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SIX CONSTRUCT AT 50: FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH IN THE GULF

Managing Director’s Message

50 years of success, and 50 years more to come.

For 50 years, Six Construct worked diligently to continually aid its expertise in the Gulf region, raise the bar in its delivery, exceed client expectations and improve its services. Six Construct, a subsidiary of BESIX Group, is a multiservice company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, marine, industry, infrastructure and sport & leisure related projects. Six Construct has a workforce of 17,000 in the Middle East and 18,000 worldwide.

Through the continuous support of our staff, partners, suppliers and clients, Six Construct is considered one of the key leaders in the construction industry ensuring that its vision and values are always in line with countries it operates in, in the GCC region.

Six Construct strives for quality, uniqueness and perfection in all its projects. We started our first project in 1965, with the Abu Dhabi Corniche, and ever since have flourished to develop landmarks in the Gulf. From the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, to the first Tram in the Middle East, Six Construct turns challenges into reality. Other projects include the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Bridge in the UAE, Hamad International Airport and Khalifa Stadium in Qatar, Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain, King Abdulla Sports City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and many more.

Six Construct will continue to enhance the standard of living for all residents of the Gulf through its projects, and will continue to enrich the region’s history with architectural developments. .

On behalf of Six Construct, I thank our suppliers, partners, clients and staff for our successes over the past 50 years, and look forward to the next 50 years to come.

Pierre Sironval Managing Director

Six Construct

Building relationships by exceeding expectations, Six Construct’s most fundamental belief is that its success is directly related to the success of its clients, something that has been at the heart of the company’s philosophy for the past 50 years.

1909

Jacques-Marie and Charles Stulemeijer see potential in prestigious construction projects in Belgium and set up the Societe Belge des Betons (SBB). They make their mark with the rebuilding of Belgium Ports and canals in the aftermath of the Great War.

1922

SBB looks beyond the Belgium borders and sets up a subsidiary in France (Societe Nord –France) and in Spain (SICOP).

1947

SBB recognizes the extraordinary market potential in former Belgium Congo and, together with the Belgium group Empain, invest under the name Auxeltra-Beton.

1966

Large projects in the Middle East demand a new organization. The six companies of SBB form Six Construct. The success in this new region is considerable.

1973

SBB becomes a holding company and the major shareholder in a new construction company named Les Enterprises SBBM. The list of references in the Middle East and Africa grows incredibly fast. Meanwhile the company carries out important infrastructure works in Belgium.

1982

Les Entreprises SBBM, Astobel General Contractors and Six Construct International unite forces and become Les Entreprises SBBM & Six Construct. SBB grows by taking over regional Belgium companies: Entreprises Jacues Delens, Etablissements Jean Wust and Vanhout. New activities are initiated in Luxembourg.

1994

SBBM and Six Construct adopt the shorten name of BESIX. The activities in the Middle East develop very quickly and BESIX East enters the Egyptian and Libyan markets. The company also becomes an important player in France.

2004

13 managers of BESIX and its subsidiaries, together with Orascom Construction Industries execute a management buy-out. SBB becomes BESIX Group, firmly anchored in Belgium.

2006

The Belgium companies Socogetra and Cobelba join BESIX Group. The know-how of Socogetra and Cobelba in road works and industrial activities as well as their strong regional presence in other sectors, such as the production of ready-mix concrete. Asphalt production and production of granules will permit BESIX to complete its range of services and respond better to the evolution of market demand.

2009

BESIX Group concluded an agreement for the acquisition of Franki Foundations Group Belgium (FFGB) and its subsidiaries. FFGB is a renowned leader in the field of soil structure improvement and pilling.

2010

The iconic Burj Khalifa is completed with Six Construct as a major player.

2014

The first tram in the Middle East- the Dubai Tram is completed with Six Construct as a key player in the construction of the project.

50 Years of exceeding expectation

In 1965, Six Construct signed its first project in the UAE and in the region, the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Six Construct had the distinct honour of building the 3.4-km Abu Dhabi Corniche, a significant project for the emirate of Abu Dhabi undertaken directly by the

late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. With continuous renovations and enhancement, the Abu Dhabi Corniche beachfront has been awarded coveted Blue Flag status - the internationally renowned eco-label for beaches and

marinas that guarantees clean and safe bathing water. The beach is enjoyed by approximately 30,000 to 50,000 visitors every month.

The Abu Dhabi Corniche

Project: Abu Dhabi Corniche Year: 1965

Location: Abu Dhabi

Six Construct is the regional company of the Brussels-based BESIX Group which operates in 17 countries on five continents. Established in 1909, BESIX Group has since then evolved into a multi-service enterprise, profiling itself as a key player in high value-added projects, such as marine developments, civil engineering works, large residential and office buildings, and industrial complexes.

Six Construct at 50: from Strength to Strength in the Gulf

When Six Construct first began work in the Gulf, neither the UAE nor Qatar was a sovereign nation state. 50 years later, the construction giant celebrates its golden anniversary with achievements that are themselves milestones in the development of the Gulf region.

Six Construct has been a mainstay in the region’s construction industry. With the strength of over 23,000 employees, Six Construct continues to make iconic landmarks in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Founded on Solid Trust

Six Construct can look back with pride on how solidly they have built an inimitable portfolio of projects and clients through the years.

Establishing trust was how Six Construct gained the privilege of working directly with the Sheikhs and Rulers in the early days when they were essentially hands-on from design to execution of the projects.

Over the years, Government entities have put projects out to tender giving equal opportunities to industry players. As a result, competition has been stiff. Thanks to unparalleled expertise and experience, Six Construct has been awarded with prestigious and albeit, challenging projects.

Proudly BESIX

Six Construct is a subsidiary of the Brusselsbased BESIX Group which operates in 17 countries on five continents. Established in 1909, BESIX Group has since then evolved into a multi-service enterprise, profiling itself as a key player in high value-added projects, such as marine developments, civil engineering works, large residential and office buildings, and industrial complexes.

BESIX Group is particularly active in Europe, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East (via Six Construct) and Australia. BESIX Group is widely regarded in cities where it operates as a partner in progress, lending its expertise and innovative spirit to meet clients’ varied requirements. Its range of services has expanded beyond contracting and now includes concessions & assets, and real estate development.

50-year Strong Gulf Partnership

Six Construct’s operations in the Gulf began in the UAE in 1965. Six Construct has operated in the region and taken the helm in the GCC with its multi-disciplinary offerings and expertise on a range of services.

Massive building and civil engineering projects delivered in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the last 5 decades have etched an unmatched reputation for Six Construct as a true regional industry leader.

Project: Dubai Creekside Park

Year: 1993

Location: Dubai

Client: Dubai Municipality

Project: Emirates Towers Hotel

Year: 1997

Location: Dubai

Client: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

This iconic building is not only known for being the tallest tower in the world but it has also broken two other impressive records, the world’s tallest structure and the tallest free standing structure, Six Construct also received two awards for the Burj Khalifa: the first award being 2010 Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa Region.

The second is 2010 Best Tall Building overall. The Tower combines residential and commercial space and includes the prestigious Armani Boutique hotel, recreation facilities, serviced residences, apartments and an observatory. Its unique mix of functional modernistic surfaces and decorative form

contain abstract references to regional and cultural influences. The Tower base rises upward in a series of steps providing a graceful transition as the structure ascends.

Six Construct implemented the construction of the state-of-the-art tower, and Podium basement. Three elements surround a central

core, where over 45,000m3 of concrete weighing more than 110,000 tonnes were used to construct the concrete and steel foundation, over 22 million man hours were used in the completion of this magnificent structure. A unique landmark that Six Construct is extremely proud of.

Project: Burj Khalifa

Year: 2005

Location: Dubai

Client: Emaar Properties PJSC

Project Manager: Turner International

Burj Khalifa

A Legacy of Enduring Success

While many factors contribute to Six Construct’s legacy of success, there are undoubtedly key values that are sine qua non to its triumphant march towards the golden years.

These are values that have propelled Six Construct to outstanding growth and established it as an unshakeable institution in the construction world.

Quality

Nothing builds a better legacy for any organisation than a portfolio of projects that stand the test of time, a feat that can only be achieved by building from beginning to end.

Building consists of more than just sincerity and good intention. It’s about excellence aimed towards outstanding results that endure and exceed expectations. Here, design and technical excellence is key.

Six Construct’s design department creates value in an extraordinary way. A center of excellence in Brussels ensures that ideas are converted into innovative designs. A group of specialist engineers is at hand to bring value engineering into every project.

Through the Dubai Design Department (DDD), Six Construct has ensured best-value designs for projects across the Middle East. Projects such as the Jazan Marine Terminal (Saudi Arabia), Hamriyah Power Station (UAE), Ruwais Waste Water Treatment Plant (UAE) and the Dubai (UAE) are some of the projects that have benefited directly from DDD engineers technical skills and excellence.

In 2013 the company received the Best BIM (Building Information Model) award for the King Abdullah Sports City project.

Respect

In 2013, BESIX Group took stock of its entire operation with the advantage of looking back at over a century of success. Corporate introspection crystallised into one core value that has inspired and underpinned the organisation’s growth through the years: RESPECT.

Six Construct understands RESPECT as something owed to every stakeholder from clients, staff and employees, the suppliers, and all the way to end-users and society in general. Not merely a tagline or a logo element, RESPECT is a company conviction, the very breath that sustains the corporate culture of excellence. Six Construct does not compromise respect for anything. RESPECT is the company’s cornerstone for success.

Along the way, the promotion of this cornerstone value has broadened BESIX Group’s perspective on the full scope of RESPECT: respect for the environment, respect for communities, respect for quality, health & safety, respect for client and stakeholders, and respect for staff and employees.

Respect for Clients

Six Construct honors clients as the focal point of all its goals and endeavours. As such, clients are accorded utmost respect regardless of the scope and breadth of their demands.

Through 50 years of serving a wide variety of clientelle, Six Construct takes pride in having accommodated client demands with short turnaround time. This is how the Gulf region has impressed the world with infrastructures and skylines.

Respecting clients also means interpreting their visions. Six Construct takes it upon itself to capture the client’s vision and work out a logical design that will meet both the vision and the actual on-ground requirements in the present and beyond.

Respect for Employees

With all the good intentions to serve clients and society, Six Construct acknowledges that the ultimate power to accomplish goals rests upon its human resource. This explains Six Construct’s focus on attracting the best talents in the market and grooming them towards their full potentials.

Six Construct’s respect for employees is best exemplified at the Loyalty Awards ceremony held annually. During last year’s award ceremony, a great number of staff center stage to receive their 40 or so years of service awards. In the 20-30 years of service, there were hundreds that were awarded.

Sustainability

True excellence and genuine service keep long term visions in view.

Six Construct has always pursued increased technical expertise in sustainable construction. Careful studies are conducted on the environmental impact of projects and activities. Engineering teams take into account the construction and long-term energy costs every project entails. Periodic evaluation and review processes are in place to help improve quality performance.

Sustainable and responsible procurement are given strict focus. In unison with BESIX Group, Six Construct implements the Code of Conduct

for Sustainable and Responsible Purchasing and Subcontracting. This helps forge and reinforce partnerships and collaborations with vendors and suppliers.

Corporate Social Responsibility

A respectable balance in the pursuit of profit and concern for the society’s well-being marks Six Construct’s approach to business.

Although a relatively new program, Six Construct’s CSR initiatives have multiplying impact as individual staff become more socially aware. This, in turn, helps transform the group collectively as an organisation with a strong corporate conscience. Six Construct makes it a goal to build bridges between the company and the cities which host it.

Health and Safety Come First.

The promotion of a safe and healthy work environment is a focus and priority at Six Construct.

First-rate HSE policy is implemented across all projects. Six Construct adheres to BESIX brand’s ‘zero-harm’ commitment in matters of health, safety and environment. This means aiming at 0% accident rate and no harm to society and no damage to the environment. In 2009, Six Construct together with BESIX Group’s entities worldwide launched an initiative called ‘Safety Time Out’ sessions. During its annual observance, every staff and employee takes a 2-hour safety break. In mid2013, ‘Life Saving Rules’ campaign was also launched, a highly welcomed initiative by everyone at BESIX Group.

Six Construct is ISO 9001:2000, OHSAS 18001:2007, and ISO 14001:2004 certified. Recently, it’s been awarded both ISM and IMCA certifications.

Project: Khalifa Stadium

Year: 2005

Location: Qatar

Client: Khalifa Sport City Development Committee Qatar

Project: Al Garhoud Bridge

Year: 2006

Location: Dubai

Client: Road & Transport Authority (RTA)

Yas Island Development – Ferrari Experience

Project Description

Yas Island is set to become one of the top resort locations in the world, renowned for the Formula 1 Circuit and the Ferrari Experience that provides fun and thrill for all ages.

To house the gigantic

attractions, a huge structure needed to be built that composed of an indoor air-conditioned central area. This structure in the shape of a shield is legendary due to the structural shape and the dazzling red color of Ferrari.

The curvature of the roof was technically made possible due to ‘nodes’ being developed, each one specifically assembled on site. Each single node was assembled on site and placed individually by the crews

working in adapted cherry pickers.

27 cranes, 42 cherry pickers, 20 mobile cranes not counting the fork lifts and telehandlers were used to ensure the project met all deadlines.

Set to become a world class touristic destination, the Yas Island features unique experience such as the Ferrari experience. The design of the theme park reflects the Ferrari sinuous form, inspired by the classic

double wave side profile of a Ferrari car. The shield-like structure is legendary due to its shape and dazzling red colour of the Ferrari trademark.

The park showcases a combination of indoor and

outdoor rides, museums, cinemas and restaurants allowing visitors to experience the full Ferrari experience.

Project: Ferrari Experience

Year: 2007

Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Client: Aldar Properties

Dubai Tram

Six Construct and Road Transport Authority (RTA) announced the opening of the ffirst of its kind in the UAE and in the Middle East. The Dubai Tram stretches to 10.6 km and spans 11 stations across densely populated and

activity areas including Dubai Marina, Mina Siyahi, Dubai Media City, Knowledge Village and Safouh. It is the first tram in the world that uses the technology of platform screen doors the mechanism of which is synchronized with

the opening and closing of the tram doors in order to provide additional comfort, safety and security to riders.

Project: Dubai Tram

Year: 2008

Location: Dubai

Client: Road & Transport Authority (RTA)

Project: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Year: 2010

Location: Abu Dhabi

Client: Abu Dhabi Municipality

Project: ADNOC Head Quarters

Year: 2010

Location: Abu Dhabi

Client: ADNOC - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Reaching beyond the Golden years

Six Construct can only see the bright promise of a sustained role and even bigger participation in the Gulf’s development as the region continues to assert its position as the centre of Middle East prosperity.

Taking into account the sheer volume of mega projects that are either underway or in the pipeline, the Gulf region is clearly in the forefront of unparalleled development signifying bigger economies, job opportunities and endless possibilities.

Playing host to global events such as the Expo 2020 and FIFA World Cup 2022 and with determined plans for economic diversification, the Middle East, primarily, the Gulf region, is poised for over US$1 trillion worth of development across 117 major programmes that are planned for completion by 2030. These programmes include infrastructure developments, transport and communication systems, retail and leisure, education centres, health and sports complexes.

In view of what’s ahead, it is clear that Six Construct’s 50th anniversary is a celebration of its glorious past and a beamingly bright future.

Since the 1900s

Making its mark with the rebuilding of Belgian ports and canals in the aftermath of the First World War, SBB quickly obtained a reputation for expertise in concrete works for industrial and infrastructure projects. In the 1920s, for the first time the company went overseas to carry out marine works on a large scale: 3 km of breakwaters were built at the port of Valencia on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Following this, SBB became a prominent contractor for

all types of marine works such as harbour, canal and river projects, and, after the Second World War, it started working in the Congo and has continued to work in Africa ever since.

During the 1950s the Group began to diversify into the construction market.

43 Years in the Gulf....

It was in 1966 that six companies belonging to the Group decided to enter the Gulf region construction market; Six Construct was born. The work was carefully prepared in the Brussels headquarters and all plant and equipment was shipped out from Belgium. Two contracts were tackled simultaneously: the Abu Dhabi ‘Corniche’ and a quay wall for Doha harbour. The Group throughout Six Construct has been active in the region without a break ever since.

Further growth and success, including various works in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, and in Moscow, Russia, where it completed a 516 room hotel in just 20 months, SBB moved into the 21st century as the preferred contractor for a growing army of discerning clients throughout the world. At the end of 2004 a new era dawned when SBB became the BESIX Group.

It was quickly selected by Emaar to build the world’s tallest tower in a joint venture in Dubai, over the previous two decades, the Group had built up a solid reputation as a ‘skyscraper’ specialist, with successfully completed projects in such diverse locations as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cairo, Warsaw, Rotterdam and Paris. No longer can the Group define itself only in terms of its construction contracting activity. For the last five years, it has opened up new horizons for expansion in a constantly changing world.

50 Years of exceeding expectation

The Group now profiles itself as a multidisciplinary group. It has expanded its competences (environment, roads, foundations) and has developed its experience in new types of contracts (PPP, BOOT, DBFM). It wants to deliver custom-made solutions to its clients. It has sought to detect new niches, the fruits of which it hopes to harvest in the coming years. The Group also wants to keep alive its ‘pioneer’ spirit.

A Regional Leader

With offices in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar, Six Construct has expanded into one of the region’s leading building contractors and has enjoyed considerable success throughout the Middle East.

A multi-services operation, pursuing geographical diversification and specialisation in new business areas, Six Construct has particular expertise in the use of concrete in complex marine projects (quay walls, jetties, etc), major building works (airports, hotels, office buildings hospitals etc), and large scale infrastructure projects (motorways, railways, tunnels, bridges and industrial plants etc).

Unrivalled Knowledge

Six Construct specialises in several specialist areas that include towers and large sophisticated residential and commercial complexes; pleasure ports; marine works, including quay walls, breakwaters and jetties; civil construction for industrial infrastructures such as power plants; cement factories and petrochemical installations; environmental and energy-related industries; sports and

leisure complexes, such as large-scale multifunctional sports centres and stadiums, and a huge range of infrastructure projects that include bridges, tunnels and railway tracks among others. Its unrivalled knowledge of these many aspects of the construction industry can be clearly seen in the various projects that Six Construct has been involved in over the years.

Generating Exceptional Value

Superior performance across all sectors of the business is the driving force to ensuring that Six Construct remains a market leader now and in the future. As a result, Six Construct continues to build its reputation for successfully completing a broad portfolio of niche and groundbreaking projects.

At the same time, the company recognizes that it is only through the continuing delivery of outstanding performance, through a policy of co-operating, communication and competence applied consistently and continually throughout its operations, which will continue its well deserved growth. The company’s approach is based on a broad experience, incorporating advanced technologies and know-how, project management skills, financial expertise and advanced service capabilities.

Combined with the collective strength of the Group, has continued to generate exceptional value for its clients. The company’s mission is to make its clients’ wishes a reality and, thanks to the size and diversity of the building projects, Six Construct has a wide range of in-house specialists who can offer the best - when only the best will do.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a world- class medical care in the UAE. The 364 bed, multispeciality hospital is unique and an unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care. Integrates first class hospital care with education and research.

It was September 2006 when Mubadala Development (Mubadala) signed an

agreement with the American Healthcare Institution, to design, manage and operate the preeminent hospital; Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi. The hospital is a key project in Mubadala’s strategy to stimulate Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector by establishing world-class healthcare facilities in the region.

The hospital is organized into five institutes of Digestive Disease, Eye, Heart & Vascular, Neurological, and Respiratory & Critical Care, to offer an advanced range of tertiary/quaternary medical services. Like its counterpart in the United States, it is a physician-led medical facility served by North American board certified (or equivalent)

medical professionals. Mubadala appointed Aldar as Development Manager in 2007 to oversee the design, construction and commissioning of the hospital. The main contractor for the main construction package of the Cleveland Clinic was awarded to Sixco-Samsug Joint Venture (SSJV).

Project: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Year: 2010

Location: Abu Dhabi

Owner: Mubadala Development Company PJSC

Development Manager: Aldar properties PJSC

The Yas Retail Mall is Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure and entertainment destination. The mall offers three floors of exciting, leading international and regional retail, restaurants and recreational facilities. The 1.4 M sqft

structure serves as a gateway destination offering an unparalleled retail experience to local residents, tourists and international guests. The Yas Mall is the first mall to achieve 2 pearl design certificate from Estidama. The public opening

of the mall took place in November 2014.

Six Construct’s involvement in the development included the construction of Yas Retail Mall, north east and north west decked car parks, the cinema, family entertainment centre and link buildings, the provision of all infrastructure

and services, the remaining roads and bridges together with any connections to the existing roads and bridges, hard and soft landscaping and surface parking.

Project: Yas Retail Mall

Year: 2011

Location: Abu Dhabi

Client: Aldar Properties

Bahrain Four Seasons

Making history in Bahrain, the Four Seasons is seen as unique symbolic structure that Six Construct was proud to be part of Six Construct was responsible for the main hotel building which is 202 meter in

height with 216 guest rooms, 55 suites and 2 presidential suites, and composed of 2 cores, hotel room floors and a skypod on the 43rd floor.

50 Years of exceeding expectation

Project: Bahrain Four Seasons Year: 2011

Client: Signature Hotels Management Company SPC Engineer: COWI Gulf AVS

Co-ordination, communication and advanced planning are key factors, with clients stemming, with Six Construct’s success; with clients stemming directly from professional project managers, who make each project their own. Six Construct thrives and actively seeks projects that are different and demanding and will utilise the skills of the talented people they employ, whose construction ideas are changing the face of the world. Nothing is too deep, too high or too wide for this multi-disciplined construction company.

Sustainable Path to Growth

It is no surprise, that the company wins many of the Gulf’s most prestigious contracts. For instance, Six Construct won more than $250 million worth of construction contracts for the Al Gurm Resort in Abu Dhabi. The private villas are in a variety of styles according to their natural habitat and setting, with a select number having their own private beach. Six Construct also won the $17 million piling and foundation contract on the project. Six Construct is also an integral part of the booming construction sector that now exists in Qatar. Committed to creating a sustainable path to growth, the company initially entered the Qatar market with a view to developing its marine activities, including the construction of quay walls, dry docks and water intake facilities, but has now diversified into a whole range of landmark projects.

Environmental Concern

The BESIX Group, and of course in turn Six Construct, has a system for responding to the highly important environmental demands of the

various countries where they are active. At the start-up phase of a worksite, an environmental assurance plan identifies and assesses the environmental aspects and impacts of the various activities that will be undertaken. The objectives of these plans will be to identify, assess and mitigate any potential damage to existing marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The plans will also identify appropriate preventative measures to ensure that the ecosystems are improved through the application of acquired and researched technologies. Implementation of strict guidelines and policies are key directives in all corporate operations.

There is no doubt that the construction industry is changing the face of the Gulf, threatening to deliver a potential catastrophe on the landscape. Six Construct, however, is staying ahead of its competitors and working with the environment to ensure quality projects that work hand-in-hand with nature. Focused on long term success Six Construct’s success tomorrow depends upon its clients’ successes today.

Indeed, on many occasions clients return and the process begins again on a new project. Six Construct’s clients come back to it for a reason: at Six Construct its focus is on long term success. The company does everything in its power to ensure that once a client has worked with Six Construct, they never feel a need to look elsewhere. To find out more about Six Construct and the BESIX Group as a whole, visit www.BESIX. com. It could well be the best business decision you make this year!

Stevin Rock LLC

P.O. Box 559, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971-7-2588666, Fax: +971-7-2588777

Email: stevin@emirates.net.ae , Web: www.stevinrock.ae

Quality is a Full-time Commitment

STEVIN ROCK LLC - CASE STUDY

STEVIN ROCK, ONE OF LARGEST MINING GROUPS IN THE wORLD, wITH ACCESS TO 17 BILLION TONNES OF SURVEYED RESERVES, IS OwNED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF RAS AL KHAIMAH, AND ITS BROAD RANGE OF PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN USED IN SOME OF THE wORLD’S MOST HIGHEST PROFILE AND PRESTIGIOUS DEVELOPMENTS, INCLUDING HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, RAS LAFFAN NEw PORT EXPANSION, PEARL OF QATAR, THE BURj KHALIFA, AND THE DUBAI METRO

Founded in 1975 as a 100% owned subsidiary of Dutch civil engineering company Volker Stevin, all rights to the business were purchased in May 1996 by His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, which began an era of consolidation, expansion and strengthening. In 2004, as a 99% government-owned company, it became Stevin Rock LLC, and a new board was formed.

Delivering the highest quality material to some of the leading developers and construction companies inside and outside the Gulf region, Stevin Rock produces:

• High-grade limestone and gabbro rock, concrete and asphalt aggregates for the construction industry, including Armour Rock (1.0+ tonne material), Small Armour (1001,000kg) and core material (<1.0 tonne material)

• Crushed aggregates

• Lime kiln feedstock

• Cement kiln feedstock

Khor Khuwair is the largest of Stevin Rock’s quarries and, with an output capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum and reserves of over four billion tonnes,

is one of the largest limestone quarries in the world. Moreover, the consistent geology of the quarry, which features regular and widely spaced bedding planes, produces limestone rated as the highest quality by chemical composition and geological testing.This makes it ideal for concrete, cement, lime and steel plant applications that demand raw material of the very finest quality and consistency. Furthermore, thanks to the state-ofthe-art extraction, processing and transportation equipment, Stevin Rock can extract and process up to 5000 tonnes of material per hour, whilst still maintaining the standards that its clients have come to expect.

470,000 tonnes of buffer storage ensures continuous, uninterrupted flow of material for transport or loading by barge, ship cranes or ship loader at the quarry’s seven berth all-weather harbour. Strict environmental controls at every stage of the process ensure that disruption to the natural habitat and wildlife is minimised.

Al Ghail quarry, meanwhile, produces a unique white limestone, which is mined primarily for the Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Gulf and Asia region markets at a

rate of 10 million tonnes per year. The quarry operates to the highest international standards, utilising advanced techniques and efficient plant and equipment to ensure the highest quality with the lowest possible cost base. Superior-quality dolomite is also produced at Al Ghail, with much of this output being supplied to India’s leading steel companies.

Kadra is Stevin Rock’s only ‘hard rock’ quarry, with an output capacity of seven million tonnes per year. Ideal for most challenging applications thanks to the fact that the rock is highly abrasive, the material produced by Kadra’s four crushing lines is exported via Stevin Rock Harbour and Saqr Port, with over 30% of output going to Qatar and Kuwait for use in high specification construction, highway and marine projects.

Wherever the quarry and whatever the product though, Steven Rock guarantees the utmost in quality, with the company’s ISO 9001 certification, in tandem with many other internationally recognised standards, also providing clients with complete peace of mind.

Group Name: STS GROUP OF COMPANIES

STS Group was formed on two pillars, Al Salam Technical Services & Electricals supplying local manpower needs within Qatar and Alfa Resourcing Services handling the growing recruitment needs of G.C.C region, but as time passed we understood potential of the Qatar Market and branched out.

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Now STS Group stands tall with six companies servicing and providing to the needs of Qatari market.

Contact Details :

Tel: (+974) 44352702, 44357027

Fax: (+974) 44375130

Tel: (+974) 44352702, 44357027 Fax: (+974) 44375130

E-‐‑Mail: info@stsgroupqatar.com

Website: www.stsgroupqatar.com

AL SALAM TECHNICAL SERVICES & ELECTRICALS Local Manpower Supply

Address: 7th Floor, IBQ Bank Bldg. (Corporate Branch), Al Matar Road, Doha -‐‑ Qatar. P.O.Box No: 7218

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On November 12, 2000, voting for the venue to host the 2006 Asian Games took place in Busan, South Korea. 41 members of the Olympic Council of Asia selected Doha as their choice. This result projected a big growth in the construction market of Qatar. With a goal to supply technical manpower support to the biggest names in the construction industry, Al-Salam Technical Services and Electricals was launched in 2005 at a time when the demand for a qualified workforce was at its peak. STS started its journey to become a brand name in the manpower industry with just 20 civil workers and Six Construct, Doha,

as its first client. Within a year, STS reached its first goal of a 500 strong workforce. Owing to the company’s professionalism and dedication towards clients’ projects, STS soon was able to establish a reputation that would make it a reliable source of qualified manpower for years to come. However, growth was hampered by the impact of the financial crisis, which reduced the demand for residential and commercial construction projects due to a lack of confidence among private investors.The management of STS knew it had to sustain its numbers through this financial crisis if it was to grow in the near future. At a time

when other manpower companies were reducing their workforce in order to control losses, STS supplied its manpower at a low cost, which made it a preferred choice to the few construction companies that still had projects.

The outlook for construction changed as a result of Qatar hosting the FIFA 2022 World Cup, resulting in the government’s focus on infrastructure and residential construction.

Construction growth was further strengthened by the Qatar National Vision 2030, through which the country looks to become a developed nation by diversifying its economy, achieving sustainable development and providing a high standard of living for its population.

The labour workforce market saw a steep rise during the second quarter of 2012 owing to the various construction projects introduced, and STS strengthened its market position with by increasing the number to 1500 civil workers. By early 2013, STS had established a commercial cleaning company, Mutual Cleaning and Services, to cater to the hospitality and facility management sector. With STS already

having supplied workers to various prestigious projects like NDIA (New Doha International Airport), Khalifa Stadium, Sports City, Dolphin Energy Project, Barwa Commercial Avenue, Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation, Tornado Tower, Qatar Convention Center and Barwa Village, it achieved a reputation to supply larger volumes of workers without compromising on the quality or production standards on-site. Towards the end of 2013, STS established a dedicated MEP division to cater to the MEP requirements of its clients.

Currently STS group has a strong workforce of over 3500 employees in the Civil, MEP and commercial cleaning divisions. The quality of its workforce has been ensured through numerous control stages performed by the recruitment wing of the company and clients’ trade tests. STS is currently supplying high volumes of manpower at various projects, including Musherieb properties, Red line metro project, Qatar petroleum District, Sheraton park project, Lusail Cark Park project, National Orbital Highway, Twin Tower Project, AlWaab City, QGT, QSR and Qatar Foundation Projects.

Iemants is an international steel construction company with over 50 years of experience in the engineering, construction, supply and assembly of steel constructions. Iemants is part of the Smulders Group, an international organization with branches in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and India.

Iemants has executed some major projects for Six Construct in the Middle East such as the Ferrari Experience, Presidential Flight Lounge and Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi and the Aspire Tower and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar.

Since September 2013, the Smulders Group is part of Eiffage Construction Métallique, subsidiary of Eiffage S.A.

Head office in Belgium: Hoge Mauw 200, 2370 Arendonk, Belgium, e-mail: info@iemants.com, www.iemants.com Office Middle East: M-2 Saif Abdulla Darwish Building, E20/1, P.O. Box 53417, Abu Dhabi, UAE e-mail: abu.dhabi@iemants.com, www.iemants.com

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Services offered:

• Vertical transport designs and traffic analysis

• Installation and maintenance of elevators, escalators and home lifts

• 24 hours emergency services

• Modernization solutions

Our main offices in the Middle East:

ThyssenKrupp Elevator UAE (L.L.C.) Office 203, Al Durrah Building #4, Street 55, Al Garhoud, P.O. Box 27278, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Phone: +971 4 2308000

Fax: +971 4 2865489

E-Mail: tkeuae@thyssenkrupp.com

ThyssenKrupp Elevator / Jordan Ltd. Co. 1st Floor, Building 58, Al-Ra’fah Commercial Complex, Abdulla Ghosheh St., P.O. Box 910002, Amman 11191, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Phone: +962 6 5828999

Fax: +962 6 5827788

E-Mail: info.tkejo@thyssenkrupp.com

ThyssenKrupp Saudi Arabia Ltd. Salah Eddin Al Ayoubi Street, Jarir District, Al Bawani Tower, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 9812, Riyadh 11423, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Phone: +966 11 4868900

Fax: +966 11 4868901

E-Mail: info.tkesa@thyssenkrupp.com

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Shuaib Trading Co. W.L.L. Mazaya Tower 3, 15th Floor, Sharq, Khalid Ibn Al Waleed Street, P.O. Box 115, Safat 13002, State of Kuwait

Phone: +965 2 2278910

Fax: +965 2 2278911

E-Mail: tkekuwait@thyssenkrupp.com

ThyssenKrupp Industries and Services Qatar L.L.C. Offices 5 & 6, Ahmed Al Mesnad Complex, Block A, Mohamed Bin Thani Street, Bin Omran, P.O. Box 47405, Doha, State of Qatar

Phone: +974 44 341950/51

Fax: +974 44 341949

E-Mail: info.tkisq@thyssenkrupp.com

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Egypt S.A.E. 6 A Mostafa Refaat Street, Sheraton Helipolis Area, Cairo, Egypt

Phone: +202 22 696956/7

Fax: +202 22 696958

E-Mail: info.tkeeg@thyssenkrupp.com

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Almoayyed W.L.L. Suite 2703, Almoayyed Tower, Building 2504, Road 2832, Al Seef District 428, P.O. Box 60059, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Phone: +973 17 311515

Fax: +973 17 311533

E-Mail: tkebahrain@thyssenkrupp.com

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Flowline Mechanical Engineering

Complete Mechanical Engineers, Designers & Fabricators

P.O. Box: 5642, Ajman, UAE

Ph: +971 6 743 6585, Fax: +971 6 743 9598

Email: fmeuae@gmail.com / sales@fmeuae.com www.fmeuae.com , Mob: +971 50 67 35247

Congratulations to Six Construct on 50years In the Gulf Region

Congratulations to Six Construct on completion of 50 years in this region.

Projects with Six Construct: Dubai Tram, IGD Das Island, Ruwais Sulphur handling terminal, Cultural Village, Business Bay Canal, Ras laﬀan Port expansion, Pearl Qatar, Museum of Islamic Arts – Doha.

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Arminox stainless steel reinforcement –the most maintenance free and economic solution for the construction industry.

Arminox stainless steel reinforcement doesn’t rust. Used for concrete structures it is therefore the certain way of avoiding corrosion related damages to the concrete and subsequently comprehensive and expensive renovation. By intelligent use of stainless steel reinforcement we assure positive outcome to the bottom line.

Recent clients and projects include: Hong Kong Macau Bridge, The RTA Dubai, Dubai Highway Bridge, Gamuda Berhard Sitra Causeway Bridge Bahrain, Port Authority Sharjah, The commercial port Archirodon, Shaikh Zayed Bridge Abu Dhabi.

Arminox Middle East FZC, P.O. Box 16941, Jebel Ali, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 8872777, Fax: +971 4 8872778

Email: arminox@eim.ae www.arminox.com

Northcroft Middle East is proud to have provided Commercial (Cost and Contract) Management services to Six Construct and the Besix Group on a wide variety of world class projects for over 25 years throughout the Arabian Gulf Region and further afield. A recent example is the Cleveland Clinic Hospital Project in Abu Dhabi. This strategic and outstanding medical facility highlights our capability to be involved with ground breaking developments around the world and is a continuation of our long-standing relationship with Six Construct and the Besix Group.

Northcroft have been established in Abu Dhabi and Qatar for over 35 years and congratulate Six Construct and the Besix Group on reaching this momentous 50 year milestone. We wish them success for the next 50 years.

For more information about Northcroft Middle East please contact: Abu Dhabi - Robert Brodie tel +971 50 642 0739 email northme1@emirates.net.ae

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aDnoC HQ toWeR - aBu DHaBi

At 343 meters in height, the ADNOC HQ Tower is currently the tallest building in Abu Dhabi situated on the Corniche. Commencing with the pile foundations and the massive raft foundation, Unibeton’s specialized concretes were used for the entire project. The concreting was completed in July 2014 and at this time, the building is substantially complete. The emphasis was on economical structural design and considerable thought was placed on achieving a very high Modules of Elasticity (E) of 51,000 MPa for C95 mixes and 48,000 MPa for the C80 mixes used in the core walls. Those are considerably higher values than those quoted in BS 8110 the code of practice for structural concrete. The C80/20 and C80/10 mixes placed in the core walls posed and interesting challenge. SelfCompacting Concrete was used with OP

Cement, fly ash to assist with pumping by helping to lubricate the pumping pipeline. The concrete also included PC admixtures and had a low w/c ratio to enhance the durability of the structure. The very high quality of the concrete finish to the side walls was both a testimony to the advanced concrete technology employed in the design but also the very high standard of workmanship used in casting the walls by the contractor, Six Construct. Many observers commented that it was some of the highest quality of insitu concrete produced in the world with a uniform colour and free of formwork leakages and blemishes normally associated with this type of work.

C95/20 and C95/10 concrete mixes were also used in the columns and walls using mixes composed of OPC cement and micro silica together with specially

formulated PC admixtures to enable the concrete to be pumped from ground level to heights around 330m. The concrete had a very low water / cement ratio of 0.27 and was expected to achieve the required specified strengths at 28 days after placing in the formwork. The client, ADNOC and an equally high demanding company such as Six Construct made this project challenging with over 150,000 m³ of both C95 and C80 concretes resulting in an outstanding addition to the Abu Dhabi skyline.

uTrack : Next Generation in Quality Control of Concrete

UNIBETON is proud to introduce a pioneering innitiative for the concrete industry : “uTrack” No need to take a wheel barrow of concrete and conduct a slump test. uTrack will tell you, real time, online, from batching until delivery!

• Monitoring of slump, temperature, viscosity & load volume

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• Increase operational efficiency and thus reduce cost & time

• Minimize pipeline blockages

• GPS tracking & Truck mounted LED display

• Near real-time data via web portal

• Stored historical data & comprehensive range of reports

• Exception alerts

Sheikh Zayed Bridge - UAE

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ADNOC HQ Tower - UAE

Al Garhoud Bridge - UAE

Al Jaber Landscape LLC

Al Jaber Landscape was established in 2010 to join the construction division of Al Jaber Group. Al Jaber Landscape is a specialized company that caters for external civil, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, irrigation works and STP’s & RO’s in both UAE and Qatar.

Al Jaber landscape has a strong reputation of high quality standards and timely execution of projects. Al Jaber Landscape employs a team of highly professional experts with design and execution capabilities for residential, commercial and public services projects.

The Company’s main focus areas are Soft Landscaping Works (Design & Execution), Hard Landscaping Works (Concrete Works, tiling, pergolas, lightings, pathways, street furniture, barbecues, wood works, playground, etc.), Irrigation Works (Design & Execution) and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Works (Design & Execution), in addition to STP’s & RO’s (Design & Execution).

AL JABER LANDSCAPE LLC

Al Jaber Landscape adheres to the highest Health and Safety standards and ensures, at all times, full compliance with all relevant environmental policies and regulations.

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Al Thuraya tower, Fahidi Street PO Box 5782, Dubai UAE W - www.janacoinfra.com; E - info@janacoinfra.com T: +971 4 3519561; F: +971 4 3519563

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P.O Box: 8526, Dubai, UAE

Tel.: +971 4 368 9500

Fax : +971 4 368 9188

Operating in 52 countries with more than 300 000 employees, Securitas is a knowledge leader in security. We provide integrated security solutions and our service categories are specialised guarding, mobile security services, monitoring, electronic security solutions, consulting and business intelligence services. From a broad range of services, we customise o erings that are suited to the individual customer’s needs in order to deliver the most e ective security solutions.

Stevin Rock has been the leading quarry operator in the Middle East for more than 35 years. During this time we have forged a reputation for reliably and consistently delivering the highest quality material to some of the leading developers and construction companies inside and outside the region.

We have the capacity to produce and sell more than 45 million tonnes per year of high-grade limestone, gabbro rock, concrete and asphalt aggregates for the construction and manufacturing markets in the UAE, Gulf region and Asia. The three quarries we own and operate in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah – Khor Khuwair, Al Ghail and Kadra – contain 7 billion tonnes of surveyed reserves. For over 35 years we have consistently delivered high quality and durable materials to our customers.

The consistent geology of Khor Khuwair features regular and widely spaced bedding planes, that produce limestone rated at the highest quality, through chemical composition and geology testing. This makes it ideal for concrete, cement, lime and steel plant applications, which demand raw material of the highest quality and consistency.

Use of the most advanced extraction, processing and transportation equipment enables us to extract and process up to 5,000 tonnes of material per hour, whilst maintaining the standards our customers expect.

470,000 tonnes of buffer storage ensures continuous flow of material for transportation. It is loaded by barge, ship cranes or ship loader, at the quarry’s seven berth al-weather harbour.

Strict environmental controls at every stage of the process ensure that disruption to the natural habitat and wildlife is minimised.

Stevin Rock has become one of the largest mining companies in the world, employing over 1,900 people. Between 2005–2010 we jointly produced almost 250 million tonnes of material from our three Ras Al Khaimah mines.

The management team of Stevin Rock is both highly qualified and highly experienced. Its senior members have each spent a minimum of 20 years in relevant fields, and all take an active role in the strategic decisions that drive us forward.

We produce:

• High-grade limestone and gabbro rock, concrete and asphalt aggregates for the construction industry, including:

• Armour Rock (1.0+ tonne material)

• Small Armour (100-1,000kg) and

• Core material (1.0 tonne material)

• Crushed aggregates

• Lime kiln feedstock

• Cement kiln feedstock

Our products are continuously being improved to better meet the demanding requirements of our customers. And the products have been used in some of the world’s highest profile developments, representing some of man’s greatest architectural and engineering challenges.

The Projects we have been leading supplier of material to include:

Agrregates (Concrete & Asphalt):

• Burj Khalifa (UAE)

• Dubai Metro (UAE)

• Hamad International Airport (Qatar)

• Masdar (UAE)

• Dubai International Airport expansion (UAE)

• The Dubai Mall (UAE)

• Ras Laffan New Port expansion (Qatar)

• Jebel Ali International Airport (UAE)

• Jumeirah Beach Residences (UAE)

• New Hidd Port expansion (Bahrain)

• Abu Dhabi International Airport (UAE)

• Das Island Phase3 (UAE)

Rocks (Coastal Protection & Sea Defence):

• Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Palm Deira (UAE)

• The World (UAE)

• Kuwait Waterfornt Development (Kuwait)

• Khalifa Port and Saadiyat Island (UAE)

• Pearl of Qatar (Qatar)

• Jebel Ali Container Terminal (UAE)

• Deira Corniche (UAE)

• Boubean Sea Port (Kuwait)

• Messiliah Beach Hotel (Kuwait)

• Logo Islands (UAE)

• Lusail Development (Qatar)

• Qaffay Island and Al Yasat Ali Island (UAE)

• Fintas Coastguard HQ (Kuwait)

• ZAKUM Islands (ADNOC Abu Dhabi, UAE)

• Satah Razboot (SARB) Islands (UAE)

Jangho Group CO.,LTD.

Jangho Group Co., Ltd. (Hereinafter referred to as “Jangho”) is a large-scale multi-national enterprise listed at MBA shares on Shanghai Stock Exchange, and a provider of façade solutions that integrates R&D, engineering and design exper tise, precision manufacturing and full installation in both domestic and international markets

Jangho is headquar tered in Beijing with 560 million yuan registered capital. Jangho is the national demonstration enterprise for technological innovation, the state-cer tiﬁed enterprise technology center, and internationally accredited testing center for CNAS exporting enterprises, meanwhile, Jangho is the key high-tech enterprise of state torch plan and set up as the national postdoctoral scientiﬁc research working station. With more than 30 branches around the world, it has advanced R&D centers and manufacturing plants in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, and suppor ting facilities in Chongqing and Dubai. Adhering to the strategy of specialized development and relying on its competitive advantages in advanced technology, excellent service and superior quality, Jangho has secured its position within the domestic market. At the same time, it is building an international business strategy and actively explores international markets including the Middle East, with the six Gulf countries as its main body, Pan Southeast Asia covering Hong Kong, Macao, ASEAN and Australia, developed countries’ markets including the U.S., and emerging markets such as India, Brazil and Russia.

P. O .Box: 113328 , Room 1101, 11th F loor , Ma zy ed Complex Building 1 M ussafah, Abu Dhabi, U .A.E., Tel: [+971] (2) 550 6060, F ax:[+971] (2) 550 6061

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