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I ssue N o .80 - M arch 2014

Styling up Doha skyline

Way forward: forum discusses road construction challenges

Hamad Medical City, spanning over an area of 227,000 m2, includes three specialized hospitals, a center for medical research and a bio-bank.

Stylish skyscrapers shaping Doha’s skyline gives a large potential for infortainment and advertisement

With the huge number of infrastructure projects underway or planned, contractors and consultants gathered at the Roads Middle East 2014 to address expected challenges.

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The Middle East is witnessing a period of rapid growth in infrastructure and the industrial sector, leading to increased investments in corrosion management

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Monthly Construction news, tenders, project focus, and forthcoming exhibitions in Qatar

Khalifa Steel Industries announces exclusive distributorship of Emirates Steel in Qatar From 1st of February 2014, according to the agreement signed with Emirates Steel, Khalifa Steel Industries is an exclusive distributor of Emirates Steel in State of Qatar.

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he Construction industry in the State of Qatar is evolving rapidly with every successive year. Steel consumption is on the rise, underpinned by significant investment in the construction sector and mega infrastructure developments.

Steel demand in Qatar is constantly growing and is expected to increase by 35 to 40% in the last quarter 2014 because of the massive civil and infrastructure projects across the country, says Taymashkanov, Managing Director Khalifa Steel Industries (KSI).

There is an inevitable need of organizations that could be part and parcel of this growing sector by offering products of the best quality and at reasonable prices while maintaining the highest degree of service and business ethics supporting Qatar’s economic growth.

Khalifa Steel is a recognized market leader in steel products and differentiates itself by offering alternative solutions supporting construction industry’s growth.

“We have a proven record in setting new trends and introducing alternative solutions,” says Taymaskhanov.

“Having established a strong base and the necessary infrastructure

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for future development, Khalifa Steeel Industries WLL is proud to introduce a new exclusive distributorship,” announced Taymaskhanov.

“From 1 February, 2014, according to an agreement signed with Emirates Steel, Khalifa Steel Industries has become the exclusive distributor of Emirates Steel in the State of Qatar.

The agreement came as a solution to offer more alternatives to the local construction sector to satisfy the industry’s growing demand and to avoid any possible delays in construction projects from shortage of reinforcement supplies.

KSI has a proven record for introducing products

of globally-renowned brands in Qatar, says Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Thani, Khalifa Steel Industries CEO. “Along with the 2030 Vision of Qatar, we have initiated our long-term strategies to further develop our business through establishment of new and diversified ventures so we can have a strong presence in the future market, keeping our unique competitive edge,” he adds.

Emirates Steel, owned by SENAAT, the UAE’s largest industrial conglomerate, has a history of more than a decade . It is strategically located in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi.

Emirates Steel continuously invests in expansions in the areas of pro-

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cessing, manufacturing and information technology. These investments help improve the company’s product and service quality and reduce its environmental footprint, while increasing safety for its workers and customers.

It is the only steelmaker in the Mena region qualified to supply Qclass (nuclear quality) reinforcing steel and it is listed amongst four companies in the world qualified by “ASME” to produce nuclear-qualified reinforcing steel.

“We are currently focusing to meet the demand of the private sector & Governmental sectors”, says Taymaskhanov.

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supply for the “Mall of Qatar” project; in fact this is the first supply of Emirates Steel in Qatar. “Actually, it is our first project since the signing of the exclusive distributorship deal with the Emirates Steel last month,” notes Taymaskhanov.

Khalifa Steel Industries met all the qualifying criteria to become an exclusive distributor of Emirates Steel in Qatar. The agreement came as a tangible evidence of the company’s commitment to build total brand value by innovating to deliver consumer value and customer leadership; faster, better and more completely than the competition.

Since its establishment,

the company has gained the reputation of a reliable partner in Qatar and is also known for reliability, responsiveness, quality standards and being able to better serve the needs of the clients.

The company largely invests to attain enhanced results in the succeeding years. “We firmly believe that although profit is an essential factor in managing a business yet it is variable depending upon the market situation, but the values that are integrated in the foundation of the company are always a factor of constant stability,” says Taymaskhanov.

With the added support of a Steel Processing Plant for manufacturing welded reinforcement wire mesh, deformed wire rod in coils and also cut and bend facility in the New Industrial Area as well as large warehousing capacities, the company is capable of tackling the most challenging tasks.

Khalifa Steel Industries is the biggest single manufacturer of welded reinforcement wire mesh in the State

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Qatar

The changing face of procurement professionals All major companies are head-hunting empowered procurement professionals who can cut costs and boost bottom lines in a resurgent Middle East economy

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lue Ocean, a knowledge empowerment enterprise, organized its first international procurement conference in Doha recently where heads of procurement from major corporations in the Middle East got together to benchmark their best practices and brainstorm on the main theme: “Evolution in Procurement: Challenges Ahead.”

Experts agreed that procurement managers were no longer a “post office” and decided on a new name “value stream management” to describe the process of international procurement adeptly.

They agreed that trained and tech-savvy procurement professionals are the need of the hour and all major companies are head-hunting empowered procurement professionals who can cut costs and boost bottom lines in a resurgent Middle East economy.

Samer Abdulraheem, Vice President, Procurement, Qatar Airways Group, who is leading the procurement transformation program for Qatar Airways, said: “Ever-increasing

customer demand, dramatic changes in technology, heightened economic challenges and enhanced risks to business continuity are bringing in waves of change that are challenging traditional approaches to supply chain management.”

“In this new era, the winners will be those who can create new strategies and adapt to radical changes,” he added.

Abdulraheem is working towards setting up a procurement center for excellence in the region.

Haytham Etemad, Head of Procurement & Contracts, Sidra Medical Research Centre, highlighted the need for innovative procurement in the healthcare sector. Etemad talked about effectively managing the tendering and contracting process through strategic overview, process redesign, innovation and e-tender system.

Speaking on the occasion, Benu Chatterjee, General Manager, Purchase (International Operations), Sterling & Wilson, said: “Procurement as a function has undergone a series of changes, growing from a minor function in finance and op-

erations to become one of the most important components of modern corporate management.”

He said the future of purchasing and supply chain depended on strategic sourcing.

“It is a supply chain management tool that delivers significant cost reduction, it differs from conventional purchasing because it places emphasis on the entire life-cycle of a product,” Chatterjee added.

Operational Excellence expert and Six Sigma champion, Dr Farrukh Kidwai, talked about “achieving excellence in the value stream”. The CEO of Operational Excellence, FZE, Dr

GreenGulf CEO recognized as a Solar Pioneer

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reenGulf CEO Omran Al Kuwari has been recognized as a Solar Pioneer at an award ceremony on the sidelines of the 2014 World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

The region’s pre-eminent renewables trade body, Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA), and Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) jointly hosted the award ceremony for their first inaugural Solar Pioneers Program to recognize leading figures in the industry from across the region.

MESIA President Vahid Fotuhi called Al Kuwari “an inspiration to all of us”.

“For over five years he has been a trail-blazer in the region’s solar sector, quietly rising to become the best known and most widely respected ambassador of solar in Qatar,” Fotuhi said. “He is just getting started and I’m sure that his impact will soon be felt across the entire Middle East.”

The selection of the top pioneers was made by a panel of international judges that are drawn from across the Middle East and selected jointly by MESIA and PwC. The panel includes CEOs, UN dignitaries and former ministers.

The Pioneers Program aims to recognize leading figures in the industry from across the region. Al Kuwari and GreenGulf were recognized along-

side leaders from other major organizations such as King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE), First Solar and Enviromena.

Launched in 2008, GreenGulf is an advisory and development company for renewable energy and clean technology company in the Middle East and North Africa with over 3MW of solar installations in Qatar.

A recognized authority in renewable energy in the region, GreenGulf has advised a number of key projects such as Qatar 2022, COP 18 and large renewable infrastructure investments in Europe.

The award winners were chosen based on their expertise and experience against four core criteria - leadership, impact, innovation and long-term vision goals. The awards platform is designed to provide the leaders more exposure and an opportunity to network and benefit from each other’s

shared experiences.

“Partnering with MESIA on this great initiative has been remarkable,” said Gus Schellekens, the leader of PwC’s Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy, Cleantech and Sustainability in AbuDhabi.

“Together, through the support we will provide for the young leaders and innovators, we will ensure that the region is better positioned to enjoy the benefits of solar technology in short to medium term,” he added.

The Middle East Solar Pioneers Program provides a platform for leaders to gain widespread exposure and diligent support and mentorship.

Running for 12 months, the program will provide personal development and technical support. Such support is delivered through free MESIA membership with access to labs and PwC’s training sessions as well as events and meetings.

GreenGulf CEO Omran Al Kuwari receiving the Solar Pioneer award

Kidwai said that procurement was critical to determining the cost of the product, urging all procurement heads to challenge status quo.

According to him, customer loyalty was not all about meeting customer demands but delighting customers in a way that they come back for more.

Dr Farrukh also highlighted the need for constant benchmarking for improvement and evolution of the procurement industry.

Amr Tawfik, Region Logistics Manager, Weatherford Oiltools ME, talked about innovationdriven procurement, vision and challenges. He outlined the

most important methodology to control and monitor the complete cycle of the procurement process.

“Developing innovative techniques, and deploying new management principles will have a positive impact on the procurement process, supply chain system and consequently on the organizational performance,” he added.

Tawfik is a renowned name in the procurement industry and has 30 years of Mena experience.

Rajesh Bhandari, Director Arihant Education Foundation, India, talked about Green Procurement and the 5 Rs of a Green Supply Chain. “Purchasing professionals need to rethink strategies which have traditionally neglected the environmental impact,” Bhandari said.

He outlined the need to turn green for business growth, how a green strategy (like identifying suppliers who take care to reduce their carbon footprint) can give your organization a competitive edge.

Dr Sathya Menon, Academic Director of Blue Ocean Academy,

emphasized on “Risks to Global Sourcing”. There are four generic strategies for managing global sourcing risks: network re-engineering, collaboration, agility and a risk management culture.

“All procurement professionals need to understand and guard against these risks by putting together an effective plan in place.

“Studies show that while most procurement managers are aware of the risks their companies are exposed to they are unable to implement risk management strategies,” he added.

Held at Doha Sheraton in February, the Blue Ocean conference was sponsored by Sterling Wilson and Bayt.com.

“Armed with its innovative consulting and training solutions, custom -designed to provide a makeover to major companies as well as small and medium enterprises, Blue Ocean has set a new benchmark in building capabilities, translating directly into organizational profits,” explained Abdul Azeez, Director, Marketing, Blue Ocean Academy.

Prime Minister tours Ashghal projects

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E the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani has visited a number of projects under construction by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal).

The sites visited by him included the Doha North Sewage Treatment Works (DNSTW) and Hamad bin Khalifa Medical City (HMC).

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Ashghal President Nasser Bin Ali Al Mawlawi, Infrastructure Affairs Director Jalal Yousef Al Salhi, Building Affairs Director Lahdan Sagar Al Mohanadi and a number of Ashghal’s department managers.

Al Mawlawi said: “HE the Prime Minister’s site visit is a proof of his interest and concern for the development of infrastructure and buildings projects being implemented by Ashghal.”

He presented a project model of Doha North Sewage Treatment Works, highlighting its different sections and phases.

Al Salhi briefed the Prime Minister on the project’s progress status. The premier toured the site to examine buildings and plants being constructed and was briefed about their role in the treatment process.

The design and construction of the treatment plant costs approximately QR2.49 billion and the project is expected to be completed by the second quarter of this year.

The Doha North Sewage Treat-

ment Works project is being implemented by Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore (KSES) under the supervision of KEP International Consultant and Stanley Consultant.

Valued at approximately QR1.2 billion, the plant’s operation contract will be implemented by Keppel Seghers for 10 years after project delivery.

The Doha North Sewage Treatment Works is the biggest project for an integrated drainage system that aims to serve more than 900,000 people around the Doha North and West Bay in addition to Doha West, the Pearl, and Lusail.

The drainage system includes a sewage treatment plant with a capacity of 245,000 cubic meters per day and a pumping station for treated sewage effluent. The drainage system covers the area from Duhail to the Pearl through Umm Slal and Al Kharaitiyat areas.

The sewage effluent reaches the treatment plant through pumping stations. Valued at approximately QR1.78 billion,

the pumping stations have been completed and are capable of pumping 680,000 cubic meters per day through three main lines, each with a diameter of 1600mm, a length of 14.2km and a depth of 40m.

The drainage system includes the main complex of sewage and sewerage lines micro tunneled at lengths ranging from 25m to 34m with wide diameters that transfer the sewage collection to the pumping station.

The last section of the drainage system is the treated sewage effluent pumping station that sends back the treated sewage effluent to Doha and its surrounding areas to be utilized in irrigation for parks and fodder farms. Two pumping lines have been constructed in a traditional way, by exposed drilling.

Valued at more than QR8 billion, the Doha North Sewage Treatment Works is part of the integrated drainage program serving all parts of the country.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with senior officials during a tour of projects under construction

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Paladion assists Qafac in achieving ISO certification Qatar Fuel Additives Company (Qafac) has won International Organization for Standardization certification for information security – ISO/IEC 27001:2005, said Paladion, a globally-acclaimed full service managed security provider.

In a statement, Paladion said it was successful in facilitating Qafac’s ISO certification, making it the first oil and gas company in the Gulf Co-operation Council region to attain ISO 27001 status for the entire organization.

Globally-acclaimed full service managed security provider Paladion has announced it has successfully facilitated Qatar Fuel Additives Company (Qafac) obtain the International Organization for Standardization Certification for Information Security – ISO/IEC 27001:2005.

Paladion carried out comprehensive risk assessment of Qafac’s security posture, based on which an Information Security Management System (ISMS) was designed and implemented that would comply with the ISO 27001 standard.

Following this, Qafac received the prestigious accreditation after audit by external certifying authority.

Qafac is the first oil and gas sector company in GCC region, which opted to go for ISO 27001 for entire organization.

“Doing so, the Qafac manage-

ment has shown exemplary vision and sets an example for others companies to follow in the sector,” Paladion said in a statement.

Qafac General Manager Nasser Jeham Al Kuwari expressed “satisfaction and appreciated the expertise of Paladion and efforts of company’s staff members for the achievement during the certification handover ceremony held recently,” the statement said.

The ISO/IEC 27001:2005 is the most rigorous global security standard for information security management systems.

To achieve this certification, an establishment must show a continuous, structured commitment towards managing sensitive company and customer information. The certification demonstrates that the security of Qafac is in line with world-class standards and meets the needs of the company’s customers.

Commenting on Qafac achieving the certification, Firosh Ummer, COO, Paladion, Middle East, said: “ISO 27001 is a globally-accepted standard that provides a risk-based approach to secure sensitive information assets. Our highlyskilled technical expert team is privileged to have assisted Qafac with this significant achievement. Qafac now has processes to ensure that in-

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TI’ME plans new hotels in Qatar, Luxor, Abu Dhabi and Ajman

Manage Risks, Manage Growth

formation security threats are identified quickly and preventive actions are taken to minimize impacts.”

For his part, Amit Roy, VP & Regional Sales Head, Middle East & Africa, Paladion, said: “We are honored to have facilitated Qafac in obtaining the ISO27001 certification within the required timeframe.

“At Paladion, we understand and encourage organizations to follow best practice in security and have therefore developed a more economic, pragmatic, options based solution for every organization. “ He said that with ISO 27001, “Qafac now has a system in place to minimize risk to its operations, ensure it has costeffective security and improve the general efficiency of the organization”.

Paladion, he said, had implemented and achieved ISO27001 certifications for more than 70 clients across the world.

“Achievement of this prestigious certification is a great honor for all involved, “ Roy said.

Released in 2005, the ISO/IEC 27001 has rapidly become the most widely recognized international standard specifically aimed at information security management.

TI’ME Hotels Management has added another four locations to its portfolio of local and regional properties with new openings planned over the next 18 months in Qatar, Luxor, Abu Dhabi and Ajman.

In total, the mid-scale TI’ME group now consists of 11 properties in three countries, totaling 1,245 rooms.

“Demand for modern, wellmanaged and competitively priced accommodation is rising in all of the major resorts and cities throughout the region,” said TI’ME Hotels CEO Mohamed Awadalla.

“In this respect local independent hospitality brands are more readily accepted in the value chain. We have a grassroots understanding of the regional markets, our overheads are modest and we are flexible when it comes to respecting an owner’s aspirations,” said Awadalla.

The nine-storey TI’ME Rako Hotel in Qatar will be located in the rapidly-emerging industrial belt of Wakrah and is set to open in mid-2015.

The 114-room property will feature a grand lobby, two restaurants, including one all-day

dining outlet, banquet space with a capacity for 500 guests, a gym, a rooftop swimming pool and a sauna along with individual male and female treatment rooms, several retail outlets and a 460-square meter penthouse suite.

In Luxor TI’ME is to manage the 154 bedroom TI’ME Tut Hotel, comprising of 116 standard rooms and 38 suites. The hotel has four dining outlets, gym, swimming pool and meeting facilities and is situated in a secluded suburb along the banks of the Nile, close to the town centre and the spectacular Luxor Temple. The hotel is due to be handed over later this year.

In the UAE, TI’ME is opening a further two properties in Abu Dhabi and Ajman. The 42-storey Al Jawhara TI’ME furnished apartments is scheduled to open in 2015. The new-build property will feature 265 studio and one-bedroom furnished apartments with facilities including a health club with swimming pool, all-day dining restaurant, retail space and basement car park.

The TI’ME Capital Hotel Apartments situated in downtown

TI’ME Hotels CEO Mohamed Awadalla with the management team at their new head office in Al Fattan Plaza.

Ajman is due to be handed over in March 2014. It has 120 apartments and will feature a restaurant, coffee shop and gym.

To support TI’ME’s expansion plans further, the company has recently moved to new offices in the Garhoud area of Dubai, close to Dubai International Airport.

“The entire executive management team at TI’ME is now consolidated into a dedicated single space, which will improve our operational efficiency,” commented Awadalla.

The new head office covers 360 square metres on the fourth floor of the Al Fattan Plaza the home of Dubai Government’s Department of Tourism, Commerce Marketing, strategically positioned next to Dubai International Airport. The offices contains 21 staff members which includes operational departments such as IT, Food & Beverage and Engineering and Human Resources. It also has a reservations department as well as a sales and marketing department.

“We are also in the final stages of acquiring office space in Cairo, which will be operational by 1st March. The office will serve as a platform to support our sales and marketing efforts in Egypt, both inbound and outbound business, as well as our expansion plans for more properties in Egypt,” added Awadalla.

Ashghal awards contract for Causeway’s Cato software

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Ashghal, Qatar’s Public Works Authority, has awarded a contract to Causeway to supply cost planning and automated measurement software for CAD drawings and BIM. Causeway was selected following a thorough review of the market and a highly structured tender process.

Adhering to the Qatar National Vision 2030, Ashghal contributes to Qatar’s economic and social development, with projects valued at over QR100 billion to be delivered within the next five to seven years.

UK-based Causeway company will be delivering its Cost and Program Management software (Cato) to Ashghal for helping its internal consultants create, monitor and track a comprehensive internal rates database based on information supplied by consultants and contractors for work issued by the authority.

The automated measurement software will allow the organization to quantify measurements, rates and check estimates supplied over the coming years, stated the company.

Causeway’s Cost and Program Management software will enable Ashghal’s internal consultants to create, monitor and track a comprehensive internal rates database based on information supplied by consultants and contractors for

work issued by the authority.

The automated measurement software will allow the organization to quantify measurements, rates and check estimates supplied over the coming years.

Abdulsamd Al Makei, Manager of Engineering Business Support at Ashghal, commented: “We operate a powerful model of strategic outsourcing and partnership with world leading establishments and the Causeway solution was chosen after thorough assessment of the products and a rigorous tender process. We are looking forward to working with Causeway in implementing the software and using it to maximum benefit.”

Causeway Executive Vice President Paul Madeira called Ashghal’s contribution to the state’s huge infrastructure development “pivotal to the future of Qatar”.

He said: “We are delighted to have been selected by their Tender Committee and Head of Contracts to support their mission.”

Causeway’s Cato Cost & Program Management suite provides a fully integrated approach to the preparation and use of documentation for the procurement and control of construction projects. Developed with the active participation of QS professionals, CATO is a comprehensive solution for cost consultants, which enables cost advice and management to be provided consistently, quickly and effectively.

The CATO suite is modular based, so users can select the core functionalities that relate to their business, such as CAD Measure for measurement from digital and paper drawings, as well as BIM.

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Corrosion Management

Summit in Qatar to discuss methods to arrest corrosion Third Corrosion Management Summit will see participants from organizations like Saudi Aramco, Qatargas, Petro Rabigh, ExxonMobil, Petronas and GUPCO-BP

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he Middle East is witnessing a period of rapid growth in infrastructure and the industrial sector, leading to increased investments in corrosion management.

Corrosion is one of the major reasons for operational breakdown across numerous industries like oil, gas, manufacturing and construction.

The expense for maintenance and repairs runs into billions of dollars per year.

Sinopec recently suffered huge losses due to oil leakage caused in one of its pipeline due to corrosion. The leaked oil then traveled to the sea creating environmental hazards, according to an article on the Bloomberg website.

Preventive and precautionary measures hold the key to averting such breakdowns and disasters.

The third Annual Corrosion Management Summit, to be organized by Fleming Gulf, will be held in Doha from April 28 - 30 2in Doha. It will gather corrosion experts from in and around the region to discuss the best and latest anti-corrosion practices.

Now into its third edition, the summit this year will see par-

ticipants from organizations like Saudi Aramco, Qatar Gas, Petro Rabigh, ExxonMobil, Petronas and GUPCO-BP to name a few.

The three-day summit will have two workshops on mitigation of internal corrosion in oil effluent pipeline systems and using non-conventional protection techniques for corrosion under insulation (CUI).

The last two days of the summit will see eminent speakers present on topics like fighting microbial induced corrosion (MIC) in oil & gas pipelines, understanding non-destructive testing for corrosion evaluation, cost-effective mitigation of atmospheric corrosion in offshore & onshore installations and optimizing the application of corrosion modeling in material selection.

Anticorrosion Protective Systems (APS), provider of engineering, application and installation of specialized protective systems to the oil, gas, power and utility sectors, is the summit’s silver sponsor.

In collaboration with Petronas, APS has successfully developed and launched a revolutionary subsea pipeline rehabilitation system, InField , a flexible Kevlar-reinforced liner

that can be pulled into existing subsea hydrocarbon pipelines, over very long lengths, accommodating multiple 90 degree bends and fully eliminating corrosion.

Robert Walters, Chairman at APS, will be delivering a presentation on this system, shedding light on its working and the advantages it offers.

He will also focus on the challenges faced by internal corrosion in aging pipelines and how these can be overcome.

Walters founded APS in 1978 and has over 35 years of experience in the field of corrosion engineering and contracting, particularly relevant to utility and hydrocarbon pipelines.

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), a non-profit professional society founded in 1950, is supporting the summit. Previously known as the Steel Structures Painting Council, SSPC is focused on the protection and preservation of structures through the use of high-performance coatings.

The forum aims to create an avenue to exchange viewpoints concerning the future and simultaneously aim to benefit from the experience of other countries.

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Al-Tawheed Engineering, a local company with innovative approach

Numerous advantages for Al-Tawheed pipe wrapping machine.

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L-Tawheed Engineering, is an established mechanical equipment repair workshop with a deep rooted experience in Qatar. The company was established in Qatar in 1977. Since then, Al-Tawheed has built up an outstanding reputation for quality work delivered on time

and within budget.

Through the capabilities and expertise of its workers; Al Tawheed Engineering Workshop has the ability to produce tailor made machines as per client requirements.

The machine workshop has facilities for: CNC and conventional lathe Milling, EDM Wire cut.

Lathe work, fabrication work, machines for cutting, bending, rolling all kind of metal, repair for heavy equipment’s and tractors, engine rebuilding machines, assemble and disassemble for parts and machines.

In 2004 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation issued General Specification for main Laying Contracts. The specification stated that “the clean, dry, primed prepared pipe surface to be machine wrapped with the approved tape”.

The key driver of the inclusive growth of the State of Qatar over the coming years is its rapid infrastructure development.

Moreover, the winning of the World cup hosting bid for 2022 is expected to further boost the Qatar’s infrastructure in the coming years. Such infrastruc-

ture growth prospects meant more pipe laying contracts.

“Realizing that future construction activities in the country will be mainly focused on infrastructure, Al-Tawheed decided to cater to the market needs and develop its own pipe wrapping machine”, Youssef El-Wadia, Director Manager, Al-Tawheed Engineering, said.

Since its invention in 2004; the machine underwent various developments to better fulfill the market needs. Al-Tawheed has manufactured and sold over 60 wrapping machines up to date.

Wrapping ensures protection for the pipes against corrosion, scratches or accidental cracking and leakage.

The pipe wrapping machine manufactured by Al-Tawheed can provide wrapping for pipes

ranging from 150 mm to 1500 mm, with a total length of 6 meters. The machine has a capacity to wrap 6000 mm of pipes, with the speed of 55 seconds per pipe.

The fact that the pipe wrapping machine is completely manufactured in Qatar has numer-

ous advantages. Firstly, the machine is suitable to the local environment and its requirements. Secondly, Al-Tawheed is able to implement any modifications required by the client to make the machine more adapted to the specific needs of each project.

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Corrosion Management

Dr. Mohammad Sakhawat Hussain, Head-Materials and Corrosion, R&D, Saudi International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM), Saudi Arabia

MICHAEL SURKEIN, Senior Materials and Corrosion Consultant, EXXONMOBIL, USA

Q: In your opinion, what are the challenges faced by companies on combating corrosion management globally?

One of the biggest challenges is teaching younger staff. Most of corrosion control knowledge is gained on the job. It is the responsibility of more experienced personnel to mentor and share expertise.

Attendance and participation at conferences like this one should be part of the learning.

Q: Could you provide some insights on FPSO- That are critical for the Middle East sector?

For the Middle East FPSO market, corrosion control by design is critical. Proper choice of coatings coupled with high quality application standards are a must to achieve long reliable operating life. Also, development of a practical cost effective integrity program is necessary for safe operation.

Q: What are the burning issues in corrosion management that are affecting major plant operators?

A) Corrosion causes the failure of equipment items, as well as, it dictates us to prompt both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the refineries/plants, during which a component has to be isolated or the whole plant needs to be shut down. This is one of the most expensive ways of establishing the root cause/s of corrosion/failures; i.e. the methods by which failure can be identified, monitored and controlled.

Materials that are used in the plant should always be clearly thought through, in a new plant a component where it is likely to be operating, for example, at higher temperatures, and say, 600 degrees C and a materials selection process indicates an austenitic stainless steel SS304 or SS310 (higher grade steel) type of stainless steel should be just about right. Should we choose SS304 or look for something better? But why? At this stage one has to be aware of the environment where this particular component would be exposed to, not only the expected ones, but something beyond, which can happen inside the plant with time –unwanted degradation, hence one has to instill this thinking during the selection process – then make your own materials selection decision. Remember your budget constraints as well.

There is a need to minimize the communication gap between the designers and the suppliers.

Should we engage a Metallurgist/Materials Engineer for Metallurgical/Materials Failures/ Corrosion job or a Chemical Engineer or a Mechanical Engineer? It’s about time we find someone who is fit for the job? And train him in the right direction as and when required.

Q: What are the latest technologies adopted to combat corrosion by SIPCHEM? A) On-line monitoring, applications of NDT, coupons, regular inspection, planned shutdowns at regular intervals.

Q: What according to you are the challenges faced by companies on combating corrosion management in the Middle East?

Global competition, quality of products – manufacture and being able to maintain product quality as per specification – product quality conformances

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ISMAEEL ANDIJANI, SENIOR CORROSION ENGINEEER, PTERORANIGH, SAUDI ARABIA Q: What according to you are the challenges faced by companies on combating corrosion management? · • Operations conditions/parameters are out of Plant Integrity Window • Manpower Competency • Proficiency of Corrosion Engineer • Loads of input/results of data/information required for review.

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PPG Industries launches new application of PITT-CHAR®XP for PFP market PITT-CHAR XP is a flexible epoxy-based intumescent passive fire protective (PFP) coating suitable for environments where exterior durability and corrosion resistance are required.

PPG Industries has announced the launch of a new application of PITT-CHAR®XP. PITT-CHAR XP is a flexible epoxy-based intumescent passive fire protective (PFP) coating suitable for environments

where exterior durability and corrosion resistance are required. It utilises established technologies to prevent steel structures from heating up rapidly in the event of a fire by providing insulative pro-

tection against high temperatures.

The product can also be used as an insulative method of protecting structural steel from exposure to the extremely cold temperatures

that can result in the event of a cryogenic liquid spill, a feature that is of particular interest to the LNG market.

“Because of the performance characteristics of flexible epoxy intumescent PFP coatings in low and high temperatures, the petrochemical industry has expressed interest in these coatings as a means to protect structural steel from the extremely cold temperatures that could result in the event of an LNG release, as well as a potential explosion and subsequent fire”, Paul Greigger, Technical Manager PITT-CHAR, PPG Industries sid.

“PITT-CHAR XP offers lowtemperature flexibility, cryogenic capability, hydrocarbon fire protection, jet fire resistance and blast resistance. It can be used in environments where hydrocarbon pool and jet fires are a risk, particularly under cryogenic and explosion overpressure conditions.

PITT-CHAR XP provides enhanced resistance to cracking on flexing and vibrating structures and delays the loss of load-bearing capacity

and integrity, buying time for personnel to evacuate to a safe area.”

To protect against hydrocarbon fire where environmental temperature can increase up to 1,100°C (2,000 °F) almost immediately,PITT-CHAR XP is applied at a thickness of 4 to 25 mm (0.16 – 0.98 in). When exposed to fire, the epoxy PFP coating protects the underlying steel from rapid heating by expanding and forming a ceramic-like layer of char which will be up to six times as thick as the original coating, insulating the steel against high environmental temperatures.

In the case of a cryogenic

liquid spill, temperatures can suddenly drop down to −162 °C (−260 °F) meaning that any insulation system protecting the steel needs to withstand these extremely low temperatures without becoming brittle and failing.

Greigger says: “For cryogenic protection, the coating is applied in thicknesses ranging from 15 to 38 mm (0.59 -1.49 in). After exposure to a cryogenic spill, the coating typically remains relatively undamaged and no additional maintenance is required. If a fire ensues, however, the coating will expand at high temperatures and form a protective char.”

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The Minister of Public Health and Ashghal president inspect the project HE the Minister of Public Health Abdullah Bin Khalid Al Qahtani and HE the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) President Nasser Bin Ali Al Mawlawi paid a field visit to the Hamad Medical City project recently. The project, spanning over an area of 227,000 m2, includes three specialized hospitals, a center for medical research and a bio-bank.

Originally built as the Athletes Village for the Asian Games 2006, working on revamping the facility as a medical complex began in 2011. The project actually kicked off in 2003. In 2007, the design work was completed after the Supreme Council of Health made changes on the specializations of some of the hospitals.

Ashghal received the final adjustments to be implemented on the four specialized hospitals in September 2010 and Hyundai was contracted in 2011 to work on the project.

The actual work started in February of the same year.

Currently, the final stages preceding the delivery of the project are being completed: more than 78% of the work has been accomplished. The construction site of the project is one of the safest for workers, as the number of working hours without time loss injuries reached 20 million; this is a record for Qatar.

Awareness campaigns are being held weekly to educate workers about safety and security precautions and requirements that must be met and adhered to protect them from accidents they may be exposed to on site.

The two senior officials’ field visit coincided with the start of a one-week campaign for fire safety in construction sites.

During such awareness drives, workshops are held for workers and posters and signboards, which contain direct and clear instructions about security and safety procedures specific to each campaign, are installed. There are more than 5,000 people working on the site for 18 hours per day on shift basis.

Buildings The project includes four buildings: the Women’s Hospital, the Ambulatory and Minimally Invasive Surgical Hospital, the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hos-

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani being briefed on the project while watching a model.

pital and the Translational Research Institute and BioBank.

The designs of the four buildings and the infrastructure, compliant with the specifications of medical equipment, are the most advanced in the region. The buildings seek to earn an excellent rating with respect to the extent of compliance with safety and security standards approved by global systems. These global systems rates range between four levels, the highest of which is sought by Hamad Medical City’s hospitals part in this project.

Different concepts were developed for the designs of the four buildings to reflect a comfortable environment for visitors and inpatients, similar to the atmosphere of their homes.

The designs seek to avoid the traditional colors and designs of hospitals; this may leave a positive impact on patients’ outlook and accelerate their recovery. These concepts and modern designs have required accuracy in implementation to conform to the advanced features needed by those five-star health facilities.

With the completion and full capacity operation of the Hamad Medical City and the specialized hospitals, the capabilities of the health care sector will improve and ac-

commodate a greater number of inpatients through additional rooms and beds that will cut down the long waiting lists.

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lion is the approximate value of the project cludes 190 beds for women, 53 beds for the children intensive care unit and 48 beds for child incubation. It includes 19 labor, delivery and recovery rooms, three of which are for VIPs. In addition, there is a gynecology center that contains three operating theaters specializing in gynecology obstetrics and two rooms for caesar-

ean operations. The building contains an integrated accident and emergency services management for caesarean operations, sorting, radiology, treatment rooms, and emergency deliveries rooms.

The hospital will provide advanced medical care for more than 8,000 births per year in solidarity with Sidra Hospital.

It is expected that the Women’s Hospital is to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year.

The Ambulatory and Minimally Invasive Surgical Hospital The Ambulatory and Minimally Invasive Surgical Hospital building has 64 beds for patients, 52 beds in the intensive care unit (ICU), 14 opera-

tion theaters equipped with all the resuscitation needs, and 20 pre-operation (pre-op) beds.

The hospital is to accommodate more than 28,000 surgeries per year, with a capacity of 116 beds distributed as follows: 22 beds for the patient assistance and care unit (PACU), 30 beds for the second stage of resuscitation, 64 beds for recovery and seven suites for endoscopy.

The hospital’s clinics are: the podiatry clinic, the gastroenterology clinic, and the otolaryngology clinic, the ophthalmology clinic, and the urology clinic. Three extra floors were added to the Ambulatory and Minimally Invasive Surgical Hospital in order to accom-

modate the requests of the Supreme Council of Health and increase the capacity of the hospital to accommodate more patients. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital includes 200 beds for patients: 40 for orthopedic and fractures sections, 40 for the cardiovascular diseases section, 40 for spinal cord injuries, 40 for fractures and brain injuries and 40 for children.

The hospital has one of the biggest hydrotherapy suites in the region. The outpatient physiotherapy clinics include: 12 treatment rooms, four gyms, and a master suite for education and support. The outpatient clinics also contain occupational therapy, organ transplantation and support treatment clinics for inpatients, as well as a main laboratory. Construction is almost complete.

Translational Research Institute and Bio-Bank When completed, the Hamad Medical City’s Translational Research Institute and BioBank will be one of the most important centers of its kind in the entire region.

Hamad Medical City’s hospitals, costing QR2.13 billion, form part of the Building Program’s projects being implemented by Ashghal. It is currently building five health centers in different areas of the country, in addition to an infectious diseases hospital, Al Naufar Center and the Health and Wellness Center in Umm Slal with a cost of QR1.2 billion. Besides, a few other health projects are currently in the design process.

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MAG to develop Dh800 million Healthcare City project

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ubai-based MAG Group has signed a joint venture agreement with Dubai Healthcare City to develop approximately one million square feet mixed-use project in Dubai Healthcare City at an estimated cost of around Dh800 million.

The development, still at the concept design stage, is expected to include two hospitals, covering a total of

260,000 square feet, plus an 80,000 square feet clinic; a residential complex of four buildings with combined gross floor area of 430,000 square feet; a hotel apartment with a gross floor area of 80,000 square feet and 100,000 square feet of retail space.

The development will also include a mosque and one of the most advanced automated car parks and exten-

sive hard and soft landscaping. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

Addressing officials from DHCC, MAG Group Chairman Moafaq Al Gaddah said: “The healthcare sector in Dubai is on the cusp of a sustained period of growth and will need to build medical facilities for the future. This expansion is being fuelled by numerous factors.

“First the natural growth in the local population and in the number of expatriate arrivals as the economy expands, looking ahead to Expo 2020. Two, the growth of private health insurance due to changes in government employment policy and Dubai’s growing status as a medical tourism hub for the Middle East.”

The feasibility of the project needs little explanation. Ac-

Moafaq Al Gaddah: MAG Group Chairman

The development which is still at the concept design stage is expected to include two hospitals covering a total of 260,000 square feet.

cording to the DHA, total inpatient visits to healthcare centers grew by a CAGR of 9%, between 2006 and 2011 totaling 183,000 visits in 2011.

By that time almost 57% of all inpatient facilities were in private hands, as inpatient visits to private healthcare centers grew by a CAGR of 18% over the same period and a clear sign of changing preferences in Dubai.

It is a similar picture for outpatient care. Outpatient visits to private healthcare centers grew by a CAGR of 8% between 2006 and 2011. The private sector now dominates outpatient care, with 73% of all outpatient visits in 2011.

The Healthcare City project

announcement comes hard on the heels of MAG Group’s recent flurry of announcements at Cityscape Global last year.

At the show, MAG Group unveiled a quartet of new Dubai freehold residential and retail leasing projects. These included a Dh2 billion development in Meydan, consisting of residential townhouses and low-rise apartment buildings and a Dh450 million retail area specializing in interior design and decorative products.

Located in the emerging suburb of Al Barsha 2 and branded the “Art Center”, it is scheduled for handover in 2015.

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Qatar IP Law Article Summary Intellectual property (“IP”) provisions included in the majority of standard form construction contracts may be incompatible with the provisions of Qatari IP law and may therefore be unenforceable. As such, IP provisions in construction contracts should be reviewed and, where required, amended to reflect the commercial ownership and licensing position agreed by the parties.

What is IP and how is it relevant to a construction contract?

Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions and literary or artistic works. IP rights are perhaps most commonly associated with the writing of books and music orthe development of new processes and products.

Such rights can be amongst the most valuable assets that a business owns, as demonstrated by the protracted litigation between Apple and Samsung over patents in their respective smart phones.

However, IP rights are not only relevant to inventions and music. There are a number of IP rights that may be associated with the multitude of drawings and documents produced during a construction project.

Copyright is the principal IP right that is commonly protected in construction contracts and the one that people are most familiar with. At its most basic level, copyright protects anything that is capable of being recorded (either in a written or documentary form, or electronically).

Some examples of copyright works include drawings, photographs, plans, 3D models and software. Copyright is a legal means for an author to protect his or her original work and en-

ables the author to reproduce, distribute and publish that work exclusively.

There are also moral rights which can becomemore relevant in civil law jurisdictions, such as Qatar. Moral rights enable the author to assert authorship of his or her work and to protect the integrity of the work by preventing it from being modified or distorted.

Other forms of IP rights include trademarks and patents, which are not the focus of this article.

This article discusses issues relating to the treatment of copyright and moral rights in construction contracts under Qatari law. Whilst this article refers to construction contracts, the points made in it are equally applicable to contracts for the appointment of design consultants in Qatar.

Typical IP provisions in construction contracts IP provisions are incorporated into the vast majority of construction contracts to deal with the ownership and associated grant of licences in designs and documents produced by contractors engaged on a construction project.

The most common approach of IP provisions in standard form construction contracts is for the contractor responsible for undertaking design to own the copyright in the designsand documents it produces. In turn, the contractor will grant a licence to the employer to use and reproduce the documents for a purpose, which may be limited.

The FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works Designed by the Employer, First Edition 1999 (the “FIDICRed Book”) is commonly used on construction projects across

Laura Warren Laura Warren is a partner of the International Law firm, Clyde & Co LLP, in Doha. Laura has a wide ranging contentious and non contentious construction practice involving projects in Qatar as well as in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt and Tunisia Laura is Co-ordinator for the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar.

the Middle East and incorporates a provision of this nature.

General Condition 1.10 deals with the employer’s use of contractor’s documents and provides that the contractor owns the copyright and other intellectual property rights in its documents and other design documents. The contractor grants a licence to the employer to use its documents.

An alternative approach is for the employer to own the IP rights in the design created on its behalf by the contractor. The employer will then usually grant a licence back to the contractor to use the documents, typically for a limited purpose. This kind of provision is more commonly used where the designs being prepared are bespoke in nature and the employer is seeking to protect its investment in the commissioned design by owning IP rights in the design.

One important feature of such IP provisions is that they are typically prospective in nature.

Typically, ownership is assigned or a licence is granted by the contractor in respect of designs and documents that have not yet been created when the contract is signed. In that case, an assignment of copyright may be effective under Qatari copyright law.

The position under Qatari law The law governing copyright in Qatar is Law No. (7) of 2002 on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (the “Copyright Law”).

The Copyright Law applies to (amongst others) works of Qatari authors published within

or outside the State of Qatar, works published inside the State of Qatar for the first time or which are published outside of Qatar and then published in Qatar within 30 days of first publication, and architectural works constructed in Qatar.

Accordingly, the Copyright Law broadly applies to designs produced in respect of buildings constructed in Qatar.

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Copyright Law, protection is conferred upon the authors of original literary and artistic works, which includes architecture. Therefore, the default position under the Copyright Law in the event of a contract being silent on the issue of ownership is that the contractor will own the copyright in the drawings and documents it produces.

However, if the parties to a construction contract agree that the employer will own copyright in documents created by the contractor, issues arise with the prospective nature of IP provisions typically included in standard form construction contracts and referred to above.

Pursuant to Article [11] of the Copyright Law,an assignment of rights before they have come into existence (which occurs when the design is produced)is void and unenforceable.

Therefore, simply amending the standard form wording to provide that the employer will own copyright in any design created under the terms of a contract is insufficient and may be unenforceable.

One way in which this issue can be managedin order to ensure that ownership can transfer to the employer is by using the “collective works” provisions in the Copyright Law. These provisions allow ownership of collective works to vest in a natural person or legal entity (for example, a limited liability company) that directed or initiated the creation. A “collective work” is defined as a work created by a number of individuals at the initiative and under the direction of another person or legal entity who publishes the work under his own name, provided that it is impossible to distinguish the individual contributions of the authors.

The wording included in most construction contracts will need to be amended in order to benefit from the collective works provisions of the Copyright Law. A further issue that may arise under the Copyright Law relates to “joint authorship”, which is defined as a work where two or more people participated in its creation and where each work

can be separately identified.

Where a construction contract specifies that ownership of copyright is to vest in the employer, a written assignment agreement will be required in order to effect transfer of ownership of any documents created under a joint authorship situation.

This kind of assignment maybe referred to as a “confirmatory assignment” and covers works which cannot be dealt with under the collective works provisions in the Copyright Law. One further issue that needs consideration in relation to the treatment of copyright is whether the contractor actually owns copyright in works created by its employees. Typically, an employment contract will specify that any work produced in the course of employment will vest in the employer. If this is not the case, or if these provisions are incompatible with the requirements of the Copyright Law, there may be issues with the chain of title in copyrighted designs meaning that the contractor is unable to transfer ownership of copyright to the employer as it does not own the copyright itself.

The position under the Copyright Law with respect to the granting of licences is similar to ownership. Accordingly, if it is agreed that the contractor will own the copyright in the designs it produces and the employer will be granted a licence to use such design, the provisions of most standard form construction contracts are likely to be incompatible with the requirements of the Copyright Law. Amendments to the standard form provisions will be required to ensure that the position agreed between contracting parties is enforceable.

Article 10 of the Copyright Law deals with moral rights and gives the author the right to: (i) determine whether his name or pseudonym will be indicated on his work, (ii) object to any distortion or deformation or any other modification of his work; and (iii) object to any distortion and to prohibit any use of his work which would be prejudicial to his honour or reputation.

Importantly, Article 11 of the Copyright Law provides that moral rights are not assignable and that any such disposable shall be considered as null and void.

As such, a construction contract may need to include provisions waiving any moral rights that may exist,together with an obligation not to enforce such moral rights to cover the eventu-

Chris Campbell

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Chris Campbell is an associate in the construction and projects team of international law firm, Clyde & Co LLP. Based in the firm’s Doha office, Chris advises in relation to contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction projects across the Middle East, and has experience of working in a number of jurisdictions, including the UK, Australia and Asia.

ality where waiver is not permitted. Without these clauses, the agreed IP provisions included in a contract may be undermined were one party to assert moral rights in relation to designs or documents it has provided.

Conclusion As can be seen from the above, the IP provisions in most, if not all, standard form construction contracts are likely to be incompatible with the provisions of the Copyright Law when dealing with copyright and moral rights.

Accordingly, amendments to these provisions will need to be made in order to reflect the ownership and licensing position agreed between the parties and to ensure it is enforceable.

Note: All Qatari Laws (save for those issued by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to regulate its own business) are issued in Arabic and there are no official translations, therefore for the purposes of drafting this article we have used our own translation and interpreted the same in the context of Qatari regulation and current market practice.

Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Chris Campbell of Clyde & Co LLP at chris. campbell@clydeco.com.qa or Laura Warren of Clyde & Co LLP at laura.warren@ clydeco.com.qa.

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enowned Qatari architect and Arab Engineering Bureau general manager Ibrahim Al Jaidah, during a lecture at the latest Doha Architecture Forum, explored the urban changes in Doha, from the pre-oil era to today and the way forward.

The lecture, titled “Lessons Learnt: Going Back to Basics”, drew the audience’s attention to the massive changes that had occurred in Doha since 1937, when it was a small pearl diving town with about 20,000 inhabitants to today’s metropolis.

“A huge jump had happened in just five decades, but thankfully we were able to maintain our identity through these developments”, Al Jaidah told the audience.

He pointed out that as the city started evolving in the post-oil period, there was no planning.

The new changes affected the social fabric.

“As people migrated from mud houses to ‘boxes’ that were then called “senior staff housing”, the courtyard disappeared in favor of something people never used: a balcony… .The first thing people lost by moving to these houses was privacy,” he said.

“The courtyard houses provided ultimate privacy and at the same time the courtyard was full of social activity too,” he observed.

Al Jaidah explained that there

were lessons to be learnt from how people built their houses in the pre-oil period. He pointed out that people did adapt to the harsh weather conditions common in the Gulf without any technology.

“Heat gain was reduced substantially just through two elements: the right orientation and building materials.”

In mosques, that orientation worked well as the building had to face Qibla, to which all Muslims head to in prayers.

Unlike the traditional courtyard houses which were demolished, mosques were preserved. Al Jaidah attributed this to the religious values

mosques held, as nobody wanted to demolish a mosque.

Back then, the narrow Sikkas of the souqs were in harmony with the nature providing shadow. This can still be seen in the Souq Waqif as well as Sharq Village and Spa resort, which was designed by Al Jaidah.

Al Jaidah highlighted the Msheireb downtown Doha project as an example of going back to basics in a modern way. “The attempt in the project has met all these challenges. It deserves global recognition on how to adopt environmentally,” he said.

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Seminar examines the novel concept of ‘Lean Construction’

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has hosted a seminar, highlighting the latest methods of design and construction applicable to Qatar and the wider region.

Several pioneer architects, academics, engineers, construction professionals and manufacturers attended the seminar, held on February 24, and learned about new approaches that could be applied to the green building industry across the region.

The seminar, held at Texas A&M University Qatar, examined the alignment and holistic pursuit of continuous improvement in all elements of the built and national environment.

The scope of so-called “Lean Construction” includes design, construction, activation, maintenance, salvaging and recycling of a single project. Ultimately, this approach seeks to manage and improve construction processes with minimum cost and maximum value.

The Lean Construction Management Institute describes lean design and construction as a production managementbased approach to project delivery - a new way to design and build capital facilities.

Lean production management has caused a revolution in manufacturing design, supply

and assembly.

Applied to project design and delivery, Lean changes the way work is done throughout the delivery process. Lean Construction extends from the objectives of a lean production system maximize value and minimize waste - to specific techniques, and applies them in a new project delivery process. As a result: • The facility and its delivery process are designed together to better reveal and support customer purposes.

• Work is structured throughout the process to maximize value and to reduce waste-at the project delivery level.

• Efforts to manage and improve performance are aimed at improving total project performance, because this is more important than reducing the cost or increasing the speed of any particular activity.

• “Control” is redefined from “monitoring results” to “making things happen.” The performance of the planning and control systems is measured and improved.

The reliable release of work between specialists in design, supply and assembly assures value is delivered to the customer and waste is reduced.

Lean Design and Construction is particularly useful on com-

plex, uncertain and quick projects.

It challenges the belief that there must always be trade-offs between time, cost and quality.

QGBC Director Meshal Al Shamari said: “We are pleased that the seminar appealed to so many industry professionals. Lean construction is a new way of thinking and the seminar addressed this concept, its respective design functions, as well as how well it is being received across the Middle East market.”

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Alongside an overview of Lean Construction in the Middle East, the seminar looked at prefabrication of the Middle East market and the future procurement and construction delivery in Qatar.

Zofia Rybkowski, of Texas A&M University in the United States, in her presentation looked at the importance of life-cycle costing in construction projects.

She pointed out that the real cost of the building was not in its actual construction but in the business operating costs that followed.

Design and construction costs usually came in at 0.1% of the total while maintenance and facility management came in at a bit more, 1%. The business operating costs came in at anyawareness and understanding where between 15 - 200%! of various aspects of sustainLuai M El Sabek, PE, PMP, who ability and green buildings in has over 15 years’ experience Qatar”. as a consultant and project He said: “We will continue to bring experts and pioneers together in order to discuss topics around sustainability not only to raise awareness, but also to pave the way for sustainable research within these fields.”

Dr Mardelle Shepley spoke about the lack of good research data in the construction industry and how better training in research methods could assist with collecting better quality data.

manager in signature mega projects in Qatar, highlighted how a staggering QR300 million could be saved by adopting Lean Construction in Qatar.

Sabek said: “With successful implementation of Resilience Lean Construction, projects no longer have to be over budget, delayed or frustrating to the client and other stakeholders.”

At the seminar, Ecological Building for Construction CEO Silvia Grotto, underlined the importance of following environmentfriendly guidelines.

Grotto, who has over 20 years’ experience in prefabricated buildings, told the seminar: “Prefabricated ecological construction makes a difference, using eco–friendly materials to reduce energy, water and waste. Environment is everyone’s responsibility because what we build today will have an impact on future.”

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Case study: Doha’s New Port China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) expresses appreciation to Boodai Trading Company for Sandvik Machinery supply for the foundation and breakwater construction project of Doha’s New Port

On June 19, 2007, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the then Emir of the State of Qatar, issued Emiri Decree No 37, setting forth the creation of one of the world’s largest greenfield port developments.

Strategically located south of Doha, the QR27 billion ($7.4 billion) project, spanning 26.5 square kilometers, includes a new port, a base for the Emiri Naval Forces and Qatar Economic Zone 3.

When complete, the New Port will be equipped to handle the world’s largest ships. Building such a megaproject requires considerable technical complexity, thousands of skilled laborers and hundreds of pieces of heavy plant equipment.

In June 2009 the contract for phase 1 was opened for bidding to great international interest. Coming at a time of general instability in the construction market worldwide, it was eagerly contested.

The initial 20 something bids were whittled down to nine international consortiums, and in January 2011 the contract was awarded to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC).

CHEC is a world-renowned international contractor that is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC).

It has 40 overseas branches and offices with business activities covering more than 70 countries and areas. It employs more than 7,000 domestic and international staff to undertake $10 billion worth of projects.

The company is confident of meeting the June 2015 deadline. The major portion of contracting works awarded to CHEC is over and the development works are on the final phase.

Scope of works The scope of works of the first phase of the Doha Port project includes the excavation of approximately 70 million cubic meters of material to a depth of 18 meters, to build 8 kilometers of quay wall. And to build a 5km-long rubble breakwater.

The project mainly includes container wharf, general cargo wharf, naval forces wharf, breakwater, etc. As for structural type, the wharf is a gravity type block wharf.

The waterline of the wharf is 7,845m long and 6,500m3 of earth and stone will be excavated.

Upwards of 40 million cubic meters of excavated material will need to be crushed to various sizes, as material for the wall and the rubble breakwater.

The company uses latest cutting-edge technology to blast the significantly harder rock formations being encountered at current excavation depths ranging between -15 and -20 meters below sea level.

“Reliability is what we need. We need to crush two shifts a day 300 days a year for two years!”

Jason Chen, commercial manager, CHEC

CHEC commercial manager Jason Chen discusses the importance of finding a reliable local dealer. “On first arriving in Qatar we noticed a large number of Sandvik machines working on similar applications to ours,” says Chen.

“Speaking to various contractors we learned all of them were very happy with the units, and also with the support from the Sandvik dealer Boodai Trading Company.”

This was crucial, says Chen.

“No matter how reliable the machine is, you need good local support.”

“In all we purchased 10 units of Sandvik Mobiles, through the local dealer.

Boodai trading company: eight jaw crushers and two screens.

“The QJ341 jaw we found to be very suitable for our varying requirement for bulk fill.

Which is 0-75mm, 0-100mm, and 0-120mm.

“Each machine produces in the region of 6,000 tons per day, the huge capacity hopper combined with automatic feeder control, and the ease at which the jaw CSS is adjusted makes this the ideal tool for such an application.

“To produce our range of single sizes we purchased

Jason Chen, CHEC Commercial Manager, Doha Port

a QA450 triple-deck screen which we feed with two crushers. With approximately 600tons per hour going over the screen-box this beast produces everything from 0-5mm, to 50-75mm.

A massively- high production machine. With huge stock-piling capabilities…

“To produce varying grades of pipe bedding we purchased a QA340. A midsized three way double deck screen. This machine is ideal for close spec requirements. We find we can do a complete mesh change in three hours, meaning we can switch from producing …05-25mm pipe bedding, to 10-32mm, in a single morning. Fantastic!” says Chen.

CHEC has been using Sandvik Mobiles for the past several years now on the New Doha Port project in Qatar.

“We are very satisfied with the performance of the ma-

chines, and more than happy with the support we have received from the local Sandvik dealer Boodai Trading Company,” comments Chen.

“To meet CHEC expectations as a local dealer for Sandvik Equipment, we

have focused to deliver the machines according to clients’ demands and guarantee unprecedented aftersale service,” says Boodai Branch Manager Tony Khukaz.

“Despite the workshop with the area of 300 square meters for in-house repair for heavy and light equipment, we have also assured a seamless run of our equipment on site,” adds Khukaz.

“A purpose-built 4x4 mobile workshop and several service vans are also available to offer prompt service on site.”

“At Boodai we are concerned about customer’s satisfaction, providing a comprehensive after-sales-service to the clients with prompt delivery of spare parts and

provision of equipment backup support service,” comments Khukaz.

“For off-the-shelf deliveries, we carry a very large stock of spare parts from small nuts and bolts to complete engines, at all our branches throughout the Gulf.

“The company is also equipped with highly-trained and skilled technical personnel and modern equipment at our service workshops at all our branches, which ensure prompt after sales service to its clients all across the region,” Khukaz points out.

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Call to make GSAS rating system mandatory for buildings in Qatar Qatar addresses environmental challenges posed by its rapid urban development at the three-day conference

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he locally-developed Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) was the focus of the recent International Sustainable Built Environment Conference (ISBE), held in Doha.

At a press briefing ahead of the conference, Gulf Organization for Research & Development (GORD) Chairman and Founder Dr Yousef Mohamed Al Horr, expressed his hope that the GSAS rating system would be made mandatory for buildings in Qatar’s new construction code.

Al Horr explained that the system would help Qatar precisely assess the carbon foot print of its rapidly-developing economy.

Launching the three-day high-profile conference, Al Horr said: “Research is more meaningful when a rich variety of perspectives are combined. In hosting the IBSE conference, GORD is pleased to serve as a springboard for exchange of new knowledge and to foster dialogue among scientists, engineers and designers of the green builtenvironment.”

During the conference, participants shared views and

presented research abstracts in eight key areas: urban connectivity, construction sites, energy, water, materials, indoor environment, cultural & economic value and management and operations.

Discussion sessions at the conference were designed to reflect the core categories of GSAS, an industry-leading building sustainability rating system designed, developed and implemented by GORD. “As GORD’s research hub, GORD Institute promotes interdisciplinary research across various interconnected fields of study such as architecture, civil engineering and construction, electrical engineering, material science, interior design, environmental psychology and behavioral science,” said Al Horr.

“The IBSE conference is a perfect platform to share GORD Institute’s research, which spans both academic and applied realms.”

During the conference, GORD Institute presented its stunning array of discoveries, including a patented hybrid eco-car that has been conceptualized in Qatar and which harnesses waste heat

to generate fuel.

Another research showcase

by GORD Institute was the solar-smart dynamic panels, a patented technology that can potentially reduce building fabric thermal transmission and its contribution to operation energy by 40% or more, using less raw material and thinner wall construction.

The smart solar panels have been developed by GORD Institute in collaboration with SMEET, a subsidiary of Qatari Diar.

GORD Director for Research and Development Dr Essam Elsarrag, supporting research on green buildings, noted that the organization was contributing to sustainable practices in Qatar and needed to learn how to develop and spread sustainable practice in the unique climate in the region and how to make green buildings beneficial for end-users with a better return on investment.

David Borchardt, Chief Sustainability Officer of The Towers Companies, demonstrated in his case study on Real Time Energy Management that these practiced an important return on rent in the property for a comparatively

Qatar Green Building Council joins sustainability alliance Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has announced its membership of the International Sustainability Alliance (ISA) and will now offer organizations in the state an opportunity to become members and receive a host of benefits, including bespoke evaluations on the sustainability of their buildings.

QGBC and ISA have a shared understanding of education, science and community development and, as a result of its new strategic partnership, will represent the international body in Qatar.

QGBC will also act as the hub for all Qatar-based companies wishing to become members of ISA and can support them on ensuring their buildings meet sustainability benchmarks.

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), represented by Health, Safety and Security and Environment (HSSE) Directorate, has become the first organization in Qatar to become an ISA/QGBC member.

As a result, the environmental performance of many of QF’s buildings can now be evaluated against similar structures in Qatar and the world. Consumption reports will also be on offer, covering direct, indirect and on-site energy, carbon emissions, water consumption

and waste generation.

“Joining ISA fits our strategic objective to foster the growth of innovative, sustainable development for the whole of Qatar,” said Qatar Green Building Council Director Meshal Al Shamari.

“ISA plays a leading role in sustainability benchmarking on an international basis, and membership will open up new avenues and opportunities for companies operating in Qatar and play an important role in raising awareness about green development.”

ISA is a global networking organization, dedicated to improving the sustainability of real estate through benchmarking.

Its members include property owners, occupiers and investors who are then able to come together to share best practice in the sustainable management of their property portfolios in order to improve overall performance.

QF and other ISA members can enter their property data in an online tool and evaluate the results any time they choose.

In addition, ISA’s online tool allows them to identify good and bad performance from within their own portfolios to aid with decision-making and possible changes to future ventures.

Members can also monitor improvements in environmental performance over time and against targets, allowing for on-going trend analysis.

“We are delighted to welcome QGBC as a strategic member,” said Phil Buttery, Chief Executive of the International Sustainability Alliance. “QGBC has ambitious plans to champion green building in Qatar, and as a commitment to research and robust metrics, this is something that is completely aligned with ISA.”

GORD Founding Chairman Dr Al Horr: says research is more meaningful when a rich variety of perspectives are combined.

short period.

He said the Tower Companies had made the decision to implement sustainable practices 17 years ago. These practices, he said, had paid off financially and in attracting tenants and residents to our properties.

“We implemented a Real Time Energy Management Program that paid off - residential building energy use was reduced by 6% and commercial office energy use was reduced by 17%,” explained

Borchardt.

The company identified systems running after hours, replaced inefficient lighting and improved operations by optimizing equipment set points (temperature, fan, and pump speed).

“We reduced water use and resident and tenant comfort was not compromised,” explained Borchardt.

“All of these practices are applicable to building owners regardless of where their buildings are located and I ex-

plained how they should get started,” he pointed out.

“In addition, in my presentation I made reference to the Harvard Business School case study and the return on rent opportunity of being in a green building.

“Since employees represent 80% of the cost of running a business, if you can make these employees more productive and happier at work, you can make more money,” commented Borchardt.

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GCC Digital Security Forum calls for better understanding of cyber threat

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elegates and participants, attending the first GCC Digital Security Forum in Doha, have called for fostering co-operation and better understanding of digital security threats to tackle them.

The forum, organized by MEEZA in collaboration with Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal, was inaugurated by HE Dr Hessa Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Information and Communication Technology.

HE Al Jaber, in her opening remarks, called the issue of digital security “a critical one not just for our region, but for the entire globe”.

During the two-day forum, which was held at the St Regis Hotel, more than 500 delegates, representing governments and companies from 15 countries in the region and beyond, gathered to discuss key digital security issues of vital importance to governments and companies in Qatar and across the Gulf.

The second day of the forum included three interactive sessions along with a live penetration testing by MEEZA. The first session was on “New Trends and Solutions for Digital Threats”. Panelists in this session included Art Coviello, Executive Vice-President, EMC; Nader Henein, Director, Advisory Division, Security Group, Blackberry, the UAE; Christaan Beek, Director of

Incident Response & Forensics EMEA, McAfee; and Den Sullivan, Head of Architecture, Emerging Markets, Cisco Systems, the UAE. In this session, panelists shared an array of informative and exciting facts on new trends and solutions for digital threats.

Art Coviello, in his presentation, made an encouraging remark, that one should not fear cyber threat but should try to understand it. He said that with the advent of smartphones in the last six to seven years, “we have created more openings for our adversaries but this should not deter us from using technology”.

He was of the opinion that instead of preventing intrusion, we should defend it.

Nader Henein, for his part, said that if we wanted to defend against digital security, we needed to assess how much we spend on our physical assets and digital assets.

He said if spending between the physical assets and digitals assets were propionate, then it should not be a matter of concern.

Christaan Beek, taking part in the discussion, suggested that hackers used different methodologies to breach security of enterprises and individuals.

Citing the recent example of credit card fraud at Target Mall in the US, he said this was a classic case of hacking

by scraping the RAM of target mall computers. According to Beek, hackers also target phones, computers and ATMs. The most interesting session of the day was the live penetration testing by MEEZA. In this demonstration, the MEEZA soc team showed how a hacker could breach the entire network of an enterprise and access all vital information.

They demonstrated that if a hacker breached even a single computer, he could enter the entire environment of the enterprise and create havoc and bring potential losses.

The second and third sessions discussed in length topics related to digital security.

The third session was dedicated to the subject on laws and enforcement in fighting digital crimes. Panelists in this session discussed the types of digital crimes, motives and counteracts.

They viewed that the way forward to fight digital crime was through collaborative and networked defense.

The final session of the day was about approaches and strategies for major industries in GCC. Panelists in this session outlined the need and approach taken by major industries in cyber security in the field of critical infrastructure, banking and financial markets and telecommunications.

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BIM policy – one Industry, one Language The fourth BIM User Day, in the event’s non-profit series covering various aspects of Building Information Modeling (BIM), took place at Qatar University on February 24. The immense interest and growing number of participants over the past two years have shown that the demand for BIM services in the region has been increasing.

Following the success of four BIM User Days since 2012, the organizing partnership of Qatar University and Hochtief ViCon, in collaboration with Teeside University UK, is well on the way to advancing an important platform for BIM knowledge transfer in Qatar and the Middle East.

The fourth instalment, themed “BIM policy: one industry, one language” addressed the development of common standards for BIM in contracts, manuals and guidelines from national level to project level.

As with the three previous events, topics focused on processes, people, technology, and policy - the four important components for the successful deployment of BIM. Previous User Day themes explored the impact of BIM on existing business processes for design, construction and operation of construction facilities; BIM technologies to enhance efficiency and increase quality; and BIM education and certification.

QU Associate Professor of civil engineering and BIM User

Day co-ordinator Dr Saleh Mubarak said: “Qatar University is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting BIM education and research, and also in helping Qatar to keep up with the industry demand, and establish BIM standards and certification. In working alongside Hochtief and Teeside University, we are continuing to engage students in BIM processes to prepare them to enter the relevant government, industry and private sectors.”

Hochtief ViCon Qatar managing director Rene Schumann described BIM as “an effective method for managing construction projects during their entire lifecycle, from the design phase to facility management”. He said: “As organizers, we hope to empower the industry in Qatar to meet the future demands of Qatar’s growth.”

Hochtief ViCon board member Christoph Weber said that BIM-related contracts in Qatar had come a long way over just a few months. “But there is still room for misunderstandings on the operational level until the major players find a

common language and the industry clearly understands expectations,” he pointed out.

The organizers see the BIM User Days as an invaluable opportunity to bring together regional experts and interested parties from all areas of the industry.

The objective of the event, they say, is to increasingly involve students and young professionals not only to be prepared for the growing demand of BIM services in Qatar but also to be able to assist in developing the required industry standards in the region.

Speakers as well as participants were unanimous on the importance and the challenges of a “one language” approach which will require matching the expectations of the industry and government with practical deliverability.

BIM’s Building SMART initiative is committed to reviewing all major BIM guidelines in future to fulfill the need for national, associational and organizational standards to establish a common basis for BIM management and services.

Participants of the fourth Building Information Modeling (BIM) User Day event.

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Way forward: forum discusses road construction challenges

Contractors and consultants gathered at the Roads Middle East 2014 to address the urgent challenges relating to pre-project planning, construction and maintenance of roads in the country Ashghal has awarded seven roads contracts worth over QR10 billion as a part of a major infrastructure development program valued at QR100 billion to be delivered within the next five to seven years.

With the huge number of infrastructure projects that are underway and are planned, contractors and consultants gathered at the Roads Middle East 2014 in Doha to address challenges relating to pre-project planning, construction and maintenance of roads in the country.

The summit brought together key industry leaders to engage in stimulating, knowledge-sharing discussions both on a strategic and a technical level.

Technical presentations and case studies reviewed solutions to the current challenges being faced by the industry.

Interactive panel discussions were led by international and region experts who debated the best ways to manage the huge infrastructure projects and to deliver them on time and within the budget.

Experts agreed that planning, delivery and asset management remained a top priority for road construction.

Expressway Program The keynote address was made Ronald Rimkus, Senior Project Manager at Ashghal.

He updated the summit on the progress of the Qatar’s Expressway Program. With 10 projects under construction, the seven-year program will deliver 32 Expressway projects across Qatar, including new and upgraded freeways, arterial roads, a new orbital highway and a truck route as well as substantial upgrades to existing roads.

The program will deliver over 1, 000km of new roads typi-

cally three to five lanes each direction with 100 multi-level interchanges and an array of underpasses, flyovers to enable free-flowing traffic and improved journey times.

Rimkus pointed out that besides delivering a functional, fast and fully integrated road network, the program increased aesthetic emphasis in the design process aimed at beautifying the city with pleasing artscape and landscape.

He referred to Ashghal’s partnership with the Qatar’s Museum Authority which commissioned French-Tunisian graffiti artist El Seed to embellish four underground tunnels on Salwa Road with graffiti inspired by anecdotes from Qatari culture and life.

He outlined the importance of standardization of design and details and increased use of pre-cast elements where appropriate in order to deliver the program on time and within the budget.

He cited the advantages of precast construction beneficial for Ashghal’s projects as increased repetition in design and construction, precast construction also reduces bridge construction time,

reduces project duration if bridges are critical, reduces duration of traffic diversions, reduces traffic on roads, reduces import of raw materials (offshore manufacture) and improves durability.

Selecting the right tool Project management strategies which ensure successful execution of road projects and the experience on how to manage multiple road projects with multiple stakeholders were the subject of presentation by Mark Rudman, Regional Director, Faithful+Gould, Qatar.

Rudman outlined the core elements for management of multiple road projects as reviewing the task in hand which has to be delivered; the strategy the company has to implement; what is the program that has to be delivered within the project; and looking at the resources and budget availability.

He stressed that from its very start, the project had to be built and designed to the budget, rather than letting it go out of control.

Rudman shared experience on how to manage the team and stakeholders. He explained some the key ele-

ments of stakeholder management.

“Combine all projects into a portfolio and set up a group to manage that portfolio to co-ordinate and manage all changes centrally: 1. Changes must be aligned with other projects (no new interfaces created, no additional schedule time etc).

2. Changes must be achievable within main portfolio program timeframes 3. Changes must add value to the portfolio.

Stakeholders are all part of working groups that report to the portfolio manager.

Rudman explained that the portfolio manager should: 1. Co-ordinate programs and interlink across all projects 2. Oversee diversions 3. Identify and monitor critical path(s) in line with portfolio objectives 4. Identify and Coordinate the resolution of interfaces 5. Prioritize projects (critical and non-critical) 6. Help mitigate, at a higher level, those risks that cause threats to portfolio objectives According to Rudman, project management is the way to manage the change and it has to be a simple, clear, effective and of proven process…it has the objectives at its heart and helps managers to be successful.

“Project management is the process by which projects are defined, planned, monitored, controlled and delivered such that the agreed benefits are realized. Projects are unique, transient endeavors undertaken to achieve a desired outcome.

Projects bring about change and project management is recognized as the most efficient way of managing such change,” cited Rudman.

Planning for smarter urban roads Experiences from planning for smarter, more efficient

and user-friendly urban roads were shared by representatives from Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), Rishinath Rao, Senior Associate – Transport and Amna Al Marzooqi, Planning Professional – Transport. They delivered the presentation on interactive “Urban Street Design Manual”.

The manual’s intent is to design “complete streets” that accommodate all modes of transport, with priority for pedestrians. This involves planning the whole of the rightof-way, from plot boundary to plot boundary, not just the part between the curb.

It has been designed an interactive tool accessible online for designing a new street and retrofitting existent ones.

Amna Al Marzooqi noted that the USDM program since its implementation had received

loads of positive feedback with 10, 000 active users registered in 2013, 50% from outside the UAE. It has also become popular among users from other GCC countries. Resounding success of the program, made USDM part of the 2013/2014 Civil Engineering and Architecture curriculum at Abu Dhabi University.

“The urban street design manual paid particular attention to streetscapes and gave designers the tools to ensure that all of the elements that made up the area between the curb and building fronts were in the right place and were the right size for the context,” said Rao. Unobstructed pedestrian walkways are required and the proper placement of light standards, traffic sign poles, utility boxes, benches and plantings are now mandatory for designers of new or redesigned streets.

The urban street design manual is primarily based on certain key design principles which include safety for all street users and the acknowledgement that all great street designs beginning with pedestrians ensure universal access.

Besides these, the manual also takes into account the principle that street connectivity reflects 2030 goals for the Abu Dhabi emirate while also supporting Estidama initiatives.

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Qrail unveils first Tunnel Boring Machine Herrenknecht has been charged to deliver 15 high-tech tunnel boring machines for Qatar’s metro system With construction work on the Doha Metro project progressing steadily, Qatar Rail has unveiled the first of 15 tunnel boring machines (TBMs) which are being tailor-designed for Qatar’s geographical nature. German company Herrenknecht has been charged with the delivery of the 15 high-tech tunnel boring machines to build Qatar’s metro system.

The machines are being manufactured at the Herrenknecht plant in Schwanau.

A Qatari delegation, led by HE the Minister of Transport Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, visited the plant to inspect the first TBM that is finished and ready for use. The delegation composed of senior representatives of the client Qatar Rail and the joint venture QDVC / GS Engineering & Construction/Al Darwish Engineering as well as the consul of Qatar.

Al Sulaiti underscored the importance of the Metro project for Qatar.

“Qatar holds its hopes and aspirations for the future in accordance with the Qatar National Vision 2030,” he said.

“One of the most important elements in fulfilling this vision is the infrastructure of the country itself. As such, we have allocated tremendous resources and a generous budget for upgrading Qatar’s infrastructure, to which Qatar Rail’s Doha Metro project is included.”

Qatar Rail Managing Director Abdulla Abdulaziz Turki Al Subaie said Qatar Rail had placed full faith in Herrenknecht’s abilities to deliver exceptional quality products with attention to detail.

“The budget allocated to us will allow us to deliver a stateof-the-art rail system that will

give confidence to citizens and residents alike that the network will be unquestionable when it comes to security, comfort, and reliability,” Al Subaie said.

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) Chief Executive Officer Saad Ahmed Al Muhannadi highlighted the importance of the TBM’s technical aspects for the Doha Metro project. “The benefits of our projects go beyond the transportation sector and a positive impact will be felt socio-economically and environmentally,” Al Muhannadi said.

“Tunnel-boring machines are important to the Doha Metro project. There will be minimal interference in the day-to-day life of people working and living in Doha as a vast majority of work is done underground with only one point of entry.

The environmental impact is minimal, with almost no pollutants released into the air or into the groundwater.”

Martin Herrenknecht, founder and Chairman of the Board of Management of Herrenknecht, thanked the Minister, the client representatives and contractors for the “great confidence” in German technology.

“With our high-tech tunnel boring machines and absolute reliability we will contribute everything possible to

HE the Minister of Transport Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti with Herrenknecht officials during a visit to the plant in Schwanau.

ensuring Doha gets a metro tunnel system to the highest global standards.”

The Lehwaila and Al Wakrah Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) shield with a diameter of 7,050mm and a cutting head drive of 1120 kW was ordered by the joint venture QDVC/ GS Engineering /Al Darwish.

The joint venture is responsible for the construction of the metro section Red Line South.

Doha Metro Location Application Tunnel length Geology JV Contractor

The “Red Line” will handle the bulk of the national transport and connect the most important stadiums of the World Cup in 2022. As a central line it also connects the city with the airport and the West Bay Central.

For the expansion of the first section of the Doha Metro, Herrenknecht will supply a total of 15 earth pressure balance shield tunnel boring machines. By 2019 they are

to drive about 90 kilometers of tunnel through the limestone foundation of Doha for the Red Line South, Red Line North and the Green Line.

Further plans envisage the completion of a second section by 2026. Then the Doha Metro with 93 stations, four lines and over 354 kilometers total length will connect the residential and business centers of Doha with each other and with the suburbs.

Doha 5 x EPB TBM: Red Line South S-860 – 863 Metro Diameter 30,256m in total Cutting wheel power Limestone Thrust force Qatari Diar, Vinci Construction Grands Projects Construction (GS E&C)/Al Darwish Engineering (ADE)

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MMUP promotes sustainable urban drainage systems By: Eng. Hassan QassemMMUP-TIPD Eng. Saudha BackerMMUP-TIPD Qatar experiences an arid climate which requires a very different approach to stormwater management than a conventional stormwater system used in other climatic zones. Low annual rainfall, extensive droughts, high intensity storms and high evaporation rates characterise watersheds in arid regions and presents a different set of challenges for managing stormwater. Even though the total rainfall volumes in Arid Regions are comparatively small, urban development has greatly increased peak discharge flows during the rare flood events. Efficient source control, better site design and appropriate stormwater practices can be adapted to meet the demanding conditions posed by arid watersheds.

When rain falls on the roofs, streets, and parking lots, the water cannot soak into the ground. Stormwater is drained through engineered collection systems and discharged into nearby water bodies. The stormwater carries trash, bacteria, heavy metals, and other pollutants from the urban landscape, degrading the quality of the receiving waters.

As we look towards the future, our water protection goals along with the infrastructure needs are pushing us towards a rethinking of the solution from a conventional single purpose “grey” infrastructure system to a “green” one that can cost-effectivelyreduce/treat runoff before it enters ourcommunities’ sewer systems and our water resources.

Green infrastructure techniques as a general principle use soils and vegetation to infiltrate, evapotranspire, and/ or recycle stormwater runoff.

By weaving natural processes into the built environment, green infrastructure provides not only stormwater management, but also flood mitigation, air quality management, and healthier urban environments. This presents an opportunity to design the stormwater infrastructure as part of an open space/park facility. This integrated approach has multiple benefits such as:

flooding and drainage control; • public health and social benefits; • aesthetic and recreational opportunities; • habitat & open space preservation; • urban heat island effect reduction; • water usage efficiency; Urban stormwater drainage systems are developed primarily to minimize the risk of flooding during rain events, usually ignoring other important values such as resource conservation, environmental quality, and public amenity.

MMUP has recognized these opportunities that go beyond the basics of civil engineering and is advocating a new approach to stormwater management that recognizes the environmental impacts of urbanization, the linkages between land and water management, the importance of community values and involvement, and stormwater quality and quantity.

The major components of the stormwater infrastructure are: Collection systems, Transfer systems, Treatment systems and Disposal systems. Thisarticle focuses on the treatment systems which can be classified as Primary, Secondary and Tertiary systems. The typical measures used are described below.

Treatment Systems Primary Treatment:target litter,coarse sediments and other gross pollutants. These are generally located in conjunction with the collection system. Examples: litter basket, litter pit, litter rack, sediment trap, gross pollutant trapand floating boom used to collect floating litter and oil.

Secondary Treatment:target sediments, with some removal of nutrients and bacteria.

Commonly used measures include: • Extended Detention (dry) basins: Dry extended detention is the most feasible pond practice in arid watersheds, since they do not require a permanent pool of water and their main purpose is flood control.

• Wet Ponds or retention ponds: Retention ponds have more advantages as they exhibit greater pollutant removal and are effective in •

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treating the “first flush” stormwater. They also aid in the biochemical decomposition of pollutants.This system would need supplemental source of water to maintain a stable water level during dry periods.

Sand filters - beds of sand through which runoff is passed which is then collected by an under drain system. They are very popular to treat the pollutants in the stormwater rapidly.

Infiltration techniques: Trenches – shallow trenches filled with gravel (or any high porosity material, including proprietary units) into which runoff, infiltrates in to the groundwater.

Infiltration basins - open excavated basins designed to infiltrate runoff through their floors. Infiltration techniques are not encouraged in arid watersheds as they are too susceptible to rapid clogging.

Grass swales and filter strips are grasslined channels and buffer strips for conveying runoff from roads and other impervious surfaces while treating the overland flow. This technique requires additional irrigation system to maintain the grass.

Porous pavements pavements that allow runoff to drain through a coarse graded concrete/ asphalt pavement or open paving blocks, subsequently to infiltrate to the underlying soil.

ments and heavy metals. The most common technique is the constructed wetland system.

Constructed wetlands containpermanent pools of water that are populated by wetland plants and aquatic organisms – that reduce, detain and treat stormwater runoff.

In Qatar supplemental water to maintain the water level could be the shallow ground water or the excess TSE water making this a viable option.

Some of the benefits include: • Aesthetic enhancements and community recreation • Highly effective pollutant removal • Flood control • Fits into small spaces • Promotes wildlife habitats COMBINED OPEN SPACE/ DRAINAGE BASINS An ideal situation and one that is encouraged by MMUP is to combine the stormwater detention facility with Open Space providing water treatment as well as recreational opportunities. Some of the issues to be considered when planning for a multi-

usestormwater detention facility includerecreation,both active and passive; aesthetics; maintenance; safety;water qualityand wildlife habitat.Urban residentshighly value access to water and an opportunity to be close to nature. Docks, piers,decks and boardwalks can provide access and give people the opportunity to be close to the water.This leads to an enhanced experience and in turn to an overall improved quality of life.

Receiving waters, improved by reducing pollution canprovide healthier aquatic habitats and water supplies.

IMPLEMENTATION - PILOT PROJECT(SOUTH OF ALMUNTAZAH STREET) The Transportation and Infrastructure Planning Department (TIPD) of MMUP is currently directing theStormwater Management Infrastructure Projects being planned in the country to be developed using innovative and sustainabletechniques and to use the stormwater management basins as a multi-use facility wherever possible.A pilot project is currently under design which will soon be constructed by PWA. This is a combined Emergency Flood Area (EFA)/Recreational area close to Barwa city south of MuntazahStreet in Mesaimeer. The concept design is being developed with guidance from the Public Parks Department and in accordance with the recently developed MMUP’s draft guidelines document titled “Multi-Use of Stormwater Management Ponds”.

Thepark concept design incorporates the core function of the project which is a technical solution to collect

and store storm water, and MMUP’s interest in sustainability within an irrigation friendly public park development. The area will act as an EFA and will receive and manage the stormwater runoff collected. Once collected it will be treated, stored and reused. The design scheme involves the use of interconnected ponds with varying levels.

The water sources that will feed into these ponds include: stormwater run-offcollected from the catchment by the drainage system, shallow ground water, and TSE (Treated Sewage Effluent) as required. The area of the retention/treatment ponds proposed is around 30,000m², the total park area being110,000m². The system will create a salty wetland ecosystem composed of reed beds and other salt-tolerant vegetation. The softscape will include native species; resistant plants adapted to the salty environment, drought resistant, regenerative etc. The park will be divided into different character areas to add interest, to reflect the different stages of the water cycle and to create varied ecosystems. Some of the program elements proposed include green areas which can be flooded during extreme storm events, cycle/walking paths, play areas, boardwalks, decks, and public art, among others.

This project will be used as a pilot and will be promoted throughout the country.The pilot concept design is being developed in collaboration with PWA & KBR with Parsons International as the design consultants.

Tertiary Treatment:These techniques aim to remove nutrients, bacteria, fine sedi-

HVAC - Plumbing & Drainage - Fire Fighting - Electrical & ELV - Energy Centers Street Lighting - Traffic Signals - 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.

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@qatar.net.qa www.trags.com

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150 Sandvik Crusher in Action in Qatar Qatar Market Leader in Mobile Crusher and Screens

Photo shows Boodai and Boom personals. From left to right: Mr. Amado Lacabe, Mr. Anil Singh, Mr. Amer Alaeddin, Mr. Abdul Nasser, Mr. Fuad D. Kassis COO of Boom Construction, Mr. Tony Khoukaz and Mr. Joe Maccormac BLM from Sandvik

QI441 Two Bigs Together Boodai Trading Co. is one of the leading companies dealing in heavy equipment related to industrial and construction industry in Qatar. Boodai Trading co. has made a major deal of four Sandvik machines with Boom Construction Co. one of the largest and well established Road contractors in Qatar.

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This deal includes the latest Sandvik PriSec Impactor QI441, Heavy Pre Scalper QE440, Jaw Crusher QJ341 and a PriSec Impactor QI241.

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Concrete Focus

HBK Remix, a byword for quality products and service

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erving the State of Qatar for about 10 years, HBK Remix WLL is on the leading edge in the ready-mix industry.

HBK Remix owns and operates ready-mixed concrete facilities in Industrial Area and Lusail Area. One more plant in the New Port Facility, Wakrah, is getting ready to serve the new port facilities as well as projects coming up in and around Mesaeed City.

HBK Remix WLL, a NRMCAcertified Readymix Company, operates with ISO 90012008 certification. Affiliations with Concrete SocietyUK, ACI – USA, Institute of Concrete Technology – UK, BSI-UK, etc add value to the profile of HBK Remix WLL. Projects HBK Remix WLL is the leading producer of ready-mixed concrete in Qatar, covering various special projects such as Qatar Railways enabling works, Doha & Rayyan Sewerage PS - Refurbishment Phase 6 (CP-208/5), Lusail - CP6C, CPC-04, Doha Expressway (Package 6), Hilton Hotel, CMC – Qatar Foundation, Doha north STP, QIIB Tower, 4B+G+M+7 floors, CBQ Le Boulevard, construction of five new kindergartens around Doha, Package 7, Tower (2B+G+32 floors) at West Bay, etc.

Ready-mixed concrete consists of fine aggregates, coarse aggregates, cementations binders and water.

Hardened ready-mixed concrete provides durability, strength, water tightness, and resistance to abrasion for the structural elements.

All of these characteristics are influenced by the quality of the component materials and their proportions.

The quality control staff continually monitors the quality levels of all materials used to produce our concrete.

Sometimes, expert assistance is required and our Technical Services personnel work with customers and specifiers to optimize the mix designs.

Today, ready-mixed concrete is profusely used to construct highways, bridges, dams, buildings, airports, sea ports, sewer systems, tunnels, home foundations, driveways and sidewalks.

Mission In HBK Remix WLL, the mission is to provide quality products and service which consistently meet customers’ expectations; to be responsible stewards with respect to the safety and environmental impact of our operations and products; and to earn superior returns for our shareholders.

The company recognizes that success in all of our activities is related directly to the talents, dedication and performance of our employees throughout the Company.

Integrity: We will work constantly to earn the respect and trust of all parties we interact with by acting fairly and honorably. We will observe high ethical standards and obey all laws and regulations.

Excellence: We are commit-

ted to excellence in all of our activities. We value innovation. We intend to maintain a position of leadership in each of our industries.

People: We will maintain a high respect for people – for their dignity, their talents and their interests.

Commitments At HBK REMIX, following are the commitments, which exemplify goals the company strives to obtain, and the core values that guide our conduct.

• S triving to be a low-cost producer in the industry and to be the standard-setter with regard to quality, service and technical support. Nurturing valuable business relationships by providing customers with quality materials at competitive prices.

• Providing technical and educational assistance so that customers may use the company’s products in efficient, safe and environmentally-proper manner.

HBK REMIX maintains a steadfast commitment to minimize any adverse impacts our activities have on the environments in which it operates, complying with all environmental laws and regulations.

• Maintaining a vigorous competition in the sector while adhering to a strict regard for compliance in all respects with the antitrust laws.

• Strong commitment to regional markets consistent with high accountability and performance.

HBK Remix pursues profitable growth opportunities through extension of existing product lines, addition of new products.

It is positioned as a leader in green technology. From a fleet of low-emission vehicles to reclaimed water, recycled materials and product innovations, HBK Remix is continually looking to the future for the next innovations that will allow it to better serve its customers’ needs.

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Acceptance criteria for durability tests

By Karthik H Obla, NRMCA Senior Director of Research & Materials Engineering and Colin L Lobo, NRMCA Vice President of Engineering Testing variation (Cont’d): Let us try to put these numbers in some perspective. An acceptable range of 42% for the RCP test suggests that if we get two results from the same sample, one of 800 coulombs and the other of 1200 coulombs, they are still within the acceptable range of testing error. However, if we get two strength test results of 4000 psi and 6000 psi, clearly that is not within the range of testing error. Let us consider a project scenario with a specified strength of 5000 psi and a specified RCP test value of 1000 coulombs. Clearly the 4000 psi strength test result is a low break and is a cause for inquiry. Does a RCP test result of 1200 coulombs deserve an inquiry as well? Given that the acceptable testing range is 42%, it is quite possible that the 1200 coulomb result is due to normal testing variability. A retest of another set of specimens made from the same batch of concrete may very well yield a value lower than 1000 coulombs. In this case the test result of 1200 coulombs should not be a cause for inquiry. To avoid these problems, one must develop a rational, statistically-based acceptance criteria for the RCP test. We propose to use the same widely accepted concepts as the current provisions for submittals and acceptance established for compressive strength. This discussion assumes that RCP test results during the course of a project follow a normal probability distribution, like strength test results.

Establishing Statistically-Based Acceptance Criteria – If the specified strength, f’c, is greater than 5000 psi (35 MPa), ACI 318 Section 5.6.3.3 states that the strength of concrete shall be considered satisfactory if the test results, defined as the average of at least two cylinder strengths, meet both the following criteria: 1. Arithmetic average of any three consecutive cylinder test results equals or exceeds specified strength (f’c) 2. No individual test result should be less than 0.90 f’c For simplicity in this article, let us define terminology for specified “permeability” based on ASTM C 1202 test results as p´c where the test result is the average of at least two specimens. Based on strength provisions, it is proposed that the RCP test results of concrete shall be considered satisfactory if both the following criteria are met: 1. Arithmetic average of any five consecutive test results is equal to or lower than specified permeability, p´c 2. No individual test result should be above 1.30 p´c When the permeability acceptance criteria are compared to the strength acceptance criteria, two things become obvious: 1. The concrete producer has to design mixtures for a required average RCP test value, p´cr, to be lower than the specified permeability, p´c, unlike the case of strength where required average strength, f ´cr, is designed to be higher than specified strength, f ´c. This is because with permeability measures, a lower value is more resistant to fluid ingress (and therefore more durable) than a higher value.

2. The proposed permeability criteria using the RCP test are slightly more lenient. This is a reasonable approach to accommodate the five to six times higher testing variability of the RCP test as compared to the strength test. Taking the arithmetic average of five consecutive tests instead of three is proposed to reduce the influence of the higher testing variability and reduce the risk of rejecting acceptable concrete. The higher allowance proposed for an individual test result compared to the specified permeability is to accommodate the larger acceptable range of single operator results. It is these authors’ opinions that the allowance of 30% higher RCP test result compared to the specified value is a conservative approach to address the testing variability. Other more robust criteria can be established when a better measure of jobsite sample test variability can be determined.

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Aggregates in concrete: washed vs unwashed

As aggregates generally take up 60-80% by volume of the concrete mix, it is quite important that their quality be high

What is the difference between washed and unwashed stone or gravel? Construction Sites spoke to Deepu Karthikeyan, a QA/QC technical manager with an established concrete readymix company in Qatar, about the origin and quality of good aggregates.

Karthikeyan said the washing procedure primarily reduced the amount of material below 75 μm: washing is an effective method to remove weathering clays or other unwanted fine particles in aggregates.

A consequence of the removal of basically all fine particles smaller than 75 μm during the washing procedure is that the specific surface area of the fine particles is substantially reduced.

A reduction of the specific surface area implies that the required amount of water to wet the aggregate surface decreases and consequently reduction in water cement ratio leading to denser concrete and enhancing durability and strength.

Unwashed stone or gravel will have small aggregates: from dust to the size of stone you

ordered.

When asked whether most readymix companies used washed concrete or unwashed concrete, Karthikeyan said the choice of washed or unwashed aggregates to be used in concrete was based on quality of aggregates and its availability.

He also said that it was suitable to wash the aggregates from sources which had a percentage of silt and clay beyond allowable limits. However, readymix companies which maintain quality standards and process management systems will need to use the right quality aggregates.

As aggregates generally take up 60-80% by volume of the concrete mix, it is quite important that their quality be high.

Characteristics of aggregates that are highly desirable are: hard, strong and durable; free of organic impurities; low alkali reactivity with cement (concrete can crack if it has alkali reactive aggregates); and proper gradation to ensure good workability and packing of voids.

Aggregates are classified by

size, source and types of rock: By size: • C oarse aggregate - particles retained on No.4 sieve (4.75mm or 3/16 in.)

• F ine aggregate - particles passing No. 4 sieve.

By source: • Natural mineral aggregate - sand, gravel, crushed stone.

• A rtificial or synthetic aggregate - blast-furnace slag, expanded clay, expanded shale.

The aggregate particle should not be flat or elongated but roughly cubical in shape. The bond between aggregate and cement paste is an important factor in the strength of concrete.

For good development of bond, it is necessary that the aggregate surface be clean and free from adhering clay particles.

Generally, when the bond is good, a crushed specimen of normal strength concrete should contain some aggregate particles broken right through, in addition to the more numerous ones pulled out from their sockets.

An excess of fractured particles, however, might suggest that the aggregate is too weak.

Unwashed aggregate Construction Sites is not keen about the use of uncrushed coarse aggregate as they are usually being supplied direct from the river bed or by manual sieving without washing them with water. Thus they are neither clean nor properly graded.

This drawback is not found with the uncrushed aggregates produced and supplied by screeners with modern fully-mechanized automatic screening and washing plant with regular quality control.

During travel of gravels in river, its sizes are reduced naturally without any micro cracking in the aggregates body or any crack and loose fragments attached in it. It is not so with crushed aggregate as in mechanical crushing there are chances of attached crack and week fragments in the aggregate which may affect the strength of concrete.

Unwashed crushed aggregate surfaces are generally coated with crusher dust, therefore,

the rough surface bond benefit of crushed aggregate is not fully utilized. On the other hand a washed, clean, wellgraded having within limit flaky and elongated particles uncrushed (gravel/shingle) aggregates locally available are better than crushed aggregates coated with crusher dust and transported from long distances to construction site.

We asked Karthikeyan where the aggregates that companies in Qatar used came from. He said the coarse aggregate fractions size 20mm and 10mm were sourced from Dubai and the fine aggregate sand was procured from Umm Bab and Karana areas in Qatar.

Construction Sites asked Karthikeyan whether most readymix companies used washed concrete or unwashed concrete. He answered that the choice of washed or unwashed aggregates to be used in concrete was based on quality of aggregates and its availability.

“It is suitable to wash the aggregates from sources which have percentage of silt and

clay beyond allowable limits.

Readymix companies, those which maintain quality standards and process management systems, can warrant use of right quality aggregates.”

On a concluding note, we wanted to know what would Karthikeyan, as an experienced concrete professional, recommend?

In aggregates the dust particles below 75 μm partially constitute silt and clay; it can be worrisome as both silt and clay are not as strong as typical aggregates. They can absorb water and their properties can change because of it.

In fresh concrete, silt and clay can interfere with the bonding of aggregates to cement.

In hardened concrete, if the silt and clay come in contact with water in air voids, they can shrink or swell, leaving larger voids and weakening the concrete causing shrinkage.

His advice: “Make sure that your concrete producer purchases good-quality aggregate as verified by regular aggregate test results in compliance with local codes.”

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Design

Styling up Doha skyline A myriad of stylish skyscrapers transforms Doha’s skyline and the West Bay area into a world-class business district with a huge audience exposure, giving a large potential for infortainment and advertisement

T

he trend to integrate over-dimensional screens into buildings has pushed the media facades industry to new heights, transforming the facades into a continuous screen for video transmission.

Animated, illuminated, dynamic facades have become an essential stylistic feature of the world’s megapolises, turning buildings into an unprecedented media for sending messages.

The skyscrapers are transforming Doha’s skyline and West Bay into a world-class pedestrian-friendly business district with a huge audience exposure, giving a large potential for infortainment and advertisement.

New material compositions and highly-developed LED technologies offer a wide variety of scopes of facades design teaming up a work of architects, engineers and programmers.

It is the new evolution of urban panoramic elevation of cities as well as the new definition of the signage and billboard industry.

Architects always wanted to integrate lighting systems on the building elevations for artistic and even extendable to commercial objectives, but such objectives always followed with commitments to third parties, so the main goal of Mediaglass is to deliver such objective but in a sustainable and reliable concept that can guarantee performance.

The architects often refer to the term “mediatecture” when speaking of media facades. “Glass facades will change dramatically in next 10 years being used as an advertising poster directly on the building,” says Morad Nakhla, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mediaglass, in an exclusive interview to CS. Mediaglass has recently launched the First Continuous Digital Media Facade in the world. It is patented as ‘LED Changing System without Changing the Glass’.

Mediaglass, a German company is developed by three partners: Leurocom, BGT and EMC International. In 2012 the strength of Mediaglass has been further reinforced with the entry of HE Sheikh Nasser Bin Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani through his technological investment company, Qattra for Investment and Development (QID), into the company’s share capital.

In 2013 Mediaglass Middle

color to create a perfect video presentation. Durable and energy-efficient LED types are generally used. They feature a large viewing angle as well as excellent readability from the side.

Afterwards, Mediaglass developed a worldwide patent with the first fully integrated LED video display totally in glass and registered it as “the First Continuous Digital Media Façade in the World”.

As the technology provides transparency from inside and optimal vision from outside, Mediaglass facades can be seamlessly integrated into different facade systems from skyscrapers, low-rise buildings as well as the building entrances at the design stage of the building.

The range of application reaches from enhancing the architecture, artistic and visual-effect installations to company- or brand-name communication and advertisement.

Factors for the choice of ad-

“Glass facades will change dramatically in next 10 years being used as an advertising poster directly on the building,” says Morad Nakhla,

Morad Nakhla, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mediaglass, East LLC has been created as a daughter company to manage local and regional projects and bring to the area a world-class expertise in media facades sector. A new step based on visual communication, including video playing, directly on large glass facades, has thus been achieved.

Mediaglass screens are completely integrated in the envelope of the building and offer all the design opportunities for the architect and owner, with full video offering Art Media or Publicity as corporate image.

“The digital facade will substitute external billboards, posters or other external lighting systems,” says Nakhla.

Mediaglass is ambitious about its solution as it can be seamlessly integrated into existent building facades or be a part of the design process, giving more space for architectural creation. Easy service and maintenance of the LED technology is ensured without replacing the glass.

“The importance of large area illuminations in the architectural design of facades and surfaces is increasing,” explains Michael Bredow, Managing Director of Leurocom Electronic Displays GmbH, a Mediaglass partner.

“This applies for new buildings as well as for older structures,” says Bredow. “They can be emphasized by an artistic highlight such as a media façade and are therefore integrated in the modern day city life.”

The LED manufacturer realizes custom-made transparent displays for a flexible, surface covering integration of building facades. Advances in material compositions and

systems create, in connection with customized consultation, projection, manufacturing and implementation by the LED specialist, unique results while retaining the main architectural functions.

Mediaglass has launched the first fully integrated LED video display totally in glass.

The pilot project was set up in the Spanish capital of Madrid in the Imaginarium Centre of Serrano 55. In this centre, passers-by can see high quality video at the top of the glass front of the store, while from the inside it is possible to see exactly what is happening on the street due to the high transparency of the whole system that is integrated into the glass.

“For this unprecedented invention, the company owes to the owner of the largest Imaginarium, a toy store with more than 400 shops worldwide,” says Nakhla.

The client had a very specific demand for the largest toy shop to create a fabulous innovative entrance, which would look stunning and attractive for the pedestrians.

Thus, in December 2010 the first Mediaglass facade with a size of about 11.5 m x 2 m and with 31,500 pixels was manufactured and installed and since then it has been fascinating Imaginarium store visitors in Madrid’s Serrano Street.

The first continuous and transparent video screen with optimal visibility provides high inside transparency with a low inner reflection.

The result is achieved by developing a brand new solution – laminated glass with LEDs. An innovative material composition is used by Mediaglass: LED stripes embed-

ded in glass, which accept video signals. Each LED strip is connected to an independent chip that receives the signal and transforms it into particles of light with the right

equate LEDs as well as the design of the media facades are: surrounding conditions such as indoor or outdoor use, climatic conditions and incident solar radiation.

Time duration and the type of use are also determining factors: video systems with partial operating time, for example during sporting or other events, require different LEDs than video systems for non-stop operation.

Modern technology makes detailed modification at the installation place possible – for example gamma correction and brightness adjustment according to the surrounding area. The solution meets high quality standards and features a long-life cycle as well as excellent energy efficiency.

The solution has been a great success, introducing a new technology to produce a completely transparent digital media wall in laminated glass, together with an installation and player software.

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DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE | UAE

Planning and Preparing Dubai for 2020

Topics include: Planning and preparing Dubai's infrastructure for 2020 Why cities succeed Best practice in effective master planning - livable and efficient cities Intelligent, sustainable urban planning and design Livable outdoor space: green space in outdoor environments

Featured speakers: H.E Eng. Hussain Lootah

Ivano Lannelli

Director General, Dubai Municipality

CEO, Dubai Carbon Centre for Excellence

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Senior Director, Emaar Community

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ASHGHAL TENDERS AND AWARDED TENDERS Companies Eligible to Tender:

Tender No.

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Category

PWA/GTC/095/13-14

GTC

Supply and Installation of Dynamic Message Sign System in Greater Doha (AA-R/13-14/OM/021/C1/G)

Qatari Companies Only

26-Feb-14

25-Mar-14

Roads

PWA/GTC/094/13-14

GTC

Maintenance And Provision Of Safety Barriers & Fence throughout Qatar, Contract 2 (AA-R/13-14/OM/052/C1/G)

Qatari Companies Only

26-Feb-14

25-Mar-14

Roads

PWA/GTC/093/13-14

GTC

Maintenance Supply and Installation of Street Names and Directional Signage Throughout Qatar, Contract-3 (AA-R/13-14/OM/041/C1/G)

Qatari Companies Only

26-Feb-14

25-Mar-14

Roads

PWA/GTC/092/13-14

GTC

Maintenance Supply and Installation of Street Names and Directional Signage Throughout Qatar, Contract-4 (AA-R/13-14/OM/040/C1/G)

Qatari Companies Only

26-Feb-14

25-Mar-14

Roads

PWA/GTC/090/13-14

GTC

Call of Agreement - IT Manpower Staffing 2014 (ISD/14-15/OS/012/G)

Non-Qatari

19-Feb-14

15-Apr-14

Consultancy

PWA/GTC/089/13-14

GTC

Post Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Construction of Multiple Educational Projects (BA/13-14/S/086/G)

Consortium

19-Feb-14

25-Mar-14

Building

PWA/GTC/088/13-14

GTC

Expansion of CCtv System, Stage – 2 (AA-R/13-14/OM/020/C1/G)

Qatari only

19-Feb-14

18-Mar-14

Roads

PWA/ITC/033/13-14

ITC

Reinstatement of Settlement Around Manholes and Manhole Repairs – Contract #. 1 (AA/ROM/13-14/132/C1/I)

Qatari only

19-Feb-14

16-Mar-14

Roads

PWA/ITC/032/13-14

ITC

Reinstatement of Settlement Around Manholes and Manhole Repairs – Contract #. 2 (AA/ROM/13-14/133/C1/I)

Qatari only

19-Feb-14

16-Mar-14

Roads

PWA/STC/047/13-14

STC

Supply of General Consumables for Pumping Stations and TSE (AA/DOM/13-14/M/1359-2.05/S)

Qatari only

19-Feb-14

24-Mar-14

Drainage

PWA/GTC/085/13-14

GTC

Sewer Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation Framework (AA/DOM/13-14/M/1591-4.07/G)

Qatari only - Joint Venture - Non-Qatari

5-Feb-14

25-Mar-14

Drainage

(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

General Conditions of Tenders - Full Documents for the Tender can be obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013-001813-052), Qatar National Bank together with a copy of the Company Registration and a Company Authorization letter.

- 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

Events

Construction

2014 GCC Future Rail Summit Organizer: BE Summit Event date (s): 11 – 12 Mar Venue: W Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +91 80 4963 7000 Website: www.gccfuturerailsummit.com Drainage and Sewerage Middle East 2014 Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 16 – 18 Mar Venue: W Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.drainageandsewerageme.com Qatar Projects 2014 Organizer: MEED Event date (s): 17 – 19 Mar Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 818 0224 / 4 390 0699 Email: meedevents@meed.com Website: www.qatarprojectsconference.com The 14th Industrialists’ Conference Industrial exports: Opportunities & Challenges Organizer (s): 1. Oman Ministry of Commerce and Industry 2. The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) 3. Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) 4. The Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED) 5. Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) 6. Gulf Cooperation Council – Secretariat-General 7. The Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) Event date (s): 30 – 31 Mar Venue: Al-Bustan Palace Hotel Location: Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman Tel: +974 4485 8888 Fax: +974 4483 1723 Email: aajaber@goic.org.qa Website: http://www.incge.com/14/index.html

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Outdoor Design & Landscaping Organizer: Streamline Event date (s): 31 March – 2 April Venue: Dubai Intl. Conference & Exhibition Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 447 5357 Email: mail@smg-online.com Website: www.theoutdoorshow.ae Urban Agenda 2020 Organizer: Streamline Event date (s): 31 March – 2 April Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 447 5357 Email: info@urbanagendaforum.com Website: www.urbanagendaforum.com Arab Future Cities Summit 2014 Organizer: Expotrade Middle East Event date (s): 7 – 8 April Venue: Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 454 2135 Fax: +971 4 454 2136 Email: info@expotrade-me.com Website: www.arabfuturecities.com Building Materials Manufacturers’ Forum Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 15 – 16 April Venue: Hilton Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: http://www.gccbuildingmaterials.com/

Venue: To be confirmed Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 3642975 Fax: +971 4 3631928 Email: www.hseconstructionqatar.com

3rd Annual Corrosion Management Summit Organizer: Fleming Gulf Event date (s): 28 – 30 April Venue: TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 609 1570 Fax: +971 4 609 1589 Email: ajay.nimbalkar@fleminggulf.com Website: http://energy.fleminggulf.com/corrosionmanagement-summit 4th Annual Global Petrochemicals Technology Conference Organizer: Fleming Gulf Event date (s): 6 – 8 May Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 609 1570 Fax: +971 4 609 1589 Email: ajay.nimbalkar@fleminggulf.com Website: http://energy.fleminggulf.com/global-petrochemicals-technology Project Qatar 2014 Organizer: IFP Qatar Ltd. Event date (s): 12 – 15 May Venue: Qatar National Convention Center Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4432 9900 Fax: +971 4443 2891 Email: rawad.sleem@ifpqatar.com Website: www.projectqatar.com

Smart Skyscrapers Summit 2014 Organizer: Expotrade Middle East Event date (s): 28 – 29 April Venue: Sofitel The Palm Resort & SPA Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 454 2135 Fax: +971 4 454 2136 Email: info@expotrade-me.com Website: www.smartskyscrapers.com

2nd Annual Health, Safety & Worker Welfare Summit Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 19 – 20 May

P E R F O R M A N C E

World Stadium Congress 2014 Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 19 - 21 May Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.worldstadiumcongress.com QITCOM 2014 Organizer: fischerAppelt, Qatar Event Dates: 26 – 28 May Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4469 0440 Fax: +974 4469 0330 Email: info@qitcom.qa Website: www.qitcom.qa CHRVI Middle East 2014 Cooling, Heating, Refrigeration Ventilation and Insulation Organizer: Heights Exhibitions & Conferences Event date (s): 26 – 29 May Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre (Hall 6) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4455 4904 Fax: +974 4455 4813 Email: chrvi@htsxpo.com / wwahba@htsxpo.com Website: www.htsxpo.com

3rd Power and Desalination Summit Organizer: Fleming Gulf FZ LLC Event date (s): 12 – 13 May Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: + 91 91649 89 507 Email: sobia.jameel@fleminggulf.com Website: www.fleminggulf.com/power-desalinationsummit

H I G H

Cityscape Qatar 2014 Organizer: Informa Exhibitions Event date (s): 2 – 4 June Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 407 2764 Fax: +971 4 335 1891 Email: adele.laker@informa.com Website: www.cityscapeqatar.com

S A F E T Y

P R O D U C T S

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QATAR WORLD ATLAS TRADING Tel: +974 44981666 Fax: + 974 44981333 info-qtr@warriorsafety.com

UAE EMIRATES GATE BM & SAFETY Tel: +971 4299 7555 Fax: +971 42997070 emigate@emirates.net.ae

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USA UNITED GLOBE TRADING Tel: + 1559 2414881 CA-USA ugtc.usa@gmail.com

LIBYA HOME OF TOOLS Tel: 218 6190 82212 BENGHAZI-LIBYA info@homeoftools.com

IRAQ AL-USOOL GENERAL TRADING COMPANY LTSD Tel: + 964 7198 741 BAGHDAD- IRAQ info@usoolgroup.com

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Construction

SITES

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

Project Title

Twin Towers

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

M/s. Commercial Development

Piling & Shoring

Hotel and Office Buildings

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

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

Q-Tel

Not Appointed

250-350

Tender Stage

Technical

Mr. Mohamed Abdel Ghani Al Mansouri

Not Appointed

200-300

Under Design

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

Ghanem Al Hodaifi

Not Appointed

600-800

Detail Stage

Office Building

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

Business Trading Company

IDC

400-500

Under Construction

Shopping Mall

Al Malki Real Estate Investments

Satal Qatar Contracting

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Ghanem Office Building at Salwa Road

Ghanem Al Thani Holding

Ramco

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)

Alfardan Properties Co.

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Mazaya Qatar Real Extate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Qatar Airways

Redco International

N/A

Under Construction

Residential Building

Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors)

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Mesiemer Manarat Lusail Al Hodaifi Tower II CBQ Boulevard Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pear (project management)

Gulf Mall at Gharrafa

Doha Centro Hotel at Bin Mahmoud

Qatar Sidra Village Project

Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO – Al Mana

Office Tower (3B+G+14Floors)

Mr. Abdullah Abu Salah

Shannon Engineering

N/A

Under Construction

Office Tower

Al Baker Executive Towers

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

Al Sadd Hotel

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

Al Hodaifi Group HQ

Al Hodaifi Group

Not appointed

30-40 Million

Design stage

Office Building

Al Nour Tower Al Nasr Showroom

Police Training Institute

Panasonic Showroom & Residential

El Eida

Not appointed

5-10 Million

Design stage

Villa

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

Step 1 International Academy

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

5 Hotel Towers adjacent to City Center Marriott Rensance, Marriott Courtyard, Shangri La, Rotana & Merweb

Al Rayyan Holding Company

Al Habtour

3.5 Billion

Marriott Rensance & Marriott Courtyard in handing over and the other 3 Hotels are under construction

Hotels

Shemoukh Mixed-Use Twin Tower, Al Saad

Real Estate Services Group

SEG

800

Construction Stage

Mixed Use Towers

Al Jasrah Twin Tower Lusail

Al Shereef Enterprises

Dorra Contracting

350

Construction Stage

Mixed Use Towers

PWA

Tag Engineering & Contracting

120

Under Construction

Media Complex

Al Mana Real Estate

N/A

100-200

Tender Stage

Mixed Use Tower

Al Eida Villa Doha Education Centre

Qatar Radio and Television Complex Markaz Almana Ford Showroom & Commercial Offices Ain Khaled Development

Sonesta 5 Star Hotel Smash Tennis Academy

Police College Academy 4 New Build Convenience Store Schemes Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior

MIC Business & Recreation Complex Logistic City

New Extension Simulator Building Construction of 6 Nos. New Schools Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel IBA Hotel Al Attiya Compound Flight Simulator

Qatar Navigation

N/A

300

Developed Design Stage

Mixed Use

Al Madaen Real Estate

A'yaan Ash'sharq

120

Construction Stage

Hotel

Qatar Olympic Committee

HBK Contracting & Trading

65 Million

Construction Stage

Sports Amenities

MOI

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Educational Complex

Al Meera

Al Alia Trading & Contracting Co.

130

Under Contruction

Supermarket Stores

MOI

WCT

N/A

Under Construction

Administrative and Office Building

ALAQARIA

Arcon

169

Under Construction

Mixed Use

Qatar Navigation

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Warehouses

Qatar Airways

Not Appointed

N/A

Design stage

Technical Training

PWA

ITCC / Al Sraiya

350

Under Contruction

Educational Buildings

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel

Tameer Real Estate

Al Seal Trading

160

Under Construction

Residential Building

Qatar Airways

On Going

Special or Laboratory

Redco

40 Million

Mr. Mohamed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

100-120

Completed

Office Building

Al Meera

Not Appointed

N/A

Full Design Package from concept to preparation of tender documents included interior design

Mall

Equestrian Club

Not Appointed

N/A

On Going

Farm

QNB Branch Branches

QNB

Not Appointed

20 Million

Under Construction

Bank

Qatar Driving School

QDS

Not Appointed

600

Permit Stage

Driving Academy

Gulf Pearls Company

Gulf Pearl

40 Million

Design Stage

Residential Building

Shiekh Badr Khalifa Al Thani

Al Batra

80 Million

Under Construction

Residential Buildng

ACES

Not Appointed

20 Million

Tender Stage

Industrial Building

MOFA

Not Appointed

Confidential

Design stage

Government Building

El Doha Tower

Al Meera Hazm Al Markhiya Mall Supervision of Breeding Farm near Zubara Village

Gulf Pearls Office Building

Sheik Badr ACES (Arab Center for Engineers Studies) MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Established in 1998

Client

Industrial Kitchen & Laundry Equipment Supply, Installation & After Sales Service • Hotels • Restaurants and Cafes • Hospitals • Central Kitchens • Catering Facilities Salwa Road - Tel: +974 4468 3040 - Fax: +974 4468 3080 - kitchenco@alayangroupqatar.com - www.kitchencoqatar.com

Construction

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Amro Al Sayed ‫ﻋﻤﺮو ﻣﺤﻤﺪ اﻟﺴﻴﺪ‬ Sales Manager ‫ﻣﺪﻳﺮ ﺗﺴﻮﻳﻖ‬

+974-772 1054 tew@qatar.net.qa Tel.: 4460 0595 Fax: 4460 0596 • P. O. Box: 4374 Street No. 12, Gate 18, Industrial Area, Doha - Qatar

Executives.

Skilled Labours.

Semi-Skilled Labours.

Unskilled labours.

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Tel. +974 4016 6744 - Fax +974 4016 6740 Mobiles: +974 7059 5400 - +974 7441 0117 email: info@hpg.com.qa . notify.hpg@gmail.com

+974-772 1054 tew@qatar.net.qa Tel.: 4460 0595 Fax: 4460 0596 • P. O. Box: 4374 Street No. 12, Gate 18, Industrial Area, Doha - Qatar

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Rabban Hospitality to develop second tower in West Bay

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abban Hospitality, a member company of Al Rabban Holdings, led by Chairman Khalid Mohamed Al Rabban, has announced its latest development, a high-rise building in West Bay. The construction of the 46-storey tower has already begun with the delivery expected in the third quarter of 2015.

Rabban Hospitality Director Nasser Khalid Al Rabban, who heads up the construction development project, said the company had pursued the idea of securing a reputable internationally-recognized operator to manage the operation of the iconic tower. He said that “after a process of due diligence”, they had selected Frasers Hospitality. The development will be branded as Frasers Suites West Bay Doha.

The signing of the agreement with Rabban Hospitality gives Frasers Hospitality a second property in Doha.

The deal reflects the company’s plans for expansion in the Middle East. Frasers Hos-

pitality is a Singapore-based serviced apartment operator.

Guus Bakker, Frasers Hospitality’s Chief Operating Officer Europe and Middle East, said: “A second property has always been a priority for us and is an indication of the importance of Qatar in the region and our development plans. This new venture in Doha signifies future expansion in the region with further properties already agreed in the GCC. Soon there will be nine Frasers Hospitality properties in the Middle East.”

The tower has been designed

by Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), one of the leading multidisciplinary consultancy firms in Qatar.

The exterior design of the tower is art-deco inspired.

The wealth of experience AEB brings to the industry was a crucial factor when Rabban Holdings, the developer, selected the firm to handle both the design and supervision of construction of the landmark property.

According to Al Rabban, the development will offer extensive recreational, conference

Rabban Hospitality and Frasers Hospitality executives during the signing of the agreement for the high-rise tower in West Bay.

and banqueting facilities.

There will be a gymnasium, a spa and pool area, a fine dining restaurant, kids club, retail shops and a sky lounge “that will add a unique flair to the look and feel of the property”.

The finishes for the building

are planned to be luxurious and elegant, and the plan is to make it one of the more sophisticated looking properties in Qatar.

Al Rabban said the interior layout, design and flow had resulted from a strong collaboration with a designer

from Italy, Matteo Nunziati of Nunziati Studios in Milan.

Although this is the Italian designer’s first project in Qatar, the Milan company is well recognized with an extensive international portfolio.

Al Rabban expressed the hope that its new high-end

development “will significantly assist to bridge some of the increasing market demand in the hospitality industry as the property will have 396 executive suites, making it one of the largest international properties managed by Frasers Hospitality”.