CCC Brochure

MIDFIELD TERMINAL BUILDING

Consolidated Contractors Company

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

04 Welcome Message

22 Arrivals, Departures and Transit

07 An Introduction To Midfield Terminal Building

24 Central Processor

08 History In The Making 10 Architecture 16 Terminal Exterior 20 Structural Steel

26 Access Bridges 28 Terminal Concourses 30 Terminal Gatehouses 34 Baggage Handling System 32 Construction

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WELCOME MESSAGE Guided by a commitment to the principles of a High Performance Culture and tethered to our core values of Integrity, Teamwork and Performance, the groundwork set by our late Chairman & President, Mr. Said KHoury, lives on through CCC, and through the achievements of its professionals and leaders Wael, Tawfic & Samer Khoury.

Focusing on the needs of our client is paramount to our

Unequalled in their efforts to satisfy their needs and see their

success. CCC has always taken pride in ensuring that the most

visions brought to reality, our professionals, partners and

competent and best-equipped professionals handle all its

suppliers have given us the tools to go from strength-to-

projects and facilities, and this has helped us grow into the

strength in a highly competitive industry.

largest construction company in the Middle East.

It is a thrilling time for CCC, and we eagerly anticipate another

MR. WALID SALMAN

Employing over 110,000 people in 50 counties, the secret to

60 years developing our vision and values, and to meeting our

Regional Managing Director Operations

our success and rampant growth since our induction in 1952,

clients’ evolving needs.

UAE, Oman, Jordan & Palestine

are the meticulous and driven personnel who execute our business and the wishes of our clients on a daily basis.

We look forward to shaping the future with you.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO MIDFIELD TERMINAL BUILDING THE CENTREPIECE OF ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S (ADIA) MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME, THE MIDFIELD TERMINAL BUILDING (MTB) IS A 1.1 KILOMETRE LONG, SIX-STOREY WORLD-CLASS STRUCTURE THAT IS DESIGNED FOR A CAPACITY OF UP TO 30 MILLION PASSENGERS ANNUALLY.

The unique X-shaped building will be located between the

construction of airports in the region, signed a contract

two runways, hence the name ‘Midfield’, and will be used

in June 2012 for the construction of MTB, with work

as an origin, destination, and transit point for international

commencing in the last quarter of 2012. Constructed by

and domestic journeys. The 50-metre high building covers

an international multicultural team, including experts that

an area of 700,000 square metres and has been designed

have played crucial roles in some of the most important

to provide an open and spacious environment.

airport developments of recent years, over 1,000 staff from the three joint-venture partners have been active on the

MTB features large column-free zones with inclined steel

project leading and directing a workforce that peaked at

arches supporting a soaring roof, with a large hall leading

approximately 20,000 labourers. In constructing this major

passengers to the core of the building, containing a 3-star

project around 680 items of various kinds of equipment,

hotel and spa, executive lounges, restaurants, cultural

including 42 tower cranes and 35 mobile cranes were in

outlets, stores, as well as a park-like garden. There is also

use for the duration of the construction period.

an indoor parking area.

The construction of MTB is part of the Government’s Plan: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and the joint-

Abu Dhabi 2030, an emirate-wide strategy to cater for

venture of TAV, CCC, and Arabtec, three major players in the

Abu Dhabi’s business and tourism growth.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING THE UAE IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVELY DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED STRUCTURES IN THE WORLD AND IN THIS TRADITION MTB WAS DESIGNED TO IMPRESS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL AND ENJOYABLE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE. MTB WILL BE THE LARGEST TERMINAL IN THE EMIRATE OF ABU DHABI VISIBLE FROM MORE THAN 1.5 KILOMETRES AWAY. THE CENTRAL SPACE WITHIN MTB COULD HOLD THREE FULL-SIZED FOOTBALL PITCHES AND FEATURES A CEILING 52 METRES TALL AT ITS HIGHEST POINT AND A ROOF THAT SPANS 319 METERS AT ITS WIDEST POINT.

The unique X-shaped building will be located between the

in June 2012 for the construction of MTB, with work

two runways, hence the name ‘Midfield’, and will be used

commencing in the last quarter of 2012. Constructed by

as an origin, destination, and transit point for international

an international multicultural team, including experts that

and domestic journeys. The 50-metre high building covers

have played crucial roles in some of the most important

an area of 700,000 square metres and has been designed

airport developments of recent years, over 1,000 staff from

to provide an open and spacious environment.

the three joint-venture partners have been active on the

MTB features large column-free zones with inclined steel

project leading and directing a workforce that peaked at

arches supporting a soaring roof, with a large hall leading

approximately 20,000 labourers. In constructing this major

passengers to the core of the building, containing a 3-star

project around 680 items of various kinds of equipment,

hotel and spa, executive lounges, restaurants, cultural

including 42 tower cranes and 35 mobile cranes were in

outlets, stores, as well as a park-like garden. There is also

use for the duration of the construction period.

an indoor parking area.

The construction of MTB is part of the Government’s Plan: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and the joint-

Abu Dhabi 2030, an emirate-wide strategy to cater for

venture of TAV, CCC, and Arabtec, three major players in the

Abu Dhabi’s business and tourism growth.

construction of airports in the region, signed a contract

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ARCHITECTURE THE MTB HOUSES SOME ARCHITECTURALLY IMPRESSIVE STRUCTURES DESIGNED ON ONE HAND TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRPORT AND TO ADD ON THE OTHER HAND TO THE EXPERIENCE OF THE PASSENGERS. THE USE OF ARCHES RESEMBLING THE BEAUTY AND SYMMETRY OF THE SAND DUNES THAT DEFINE THE ABU DHABI DESERT LANDSCAPE MEETS THE PASSENGERS AS THEY ENTER THE DEPARTURE HALL.

A majestic structure clad in delicate blue glass transports

A conceptual premise in the design of the MTB was to

natural light entering through the large glass façade of

look into sources of inspiration that are intrinsic to its

the Departure Hall to the Arrivals Hall and baggage reclaim

identity, where the colour and pattern schemes were

area two storeys below allowing at the same time for air

derived from the physical orientation to generate four

to flow between the two floors unimpeded. This structure

positions in space, to locate oneself both within the

is a landmark for both the Departure and Arrival Halls.

airport and in relation to the city. The use of colour and pattern in each concourse has been inspired by its

A space in the Departures floor has been assigned

position in the attributes of Abu Dhabi, hence Concourse

to a Heritage Museum that invites the visitors to

A reflects the colour of the illuminated city skyline,

explore the heritage submerging them into true

Concourse B the colour of the sunrise from the desert,

Emirati culture and its origins, and highlights Abu

Concourse C the greenery of the oasis and Concourse D

Dhabi’s shared heritage, with the region and wider

the colour of the mangroves on the coast of Abu Dhabi.

world. At the core of this space is an eye catching sculpture adding to the experience of the passenger.

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TERMINAL EXTERIOR The 700,000 square metre terminal building is situated between the north and south runways, making it possible for more aircraft stands along with a quicker, smoother experience for passengers.

The building’s design features a distinctive undulating roof

The new terminal is designed to minimise passenger walking

resembling sand dunes and sea waves thus reflecting the local

distance and maximise aircraft parking space. An X-shaped

environment of the UAE. The envelope also includes in excess

terminal architectural plan was devised following a broad

of 200,000 square metres of high performance glass curtain

analysis of the needs of the development. In addition, it

wall and has been designed to maximise the use of natural

incorporates options for future expansions, technological

light through the grand façade front and through the many

modifications, and internal reconfigurations.

skylights on the roof.

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STRUCTURAL STEEL Structural steel has been used extensively in the design and construction of the MTB as it provides a flexible element to construct shapes of difficult and complex designs. Around 75,000 tons of steel have been used to form the basic structure of the building above the basement, the access bridges, the arches, office and hotel buildings and the various pavilions, retail and F&B areas.

The irregular shapes and exceptionally heavy weights of some

indoor arch at its center has been installed in the building

of the structural steel elements posed various challenges

soaring 50 metres at its highest point and reaching 1,000 tons

in logistics and installation. CCC prides itself in its expertise

in weight.The new terminal is designed to minimise passenger

and ability to manage such challenges successfully. This

walking distance and maximise aircraft parking space. An

landmark project provided CCC and its JV partners the

X-shaped terminal architectural plan was devised following a

challenge of installing a roof span of 319 metres at its widest

broad analysis of the needs of the development. In addition,

point supported by 18 arches giving a broad space without

it incorporates options for future expansions, technological

the use of columns thus adding to the exceptional passenger

modifications, and internal reconfigurations.

experience this building is set to deliver. The world’s longest

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ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES AND TRANSIT The ultra-modern exterior within MTB is matched by the interior, all created to allow faster turnaround times for airlines, superb duty-free, retail spaces and international cuisine, better customerservice, quicker immigration, and superior check-in and security.

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CENTRAL PROCESSOR Departures in L2.0

Departures Hall 165 Check-in Counters Passenger Hold Rooms and Pavilions 18.000 square metres of Duty Free shops and Retail Areas 10.000 square metres of Food and Beverage (F&B) Areas Etihad and other Airline Lounges (Total of eight lounges)

Arrivals in L0.0 Feature Stair leading to the Arrivals Hall Immigration Desks 10 Baggage Reclaim Carousels Passengers Welcome Hall

Arrivals in L3.0

Arrivals Corridor Public Balcony Three-Star Hotel Building with 163 Guest Rooms Office Building

Transit Levels Transfer Lounges in Departures L2.0 Transit Queuing Area and Helpdesks in L1.0

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ACCESS BRIDGES Providing the main approach to the Arrivals and Departure areas, the two Access Bridges at MTB are recognised as major engineering achievements.

Constructed in precast and designed to be blast-proof, the

Underlining the adoption of the ‘intelligent airport model’,

Access Bridges are yet one more aspect of ADIA that unites the

the Access Bridges provide a ‘sense of place’ for passengers,

three fundamental airport business imperatives of passenger

making air travel more accessible and enjoyable than ever

satisfaction, operational excellence, and fiscal success.

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TERMINAL CONCOURSES Passengers and airlines can count on a smoother journey thanks to MTB and its state-of-the-art concourses. Huge numbers of people will visit or simply move through MTB, but welcoming so many passengers does not faze the airport, which is committed to ensuring that every single person feels comfortable within ADIA. In and around the concourses, passengers will find:

Arrivals Corridor L3.0 Departures Corridor L2.0 Passenger Hold Rooms and Pavilions Passenger Boarding Bridges – 106 total for all MTB Duty Free and Retail Shops in addition to F&B Areas Concourses A and D play host to 14 gatehouses overall, whilst Concourses B and C accommodate 31 gatehouses in total.

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TERMINAL GATEHOUSES A gate, or gatehouse, is an area of an airport that provides a waiting area for passengers before boarding their flight, giving access between the aircraft and the concourses. Within MTB, the gatehouses are two-storey structures, connected to the concourses via deep truss bridges. The main structure of the gatehouses themselves comprises structural steel columns, which provide support to composite beams and an in-situ composite deck.

The most up-to-date solutions in smart airport technology

By way of example, eight of the bridges have been

are being implemented throughout MTB. Every one

specifically designed to serve the upper deck of

of the new passenger boarding bridges will interface

the Airbus A380, with the longest bridge capable

with the Visual Docking Guidance Systems, which direct

of extending to an impressive 45 metres.

aircraft to their gate parking positions. All of the bridges also have anti-collision sensors to protect aircraft from damage. Aided by this technology, ADIA is confident that it is delivering a product of the highest quality, which can support the operation of a wide variety of aircraft types.

Despite its size, MTB has been designed to be easy to navigate – especially for the many passengers who are simply connecting through Abu Dhabi - with minimum connecting time for international passengers slated to be just 45 minutes from gatehouse to gatehouse.

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BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM Baggage handling is the process of transporting passenger luggage from a check-in counter at a departure airport onto an aircraft cargo hold, and then to a collection point at an arrival airport. It is designed to count bags, check weights of bags, balance loads, screen suitcases for security reasons, transport bags via an airport conveyor belt system, and read bag information automatically. At MTB, the baggage handling system, the world’s largest, can process almost 500,000 bags each day, which equates to more than 19,000 bags every hour. It has 10 reclaim carousels and 26 kilometres of conveyors.

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CONSTRUCTION The on-site preparation and mobilisation works commenced in the third quarter of 2012 with the primary construction work starting in December 2012. The size of the project meant that large numbers of experienced resources needed to be deployed. CCC, as part of the JV constructing this landmark Project, mobilised its staff and manpower early on in the project to start the concrete works in earnest and continued in mobilising experienced staff to supervise and direct specialist subcontractors efforts to the successful completion of their work scopes.

In October 2013, ADIA announced the placement of MTB’s

The 20,000-tonne curved roof is the centrepiece of

first steel buttress, one week ahead of schedule. This was

the MTB project and also the most complex part of its

followed by the news in February 2014 that the first steel

engineering. It features the world’s longest indoor arch

arch had been completed, a significant milestone. Ever

at its centre, which is 52 metres tall at its highest point

since then, the project has moved ahead rapidly, with visible

and weighs 1,000 tons. The roof is supported by 18

signs of progress apparent on an almost daily basis.

arches and spans 319 metres at its widest point.

The building has been constructed using approximately

Major works were awarded to local and select international

75,000 tons of steel, more than 680,000 cubic metres

subcontractors and a large number of local suppliers were

of concrete, and nearly 500,000 square metres

engaged on this project. This is in line with CCC values to

of steel and glass cladding, 135,000 tons of rebar,

engage the many local partners within the framework

360,000 square metres of suspended ceilings, and

of its operations to promote higher engagement of the

325,000 square metres of natural stone flooring.

local commercial and industrial community in the local developments being constructed by the company.

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