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SITES AEB and Ausenco sign MoU Precast concrete market set to accelerate in GCC 2

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Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), a leading Doha-based multidisciplinary consultancy firm, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ausenco, a global and diversified engineering and project management company, to promote co-operation between the two companies in order to deliver better integrated infrastructureservices to the region.

The MoU was signed by Arab Engineering Bureau CEO and Chief Architect Ibrahim Jaidah and Ausenco Executive General Manager – Projects Delivery Ed Skinner and is designed to establish general principles of co-operation with respect to the strategic relationship between the two firms.

Arab Engineering Bureau, Qatar’s first consultancy firm, Ibrahim Jaidah and Ed Skinner during was established in Qatar in 1966. Today the firm operates the MoU signing across the Middle East and Southeast Asia and delivers projects across the globe. This award-winning firm is known for providing design and engineering solutions for the specific project challenges presentedby the local climate and culture.

Jaidah commented: “Our intention is to better align the range of services our firm offers with the growth of Qatar’s construction market. Taking into consideration thetremendous growth in Qatar’s infrastructure sector we are strategically expanding our service package. Ausenco and AEB form a great team for the delivery of high quality and contextually appropriate solutions by combining global knowledge and local know-how.”

Skinner said: “No matter where our projects are located, we’re always looking to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions to complex problems. Our relationship with AEB will position us very well to deliver global expertise to future growth opportunities in the region’s infrastructure sector.”

Ausenco operates from 30 offices in 18 countries and provides full project lifecycle solutions to clients in the minerals & metals, infrastructure, environment & sustainability, transportation systems, ports & terminals, oil & gas, power, renewable and alternative energy sectors.

The company delivers new and better ways to add value to the projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

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Demand for precast concrete in the construction sector is increasing as developers realize how its use can speed up completion time in major projects.

It is becoming increasingly popular in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to the report by construction intelligence consultancy Ventures Onsite.

The report is released in collaboration with the Middle East Concrete (MEC) and PMV Live exhibitions set to take place in November.

Bashar Abou Mayaleh, Managing Director at Middle East Concrete exhibitor Hard Precast Building Systems, said: “Developers are attracted to precast concrete as it can greatly reduce the duration of a project as well as the cost. It provides cost and time savings to developers and governments, as well as offering significant enviNathan Waugh: ronmental benefits.”

Event Director for Middle East In Dubai, demand for precast concrete is forecast to increase from Concrete and PMV Live next year as high-end architectural projects start to be constructed for Expo 2020. Precast developers are also likely to see opportunities for temporary products, which can be disassembled after the event and transported to other locations.

Qatar’s increased investment in infrastructure projects in the run-up to the World Cup 2022 has boosted demand for precast products and helped build low-cost housing in “Labor Cities”.

While in the UAE and Qatar precast concrete is being used to support large infrastructure projects, in Saudi Arabia it will be used to help meet government targets of 500,000 new homes.

The usage of precast concrete will be discussed at the upcoming Middle East Concrete exhibition, in two technical seminars addressing this construction method, as well as a panel session that analyses the latest innovations in precast concrete.

“The precast concrete market offers enormous opportunities to local producers and to developers here in the region,” said Nathan Waugh, Event Director for Middle East Concrete and PMV Live.

“We are keen to address this rising demand and offer our visitors access to high-level experts, international exhibitors and top-ofthe-range products in line with their needs.”

Middle East Concrete and PMV Live will take place at the Dubai World Trade Center running from November 17 - 20 and are open from 11am to 7pm daily.

SITES Doka delivers formwork expertise for rail programs

Current urban development presents numerous new challenges calling for lasting infrastructure solutions. Especially in the area of public transportation construction companies are confronted with demanding tasks. With its many years of experience and highperforming systems Doka serves as a reliable partner when it comes to formwork solutions for infrastructure projects.

In many cities this requires far-reaching and sustainable renovation of the existing infrastructure to be embedded into current traffic solutions. With customised services and highperforming products, Doka covers the entire spectrum of upto-date formwork solutions for tunnel, bridge, station and road construction. Doka customers benefit from years of formwork engineering experience gained while working on multifaceted infrastructure projects, such as railway tunnels, station buildings or underground traffic hubs around the world. Due to its special expertise Doka serves a particularly strong partner for solutions where conventional concepts and systems are no longer adequate. From project development stage through to completion of construction, the range of services offered

by Doka formwork engineers is impressive and comprehensive.

Customers can reap benefits in terms of adherence to schedules and logistics planning as a result of formwork pre-assembly and Doka Ready-to-Use Service.

A wide-ranging product portfolio adapted to regional requirements enables Doka customers to fall back on flexible systems that meet their project demands. Formwork systems offered as kits and specially adapted product specifics facilitate holistic concepts contributing to smooth construction processes. Above all, this includes a well-conceived logistics concept. Doka makes investments in an extensive network of distribution and logistics sites to be near its customers anywhere in the world. The result is a company able to respond quickly to regional particularities and also demands for material on short notice. In conjunction with the option of system renting, the range offered by Doka provides economical and reliable solutions.

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DokaCC is an innovation especially for the cut & cover construction method used in tunnels: quick, efficient and safe.

Flexible and complete product lines for complex demands The Load-bearing Tower system SL-1 is universally suitable for demands presented by tunnels built in accordance with mining practice, the cut & cover method and especially for underground railway stations and long caverns. Regardless of form and load, the modular configuration of SL-1 ensures speedy and economic construction progress. In combination with the flexible Large-area formwork Top 50 this quickly assembled system realises any form. With its new Tunnel formwork DokaCC, Doka developed an innovation especially for the open construction method also known as cut & cover method.

DokaCC allows for quick, efficient and safe construction of various traffic tunnels, in particular in the initial approach and gathering area of the underground railway.

When it comes to building station and operational structures, Doka offers a wide range of slab and wall formwork for a variety of applications and project requirements. Doka Supporting construction frames and Largearea formwork Top 50 deliver powerful and yet flexible results with underground structures as well as above-ground stations and operational buildings. Using the integrated push trolley, these high-performing supporting construction frames are transported quickly from one

Qatar is getting it’s first light rail transit network. It will be realised with a solution from Doka.

pouring section to the next in spite of their height. Framed formwork Frami Xlife is suitable for high walls to accelerate construction processes.

Flexible standard systems such as Staxo 100, Staxo 40 and Doka slab formwork offer interesting system expansions for any shoring tower design. The heavy-duty supporting system is easily adapted to different construction sites. The new Panel floor formwork Dokadek 30 is ideal for building largescale slabs in station areas quickly and above all easily and economically. The convenient concrete maturity meter Conremote® easily and accurately indicates the optimal time for formwork stripping.

Systematic safety At Doka safety considerations start as early as during the product development phase. Use of high-quality material results in long product service life. Integrated working platforms and access systems ensure additional system safety while working. Furthermore, Doka offers extra protection systems such as working platforms or guardrail systems in order to meet individual requirements at the construction site.

Doka – a global presence in construction For its years of experience in the infrastructure sector, Doka draws on a multitude of projects around the world. In the process, specific customer requirements and regional

circumstances are the focal points.

Light Rail in Qatar Safety and economy are the focus of the project in Lusail City.

In addition to high-performing shoring systems, various safety features such as different working platforms, protective scaffolding and access systems are used in the construction of the first rail urban transport in Quatar. Thanks to the durability of Framed formwork Framax Xlife, in combination with the Platform system Xsafe plus, the system was being re-used more than 300 times to build several stations. Rapid material delivery times and Ready-toUse Service parts ensure that the contractor will remain on schedule until construction is completed in 2018.

Metro in Algeria In 2011, during the Metro expansion between Hai El Badr and El Harrach in Algeria, Doka provided a timely solution and large material quantities for several station buildings and crossing areas. With its comprehensive services and flexible as well as highly versatile systems such as the Large-area formwork Top 50, Doka supported the rapid and safe construction process for complex architectural requirements.

Around 6000 m2 of Top 50 were equipped with Dokaplex and used for fair-faced concrete work as well. Robust Supporting construction frames and D15 as well as D22 Dam formwork

ensured safe realisation of the project’s particularities such as single-head walls of up to 8.33 m height.

City Line in Sweden Working on eight different railway areas, three tunnels and one bridge in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, Doka demonstrated its expertise in the field of modern railway construction. A total of 9000 m3 Load-bearing Staxo 100, 900 m2 Framed formwork Framax X-life and 1800 m2 Top 50 were deployed in the complex infrastructure of the largest railway project in the Scandinavian nation. The project including various connecting routes between station and tunnel areas is expected to be completed in 2017. At that time, it will begin moving more than 100,000 passengers through the station each day.

M4-Metro in Hungary In the course of constructing the new M4 underground railway line in Budapest in 2009, Doka participated in finding solutions and realisation of the most sophisticated construction segments. The job included two areas in need of widening and one connecting tunnel. In

order to simplify the construction process, formwork material was utilised efficiently for as many different construction components as possible. Accordingly, the entire length of tunnel walls was created using Supporting construction frames and Large-area formwork Top 50 taking turns at the lead position. Even extreme crosssection changes in slab areas and varying structural geometry in the sections to be widened were realised safely and quickly using the Load-bearing Tower SL-1.

About Doka: Doka is a world leader in developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork technology for use in all fields of the construction sector. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 70 countries, the Doka Group has a highly efficient distribution network which ensures that equipment and technical support are provided swiftly and professionally.

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

Cross-section changes and varying structural geometries such as those encountered with the M4 Metro in Budapest can be realised safely using the flexible Load-bearing tower SL-1.

Flexible standard systems such as Staxo 100 and Staxo 40, Doka slab formwork offers interesting system expansions for any shoring tower design.

Even architectural demands such as with the Metro expansion in Algeria are realised quickly and safely with high-performing Doka products.

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A claim for Exceptional Events under Qatar Law

The common law concept of freedom of contracts, where parties are free to agree the terms which govern the contractual relationship between them, is familiar to many. This concept is mirrored in the Qatar law in provisions including Article 171 of Law No. 22 of 2004 (the “Civil Code”) which provide: “A contract is the law of the contracting parties and so cannot be revoked or modified except with the agreement of the parties or for such reasons as are prescribed by law”.

However, a less familiar provision is that set out in the second limb of Article 171.

Article 171(2) states: “Notwithstanding, if any general, exceptional events occur that cannot be foreseen as a result of which fulfillment of the contractual obligation becomes, although not impossible, onerous for the debtor, such that he is at risk of incurring a substantial loss, the judge may, according to the circumstances and after weighing up the interests of the parties, return such onerous obligation to a reasonable level. Any agreement to the contrary will be void.”

This article looks at how the second limb of Article 171 may operate and the requirements for its application.

There is little jurisprudence in Qatar in relation to the interpretation of the Civil Code generally. In this regard, the courts and practitioners may refer to the commentary of Al Sanhouri, an Egyptian academic who has written on the application of the Egyptian Civil Code, the code from which the Qatar Civil Code is derived. The comments of Al Sanhouri are often persuasive in decisions made by the Qatar courts.

Pre-conditions In relation to Article 171(2), Al Sanhouri defines what he refers to as the “theory of exceptional circumstances”. From a translation of his commentary, Al Sanhouri explains: “The theory of exceptional circumstances supposes that at the date of execution of the obligation, the financial circumstances, on which the contract was based, unexpectedly change because of unforeseen events entailing a serious financial imbalance in the contract. On the one hand, if such an unforeseen event makes the execution of the obligation impossible, the theory of force majeure should apply.

On the other hand, if such an unforeseen event causes a normal financial loss for the debtor, such event should not affect its obligations, as traders should expect losses and

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profits in all their commercial transactions.

The theory of exceptional circumstances applies therefore only when the obligation has not become impossible and where the loss suffered by the debtor is abnormal (i.e. serious or “dangerous”). Furthermore, the application of the theory of exceptional circumstances requires that the event, entailing the loss, did not exist at the date of signing the contract…”

In his commentary, Al Sanhouri sets out the following four conditions which should be satisfied for the theory of exceptional circumstances to apply: a) The contract should be continuing: As the theory of exceptional circumstances is based on an unforeseen event, there should be period of time between the signing of the contract and the execution of the obligation. b) Common exceptional events should occur: The Egyptian and Qatar Civil Codes have not provided examples of “common exceptional events”. However, “common” can be interpreted to mean that an exceptional event should be commonly applicable to a number of people or “public” or general in nature. c) The exceptional event should be unforeseen: If the common, exceptional event is foreseeable, the theory of exceptional circumstances should not apply. For example, the flooding of the Nile River, Al Sanhouri writes, which happens on a yearly basis or currency rate differentials, are foreseeable. Furthermore, Al Sanhouri explains that an exceptional event should be an event which cannot be avoided. An exceptional event which may be avoided, is construed as an event which may be foreseen and does not trigger the application of the theory as above. d) The exceptional event should make the execution of the obligation “exhausting” but not “impossible”: As above, if the exceptional event makes the execution of the obligation impossible, the theory of force majeure likely applies, to release the debtor from its obligation. If the execution of the obligation does not become impossible but only “exhausting” the theory of exceptional circumstances applies to reinstate

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the price of the contract); Decrease the obligation of the debtor (for example, if because of the exceptional event the debtor is not able to supply the quantity of products agreed in the contract, the court may order a partial supply of such products); but d) The court is not entitled to terminate the contract on the basis of exceptional circumstances as the law entitles it to only “restore the burdensome obligation of the debtor to a reasonable level”.

Finally, the application of the theory of exceptional circumstances is one of “public order”. This means that the parties are not entitled to waive its application in their agreement.

Any such agreement purporting to do so, will be deemed to be void.

Application of the “exceptional circumstances” doctrine It is arguable that Article 171(2) is wider than familiar concepts of frustration, imprévision or force majeure, and therefore provides a broad and unavoidable opportunity to recover loss due to events such as the global crisis or inflation.

However, the reality is that application of this doctrine is actually rather strict. This reflects the heavy emphasis that Qatar law places on sanctity of contract. In practice, the circumstances in which a party might successfully contend that certain elements of the contract should, in effect, be re-negotiated on grounds of “exceptional circumstances”, are likely fairly limited.

A contractor might, for example, rely on Article 171(2) in advancing a claim for compensation from its employer in circumstances where there is a drastic increase in the cost of commodities required to perform its contract. Such claims were popular during the period of price escalation between 2005 and 2008 in Qatar. Typically, the defence to such a claim is that commodity price escalation has been a feature of the market for several years, and cannot therefore be described as “unforeseen”. An employer will also likely demonstrate the contractor’s failure to show that the price escalation is oppressive or that there has been a grave loss.

As to what is foreseeable, the question appears to be whether the unforeseen circumstances are, when considered against their historical context, truly exceptional circumstances of hardship. For instance, where the price of a contract c)

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 financial balance in the contract and to divide the loss between the creditor and the debtor so that the creditor bears a part of such loss. The assessment of “exhausting” in the application of the theory is flexible and may change according to the circumstances. What may be exhausting for a debtor may not be for another debtor. For example, what matters is that the exceptional event entails “gross loss” for the debtor. “Normal loss” is not sufficient and such loss is expected in commercial transactions. Further, “exhausting” is assessed in relation to the transaction itself. If the debtor suffers gross loss under a specific transaction the theory of exceptional circumstances may apply even if such loss is minor as compared to the debtor’s financial standing.

Adjustment by a Court or Arbitral Tribunal Al Sanhouri explains that if the conditions above are satisfied, the court then has a wide discretion, whilst considering the circumstances of the matter and after balancing the interests of both the creditor and the debtor, to restore the burdensome obligation of the debtor to a reasonable level.

The court in this regard may: a) Declare a cessation of execution of the contract until the exceptional event has ceased to exist; b) Increase the obligation of the creditor to a reasonable level to restore the financial balance in the contract (e.g. increase of

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is expressed in the currency of the country in which a project is being performed, (and a currency whose value was already depreciating slowly against other major currencies before the construction contract was concluded), and where several months after contract signing, a political crisis in that country occurs resulting in a severe devaluation of the currency of payment, it is possible, that the sudden and dramatic acceleration of the loss of value of the currency of payment in that country would be considered to be unforeseeable.

In relation to the meaning of “exhausting” or “onerous”, there is likely a fine line between what is merely onerous, such that the disadvantaged party must continue performing and bear the unfavourable economic consequences, and what is “excessively onerous”, which justifies an adjustment to the contract terms.

The event relied upon must result in a fundamental alteration of the equilibrium of the contract. Illustrations of this principle might include: a) An unexpected devaluation in the currency of the country in which the construction contract is being performed and which is the currency of payment, causes the cost of imported machinery to increase by more than 50%. b) A 10-fold increase in price due to a post-contracting change in government regulation, and the imposition of new safety regulations after conclusion of a contract to build a plant requiring installation of additional equipment, which together make the performance of the contract by the contractor significantly more onerous. c) The disappearance of a market for a contracted product.

The standard for judging what is a “bearable” loss is subjective. What is “excessively onerous” for a relatively small company for which a construction contract represents a significant part of its revenue may be merely onerous for a large, well-funded company which does not risk serious financial difficulty as a result of continued performance of the contract. It is clear from the above, that event relied upon must be assessed in all the surrounding circumstances of the case, against each of the “excessive circumstances” pre-conditions. What might be considered as unforeseeable may satisfy the “excessively onerous” test and vice versa.

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Alexa Hall is an Associate with the international law firm, Clyde & Co LLP, being based in the firm’s Doha branch, part of the Middle East Projects and Construction Group . She is also a member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar. Alexa has experience of a mix of contentious and non-contentious construction and projects work spanning across a broad spectrum of sector specialisms including transport, development, financial institutions, local government, leisure & retail, education and healthcare. Clients include major contractors, sub-contractors, professional consultants, developers, institutional investors, local authorities and educational institutions.

The contract has to be considered as a whole (ie. how the parties have agreed to apportion the risks), and not simply in relation to the loss-making element.

A contractor seeking relief in circumstances where the subject matter, and express purpose, of the project and therefore for its work, disappears or is withdrawn entirely due to changes of circumstances which are beyond its control, this doctrine may assist - but only where the contractor can prove that such an event that is an exceptional and unforeseeable public phenomenon that caused it grave loss. If it cannot, it may have to seek recourse to the force majeure / termination provisions contained in its contract.

To summarise, all limbs of Article 171(2) need to be satisfied in order to show that such a claim under it has arisen and is capable of being supported.

Parties may be resistant to such applications as they will be fearful of “opening up the flood gates” to similar claims.

They are, however, unable to assert that agreed contractual provisions override the application of the law, which is mandatory.

Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Laura Warren, Partner of Clyde & Co LLP at laura. warren@clydeco.com.qa or Alexa Hall, Associate at alexa.hall@clydeco.com.qa

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Qatar

Call for standards to make waste management easier The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning (MMUP) is developing a framework for the collection and compilation of environmental statistics. The Qatar framework is in line with the international one, but matching it with local needs.

The statistics are being analyzed, using the amended framework and in relation to waste needs, said Michael Nagy at a recent waste management conference in Doha.

Elaborating, Nagy said that wastes generated were not all being managed by the local authority. For instance, wastes from rural areas and farms are among the categories not going through the local authority.

Nagy stressed the need for local authorities and industries to agree on a set of standards to make waste management easier.

He suggested that industries needed to differentiate between the waste’s source and the type of it being generated. Why? He

said that offices could also generate what is called domestic waste and hazardous waste. It has been challenging to collect quality data to inform this kind of decision-making.

According to organizers, Nispana Innovative Platforms, of the Waste Management and Recycling Summit that was held in Doha recently, the rise of emerging economies has presented multinational corporations with unprecedented market opportunities.

With an estimated population of around 2,035,136, and the highest per capita income in the world, Qatar is witnessing unprecedented economic and environmental challenges. One of the major concerns is wasteto-energy aspects, as it also has one of the highest per-capita waste generation rates worldwide. Some estimate it to be as high as 1.8kg per day.

Qatar produces more than 2.5 million tons of municipal solid waste each year. According to

The Waste Management and Recycling Summit in progress

Qatar National Development Strategy 2011-2016, the country will adopt a multi-faceted strategy to contain the levels of waste generated by households, commercial sites and industry – and to promote recycling initiatives.

To track these changing dynamics, the long-term issue of introduction of new technologies and

associated funding (who pays?) and the shorter-term options for financing of waste-to-energy technology (how do we pay?) are becoming hugely important questions for government officials and policy makers.

Qatar is progressively increasing its recycling of domestic wastes and daily waste generation seems to be decreasing.

“We need to remember that the waste industry is potentially worth $600 million.”

Nagy urged people to think about waste management and recycling differently. “We need to use the information generated by statistics for education programs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”

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opportunities: 1. Reducing food waste to prevent food loss and enhance food security 2. Increasing waste separation to aid in the production of more compost and soil.

3. Recycling markets are no longer just local: some secondary materials prices depend on oil prices and big buyers, e.g. China He added that we also needed to develop national statistical classifications for waste: types and categories (hazardous, non-hazardous). Nagy recommended that it would be useful to inventory waste management facilities: • Storage • Collection • Energy recovery • Waste incineration • Recovery facilities (recycling) • Landfills Michael Nagy is with the Qatar Statistics Authority.

SITES Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company launches seafront residential project in Istanbul Construction

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Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company is embarking on a seaside residential project in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Sea Pearl Ataköy development is “steeped in luxury and innovation”, according to Qatari Diar. “It is the epitome of highend living and the perfect destination for both tourists and investors.”

Overlooking the Sea of Marmara, the project in Ataköy is situated in one of the most sought-after residential zones in Turkey.

The development will consist of 1,474 luxurious apartment units and a deluxe five-star hotel with high-end boutiques featuring global brands and top-

range restaurants.

Plotted on 128,000 square meters of land and a beautiful shoreline, the development will be established in a bustling central location near other hotels, shopping malls, schools and hospitals. It will be five minutes away from Atatürk Airport, Ataköy Marina and the ferry terminal.

The official project launch was held on September 14 in the presence of Qatari Diar’s senior management and representatives from the Turkish embassy in Qatar.

Commenting on the launch of the new project, Saad Al Otaibi, Executive Director of Development at Qatari Diar Real Estate

Investment Company, said: “We are proud of our newest project, Sea Pearl Ataköy, and its ability to reinforce the growing ties between the State of Qatar and Turkey.”

Al Sayed called Istanbul “a vi-

brant and unique metropolis brimming with deep-rooted history and long-standing culture”.

“The new project is the perfect opportunity to showcase this beauty alongside our unique seaside architecture,” said Al

Otaibi.

“Sea Pearl Ataköy is a great addition to our series of existing projects around the world, which combine trendy architectural design and the highest standards of sustainable living.”

The luxury development will be built in partnership with Kuzu Grup, “one of the most trusted construction companies in Turkey”.

“The residential units will be created using high-quality materials, including an earthquake resistant piled raft foundation system, central floor heating, high-end built-in kitchens, and sound insulation between each flat.” Qatari Diar said.

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Speaking at the project launch, Kuzu Grup Chairman Ozen Kuzu, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with such a prestigious company like Qatari Diar.

“We hope that the quality of the finished product and the completion of the project in a timely manner will help to strengthen the growing relationship between Qatar and Turkey.

“The successful delivery of the Sea Pearl Ataköy project will be an opportunity to showcase the abilities of the Kuzu Grup and Qatari Diar.”

The premises will be equipped with intelligent security systems and residents will have access to a number of services, including VIP concierge, house cleaning, car washing, airport transfers, child minding, healthcare and vehicle access with private drivers.

It will incorporate speciallydesigned natural gardens and landscaping as well as jogging trails, bike paths and self-purifying biological ponds.

Each of the eight residential blocks will have easy access to sports and fitness facilities, children’s playgrounds and ample private parking. Qatari Diar is currently involved in 49 landmark projects in 29 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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Adding value for better ROI Engineering firms connect BIM-based design and construction through fabrication. Michael Gustafson, PE, explains how BIM provides opportunities for companies to reshape projects on an ecosystem level, changing workflows in ways that deliver important results.

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se of Building Information Modeling is accelerating dramatically, driven by major private and government owners who want to institutionalize its benefits of faster, more certain project delivery, and more reliable quality and cost.

According to the 2013 McGraw Hill Construction SmartMarket report, The Business Value of BIM for Construction in Major Global Markets, adoption of BIM has reached more than 70% among firms in North America.

Leading engineering firms are finding that BIM provides opportunities for companies to reshape projects at an ecosystem level, changing workflows in ways that deliver important results.

A major driver of this evolution is that engineering firms are looking for better return on investment from BIM. Even with a high adoption rate of BIM and owners seeing better coordinated designs with fewer requests for information, engineers are not being fully recognized financially.

Other external factors at play include fewer construction projects, tighter project schedules, and lower design fees.

Some firms have tried to re-

duce costs through mergers and acquisitions or offshoring of certain services.

Others are exploring technologies such as mobile and cloud that better streamline processes such as multidiscipline collaboration and structural analysis and design.

Facing the challenges Structural engineering professionals can face these challenges by adding value on projects that result in greater fees. One clear opportunity is the need to better connect

BIM-based design and construction.

Structural engineers are uniquely qualified to take a more strategic role in connecting the structural design to construction workflows.

Being on the front end of design, they have an opportunity to address not only the form and functional requirements (building code safety and serviceability) but also constructability factors impacting fabrication and construction.

To act on this strategy, struc-

tural firms increasingly are offering construction services not traditionally performed by the structural engineer of record. These services include: • providing a BIM model to the contractor or fabricator for quantity takeoffs; • pre-detailing major details and connections to help convey detailed design intent that can be offered to the fabricator or contractor; • offering detailed structural 3D models and/or

shop drawing deliverables (models, drawings, CNC files) to the fabricator.

The key is not to offer structural detailing for the sake of detailing; it is to streamline the design-to-fabrication workflows to capture greater project benefits, such as minimizing waste through better coordinated designs and creating more reliable data transfers across stakeholders.

Master builder role While it makes sense to integrate design and detailing

BIM-driven workflows can include structural detailing to better optimize the structural design to detailing process together.

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activities to better co-ordinate the true design to be built in the field, pulling this off can be difficult. Each domain of expertise is large in scope and the knowledge lies within different professions.

One way to overcome this challenge is by having an integrated structural team, also known as a master builder unit. It is not one person who knows everything, but a team of experts with their respective knowledge — from structural analysis to fabrication practices.

Some teams expand this list to include expertise in, say, steel connection design and rebar detailing.

This approach ensures that teams have a holistic view of the design, while maintaining their specialties.

Strategy in practice As engineers explore offering additional services, they should look to see what their peers are doing.

During the last decade, structural engineering firms have provided detailing and other construction-focused services across many structural trades, including structural steel, castin-place concrete, precast concrete and cold-formed steel.

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Renault Trucks celebrates its 40th anniversary in Qatar this year

Renault Trucks Qatar supports country’s construction boom with QAR24m investment

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s the construction industry in the Qatari capital of Doha experiences unprecedented growth, the exclusive importer of Renault Trucks in Qatar,Al-Attiya Motors &Trading Co (AMTC) has announced the opening of a new custom built and state of the art workshop in the city,representing an investment of QAR24m. The Qatari Renault Trucks distributor also announced the completion of one their largest tenders, with more than 200 trucks expected

to arrive in December 2014.

The rapid development of the Qatar market is expected to see Renault Trucks, together with Al Attiya Motors, grow by over 30% between 2012 and 2015, strengthening the brand’s position and ensuring that Qatar is one of its key strategic markets in the region.

Around 2000Renault Trucks are currently in operation across Qatar and the new workshop will help accommodate the increasing demand on maintenance due to the grow-

ing numbers of Renault Trucks in the country. Renault Truck’s exclusive importer in Qatar, Al Attiya Motors, is one of Renault Truck’s best importers in the Middle East as they have a sharp strategy focusing on the full range and segmenting the market according to very specific customer’s needs. As a result they are a strong player when it comes to the medium duty range, and one of the best European performers when it comes to the heavy duty range, which has long been dominat-

ed by Japanese manufacturers.

Mohammed Maali, CEO of AMTC, said: “Our relationship with Renault Trucks is a partnership. We are not purchasers and they are not vendors.

We are partners. Recently we secured a major tender for 190 trucks from Doha Municipality. If it wasn’t for the support and contribution of Renault Trucks towards this tender, we wouldn’t have been able to bid, let alone win. The tender was won as a direct result of their extra support.”

Lars Erik Forsbergh, President Renault Trucks Middle East, said: “Qatar is a very important

market for Renault Trucks and the support of AMTC and their commitment to the brand in their region is invaluable.The business environment in the Middle East is different from Europe so this partnership helps usto gain specific local understanding, networks and expertise to make the most of this emerging market opportunity The new workshop is strategically located just off the main highway in the Doha Industrial Area, providing easy access for regular servicing and maintenance. The capacity of the workshop is doubled from 150

to 300 job cards per month, with state-of-the-art tooling and extra parking spaces for trucks just some of the new benefits.

The workshop is phase one of the ambitious service plan, as adjacent buildings are set to be utilised in the future. To give Al Attiya Motors flexibility if the workshop is full, or to provide instant support in the case of breakdown or minor maintenance, a new 280HP 4x4 Midlum mobile workshop is in operation. The truck is capable of reaching customers at remote sites across Qatar, from the industrial north to the sanddunes of the south.

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Environment

VAG Pressure Management Solutions for Water Loss Reduction A better tool for sustainable water supply

Leaks in water pipes and leaking valves in urban water distribution systems and pipeline networks, mainly in developing and threshold countries, are the reasons for water losses of up to 50% in relation to the water quantity being produced in the water works.

General Problem To overcome this problem, more than often investments which are made in the water sector, are first of all made under the aspect of increasing the production, and not to generate programs to reduce the water losses. To change this way of thinking, the most economic -and ecological­solution therefore is: To reduce the water losses in the distribution systems and NOT to permanently increase the water production.

Whilst production capacities are being increased, the structure of the pipeline system, originally designed for much smaller output volumes, remains the same. In particular, the valves, which have to regulate the flows and pressures to maintain a constant supply of potable water, cannot do their job in an adequate way. If those valves cannot be controlled exactly, this will lead to high pressure differences in the piping system, to pipe bursts, and, ultimately, to a complete collapse of the entire distribution system.

This is the task for regulating and control valves, which will control flows and pressures, or just open and close water distribution pipelines.

How to Reduce Water Losses and Pipe Bursts?

3 VAG Solutions for effective Pressure Management VAG offers three pressure reduction solutions to assist utilities to reduce water loss to sustainable economic levels.

The VAG Plunger Valve can reduce system pressure using the following modes: • Time Based Modulation • Flow or Demand Based Modulation • Remote Node Based Modulation Each mode of operation offers different control characteristics and benefits which may be selected to meet budget and engineering requirements as dis­cussed in the following text.

Time Based Modulation

modulating the valve to provide a steady outlet pressure (set point) as system flow demands change, and which VAG Plunger Valves can of course handle as well.

VAG Pressure Management or how to Reduce Water Losses Flow or Demand Based Modulation More water can be saved and more pipe bursts can be avoided when the pressure is following the demand cycle during the whole day, week, month and year.

Solution:Time Based Modulation

This method is achieved by using a controller with an internal timer to change the set point of the fixed outlet control.

Control is affected in time bands in accordance with demand profiles. Time based modulation is very effective for areas with stable demand profiles and head loss and is usually used where cost is an issue, but a more proactive pressure management is desired, for example where night time pressure is to be reduced for a number of hours to reduce the effects of leakage.

The step before the Time Based Modulation is the so-called Fixed Outlet Modulation which is the most basis control which is achieved by simply

A flow meter in the main supply pipeli­ ne is recognizing the actual demand for water in the network. This value is sent to a computer, where an evaluated curve specifically for this network is stored, this curve is showing the mini­ mum pressure which is necessary to maintain the related flow rate.

This method has in the past proven to be the best type of control for areas with changing conditions, head loss, fire flow requirements and the need for proactive control. As demand is reduced primarily at night then pressures are reduced and as demands peak higher pressures can be applied to the district.

Solution: Flow or Demand Based Modulation

The effect is an efficient control of pressure and water loss. Additionally weaker extremities of the system as pressures are smoothed out at the weaker extremities of the system the number of new breaks is reduced.

Remote Node Based Modulation With the Remote Node Based Modulation the pressure will be measured directly in the network at a critical place.

The signal is sent via a wire­less connection to the pressure reducing unit.

This type of control is probably the most proactive and is affected by connecting a remote pressure sensor to the valve controller, by means of radio or GSM. The remote sensor is usually placed at a critical point in the district and the controller set to change pressure at the valve to always maintain the desired pressure.

As with the flow based modulation discussed above this mode of operation also smoothes the system pressure at the weaker extremities and has the added effect of reducing the number of breaks.

The Heart of VAG Pressure Management The VAG Plunger Valve precisely regulates the pressures in a piping system and guarantees the constant supply of water at any time, at any Condition, in perfect coordination of both, flow and pressure.

The Fight Against Water Losses Case Study of Santo Amaro I Metropolitan Area of Sao Paulo, Brazil The Santo Amaro Case The water consumption in the Metropolitan area of Sao Paulo is continuously increasing. Today, for the local water suppliers -namely the state owned company SABESP - Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - it is a

Solution: Remote Node Based Modulation

challenge to meet the demand of the 17 Million people of Sao Paulo and ensure a constant supply of potable water in sufficient quantities.

Despite the quality service provided by SABESP it is possible to experience periods of rotational supply caused by lack of resource during a dry period.

One reason for lack of water supply is the high volume of - physicalwater losses which occur during operation by leakage at critical points like mains and fittings, If the pressure can be managed effectively, then water losses will be reduced.

The VAG Task The VAG task was to combat head loss and to apply pressure to the system when required and reduce pressure off the system when legitimate demand is at its lowest.

This was achieved by installation of an intelligent pressure reducing valve operating on a remote node modulation basis.

The VAG Solution Supported by the German Government and in co-operation with the DEG - Germany Society

VAG Plunger Valve PN10...40 ON150...1600 • linear regulating characteristic • best cavitation behaviour • lowest friction-loss

of Development- and SABESP, VAG started a PPP-Project for Sustainable Water and Natural Resources Management in Sao Paulo in March 2004, and in August 2005.

VAG and SABESP installed in a pilot site in the District of Santo Amaro with a population of about 30.000 people and 80 kms of distribution pipes consisting of a highly sophisticated water loss reduction system consisting of pressure regulating valves, control panels, telemetry installations, and the supporting software. This pilot site has demonstrated that modulated pressure management significantly reduces both the volume of water loss and the frequency of new breaks occurring.

For the Santo Amaro district this means a reduction of up to 50% of new breaks and 30% volume which is sufficient to supply an additional 8.000 people with potable water this is of particular significance in a fast growing Metropolis like Sao Paulo, and also important for other municipalities all over the world.

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Debate

Experts discuss measures to recover The Leading Stockist of Yorkshire & Mueller Copper Tubes, Pegler Yorkshire Fittings and Valves in Qatar delayed payments on building projects It is an unfortunate state of affairs when a contractor does not get paid and it is even more unfortunate when he or she has no recourse because of a faulty or deficient contract The Society for Construction Law in the Gulf (SCL) met in September to discuss with two experts, Peter Blackmore and Jonathan Collier, both of Pinsent Masons, the merits of “practical measures for recovering delayed payments on building projects”. Pinsent Masons is a full-service international law firm.

The two experts referred to Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Ashghal contracts as a standard reference for other contracts in the state. Blackmore asserted that, “under both contracts there is no express right to suspend work or terminate for failure to pay or certify payment”.

But what does this mean for a contractor? It is an unfortunate state of affairs when a contractor does not get paid and it is even more unfortunate when he or she has no recourse because of a faulty or deficient contract.

Collier felt that those who encountered this problem had either chosen the wrong local partner or had a wholly inactive local partner.

He maintained that one of the key ways of securing payment was to use your local partner to negotiate your way through the local business maze.

If you are not doing this then you are not utilising your partnership or JV effectively.

Collier added that if one were to follow the purely legalistic route, then under Article 1185, you could register a right or lien over the property in question.

Of course the challenge here is that first you need to find a clerk who understands what you are asking and if he understands, he needs to be willing to register the lien. Collier said that some QP contracts expressly excluded this right.

Sanctions The next avenue which can be explored is sanctions through local courts.

Collier related an incident where a contractor was paid by cheque which, according to him, is not the norm in the construction sector. The cheque bounced and he was asked for advice.

One does not always have to

go through the courts when one has a legal issue, especially if you have an arbitration clause in your contract. However, you may want to save the arbitration for other cases.

Having said that, in his experience it is not easy to get a summary judgement from the court. In fact the system is set up in such a way that it denies justice. Generally contracts demand that the contractor wait 90 days or three months for payment.

This is because payments are usually made 90 days after the certificate of completion has been submitted. If the payment is not effected by then, he has to give the project owner 30 additional days to respond to his request of non-payment. If he still does not respond, the contractor may go to the court and lodge a case of non-payment. When the court receives the complaint then it appoints a team of experts to report on the state of the works. Once the team submits its report then it can become part of the evidence that can be used by the

contractor in court to establish the “merits” of the case, i.e. whether the contractor has a case or not.

The report is not in itself proof that work has been done and not recompensed. The report merely decides the “merits” and the value of the works.

Collier asserted that his advice would be to always seek legal advice when entering into any contract in an attempt to avoid any of these pitfalls.

Suspending works According to Blackmore, suspending works because of non-payment is a high risk strategy and only works in certain cases, e.g. Dubai Metro.

This was a high-profile project that needed to be completed and suspension of works in this case resulted in payment.

Of course, there must a contractual right to suspend works. There is an article that refers to the right to suspend due to non payment, Article 191, but Blackmore would not advise that one rely on that clause as there are reciprocal obligations, especially in the construction industry, “per-

form first, get paid later”.

Incidentally, in The Peninsula newspaper of September 18, there was a renewed call from the Central Municipal Council (CMC) for expediting approval of a draft law that stipulates that contracting companies be fined if they delay the handing over of Ashghal projects.

CMC’s legal affairs committee, chaired by Sheikha Al Jefairi, met and discussed a proposal submitted by Councillor Mohamed Bin Saleh Al Khayarin, suggesting that contractors working on infrastructure projects for Ashghal be fined if the completion of the projects was delayed.

Al Khayarin said steps should be taken to enact a law that stipulated stiff penalties on contractors for delays.

Ali Al Duhaimi, head, Contracting Affairs Department, and Mohamed Ahmed Najeeb, consultant for Contracting Affairs, both from Ashghal, were present.

However, it seems that there already is a draft law with the secretariat-general of the Cabinet which stipulates fines on

Ashghal contractors for delaying infrastructure projects.

In an answer to a question from the audience, Collier did not recommend that one relied on “goodwill”, hoping that the client would pay you once the job was done.

The assumption that the client will pay in the end is a fallacious one. Another audience member responded by saying that was why he thought it was so much more expensive to work in Doha.

Contractors “load” the contracts in anticipation that the client will pay late and clients pay late, knowing that contractors have overpriced the contracts anyway to safeguard themselves.Blackmore disagreed and tended to the belief that there was more to megaprojects than just the client/contractor relationship.

Countries tended to get involved and backed national companies by giving bilateral export guarantees to underpin and eventually secure megaprojects.

The session was chaired by Richard Harding QC.

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Gulf Flag establishment in 1974,under constant development to meet market needs and has always worked to keep up with all developments in the construction materials market and to cater to the growing needs of the Qatari market.

The company is specialized in three main types of products vital for the market, namely: Block, Interlock and Kerbstone. Over the years, the company has undertaken various renovations and advancement of all three product lines to achieve the high quality production it provides to the market now. Currently, all of Gulf Flag’s factories are equipped with state of the art Masa German machinery.

These constant development efforts have ensured Gulf Flag factories a good status among the world’s most modern factories in its field.

The production capacity of the factories includes:

Tekla opens Qatar office

Qatar’s ambitious plans to roll out infrastructure projects worth more than $200 billion by 2022 will require advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, according to global industry specialist Tekla.

With open BIM software, contractors and project developers can produce reliable and detailed feasibility studies, ensuring smoother communication during the whole workflow, from the design to design, build, and operate phases.

By 2022, Qatar will invest more than $200 billion in infrastructure projects, including a metro system, hotels and stadiums, according to the recent Deloitte report “Are you on the bench?: Insight into the Qatar construction market and opportunities for real estate developers”.

Tekla, one of the world’s leading BIM companies, has opened an office in Doha as

more projects in Qatar are being completed using its innovative BIM solution.

Qatar’s innovative projects will be able to be completed efficiently by leveraging the advanced collaborative construction technology, thanks to a recent partnership between Trimble, Tekla’s parent company, and Gehry Technologies, the technology firm created from the practice of world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.

The under-construction National Museum of Qatar, designed by acclaimed architect Jean Nouvel with interlocking discs resembling “desert rose” crystals, is a prominent example of Tekla and Gehry Technologies solving complex design challenges.

Paul Wallett, Area Business Director, Tekla Middle East, said: “With Qatar’s construction plans ramping up, the country’s architects, engineers and project developers will need to

use the most advanced BIM software to customize plans, and provide a clear schedule of development.

“By leveraging the hands-on experience and knowledge of recently-acquired Gehry Technologies and their consulting services, we have broadened our capabilities and services to Qatar.”

Gehry Technologies has enabled the delivery of global visionary projects on time, under budget and without change orders.

Qatar aims to benefit from Gehry Technologies’ BIM technology, GTeam software and project delivery services, ensuring efficient design that speeds up the design-buildoperate process.

Tekla technology has already been used in Qatar’s iconic projects, including the Museum of Islamic Art, and sporting facilities such as Khalifa International Stadium, the Lu-

sail Multi-Purpose Sports Hall and the Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy.

Further demonstrating its support for Qatar’s sport sector, Tekla will exhibit and present at the fourth Coliseum ConfEx MENA conference, which will be held in Doha on November 2 and 3.

Coliseum ConfEx MENA bills itself as the leading conference for the design, delivery, operation and legacy of stadia and arenas.

Tekla is well-known for stadium design, with 10 of the 12 stadiums at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, including the Arena Amazônia stadium in Manaus, Brazil, having been designed with its software.

The Amazon rainforest surrounding Manaus and the straw baskets used by native people inspired the German architects Gerkan, Mark und Partner (GMP) in Arena Amazônia’s complex design.

1. One production line for Interlock, with a daily production capacity of about 4,500 square meters of Interlock.

This includes a variety of shapes and types, such as: rectangular, uni design, behoton, rumba and others. The company is able to provide Interlock in any color and thickness required by the client or demanded in the market.

2. Two production lines for block, with a daily production capacity of about 100,000 blocks. The production includes various types of blocks in different sizes such as: insulation block, U channel block, solid block, hollow block, door corner block, hourdy block and window corner block.

3. Three production lines for Kerbstone, with a daily production capacity of about 2500 piece of Kerbstone, such as: Flush Kerbstone and Edge Kerbstone in various shapes and sizes, according to the market demand and clients’ requirements.

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Transport Division As the production and market requirement increased, Gulf Flag Co. was keen to fulfill the market and clientele needs, enforcing its high quality services by a whole fleet of transportation vehicles. With more than 70 mechanical transport equipment like vehicles, cranes, trailers bulkers, forklifts and shovel loaders, Gulf Flag Co. ensures timely delivery and keeps the commitment parallel with quality. Different maintenance divisions were established with fully equipped sections like hydraulic machinery, electricity, carpentry and sand blasting sections.

The comprehensive maintenance divisions ensure the company is able to fix any failure in-house and in a short period of time. This contributed successfully in placing Gulf Flag Co. as one of the leading companies in Qatar.

All our products are according to British and American Specifications.

The National Museum is one of Qatar’s innovative projects that will be able to be completed efficiently by leveraging advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.

Using Tekla’s BIM software, Arena Amazônia’s construction company Martifer Construções improved productivity by 20% and efficiency by 30%, while delivering on the construction deadlines.

“We scored big in Brazil, and our BIM software enables Qatar’s developers to see their

structures come to life, with a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics,” said Paul Wallett.

“Users can create accurate, constructible models with photo-realistic 3D images, leading to iconic structures to boost Qatar’s standing on the world stage in 2022.”

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Interview

Construction

Blue design must not be neutral and passive, instead it must be active, producing more than we consume

What if the buildings we live in could produce more energy than they consumed or even, what if their occupants could grow their own food in the edible gardens on the top of the roofs?

Dr Anna Grichting Solder is an advocate of the “blue design” concept, a new approach in designing buildings and landscapes.

Dr Grichting, who is an assistant professor at Qatar University, speaks to CS on “blue design” and how the concept could be realized in such an environment as Qatar’s and why sustainability in the state is changing hues from green to blue.

In your research approach, you question if green is really the color of sustainability for a country like Qatar. Could you please tell us more on this?

One thing I have realized in sustainability is that we have to think in systems. Usually we tend to think separately about architecture, landscaping, urban design; we think of water, energy and all as separate concepts.

We have to think of buildings, landscaping and urbanism as an integrated system as a symbiosis among them. Symbiosis is about interaction between two organisms and typically to the advantage of both.

For example, buildings can produce more energy than they can consume and the water they use can be recycled for surrounding landscapes, the trees can be planted in a way so that they will produce shade to buildings and help cool them.

In countries like Qatar where natural water sources are scarce and which depends on desalination, the focus of the research is always concentrated on the food, water and energy nexus, underscoring an increasing need to develop integrated approaches to their sustainable production and preservation.

In this case, we have to explore new paradigms that af-

fect architectural and urban design where places should be designed to go beyond carbon; produce more energy than consumed and recycle the water used for the surrounding landscapes.

That is where the “blue design” concept, adopted by Saatchi & Saatchi applies. I teach students to integrate additional elements like green roofs into the design and to think of all sustainable elements in advance and how they could be beneficial to the building.

From where did the “blueto-green” concept come?

When I first arrived in Qatar, I used to hear lots of talks about green building and about “green” as the color of sustainability: of course, green is the color of an oasis in desert, but is green really a color of sustainability for a dryland area? A beautiful green lawn consumes much water and is maintained by pesticides and herbicides that are harmful to people, animals and birds. It seems to me, water is a fundamental issue here. Blue design looks at how we can best recycle water – grey and black water, preferably onsite, using natural and organic systems.

Recycled water can be reinjected into buildings’ water systems or recycled for landscaping and food production.

The idea of food urbanism reflects sustainable systems design for smart cities and food production increasingly becomes an integral part of the architecture and urban realm. For instance, an edible garden in the Qatar University building can be useful for both students and workers there.

The question here is how we can transform a building not just into carbon neutral but also to make the building productive and useful for the community. With “green design” we talk about carbon neutrality while “blue design” creates places that go beyond carbon neutrality and actually add back to the world.

So designing the building that produces more energy than it consumes is an example of a blue design. Blue design, for me, must not be neutral and passive; instead it must be active, producing more than we consume, literally to give back.

What can this new approach bring to the local architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry?

This new approach to design represents a fundamental shift in how engineers, designers and architects should view the challenges of local projects and thinking in systems, rather than designing icons.

The measurements of successful design in future will include the level of giveback the project generates for its occupants as well as to the greater global community.

The future of the design and planning sector will demand an intervention and an expertise of a wide range of professionals such as economists, biologists, chemists and also a range of social science experts such as demographers, anthropologists and geographers.

Here, I would also accentuate on the role of landscaping or softscaping as an integral part of the project and has to be addressed at the same stage as hardscaping. Landscaping is used to be considered at the later, if not final, stage of construction, as the cherry on top of the cake, for the project to look attractive.

In landscape urbanism, which is developed by renowned architects like James Corner and Chris Read with the sustainable ecological imperative, landscaping has to become a foundation of urbanism and architecture.

In fact, before designing any construction project, one has to consider landscaping, geology, water resources and local ecology. Thus, landscaping becomes a foundation rather than an icing on a cake.

What’s your opinion about sustainability and how can you describe it in relation to the local focus on the term?

The concept of sustainability is very complex. Let’s start from the fact that any development which is being built and with the energy that one uses for it cannot be sustainable initially and becomes only sustainable when operational and also if the building is operated strictly according to the designers instructions.

Any new development which is being built cannot be called sustainable, unless it is operational on a long term. So “sustainability” is not an absolute concept, it is a relative concept and it became as a buzzword in the region that everything has to be sustain-

Dr. Anna Grichting Solder, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning College of Engineering at Qatar University.

able.

Personally speaking, I adhere to the saying that sustainable “means done for the future”.

If I can quote native Americans, any decision we make, we have to take into consideration seven generations ahead. Sustainability isn’t new, it is embedded into dif-

ferent cultures. The way the things are built, produced and recycled. For this reason, I adhere to the thinking in systems; such approach leads towards sustainability.

A sustainable building has to be smart and to be monitored to make the best use of all its sustainable features, thus

here once again we have to think in systems.

To my opinion, the tower itself cannot be sustainable, unless it contributes to the surrounding landscape, public realm or to the community. Sustainability has to be holistic and smart and integrated into system.

Launch of Future Landscape & Public Realm Qatar in October at Doha Supported by Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning - Qatar Advanced Conferences & Meetings is proud to announce Future Landscape & Public Realm Qatar – powered by Project Qatar, a leading landscaping and outdoor design conference that will be held on 27 -28 October, at the Intercontinental Hotel – The City, in Doha, Qatar. This conference is being supported by the Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning, Qatar.

The program for Future Landscape & Public Realm Qatar, will feature two presentations by the Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning on the role of the Ministry in developing Qatar’s Public Realm vision and on preparing Qatar’s Public Realm for the FIFA World Cup 2022.

In addition to the Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning, the Public Works Authority – Ashghal – will also be well represented with speakers participating in two panel discussions on incorporating sustainability

goals into Public Realm strategy and on the importance of fully considering the end-user requirements when designing and constructing landscaped spaces.

A conference Advisory Board has been formed to include: • Geoffrey Sanderson, Principal Landscape Architect, AECOM - seconded to President’s Office, Ashghal • Lee Allen, Sustainability Manager, ATKINS • Mirna Melki • Mills, Urban Planning - Public Realm & Landscape, ARUP Other organizations who have confirmed their participation include: • AECOM • ARUP • Arab Engineering Bureau • ATKINS • Hamad Medical Corporation • ICZMP State of Qatar Environmental Hydraulics Insti-

tute IHCANTABRIA KEO Oman Botanic Garden Parsons Brinkerhoff Perkins + Will Qatar Green Building uncil Qatar Project Management and Qatar University The conference is also officially supported by the Qatar Green Building Council and the Qatar Society of Engineers.

With such high caliber speakers and supporters, the discussions at Future Landscape & Public Realm are certain to contribute to the future of the landscaping industry in Qatar and will highlight valuable opportunities.

Visit www.futurelandscapeqatar.com for the full line-up of speakers and further details on what these organizations are going to be speaking about and the case studies that will be featured, as well as the participation opportunities still available for your company.

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BRINGING THE NATIONAL VISION FOR QATAR TO LIFE Learning lessons from successful projects across the Middle East will be essential for the delivery of the 2030 National Vision for Qatar, according to Darren Ellwood managing director of RMD Kwikform in Qatar.

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arren Ellwood says “With its publication, Qatar has not only shown its residence a National Vision for the future, it has also set out its stall for the delivery of a very ambitious transformational construction programme, that will deliver world class facilities and infrastructure.

“As part of the 2030 National Vision, Qatar has looked at the rest of the world and the Middle East region, identifying key projects that will not only set it apart, but give it a commercial advantage for attracting talent, business and leisure investment.

“Having worked in the Middle East for decades, at RMD Kwikform we have been part of and continue to experience the transformation of the region, with our formwork and shoring solutions being instrumental in the delivery of projects that have well and truly put the Middle East on the World map.

“From our experience we know that if a country is to be successful, it must plan its investment carefully, particularly when it comes to infrastructure.

If a country is to achieve real long-term value for money, it also needs to ‘think big’ in its delivery. By taking a strategic approach to infrastructure planning with the future predicted population growth in mind, Qatar can avoid the congestion and gridlock that has been experienced by other countries.

Equally it can also ensure vital utility supplies of electricity, gas and water are sustainable and uninterruptable.

“When it comes to the planning process, for key projects like the Qatar Metro, looking to other countries in the region for best practice solutions can make a real difference to the cost and programme time delivery of a project. For example, RMD Kwikform worked on the successful Dubai Metro project, where we had to deliver a shoring solution to support the very heavy U shaped precast concrete sections for the tracks.

“Using the 100 tonne per leg capacity of our Megashor system, we were able to develop an innovative and flexible solution to support the project in specific areas, where the main contractor was unable to use its standard launching system. The Megashor solution was particularly important when it came to supporting sections of the project where restricted headroom, due to a road coming over the top, or the presence of electricity cables was present.

“In these circumstances the importance of engineering collaboration between the main design team and our experts at RMD Kwikform was critical, as each Megashor support tower had to be designed to millimetre accuracy. With projects like this collaboration is not just required at the design stage, as the importance of onsite support can’t be underestimated.

For all our major projects, we assign customer support specialists to assist the project teams on the ground with ev-

erything from design interpretation, erection training, safety auditing and final assembly checking.

Why is site support so important?

“At RMD Kwikform, we know that when you are dealing with tolerances, often in millimetres, practical things like changes to ground conditions can make a real difference. So by having experts on the ground we are able to react quickly to design changes and equipment modifications. Site support can also have a big impact when it comes to the delivery of projects that are subject to very fast track timescales.

“For example, our system formwork is much faster to erect and can often be used in a modular format, saving a significant amount of time, as modules can be simply moved from one section of the project, to the next. By training the onsite teams to safely and swiftly erect these systems, contractors can achieve very fast cycle times.

One such project that benefitted from this approach was the Lusail Light Rail Transit system, where RMD Kwikform supported the Qatar Diar Vinci Grand Projects Joint Venture (QDVC) with the construction of a 6.5km tunnel and numerous underground stations.

On the tunnel project we were tasked with achieving a four-day turnaround cycle, critical for the time targets of the project. This involved designing and supplying six complete sets of formwork and shoring that could be used to cast the 1.2 metre thick slabs and walls monolithically.

Measuring 14 metres in length, each tunnel set used lightweight aluminium Alshor Plus shoring that was made up into special travellers. This in turn supported Superslim Soldier primary and GTX secondary beams to form the tunnel roof slab. With Megashor heavyduty shoring used as back propping, Superslim Soldiers and GTX beams completed the overall design for the construction of the tunnel walls, creating a

complete travelling tunnel set.

This approach, backed by site support and a dedicated engineering design team, helped QDVC to deliver the tunnel sections in just 12 months. In addition to the tunnel construction phase of the project, QDVC also used RMD Kwikform formwork and shoring for the tunnel pumping stations and ventilation shafts.

Importance of logistical support and equipment availability “Working to tight timescales from concept to onsite delivery, one of the important parts of the Lusail Light Rail Transit system project was the sourcing of equipment. Because we have yard facilities in Qatar and access to the global RMD Kwikform equipment fleet, we are able to mobilise large amounts of equipment very quickly, particularly from our other Middle East operations. By having access to a global logistical operation our operations in the Middle East are able to help customers mobilise site operations much faster.

“A good example of the importance of logistics for major road infrastructure projects, is the ISA Gate flyover in Bahrain. Measuring 1.8km, when constructed for the Ministry of Works by Nass Contracting, the structure was Bahrain’s largest ever precast section flyover.

“The project combined the use of a specialist launcher system, supported by heavy-duty Megashor shoring towers, capable of lifting and moving the individually formed precast sections, each weighing up to 190 tonnes. With the launcher spanning three piers at any one time, due to the sheer weight of the precast sections and the very complex camber, in order to ensure the safe erection of the flyover, Megashor towers were needed to support both the weight of the launcher sys-

tem at each pier point and the additional weight of the precast sections.

“With the project sequencing allowing for three precast sections to be put in place at any one time, the construction of the flyover involved the initially lifting of the sections horizontally by the launcher, before they were moved vertically to meet the previously secured sections. Once all three sections were in place, they were secured and glued together.

With a total of 733 sections required to make up the flyover, over 300 tonnes of equipment, including Megashor, Superslim Soldiers and Kwikstage was sourced from across the RMD Kwikform business to support the successful completion of the project.

Integrating existing equipment with specially designed formwork “Where the ISA Gate Flyover required large amounts heavy-duty shoring, when RMD Kwikform was asked to provide a solution for the 180 metre long, 80 metre wide Golf Land Bridge, the largest structure on the Saadiyat Island Expressway in Abu Dhabi, the challenge was to source 215,000 cubic metres of our Rapidshor modular steel shoring.

“Working in partnership with contactor Leighton Construction, the scale of this project called upon all elements of the RMD Kwikform business from logistics to engineering, site support, onsite equipment management and the design of specials formwork items to support the construction.

“The key to the success of the project was how we were able to marry equipment from our existing fleet with the design and fabrication of special steel forms to cast the complex geometric shapes required for a number of the pier heads.

These were fabricated from steel to cope with the very high concrete pressures and variations in profile.

“It is this ability to provide a complete project solution that sets RMD Kwikform apart from other suppliers, as our customers know they can trust us to bring the ingenuity they need to support their projects success.

With the Qatar infrastructure market now in full swing and equipment leaving our branches to help clients including China Harbour for its East Corridor Road Project, Tekfen for its North Road Enhancement Project, J & P / Avex S.A JV for its West Corridor Road Project and Samsung / OHL / QBC for the Major Stations of Doha Metro, there is a real focus on fast track delivery to meet some very tight programme times.

For more information on RMD Kwikform products, solutions and services visit www.rmdkwikform.com or call our Qatar office on 00974 4465 3034 or email rmd.qatar@rmdkwikform.com

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Marcegaglia: Quality European engineering services and construction products in Qatar

During the past seven years Marcegaglia Gulf has participated in the supply of equipment and services to prestigious projects in Qatar.

Our design and engineering team is based in Doha and can offer our customers a full service from project conception to project execution and completion.

Marcegaglia is able to integrate our design software with the most commonly used BIM software systems. It is our belief that cost reduction and savings are achieved through smart design and an integrated approach to project design and execution.

Marcegaglia’s formwork solutions are amongst the best in the industry. The system is composed of galvanised modular frames and accessories that facilitate the easy assembly of formwork for the construction of a multitude of structures. Structures include: • Walls, pillars and foundations • Beams and slabs, tanks, silos • Refrigeration towers, • Dams, pre-compressed beams, • Self- sinking tanks and piles • Decking for bridges • Viaducts, tunnels, pipes and channels.

Among the system’s key fea-

tures are: Flexibility Allowing the erection of complex casing units with a low number of bindings per square meter of casing Interchangeable Accessories We offer a full range of accessories, all interchangeable

and connectable with any type of Marcegaglia formwork.

Quick Assembly Marcegaglia formwork allows for rapid assembly and dismantling with the possibility of efficient casing shifts due to connections using compact wedge clamps.

Practical The formwork panels may be erected vertically and horizontally, overlaid or staggered.

The conic holes for ties allows for quick and trouble free installation of walls with irregular profiles.

Strength and Durability

The frames and core components are hot dip galvanized to European standards with load strengths to resist concrete pressure of 70 kN per square meter.

Phenolic Coated Panels The system has been developed with economy in mind.

The 18 mm, phenolic coated panels provide a high quality finish and can be reused many times over Shoring and scaffolding systems Marcegaglia Gulf has a large stock of high load capacity SMP8 shoring system. The shoring system is economical in design and with a load capacity of 80 kN for each upright, allows for rapid installation while providing significant working space under slab shuttering when compared to regular shoring systems.

Marcegaglia also stocks the economical and versatile and heavy duty SM8 scaffolding system. The design of the system allows for an increase of efficiency of 25% over cuplock systems and over 50% when compared to tube and fitting scaffolding systems.

Marcegaglia’s construction systems are now well established and amongst the most efficient in the Qatar market.

The systems have been used successfully in all market segments from oil & gas to industrial construction, civil building & infrastructures.

Major projects completed include the National Museum of Qatar, The World Trade Centre, RasGas, Maersk Oil, Qatalum, QAFCO, New Doha International Airport as well as prestigious Qatar Petroleum District projects.

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Acrow: efficient formwork to meet tight deadlines Acrow is not just a formwork provider, but also a project partner with experience to fulfill any special formwork requirement.

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or more than 30 years, ACROW has been the leading supplier in Egypt for formwork, false work, scaffolding and storage systems to several construction and civil engineering industries. Founded in 1979, ACROW has been a trusted partner for many construction companies both in Egypt and all over the MENA region.

Now with nearly 35 years of experience, ACROW is one of the largest companies in the MENA region facilitating and taking part in various major projects.

In this interview Acrow’s Gulf Regional Manager Mr. Ahmed Elhadidy takes us through Acrow’s impressive development story since its inception in 1935 and shares his insight into opportunities for the formwork industry in Qatar’s expanding construction Tell us about your presence in Qatar. When did you venture into the Qatari market? What motivated that move?

Acrow is a leading company in the field of Formwork and Scaffolding. It was founded in 1935 in England as one of the European market experts in the industry of Formwork and Scaffolding. In 1979, Acrow England joined forces with leading Egyptian companies to found its Egyptian arm “Acrow Misr” to be the Sole manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa according to the British standards. Since then, Acrow has been expanding in the Middle East and Africa to be presented in all the countries. Today Acrow has 12 branches in the Gulf Area and Northern Africa.

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Mr. Ahmed Elhadidy Acrow’s Gulf Regional Manager

in 2005 as Acrow has foreseen the Qatari market as one of the booming markets worldwide in the construction industry.

How do you see your company’s performance in the last five years?

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

What have been the main developments of the company?

In the Bauma 2013, Acrow has unveiled some of the new products developed to suit the big challenges in the Middle East market Like the Alu-Deck System, Tech-Form Panel System and the EcoForm Panel system to keep a distance ahead of some of its competitors especially in the infrastructure sector. More-

over, Acrow provides a wide variety of formwork systems that cover all structural types.

What would you say is your comparative advantage versus other formwork providers in the country?

Acrow is not only supplying the formwork but also working as a formwork partner for the construction of projects through its experienced team of engineers. In addition, Acrow’s team has a vast expertise in providing the engineered solutions for any special formwork requirements and planning of the formwork so the clients get maximum efficiency of the formwork to meet the tight schedule of projects.

Please name some of the landmark projects you participated in.

Acrow is working and supplying the formwork solutions to some of the main mega projects in Qatar like Lusail CP5B with Samsung C&T , Lusail CP4 with Midmac Yuksel JV, Lusail Expressway with Hyundai E&C, Al Muntazah street extension with Al Jaber

& Partners, North Road P059 with Tekfen Insaat, the East Corridor P011 with China Harbor engineering co., Al Waab Development ,Hilton Tower , Al Bustan Project and the Airport mall with al Bandary Engineering, in addition to previously completed projects like the Doha Expressway program and the Pearl Qatar.

In terms of business, how do you see the Qatari market for formwork companies?

The Qatari market is a big challenge for all the formwork companies with an expected spending of US$ 150 billion on the infrastructure sector for the next eight years before the kick-off of the World cup 2022.With Some of the major projects already announced, a lot of formwork companies are trying to establish a strong presence in Qatar and the existing companies are trying to strengthen their presence

to be ready for the upcoming infrastructure projects which will shape the country’s hosting for the world cup 2022.

One of the biggest challenges that is faced in Qatar is the tight schedule and how to provide a cost effective formwork solution that will accommodate the fast construction schedule.

What are the opportunities you see in the Qatari

market for your company?

With Acrow’s expertise and comprehensive formwork services, we see many opportunities in this market with Projects that have been announced like a $20 billion investments in roads, $25 billion in Railways and light rail transit, $4 billion on stadiums for hosting the world cup 2022 and the $8 billion new port.

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Delmon: ready to fulfill Qatar’s construction requirements We are the partner of ” AL JABER GROUP” who is the leading company of making Qatar Prestigious projects.

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ELMON started in the U. A. E. in 1976, and over the years has developed through a process of planned growth and diversification into the organization it is today, which includes Interior Fit Outs, Marble, Oil & Gas supplies and services and landscaping . However, one thing has remained constant through this expansion process: the dedicated and professional attitude of the Delmon team. It is because of this that companies of the group have developed a reputation in the marketplace for providing excellent service quality products, and timely delivery.

Delmon Scaffolding is one of the main pillars of the group, and has gone from strength to strength. It now manufactures, supplies and hires various types of scaffolding and formwork systems. Delmon Scaffolding has now operated for more than 25 years. Over those years this division has developed a name in the market place for its technical expertise, quality products and ability to deliver.

Over time the division has expanded, opening new branches in the U.A.E. Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

In Qatar we established a strategic partnership with the Al Jaber. Al Jaber Engineering (JE) is a leading general contractor based in the State of Qatar. Established in 1995 as part of Al Jaber Group - a major conglomerate with over 30 companiesJE has successfully completed

numerous large-scale turnkey projects for many prestigious clients in different sectors DELMON Scaffolding and Formwork has founded its business on five simple principles: providing the right solution, the right products, the right price, and an excellent reliable service provided by highly efficient and qualified professional staff.

The company’s outstanding en-

gineering capabilities and services with regard to scaffolding and formwork design and solutions allows DELMON to provide solutions and designs to help clients meet their targets and save time at reasonable cost.

Having assisted in undertaking a large number and variety of projects, it has gained a vast experience and expertise in Scaffolding and Formwork. This has

won the company many high profile projects, which it has successfully completed.

Delmon Scaffolding can also source scaffolding material and other construction material with the relevant and required technical specifications.

In addition to D-Lock System

(cup lock) for scaffolding, DELMON is the exclusive distributor of ULMA Products in Qatar.

ULMA is an international company with its head office in Spain. It has been operating for more than 50 years and offers a complete range of tried and tested formwork, climbing and

shoring solutions.

It has a unique range of top products perfectly adapted to provide solutions for any construction project. That product range includes: • ORMA Modular Formwork • MEGAFORM Modular Formwork • NEVI Modular Formwork • MEGALITE Modular Formwork • COMAIN Handset Formwork • ENKOFORM V-100 Vertical Formwork • BIRA Circular Formwork • LGR Column Formwork • CLR Circular Column Formwork • Single-sided Formwork Systems • Universal Column Platform.

• CC-4 Horizontal Formwork • VR Table • ENKOFLEX Horizontal Formwork • RAPID Horizontal Formwork • RECUB Recoverable Waffle Formwork • BTM Horizontal Beam Formwork.

DELMON has a reputation for providing a reliable and dependable service backed up by its vast product range, its management and sales teams, experienced design engineers, supervisors and inspectors.

Please contact us so we can become part of your team.

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Traffic Tech Scoops the Award for Most Innovative ITS Implementation

The Traffic Tech Group’s most recent ITS projects in Qatar, the Duhail Over-height Vehicle Detection System (OVDS) and the Doha Emergency Vehicle Preemption System (EVPS), collectively won the Most Innovative ITS Implementation Award at the ITS and Road Safety Awards 2014.

“We are truly delighted to have won the Most Innovative ITS award as this represents our commitment to deliver the most advanced ITS technologies in Qatar and in the region”, Husam Musharbash, Traffic Tech’s president & CEO, said.

“We dedicate this award and extend our gratitude to the Public Works Authority, Ashghal for their continued trust and confidence in Traffic Tech and for making us a part of Qatar’s ITS infrastructure developments”, he added.

The contracts for both the Duhail OVDS and the Doha EVPS projects were awarded to Traffic Tech in 2013. Both were fast tracked projects completed in record time and both were fully operational in early 2014.

The Duhail OVDS incorporates a wide range of ITS technologies including over-height vehicle detection system, variable message signs, CCTV surveillance, control room equipment, and integration to Doha’s SCATS urban traffic control system. The system was installed on three approaches of the Duhail Interchange to limit the passage of over-height trucks under the bridge of the interchange.

On the other hand the Doha EVPS project, in its initial phase, includes the installation of preemption equipment at 25 intersections and 5 roundabouts throughout Doha, and preemption transmitters fitted to a total of 30 emergency vehicles. The second phase of the project is in the process of being awarded and would involve a much larger scope, including 50 additional intersections, to cover more critical areas and more emergency vehicles in the country.

The ITS and Road Safety Awards took palce alongside the ITS and Road Safety Forum, a conference sanctioned by the Qatar Public Works Authority and the Ministry of Interior, and organized by IQPC.

Contracts for new medical facilities in GCC to reach USD 9.53 billion by end of 2014

GCC countries to triple healthcare expenditure by 2018 Contracts for new medical facilities across the GCC are expected to reach USD 9.53 billion by the end of 2014 – a 25 percent increase on 2013.

Dubai plans to attract 500,000 patients for treatment by 2020 as part of its drive to become a centre for medical excellence in the region and bring a new stream of visitor revenue, according to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).To cater for these patients, the DHA said,18 private and four public hospitals will be built over the next few years.

The UAE has doubled its healthcare budget since 2007 and currently ranks among the top 20 destinations for medical tourism. Thecountry spends3.3 percent of its GDP on healthcare,the third highest in the GCC. According to Alpen Capital Investment Banking, the UAE’s medical tourism sector drew revenue of USD 1.69 billion in 2013.

Visa rules in the UAEwerechanged to help encourage medical tourism, simplifying the process for patients to access the country. Dubai Tourism and Marketing believes this market could be worth as much as USD 30 million a year.

“The UAE spends an estimated USD 2 billion a year to send patients abroad for treatment,” said Andy White, Group Event Director of The Big 5, the Middle East’s largest building and construction exhibition. “Gulf countries are spending heavily to ensure they can provide the best treatment inside their country and, in the case of the UAE, encourage medical tourists.”

“Rising populations and changing demographics are creating a need for more specialised facilities, and in turn driving demand for more buildings. This is providing yet another opportunity for the region’s construction sector, and firms are getting the chance to work on some of the most exciting healthcare projects,” White added.

Saudi Arabiais among the GCC countries forecasted to triple healthcare expenditure across the region, according to Frost & Sullivan. The Kingdom is spending more than USD 23 billion improving its hospitals and medical facilities. One of the most high-profile projects is the USD 1.7 billion King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah that will have 1,500 beds in total, 500 of which are allotted for specialist referrals.

In Kuwait, the Ministry of Health has awarded local company Sayed Hamid Behbehani & Sons the construction contract for the Farwaniya Hospital expansion. The USD 938 million project involves the construction of three buildings making up a new hospital, including an ER facility. Kuwait is also investing in new facilities, including the USD 1.26 billion New Jahra hospital project, currently under tender for construction.

Thousands of construction professionals involved in the development of healthcare facilities will converge in Dubai at The Big 5 building and construction exhibition.

Participants will have accesstoinformation and products vital to the successful delivery of these medical projects, including insights from key experts in the industry presenting at conferences and workshops.

‘Effective cost control in construction projects’ will be presented by Reem Murad, Cost Control Manager at Arabtec, whose projects include Al Ain Hospital and Al Ahalia Hospital.

Brett Patrick, Technical Manager, Ramboll Façades, who has worked on high profile healthcare developments such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, will deliver a workshop on high-performance façades from design through delivery.

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KnowCrete by Concrete Quality Control – The Untapped Profit Center Don Bain and Karthik Obla Continued…

Variability in Testing It is felt that the only way to combat substandard testing is endless comparative testing, which may be the sole purpose of some QC departments. Testing variability is due to sampling, specimen preparation, curing and testing. These common errors will manifest themselves as differences between the two 28-day cylinder strengths, the average of which constitutes a single concrete test result. In order to at least be aware of the differences between technicians, it is necessary to track the 28-day pair difference of each technician. Figure 5 shows a comparison typically conducted by the first author through the use of commercially available software.

Most modern laboratories do a good job of storing, curing and breaking the cylinders once they receive them. By far the most common lab-related problem is a failure to conduct initial curing of the cylinders at the jobsite and to transport them to the lab in a timely manner as required

by ASTM C 31-03. This type of mishandling has the effect (usually) of lowering the test result of all of the cylinders. It is therefore necessary to record and monitor the time in field before transport to the lab.

Overall lab performance can only be quantified in a lab-to-lab comparison of “like” concrete. An almost unknown but surprisingly common error is simply a typographical misrepresentation of the results obtained.

It should be noted that the first author’s ongoing informal study of typos on testing reports indicates that as much as 11 percent of all test results have at least one identifiable typographic error, such as a lack of correlation between date and ticket number or truck number or load date. However, it is impossible to identify typos relating to measured values such as slump, strength, etc. Nevertheless, it exists and contributes to the overall variability.

There is little that the concrete producer can do to minimize the effect of testing variability on the quality of concrete produced. Making the labs aware of the ability to monitor and measure testing variation generally motivates the lab to improve its testing standards and helps identify technicians who tend to attain greater testing variability.

Book on sustainable development launched

The challenges of sustainable development in the Gulf region are the focus of a new book, released recently. The book, Sustainable Development: An Appraisal from the Gulf Region, written by Paul Sillitoe, professor of anthropology at Durham University, explores the theme from various angles.

Sillitoe came to Doha five years ago to teach and research sustainable development at Qatar University (QU). He spent three years as Shell Chair in Sustainable Development at QU. Sillitoe got the idea to write the book after taking part in an international, inter-disciplinary conference on sustainable development held in Doha in 2009. The book had its beginnings at QU’s Centre for Humanities and Social Science Research.

With growing evidence of unsustainable use of the world’s resources, such as hydrocarbon reserves, and related environmental pollution, as in alarming climate change predictions, sustainable development is arguably the most important issue of the 21st century.

Sillitoe’s book gives a wide ranging introduction focusing on the arid Gulf region, where the challenges of sustainable development are starkly evident.

The Gulf relies on non-renewable oil and gas exports to supply the world’s insatiable CO2 emitting energy demands and has built unsustainable conurbations with water supplies dependent on energy hungry desalination plants and deep aquifers pumped beyond natural replenishment rates.

The 572-page book has an interdisciplinary focus, bringing together university faculty and government personnel from the Gulf, Europe and North America - including social and natural scientists, environmentalists and economists, architects and planners - to discuss topics such as sustainable natural resource use and urbanization, industrial and technological development, economy and politics, history and geography.

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Qatar Green Building Council holds e-survey

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) is holding an e-survey, encouraging residents in the state to share insight into their energy and water usage at home in order to ensure a greener future.

The survey launch coincided with the United Nations Climate Summit in New York in September.

“QGBC is supporting Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development by helping the state on its journey to establish a progressive society and a post-hydrocarbon, knowledge-based economy,” says a release.

As the first e-survey of its kind in Qatar, QGBC’s latest initiative, called “How Green Is Your Home?”, will gather information from citizens and expatriates about how they use electricity, gas and water, in addition to their behavior in using regular household appliances such as air conditioners, washing machines and televisions.

The survey is open for four weeks. In line with its commitment to help Qatar’s businesses and residents achieve the sustainability goals set out in the Qatar National Vision 2030, QGBC says it is “keen to better understand personal resource consumption in order to find solutions that will ease the country’s energy demands”. Commenting about the launch, QGBC Director Meshal Al Shamari said: “Qatar

has been blessed with a natural wealth of energy resources, but how we live our lives still matters.“Living sustainably is important to the benefit of our natural environment. As global leaders request affordable and scalable solutions at the United Nations Climate Summit, we are hopeful that the Qatar public’s response to the QGBC e-survey will provide us with a clear picture to help households meet the forwardlooking, green goals set out in the Qatar National Vision 2030.” Available to read in both Arabic and English, the simple, five-minute e-survey poses questions about electricity consumption through food preparation, TV watching and use of other domestic appliances.QGBC also expects that answers to the questions about bathing, showering and washing clothes will also uncover useful insight into water consumption and thus, tackling another vital sustainability concern.

Recycling is another important section of the e-survey, and individuals will be asked about experiences and attitudes towards reducing waste and the factors that might persuade them to recycle more.

Anyone interested in taking part in QGBC’s nation-wide study can complete the ‘How Green Is Your Home?’ e-survey by visiting: www.surveymonkey.com/s/qgbcsurvey.

All entrants who leave a contact address will automatically be entered into a prize draw with the opportunity to win a mini-iPad and other spot prizes.

The information from the e-survey will be analyzed by QGBC’s expert members and volunteers in the hope of identifying practical solutions to ease the country’s demand on the earth’s vital natural resources.

As part of the project, it is also hoped that a more environmentally sustainable behavior will be promoted.

The UN Climate Summit took place on September 23 at the United Nations Building in New York as part of the meeting of world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Kimoon, its outcomes include affordable, scalable solutions to deliver cleaner, more resilient economies.

More than 120 heads of state and heads of government attended the summit.

QGBC is a non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to advocating green building solutions, leading industry research, as well as promoting sustainable practice in the community.

Through QGBC, Qatar has joined a network of 80 different countries that run active national green building councils under the umbrella of the World Green Building Council.

Carrier Hosts Middle East Seminars on Sustainability and innovative Solutions Carrier Middle East Limited convened more than 200 heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) professionals this month at a series of technical seminars in Dubai, Doha, Kuwait City and Muscat. The events were designed to address the technical challenges and opportunities faced by the HVAC industry across the region. Participants from key sectors, including hospitality, health care, transport and stadiums, joined Carrier leaders to learn more about the company’s innovative solutions, which offer new levels of custom engineering capabilities to each of these sectors. Carrier, the world’s leader in high-technology heating, ventilation and air-conditioning solutions, is a part of UTC Building &Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Rolando Furlong, vice president, UTC Building & Industrial Systems, Middle East and Turkey said, “Our company is built on a proud and long-standing tradition of innovation and sustainability that has enabled us to become an industry leader, bringing cutting-edge solutions to our customers around the world. These seminars demonstrate our commitment to our customers’ needs and our ability to provide world-class levels of engineering and design expertise.”

Tim Ashton, marketing manager, Carrier HVAC Europe said,

“These seminars offer a unique opportunity to interact directly with our customers in the Middle East to share our capabilities with them while further developing our understanding of their business needs and challenges.”

Committed to advancing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the Middle East, UTC Building & Industrial Systems regularly hosts events to share best practices, case studies and industry expertise with regional industry specialists. Most recently, UTC Building & Industrial Systems hosted the Distinguished Sustainability Lecture Series in Jeddah and Istanbul. The events help to fur-

ther the dialogue about sustainable building transformation, including energy conservation and efficiency improvement.

Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energyefficient products, building controls and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Carrier is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide.

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dvanced Conferences & Meetings is proud to announce the launch of “Future Drainage Networks Qatar” Powered by Project Qatar, a specialized conference for drainage and sewerage networks. Taking place on 3 - 4 December 2014, the program for “Future Drainage Networks Qatar” has been designed in collaboration with expert Conference Advisory Board: • Dr. Neil Kirkpatrick, Sustainability Manager, Qatar Local Roads & Drainage Program, Parsons Brinckerhoff • Keith Symington, Utility Specialist, CH2M Hill Designed to meet the requirements of designing, constructing, refurbishing, operating and maintaining effective sewerage and drainage networks in Qatar, the conference program will feature leading case studies from across Qatar and the GCC and will enable senior engineers and project managers to network and share knowledge in a focused environment.

Future Drainage Networks Qatar is officially supported by the Qatar Green Building Council and the AHK German Industry and Commerce.

Organizations who have confirmed their participation include: • Public Works Authority • MWH • Parsons Brinckerhoff • CH2M Hill • Qatar Green Building Council • IBM Global Business Services Middle East, Africa & Turkey • ATKINS Arabi Company Qatar, Huber Technology Middle East, Henkel, and Petrofac Qatar have already confirmed their participation as Networking Partners at the conference. There are currently sponsorship opportunities available for manufacturers and solution providers to showcase their products and services. You can contact Firaz Khalid at opportunities@ acm-events.com or by calling +971 4 3614001, to find out how your business can benefit from this opportunity.

You can also visit www.futuredrainagenetworksqatar.com to view full details of the confirmed speakers and further details on what these organizations are going to be speaking about and the case studies that will be featured, as well as the participation opportunities still available for your company.

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The C-Ring Road project is to enhance the road design and increase its capacity to accommodate projected traffic increases. With the addition of a fourth lane, capacity on C-Ring Road is expected to increase by approximately 25%.

Ashghal explained that the reason behind starting the fourth phase before the second one is

to prevent overlap between the works of the C-Ring Road project. Also, it is to ease planning of a new expressway project, expected to start soon.

To minimize disruption, two lanes will remain open to traffic in both directions throughout the construction period in the fourth phase.

Access to businesses and resi-

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C-Ring Road project on track

he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has opened the first phase of the C-Ring Road project, providing relief to commuters suffering from traffic congestion during peak hours.

Motorists now benefit from an additional lane stretching from Umm Ghuwailina roundabout (also known as the VIP roundabout) to midway between Najma and Mansoura intersections. This part of the C-Ring Road was widened from three lanes to four in each direction.

Ashghal has completed the first phase of the C-Ring Road as per schedule.

The Umm Ghuwailina roundabout has been converted to an intersection and additional lanes to turn right and left have been added to facilitate the traffic flow.

Meanwhile, Ashghal has started implementing the fourth phase of the development works on the C-Ring Road. The fourth phase extends from New Salata intersection to Al Kinana intersection and from the roundabout known as The Centre roundabout to just before Al Asiri intersection.

Completion of the fourth phase will result in the conversion of roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections to improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion during peak hours.

The new intersections will all have signalised pedestrian crossings.

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dences in the area will be maintained through provision of temporary alternative accesses.

Ashghal indicated that work on phase four will last for nearly five months and include adding a fourth lane in addition to maintaining and repaving existing three lanes.

The project implementation, which will be done by Ashghal’s

awareness program. Before the start of works, brochures in English and Arabic were distributed to all businesses in the area to inform people about details of the project and a designated community liaison officer was appointed to respond to any related requests and enquiries.

The C-Ring Road development is part of a series of projects implemented by Ashghal to improve the network of local roads and expressways across the country. Road enhancement works include converting roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections and widening roads to increase capacity.

Infrastructure Affairs, will require closing some service roads temporarily and providing alternative ones. Pedestrian access to businesses and residential buildings in the area will be provided, until the completion of the project.

To keep the public fully informed about this vital project, Ashghal has implemented an integrated

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Resin-based flooring offers durability and visual appeal Resin materials can be laid seamlessly throughout the development, creating a clean barrier that positively assists floor care and maintenance routines

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eamless resin-based floor and wall coatings, which have been a material of choice in a range of industrial and manufacturing settings, are gaining yet more popularity with ambitious sports projects in Qatar.

Over the next four or five years, Flowcrete Middle East will push strongly for sales of decorative commercial finishes and traffic deck solutions for multi-storey parking structures. “Geographically, we have seen a huge potential in Qatar,” says Flowcrete’s Middle East sales director Vik Vithlani.

“In Qatar, the company has offered a wide range of systems designed for, developed and installed around the world in large-scale sporting and stadium environments ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals.”

Born out of a heightened requirement for robust, easily maintained and hygienic flooring surfaces, resin flooring was considered the most costeffective and best performing solution for heavy industry.

Firm favorite Today, innovations in formulation, application and aesthetics have seen resin-based materials emerge as a firm favorite in commercial settings too.

Decorative resin finishes, including seamless epoxy ter-

razzo and decorative stone carpets as well as colored selfleveling and artistically applied systems, are increasingly being specified in large-scale retail, education and entertainment venues a result of their ability to combine durability with visual appeal and environmental benefits.

Flowcrete Middle East is the Gulf’s leading provider of resin based floor and wall finishes, car park decking, sub-floor screeds and anti-corrosion coatings, and has extensive experience in recommending decorative floor solutions for use in commercial environments.

The ability to specify the right product for the right job has been instrumental in Flowcrete’s success in the Gulf region, the company says.

“Our wide range of products means we can provide the ideal floor regardless of service conditions or surface requirements,” says Vithlani.

“Large-scale commercial venues are subject to heavy footfall throughout the year. A correctly-specified resin flooring system is able to protect the surface from any resulting damage. Unlike floor tiles, resin materials can be laid seamlessly throughout the development, creating a clean barrier

that positively assists floor care and maintenance routines.”

A wide choice There is more choice than ever before when it comes to colors and finishes; seamless epoxy terrazzo can incorporate a wide-range of decorative aggregates, ranging from glass, marble, flint, granite and mother of pearl, which are included within the colored resin matrix and diamond ground in-situ to reveal a sparkling, eye-catching and one-of-a-kind surface underfoot.

Seamless terrazzo has enjoyed much success over recent years with high-profile installations at a number of landmark locations across the Gulf and beyond.

Recent projects include downtown Dubai’s Sofitel Hotel & Spa and German domestic appliance manufacturer Miele’s flagship showroom located in the Sama Tower, Dubai.

The design flexibility of resinbased flooring is endless, with the capacity to incorporate bespoke designs and patterns as well as corporate logos and expressions into the surface of the floor.

This year has seen the launch of a new creative flooring line in the Middle East – Expressions.

Innovated from polyurea chemistry, the Expressions range

features three new systems in a total of 20 colorways, offering a choice between solid and multi-dimensional marbled color tones or alternatively a striking galvanized metallic effect.

Each system is intricately hand applied using a number of creative techniques, to deliver a one-of-a-kind surface that can never be fully recreated.

Seamless stone carpets Other decorative resin-based innovations include seamless stone carpets that have been designed to harness the natural beauty of the outdoors.

These systems are best suited to offices, boutique stores and showroom buildings.

In addition, acrylic resin systems, incorporating a decorative mix of colorful floor flakes, offer clients the additional benefit of fast turnaround installation, minimizing disruption to operations and any potential loss of revenue.

Resin flooring is also able to satisfy a number of environmental considerations. Resin flooring has an outstanding record for durability with many floors typically lasting the lifetime of the structure.

On top of this, resin flooring can often be restored to its original luster at a fraction of the cost of replacing the floor.

Post-consumer recycled con-

tent can be incorporated within the resin matrix to serve as decorative aggregates, plus epoxy and polyurethane resin materials are low VOC, non-porous and inherently do not support microbial growth, helping improve the indoor environmental quality of a commercial building. And that’s just inside the building.

Car park flooring solutions Other popular flooring lines from the specialist manufacturer includes the Deckshield range, which has an extensive track-record after being used on a variety of large-scale car parking complexes throughout the region, including the Dubai Mall, Abu Dhabi Marina Mall and Dubai International Airport.

Car parks are subject to unique conditions, which demand deck-coating systems proven beyond doubt in the protection of buildings subject to multitraffic movement.

Applied coatings, whether on the wall, deck or soffit, must perform to meet the most stringent of criteria if they are to succeed in their primary function of car park protection.

Non-protection of any car park will inevitably lead to long-term maintenance, increased operations costs and, in extreme cases, deck failure.

At the Dubai Mall more than 500,000sqm of Deckshield were installed to provide a robust floor capable of withstanding heavy continuous traffic.

Over the next four or five years, Flowcrete Middle East will push strongly for sales of decorative commercial finishes and traffic deck solutions for multi-storey parking structures, says Vithlani.

“Geographically, we have seen a huge potential in Qatar and Saudi Arabia and are starting to invest heavily in these areas.

We have recently won the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium near Jeddah, which will see 48,000sqm of Deckshield ED installed in concourse areas, air handling units and plant rooms.”

“In Qatar, we are promoting our range of systems designed for, developed and installed around the world in large-scale sporting and stadium environments ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals.”

Flowcrete products are manufactured in Dubai,the UAE, and in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The locations enable quicker delivery of products to site and lower transportation costs, which is in line with Flowcrete Group’s policy of sustainability, meeting LEED credit compliance guidelines.

foodservice equipment for the Lusail Multipurpose Hall by the Qatar Olympic Committee. This iconic sports venue will host the Salwa Road - Tel: +974 4468 3040 - Fax: +974 4468 3080 - kitchenco@kitchencoqatar.com - www.kitchencoqatar.com Men’s Handball World Championship in January 2015.

Other recently completed projects such as the new Civil Defense Headquarters; Qatar University Student Housing and Qatar Petroleum Recreational Center at Mesaieed, all prove Kitchenco’s ability to serve dif-

ferent sectors of the market and show that Kitchenco has gained the trust and confidence of such high profile customers.

Kitchenco’s guarantee to provide high quality products and services with the latest technologies, punctual deliveries and the most qualified after sales department is what will always set Kitchenco apart from the competition and make Kitchenco the right choice as a partner.

Kitchenco looking forward to fulfill Qatar’s 2030 vision

Established in 1998, Kitchenco took part in the development of many of the most prestigious Established in 1998 projects in Qatar within various sectors of the market. This includes Education sector, Sport Venues, Oil & Gas Industry, Health Care Sector, Hotel and Restaurant sectors and many more.

Kitchenco’s 15 year track re- tributing in the development cord has earned it a very good of projects in Qatar following Qatar National Vision& 2030 reputation. The company is well the Commercial Food Service Equipment known in the market for provid- with its main objective being Commercial Laundry Equipment ing only high quality foodservice sustaining it own development Supply, Installation & AfteraSales equipment and professional and providing highService standard services at a high standard. of living to its people for genera• Hotels Building on that reputation, tions come.

• Restaurants andtoCafes Kitchenco is looking forward Kitchenco is privileged to have to playing a major role•inHospitals con- been awarded the supply of

• Central Kitchens • Catering Facilities

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

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Category

PWA/GTC/041/1415

Tender No.

GTC

Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) (PQD/14-15/BCM/2/G)

Consultants

17-Sep-14

4-Nov-14

Consultancy

PWA/GTC/037/1415

GTC

Sewerage Assessment (AA/DOM/14-15/M/1488-4.07/G)

Consultants

3-Sep-14

4-Nov-14

Consultancy

PWA/STC/022/1415

STC

Upgrade of Existing 3D Scanners & Supply and Delivery of Handheld GPS/Navigator (EBSD/14-15/N/002/S)

Consultants

17-Sep-14

27-Oct-14

Consultancy

PWA/GTC/040/1415

GTC

Acquisition of High Resolution Digital Elevation Model for State of Qatar (ISD/14-15/EIS/1/G)

Qatari Companies Only

17-Sep-14

21-Oct-14

ICT

PWA/ITC/019/14-15

ITC

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of GPS/GNSS Receivers & Handheld GPS/GIS Equipment (EBSD/14-15/N/001/S)

Consultants

17-Sep-14

26-Oct-14

Consultancy

PWA/ITC/020/14-15

ITC

AMC for Existing HP Servers, Blades and Storage (ISD/14-15/SS/9/I)

Qatari Companies Only

17-Sep-14

19-Oct-14

ICT

ITC

Pre Contract Professional Consultancy Services For Five Branches and New Stores For General Postal Corporation at Various Locations (BA/14-15/D/027/I)

Consultants

3-Sep-14

5-Oct-14

Building

PWA/ITC/014/14-15

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

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

Tender Number

Type

Subject

Entity

Close Date

Value

Envelopes System

Tender Fees (QRs)

44 /2014-2015

Local Tenders

Implementation of geometric drawings and designs for fish farm No.162

Ministry of Enviroment

26/10/2014

15000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

150

516 /2014-2015

Central Tenders

Infrastructure works for Al Wasail Intl. Car Race facilities, offices, rest houses

QMMF

27/10/2014

1500000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

300

49 /2014-2015

Local Tenders

Maintenance, air conditioning and refrigeration for several mosques in the area A

Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs

2/11/2014

25000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

150

47 /2014-2015

Local Tenders

Supply, installation and operation of the system management and follow-up projects for the Ministry

Ministry of Social Affairs

2/11/2014

10000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

150

48 /2014-2015

Local Tenders

Supply and installation of devices Computers - the Ministry

Ministry of Social Affairs

2/11/2014

35000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

150

Tenders Conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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2014 GITEX Technology Week Organizer: Dubai World Trade Centre LLC Event date (s): 12 – 16 October Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Email: gitex@dwtc.com Website: www.gitex.com ESTEDAMA Qatar International Sustainability Conference & Exhibition Organizer: Estedama Event date (s): 19 – 21 October Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4016 4943 Fax: +974 4016 4940 Email: info@estedama.qa Website: www.estedama.qa Milipol Qatar Exhibition 2014 Organizer: Ministry of Interior Administrative Event date (s): 20 – 22 October Venue: Doha Exhibition Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4441 1818 – 4484 9520 Fax: +974 4441 6262 Email: milipol@qatar.net.qa Website: www.milipolqatar.com The 12th International Furniture & Decor Expo (INFDEX) Organizer: Qatar Expo Event date (s): TBA Venue: Qatar National convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar

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Tel: +974 4465 0211 Fax: +974 4467 4506 Email: infdex@qatar-expo.com Website: www.infdex.qatar-expo.com/index. aspx

Tel: +974 4417 5230 / 5240 Fax: +974 4417 5266 Email: info@ibharqatar.com / expo@ibharqatar.com Website: www.electrolightqatar.com

Qatar Plastic, Printing and Packaging Exhibition Organizer: Pro Creators Event date (s): 26 – 28 October Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4435 3113 / 4435 2634 Fax: +974 4435 2942 Email: events@procreators.me / info@ procreators.me Website: www.qppp.qa

7th Annual Bridges & Highways Middle East Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 5 – 8 November Venue: Hilton Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.bridges.me

Future Landscape and Public Realm Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences and Meetings Event date (s): 27 – 28 October Venue: 5* Hotel, TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futurelandscapeqatar.com Qatar Intl. Exhibition for Electricity and Lighting Technologies Electrolight Qatar Organizer: Ibhar Group Event date (s): 5 – 8 November Venue: Qatar National convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar

3rd Annual Middle East Smart Cities Summit Organizer: Fleming Gulf Event date (s): 18 - 19 November Venue: Intercontinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +91 9164989507 Fax: +91 80 4900 5100 Email: sobia.jameel@fleminggulf.com Website: http://energy.fleminggulf.com/ mescs-2014 The Big 5 Show International Building & Construction Show Organizer: DMG Events Event date (s): 17 – 20 November Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: + 971 4 4380355

Fax: +971 4 4380361 Email: dmgdubai@dmgeventsme.com Website: www.thebig5.ae

Future Drainage Networks Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences and Meetings Event date (s): 3 – 4 December Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futuredrainagenetworksqatar. com ITU Telecom World Organizer: ITU Event date (s): 7 – 10 December Venue: QNCC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +41 22 730 6161 Fax: +41 22 730 6444 Email: itutelecom@itu.int Website: telecomworld.itu.int AcousticsTech & InsulationTech Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences and Meetings Event date (s): 10 – 11 December Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.acousticstechqatar.com

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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 Co. 2611 W. Woodland Drive., Anaheim, Ca 92801 T: 1-714-527-0300 F: 1-714-527-0310 M: 1-559-241-4881 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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NOTE: Whilst we take pride in keeping our Consultants Database with the most up-to-date information, please note that the above information is provided by the Consultants mentioned in the list; therefore QCS in not responsible for any incorrect data.

Consultant

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

M/s. Commercial Development

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

Piling & Shoring

Hotel and Office Buildings

Audit Bureau Towers

M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.

Not Appointed

400-600

Tender Stage

Offices / Residential Towers

Al Waab Mall

M/s. Qatar Industrial Services

Man Enterprize, Qatar

300-400

Under Construction

Mall

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 Al Thani Holding

Ramco

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Project Title

Twin Towers

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 Ghanem Office Building at Salwa Road

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

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

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

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

Ministry of Interior

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Administrative and Office Bldg.

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 National Bank 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

Sheikh Badr Khalifa Al Thani

Al Batra

80 Million

Under Construction

Residential Building

ACES

Not Appointed

20 Million

Tender Stage

Industrial Building

MOFA

Note Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Governmental Building

Sh. Ahmad bin Hamad Al Thani

NA

54,000,000.00

Service Design

Commercial

Regency Group

NA

38,000,000.00

Design

Offices

Abdulla AL Darwish

Al Gefton

658,000.00

Testing and Commissioning

Commercial Apratment

M. Al Ansari

Redco

28,800,000.00

Mobilisation

Commercial

C5 Apartment

Rabban Group

NA

121,000,000.00

Design

Commercial Apratment

FV7 Multi Purpose Hall/ Art Centre

Regency Group

N/A

67,500,000.00

Design

Commercial

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

Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation

Al Baker Executive Towers Al Nour Tower Al Nasr Showroom

Police Training Institute

Panasonic Showroom & Residential

Al Eida Villa Doha Education Centre

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

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

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Issue No. (87) October 2014, Doha - Qatar

Economic Insight:

Increasing GCC trade central to Qatar diversification

In its latest quarterly Economic Insight report, the accountancy body ICAEW says Qatar’s economy is moving in the right direction, with the government investing in transformative transport and logistics networks to boost freight and passenger capacity.

According to ICAEW’s Economic Insight: Middle East Q3 2014, the GCC nations are leading the region’s current rail and aviation investment boom as they race to encourage more cross-border trade and address increasing congestion issues in the face of rampant population growth and rapidlydeveloping tourism markets.

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the charge, with investment plans worth $45bn, $37bn and $22bn respectively.

The planned GCC railway, a 2,177km project which will link the networks of the six

GCC countries, represents the most ambitious aspect of the region’s railway infrastructure plans.

With the Middle East set to become one of the world’s most important aviation centers, expansion of airports in all the major GCC cities has also become a priority.

Qatari plans are already being prepared to construct a second terminal at the recently-opened Hamad International Airport, if passenger growth exceeds current projections.

The GCC’s huge infrastructure pipeline is expected to see the transport and logistics sectors play an increasingly important role in the region’s economies. They should start to generate significant value from these assets in the form of efficient supply chains, delivery of goods and personnel across borders and supporting the activities of the travel and

tourism industries.

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman will likely net the biggest windfalls, with logistics forecast to contribute 13.6%, 12.1%, 11.7% and 11.7% to their respective economies by 2018.

The contribution of Qatar’s logistics sector is also expected to grow, comprising 8.4% of real GDP by 2018.

“While Qatar currently has the lowest level of intraregional trade of all the GCC nations, exporting only 1% of total goods to the Middle East in 2013, this situation is expected to change significantly when the country’s rail and airport projects come online.

This diversification will help foster internal commerce and investments necessary for sustainable long-term growth,” said Michael Armstrong FCA, ICAEW Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEA-

SA).

While the GCC’s goods trade integration lags behind other regions in the world, free trade policies, continued minimisation of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade and transport infrastructure will help foster deeper intraregional trade links.

Currently, Qatar is the second most open trade market in the GCC, scoring 80% on the Heritage Foundation’s Trade Freedom Index ahead of Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

“With global oil prices forecast to fall over the mediumterm, the need for economic diversification is becoming more pressing for the GCC countries. Qatar’s heavy investment in transport and logistics networks will pay off, drive growth and make a major contribution to diversifying the economy. However, more could be done to foster a competitive manu-

facturing sector that would reduce its dependency on hydrocarbon exports,” said Charles Davis, Director, Center for Economics and Business Research, Cebr.

The report also shows: • High investment levels in Qatar will support growth over the medium term, with real GDP expected to be 6.3% higher in 2014 and annual growth rising above 7% during 2015-16.

• With extensive infrastructure investment and fiscal expansion set to continue in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s GDP is expected to grow 4.3% in 2014, and rising to 4.4% next year.

• Real GDP in the UAE is expected to increase by 4.7%, with the pace of growth set to decelerate marginally in 201516. This is due to nonoil activities driving job

creation and growth.

• GDP growth in Oman is expected to rise 3.4% this year and remain broadly flat in 2015.

• Government consumption and infrastructure developments should support growth in Bahrain of around 3.8% in 2014, with similar levels expected for 201516.

• A strengthening in the domestic non-oil sector in Kuwait will lead to annual GDP growth of around 2.7% in 2014.

Consumption growth and a robust pipeline of infrastructure developments will help the economy accelerate in the coming years, reaching 4.0% annual growth by 2016.

The full Economic Insight: Middle East report can be found here: www.icaew. com/economicinsight