trying to get the estimated $7 billion Landbridge rail link between Jeddah and Riyadh off the drawing board for more than a decade,”

James says.

However, despite the lack of progress, there are signs that mainline rail development in the region is picking up.

Bids were submitted to Oman Rail earlier this year for the estimated $6 billion first phase of its Oman network, while Qatar Rail says it plans to tender the first stage of its $15 billion long-distance passenger and freight line early next year.

All told, there are more than 34,000 kilometers of railway projects planned across the Middle East and North Africa. This will require more than $200 billion of investment, making the region one of the most active globally in the sector.

It is the regional metro sector, though, that is moving fastest. In addition to the

Doha and Riyadh metros which are now well under way, contract awards to build the estimated $11 billion Makkah metro are imminent, while tenders are expected soon for the $13 billion Jeddah metro and next year potentially for the Medina and Dammam metro networks.

Similarly, bidding is ongoing for the extension of the Dubai metro’s Red Line to link it with the site of the Expo 2020 development.

“Metro projects appear to be more of a priority for governments in the region which are facing increasing traffic congestion in their major cities,” says James.

“On the other hand, the thinking on mainline rail networks appears to be that there is not such an immediate return on the substantial investment required. This

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Delayed Ettringite Formation The term delayed ettringite formation, or DEF, was first used to describe a form of deterioration in heat-cured precast concrete railway ties in the early 1980s in Germany. It was postulated that the normal early formation of ettringite was postponed as a result of exposure to excessive temperatures during manufacture and that ettringite formed during subsequent exposure to moisture in service. This delayed formation of ettringite in the hardened concrete led to deleterious expansion and cracking of the concrete. Since this time DEF has been implicated as a cause of deterioration in numerous other cases. Most of these cases have involved precast concrete elements that have been subjected to heat curing during the production process. For some reason, railway ties appear to be particularly susceptible to this form of deterioration with cases involving ties being reported in Germany, Finland, the former Czechoslovakia, Canada, the United States, South Africa, and Australia.

The occurrence of these problems and the apparent role of elevated-temperature curing have led many countries to impose restrictions on the heat-curing process used during the manufacture of precast concrete. These restrictions include limits placed on pre-set times, rates of heating and cooling, and the maximum allowable concrete (or curing) temperature.

Experience with the German recommendations dates back to 1977 and there is evidence that these and similar practices in Europe have been successful in eliminating damage due to DEF. It has also been claimed that concrete that has not been exposed to elevated temperatures may suffer deterioration due to so-called “ambient-temperature” DEF. Such cases apparently involve certain modern-day high-sulfate clinkers, which reportedly result in a slow or late release of sulfate over time (i.e., long after the concrete has hardened). All of the evidence to support this viewpoint comes from investigations of damaged non heat-cured precast and cast-in-place concrete elements where it has not been possible to prove unequivocally that DEF is the primary cause of deterioration or that the concrete had not been exposed to elevated temperature either deliberately or adventitiously (due to autogenous temperature rise effects). To date, there is no laboratory evidence to confirm that damage due to DEF can occur without an excursion to elevated temperature (i.e., somewhere above 60–70°C).

A number of comprehensive reviews on the DEF phenomenon have been published recently.

The mechanisms of DEF are now fairly well established as are means for minimizing the risk by controlling the maximum temperature reached within the concrete or by incorporating pozzolans or slag.

The solubility of ettringite increases with temperature and pH, and exposure to elevated temperatures increases both the sulfate and alumina concentration in the pore solution of concrete. Much of this sulfate and alumina becomes encapsulated by the rapidly forming calcium-silicate hydrates (C-S-H). Immediately after the early excursion to elevated temperature, little or no ettringite is detected in the concrete, and poorly crystalline monosulfate appears to be the main sulfate-bearing phase. During subsequent exposure to moisture at normal ambient temperatures most of the sulfate, but only a small amount of the alumina, is released by the C-S-H. The increased availability of sulfate results in a conversion of the monosulfate into ettringite. This process may occur many months or years following the exposure to elevated temperature, hence the term “delayed ettringite formation.” This delayed formation of ettringite may under some circumstances result in expansion of the paste and consequent cracking of the concrete. It is now generally believed that the paste expansion results from the growth of ettringite crystals in the very small pores (100 nm) of the cement paste. The expansion of the cement results in the formation of gaps around aggregate particles and cracking of the cement paste. Ettringite eventually re-precipitates into these gaps and the cracks, but this process is harmless being a symptom of the DEF process rather than a cause of damage.

A number of workers have attempted to develop models to predict the expansion due to DEF from the composition of the portland cement. However, it has not been possible to extend the models developed for one set of cements and test conditions to the results of other studies using different materials and test conditions. It has been demonstrated by numerous studies that expansion due to DEF cannot be induced in the laboratory without an excursion to an elevated temperature. The precise temperature necessary to produce expansion varies between studies and is likely affected by the composition of the cement (particularly alkali content) and, possibly, other material and production parameters. Most studies have indicated that a temperature somewhere above 70°C is required; although expansion has been observed both in the field and the laboratory at somewhat lower temperatures (60°C) with high-alkali cements.

Damaging expansion can be prevented in mortars and concretes cured at temperatures up to at least 95°C by the incorporation of sufficient quantities of pozzolans or slag. Fly ash, slag and natural pozzolans (e.g., metakaolin) are all effective in this role whereas silica fume is not. It appears that the alumina content of the pozzolan is artly responsible for mitigating the damaging effects of DEF. info@greymatters.ws www.greymatters.ws

Ashghal Updates

Construction

New Orbital Highway and Truck Route project progressing

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The Expressway Program will deliver about 1,000km of safe and efficient roads, in addition to approximately 360 bridges and 240 interchanges

Qatar’s Expressway Program, comprising over 30 projects divided into 46 contracts, is making steady progress.

The project, part of the country’s road building program which is designed to reduce congestion and journey times, is undertaken by Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal).

The Expressway Program will deliver about 1,000km of safe and efficient roads, in addition to approximately 360 bridges and 240 interchanges, which will provide vital links across Qatar connecting cities, towns and urban arterial routes.

The program also includes the construction and development of an integrated infrastructure network, equipped with state-of-the-art, reliable underground utilities, including stormwater drains, electrical lines, intelligent transport systems (ITS), drinking water pipes and surface water drainage.

Street lighting and traffic light systems will be improved as part of the program. Service roads and pedestrian and cycle paths will be provided.

These new projects will create an integrated network of main roads and highways that serve all areas of the country to accommodate Qatar’s future traffic demands.

As the projects progress, their positive impact will gradually appear notably in terms of having less traffic congestion and reduced journey times, says Ashghal in a release.

There are currently 19 projects under construction while the remaining projects are still in design or will enter the procurement phase soon.

The following is a review of the progress of construction works on the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route, one of the key projects in the Expressway Program.

Overview The New Orbital Highway and Truck Route forms a fundamental part of the Expressway Program to construct a highway network to international standards “which will significantly transform road travel within Qatar”, according to Ashghal.

The Orbital is considered a vital addition to the road net-

work of Qatar as it will form a free flowing traffic route without the need to travel through Doha city, helping to alleviate congestion and better manage heavy vehicle movement.

The project will relieve traffic congestion within Doha and offer the people of Qatar an alternate route with faster journey times when travelling between Al Khor in the north and Mesaieed in the south.

“It will be a safe, swift, efficient, and high quality highway that will provide better connectivity for Mesaieed Industrial City, and Ras Laffan Industrial City,” says Ashghal.

The Orbital will see the construction of around 200km of new dual carriageway and 22 multi-level interchanges, typically four and five lanes with the capacity of adding two more lanes on either side.

The infrastructure of the Orbital road will include passages for camels, weighing stations, side road parking bays, storm water drainage, ITS and control systems, green landscape and metal beam guardrails on both sides of the roads.

The new highway and truck route provides heavy vehicles with their own separate roadway. It is designed to manage up to 1,500 heavy good vehicles (HGV) per hour in each direction. It can cater for general traffic volumes at approximately 8,000 vehicles per hour in each direction.

The New Orbital Highway contract 1: The contract includes 45km of road network, and represents 25% of the 200km long Orbital highway.

The project is located to the south west of Doha and provides a new dual carriageway, connecting the New Doha Port and Al Wakra bypass, with the other phases of the New Orbital Highway, and the construction of a road linking Mesaieed road to the East/ West Corridor.

The cross-section of the roads will provide four lanes in each direction with the provision of two future lanes. Construction work on this contract started in the first quarter of 2014.

The contract includes four grade-separated interchanges as follows:

•

Al Wukair Bypass/Wukair Road 1: two-level interchange with Wukair Bypass at grade and Wukair Road 1 as flyover • Wukair Bypass/Wukair Road 2: two-level interchange with Wukair Bypass at grade and Wukair Road 2 as flyover • Mesaieed Road/Wukair Bypass: two-level interchange with Mesaieed Road at grade and Wukair Bypass as flyover providing access to the New Doha Port • Mesaieed Road/Mesaieed Road 1: two-level interchange with Mesaieed Road at grade and Mesaieed Road 1 as flyover providing access to the New Doha Port.

Progress on contract 1: Required equipment and machinery have been mobilized for screening and crushing plants. Other plants and machinery are also planned to mobilize on site in due course.

Traffic detours on Mesaieed Road are in progress along with road works. Foundation work for bridges and construction of underpasses started at various locations on the project along Mesaieed Road and Al Wukair Bypass.

Contract 2: This contract encompasses approximately 4km of new dual carriageway that includes eight grade-separated interchanges, consisting of seven lanes in each direction.

It is located to the west and north of Doha City, starting at Salwa Road, passing through Dukhan Road and North Road and up to the North Relief Road.

This new road forms part of the New Orbital Highway that connects the south and north of Qatar, creating a free flowing traffic route without the need to travel through Doha City.

Construction works started in the second quarter of 2014.

Progress on contract 2: The interchange at Junction 4 crossing of Dukhan Highway started with the foundations on both sides of the highway.

Additionally, the mobilization of the batching plant for

concrete production and the construction of the bridges precast yard are in progress at junction 3 in Umm Al Afai.

From Sailiya Street to Dukhan Central Highway, site clearance has been completed and road works and excavations are in progress.

Contract 3: This contract encompasses approximately 55km of dual carriageway and includes five two-level interchanges with seven lanes in each direction.

Located to the south west of Doha, this contract starts at Mesaieed Industrial City interchange and reaching up to Salwa Road, connecting the side roads of Mesaieed Road

1, Wukair Road 1 and Wukair Road 2 and also linking the East-West Corridor to the New Orbital Highway.

It provides a vital connection between contracts 1 and 2.

Work on this part of the project commenced in the second quarter of 2014 Progress on contract 3: Currently earthwork is ongoing on the highway and over 1 million cubic meters of excavation have been completed, using 75 excavators and 75 trucks. The asphalt on the highway will commence in the last quarter of 2015 and continue until May 2017.

Work on junctions will commence in the coming months starting with the junction at

Salwa Road and working towards Mesaieed.

Contract 4: The project is a 42km dual carriageway that includes five grade-separated interchanges. It is located to the west and north of Doha city, providing connection between contract 2 of the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route at Dukhan Highway to North Road and the Al Khor Link Road. Work on this part of the project began in the second quarter of 2014 Progress on contract 4: On-site mobilization works are underway in addition to the installation of fences and barriers surrounding the project.

New Intersection on Corniche Street to Ease Traffic Flow

The Public Works Authority is implementing a new intersection on Corniche Street between the National Theatre Intersection and the Emiri Diwan Intersection. The new intersection is being implemented based on recommendations from the Traffic Congestion Committee and after studying the traffic flow on the Corniche Street.

The new intersection aims to enable Corniche Street users coming from Al Diwan Intersection towards The National Theatre Intersection to either make left-hand turns onto Al Rumailah Street or U-turns to the other side of the street, without the need to continue until the National Theatre Intersection then make a U-turn. Project works also include widening a part of Al Rumailah Street to three lanes instead of two.

Works on the project commence on Saturday 19 September 2015 and will last two months.

Temporary closures will only take place on the lane adjacent to the work zone in the median on Corniche Street. Those closures will happen only during the night and for a maximum of two hours each time when delivering and unloading the material that will be used onto the median island.

Plastic barriers will be put in place along the kerbstone of the median, which will reduce the width of the lane adjacent to the median by about 40 cm, however the lane will remain open for traffic.

There will also be a closure on one lane to install the electric cables for the new traffic light signal which also takes place during the night hours and on the weekend.

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Tenders

ASHGHAL TENDERS AND AWARDED TENDERS

Companies Eligible to Tender: (1) Qatari Companies Only (2) Joint Venture (JV) Companies, which includes a Qatari Company having a minimum of 51%, share holding of the JV (3) Non-Qatari Companies (4) Not Applicable * All financial values are in QAR

Tender No.

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Category

PWA/GTC/121/1415

GTC

Call Off Agreement for Secondment of Professional Staff to Building Affairs (BA/14-15/S/096/G)

Consultancy and Specialized Services

5-Aug-15

6-Oct-15

Building

PWA/GTC/069/1415/R

GTC

Provision and Maintenance of Safety Barriers throughout Qatar Contracts-5 (AA/ROM/14-15/056/C3/G)

Qatari Companies Only

2-Sep-15

6-Oct-15

Roads

PWA/ITC/021/14-15

ITC

Supply & Commissioning of Van Mounted With CCTV Survey Camera System, Inclusive of ITS Accessories and Components for Sewer Pipeline Inspection (AA-DOM/14-15/M/1572R1-6.06/I)

Qatari Companies Only

2-Sep-15

11-Oct-15

Drainage

PWA/GTC/115/1415

GTC

Construction of Perimeter Roads around Barwa Al Baraha (IA/14-15/C/102/G)

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

19-Aug-15

13-Oct-15

Roads

National Center For Cancer Care and Research-

Qatari Companies Only - Joint

PWA/MRP-

MRPSC Enabling Works Venture - Non Qatari Compa8-Jul-15 19-Oct-15 Building General Conditions of Tenders SC/042/14-15 nies (BA/14-15/C/095/ST) - Full Documents for the Tender Pre Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Consultancy and Specialized Consultancy can be obtained from Contracts PWA/GTC/126/14Animal Rescue Shelter at Umm Salal 19-Aug-15 20-Oct-15 GTC Services ,Building 15 Department (CD) against a Non– (BA/14-15/D/091/G) refundable fee paid to PWA AcPre Contract Professional Consultancy Services for count No. (0013-001813-052), PWA/GTC/125/14Sheehaniya Strategic Sewer & Forwarding Pumping Consultancy and Specialized Consultancy GTC 19-Aug-15 20-Oct-15 15 Station Services ,Drainage Qatar National Bank together with (IA/14-15/D/011/G) a copy of the Company RegistraProcurement of Bridge Management System (BMS) tion and a Company Authorization and Training PWA/ITC/055/14-15 ITC Qatari Companies Only 19-Aug-15 25-Oct-15 Roads letter.

(AA-R/14-15/OM/042/P1/I) - Project document may be examined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Floor, Al Corniche before purchasing from PWA. - Each Tender must be accompanied by a Tender Bond, either in the form of a “Certified Check” or a “Tender Bond’’ issued by a Bank acceptable to the PWA” in the amount mentioned above valid for (120 days). Any Tender received without the proper guarantee will not be considered.

- The Tender shall be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (technical and financial offer) and both envelopes must be enclosed in a third sealed envelope which shall bear the tender number, subject and closing date.

- All Tenders shall be submitted in original and one copy or they will not be acceptance.

Tenders shall be delivered at or sent to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and deposited in the relevant Tender Box of concerned Tenders Committee’s Chairman at PWA. - The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar.

- For further queries about any of the tenders, please communicate in writing to the Contracts Department by Fax.: (+974) 44950777

TENDERS

Please note that any information mentioned on this table are as per the listed companies’ tender advertisements, without any responsibility of the magazine.

Tender Number

Type

Subject

Entity

Close Date

Value

Envelopes System

Tender Fees (QRs)

32 /2015-2016

Local Tenders

Implementation works for Doha Intel Book showroom 26th

The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage

11/10/15

39000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

150

507 /2015-2016

Central Tenders

Maintenance and operating works for Al Imam Mohd Bin Abdul wahab mosques at Al Khowair

Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs

12/10/15

1350000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

300

508 /2015-2016

Central Tenders

Construction works for a mosque at Al Raffaa area

Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs

12/10/15

240000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

300

31 /2015-2016

Local Tenders

Supply of catridges

Ministry of Social Affairs

18/10/2015

9000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

150

18/10/2015

40000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

150

29 /2015-2016

Local Tenders

Infrastructure project phase two

General Retirement and Social Authority

30 /2015-2016

Local Tenders

Guarding works and Security services for the ministry main and extentions buildings for two years

Ministry of Finance

18/10/2015

95000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

150

27 /2015-2016

Local Tenders

Modernization of infrastructure and network information technology at Abu Samra

General Administration of Customs

18/10/2015

150000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

150

Tenders Conditions: - You can get a copy of the documents of this tender / tenders of the Central Tenders Committee during official hours, against payment of the tender documents witch you can retrieve it.

- Must be accompanied with the tender a letter of guarantee bank / certified check from a bank operating in the State of Qatar, as indicated above for a period of temporary deposit on 120.

- The offer must be valid for a period of ninety days from the date of the opening of envelopes.

- Will be the last date for submission of tenders is twelve o’clock on the morning of the closure, and will not pay attention to any tender received after the deadline.

- Tenders deposited in the box of the Central Tenders Committee, located in Muntazah - Rawabi Street, to be inside the stamped and sealed envelopes and addressed to the Chairman of the Tenders Committee competent (central / local) showing the number, type of the tender and the subject.

- The Central Tenders Committee invites bidders or their representatives to attend the opening of the envelopes and read the price on the day following the date of the closure during the office hours.

- To obtain tender / tenders documents highlight above must be to mentioned authorization letter from the company / institution.

- For inquiries, please contact Tel: 44378192 /225 /143 /149.

- For more information about the Central Tenders Committee ,tenders and auctions are being posed by the Committee You can visit the site on the Internet www.ctc.gov.qa

HVAC - Plumbing & Drainage - Fire Fighting - Electrical & ELV - Energy Centers - Street Lighting - Maintenance - Facility Management Established in 1974, TRAGS Engineering is recognized as the leading Grade-1 MEP Services, District Cooling and Facility Management Contractor in the State of Qatar. The scope of activities covers all aspects of building services including design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of multi-service installations. In addition, the company offers 24/7 Facility Management Services to government buildings, corporations, educational, healthcare, industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

ENGINEERING

TRAGS Electrical Engineering & Air Conditioning Co. W.L.L Jaidah Tower Ist Floor, Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmed Street P.O. Box 470, Doha – Qatar Tel +974 44 41 42 11, Fax + 974 44 41 33 06 tragseng@tragsengineering.com

www.tragsengineering.com

Events

2015 Health Facilities Design and Development Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 4 – 7 Oct Venue: Intercontinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.healthfacilitiesqatar.com Immigration and Labour Law in Qatar Organizer: Informa Middle East Ltd. Dubai (formerly IIR Middle East) Event date (s): 12 – 13 Oct Venue: Intercontinental Doha - The City Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4336 5161 Fax: +971 4335 2438 Email: info-mea@informa.com Website: http://www.informa-mea.com Employee Health and Well being Conference Organizer: Fleming Gulf Event date (s): 11 – 13 Oct Venue: InterContinental Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4609 1570 Fax: +971 4609 1589 Email: manohar.bharwani@fleminggulf.com Website: http://hse.fleminggulf.com/employee-health-wellbeing-conference Facilities Innovation Forum Qatar Organizer: TMC Conference & Exhibitions Management Event date(s): 18 – 21 Oct Venue: Oryx Rotana

CALENDAR

Construction

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OF EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 276 5409 Email: info@fminnovationqatar.com Website: www.fminnovationqatar.com

Qatar Contractors Forum Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 19 – 20 Oct Venue: InterContinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.qatarcontractorsforum.com Future Landscape and Public Realm Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 26 – 27 Oct Venue: Intercontinental Hotel The City Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futurelandscapeqatar.com The 5th Qatar BIM User Day Organizer: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University Event Date: 5 Nov Venue: Qatar University, The Ibn Khaldoon Hall Location: Doha, Qatar Email: info@bimuserday.com Website: www.bimuserday.com 8th Annual Bridges and Highways Qatar Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 9 – 11 Nov Venue: InterContinental Doha

Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.bridgesme.com

Sports Infrastructure Qatar Expo Organizer: Pavilion Exhibitions and Conferences Event date (s): 15 – 18 Nov Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4411 8688 Fax: +974 4411 6866 Email: info@pavilion-expo.com Website: www.sie.qa/en 5th Civil Defence & Exhibition Organizer: Al Sharq Media Management Event date (s): 23 – 26 Nov Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Website: http://civil-defence-exhibition.com International Concrete Sustainability Conference Organizer: Grey Matters Consultancy Event date (s): 24 – 25 Nov Venue: Bustan Rotana Location: Dubai, UAE Email: info@greymatters.ws Website: http://www.concretesustainabilityconference.org/dubai2015/index.html The Big 5 Dubai Organizer: dmg Events Event date (s): 23 – 26 Nov Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE

Tel: +971 4 438 0355 Fax: +971 4 438 0356 Email: info@thebig5.ae Website: http://www.thebig5.ae

15th Gulf Industrialists’ Conference: Foreign Direct Investments and their Impact on Gulf Industries Organizer: The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) in the State of Kuwait and the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) Event date (s): 25 – 26 Nov Venue: TBC Location: Kuwait Tel: +974 4485 8816/717/727 Fax: +974 4485 1723 Email: nalmomen@goic.org.qa / aajaber@goic. org.qa / alanqar@goic.org.qa Website: www.incge.com Future Drainage Networks Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 7 – 8 Dec Venue: TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futuredrainagenetworksqatar. com Made In China 2015 Organizer: Qatar Chamber Event date (s): 14 – 16 Dec Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Website: http://en.chinafairqatar.com

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Project Focus

NOTE: Whilst we take pride in keeping our Consultants Database with the most up-to-date information, please note that the above information is provided by the Consultants mentioned in the list; therefore QCS in not responsible for any incorrect data.

Consultant

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

M/s. Commercial Development

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

Piling & Shoring

Hotel and Office Buildings

Audit Bureau Towers

M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.

Not Appointed

400-600

Tender Stage

Offices / Residential Towers

Al Waab Mall

M/s. Qatar Industrial Services

Man Enterprize, Qatar

300-400

Under Construction

Mall

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

Qatar Islamic Bank

AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana

1.2-1.4 bn

Under Construction

Residential Towers

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company

Yousuf Al Mahmoud

Al Balagh Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L.

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building - Tower

Office Tower (3B+G+22 Floors) Plot Com-50 at Lusail Marina

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Alfardan Properties Co.

Project Title

Twin Towers

CBQ Boulevard Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pear (project management)

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works) Qatar Sidra Village Project

CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21 Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors) Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District

Holiday Inn at Business Park

Al Baker Executive Towers Al Nour Tower Al Nasr Showroom Police Training Institute Panasonic Showroom & Residential Al Sadd Hotel

Al Hodaifi Group HQ Al Eida Villa Blusail Furnished Apartment at Lusail (3B+G+10) Doha Education Centre

Step 1 International Academy Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Mazaya Qatar Real Extate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

CBQ

Power Line Engineering - Qatar W.L.L.

N/A

Under Construction

Residential Towers

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO – Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

675

Under Construction

Office Building

Private Investor

Orientals Enterprises

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

85

Under Construction

Commercial

MOI

Hassanesco Co.

N/A

Under Construction

Mixed Use

Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

205

Under Construction

Commercial / Residential

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

Al Hodaifi Group

Not appointed

30-40 Million

Design stage

Office Building

El Eida

Not appointed

5-10 Million

Design stage

Villa

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Not appointed

N/A

Under Design

Residential Building

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

Real Estate Services Group

N/A

600 Million

Design Stage

Hotel

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

N/A

270 Million

Design Stage

Office

Barwa / Hilson Moran

N/A

250 Million

Design Stage

Office

Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

MOI

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Educational Complex

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior

MOI

WCT

N/A

Under Construction

Administrative and Office Building

Alaqaria

Arcon

169

Under Construction

Mixed Use

Qatar Navigation

Ramco Contracting

NA

Under Construction

Warehouses

Ministry of Interior

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Administrative and Office Bldg.

500

Under Construction

Educational Building

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

National Cyber Security Center

Police College Academy

MIC Business & Recreation Complex

Logistic City Headquarter of General Directorate of Borders, Passports & Travel Document Department

Construction of 56 Nos. New Schools (Stage 9B)

PWA

Al Huda/Al Sraiya/JTC

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

IBA Hotel

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel

Alwataniya Holding

Not Appointed

Confidential

Tender Stage

Hospital

Mr.Ali Abdulla Q A Al Emadi

Not Appointed

108 Million

DC-2 Stage

Hotel

QNB

Not Appointed

20 Million

under construction

Bank

Almal Holding

Not Appointed

120 Million

Permit Stage

Driving Academy

Gulf Pearls Company

Gulf Pearl

40 Million

Design Stage

Residential Building

Mr. Abdulla Abdul Rehman Abdulla Haidar

Not Appointed

38 Million

DC-1 Stage

Corporate Offices

Al Jazeera Finance

Living Interior

9 Million

Under Construction

fit out

Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy

Not Appointed

Not Applicable

Tender Stage

fit out

ACES

RAMCO Engineering

22 Million

Tender Stage

Industrial Building

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

165,540,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

135,000,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

RABBAN GROUP

NA

126,319,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

114,080,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

C4 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

108,070,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

HOTEL APARTMENTS

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

67,500,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

COMMERCIAL

SH. AHMAD BIN HAMAD AL THANI

NA

54,000,000.00

SERVICE DESIGN

COMMERCIAL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

38,000,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

OFFICE BUILDING

FURSAN REAL STATE

NA

32,627,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D49

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

29,299,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D21

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

27,472,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

25,273,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - A13

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Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower

Construction of American Hospital in Lusail 5 Star Hotel

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