Monthly Construction news, tenders, project focus, and forthcoming exhibitions in QatarIssue No.101 - December 2015

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2015 In Perspective: SITES Magazine looks at the year that was in the Construction sectorDr Mohamed Saif Al Kuwari - Exclusive interview: Qatar seeks to prolong life span of construction projects -

INFOCUS: Looking at risk management and safety in construction p 23-24

Recent downpours reveal the challenges of construction standards in Qatar

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Al Rayyan Hospitality showcases Qatar resort at global travel event in LondonAl Rayyan Hospitality, the Doha-based pre-eminent hospitality development group, has once again put Qatar on the map by showcasing its local and international exquisite resorts through its participation at World Travel Market (WTM), in London from November 2 to 5.The World Travel Market is the premiere global event for the travel industry and the annual must-attend business-to-business platform for networking.To date, Al Rayyan Hospitality (ARH) has achieved an impressive track record with nine ex-quisitely designed SouqWaqif Boutique Hotels comprising 183 rooms, nestled in the bustling traditional market in Doha. The group has also restored an elegant 19th century Victorian townhouse, Adria Hotel in South Kensington, London, offering around-the-clock butler service for the sophisticated trav-eler.At the 2015 WTM, Al Rayyan Hospitality unveiled an exciting choice of distinctive luxury re-sorts, in line with the company’s vision to revolutionize the perception of hospitality by strate-gically developing unique lifestyle destinations.ARH, Qatar’s leading hospitality development company, last year announced the opening of its first holiday resort, the super-luxurious Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, de-veloped as an idyllic 32-acre holiday retreat with a real wow factor, offering surf, sand and serenity.Opening the first Wellness Centre in a Middle East resort, the 5-star vacation destination offered a holistic approach to health and well-being to revive its guests on holiday with the promise of the latest treatments and exercise options. From bowling alley and putting green to a diving centre, it has every conceivable recreational and entertainment facility for guests of any age, and an incomparable family holiday experi-ence.The Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara feels a world away from bustling Doha, “offer-ing a paradise island setting with extensive facilities for everyone from friend to families and unlimited opportunities for relaxation and adventure, wellness, and indulgence”.Al Rayyan Hospitality has carved a niche for itself by adding hotels and investments and en-tering new markets. All the ARH resorts are inspiring and striking with contemporary and in-novative amenities that aim to encourage international and local visitors to relax and enjoy all the activities and features they would expect in a 5- star resort set in a spectacular location.

Qatar’s new Labor City a trend setter for the regionQatar has completed the Gulf region’s largest and most modern complex of worker camps, Labor City, which can accommodate tens of thousands of workers. It is located in the Indus-trial Area and accommodations there are available to companies.Labor City is spread over an area of more than a million square meters and comprises 64 four-storey-buildings. Each building has rooms that can together accommodate 780 workers. In all, the accommodations in Labor City are meant for 50,000 workers.The city has a cinema, entertainment centers, a huge auditorium for community events, com-mercial complexes, restaurants and sports facilities like stadiums for volleyball, football and cricket and other sports.Besides, there will be a police station and a branch within the city to help maintain law and order and ensure workers’ safety and security.The city boasts green space spread over an area of 32,500 square meters and a medical center which will have specialist doctors as well as an emergency unit.Within the city there would also be additional accommodation for 10,000 senior workers. “The supervisory authority for the Labor City has begun asking companies that are interested in taking premises on rent to house their workers to come forward and apply,” according to Doha-based Arabic newspaper, Al Sharq.Known as Barwa Al Baraha, the project is built by state-backed Barwa Real Estate Company and is the largest development project ever built in the country to house workers.“It is the biggest and most modern Labor camp built in the entire Gulf region,” said Al Sharq.The project has been developed in two phases. The first phase consisted of a truck and ve-hicle parking area and basic facilities. The second phase comprises the Labor City project.The 64 buildings are actually grouped into four major sub-complexes, each with 16 buildings.There are plans to build other blocks within the city that would accommodate senior staff of companies that hire space for the purpose on rent. A huge complex that would house at least 49 used car showrooms is also planned with ad-joining administrative offices on the two upper floors. Labor City is all set to be a model accommodation in the entire region with star amenities for migrant workers. - QNA

Qatar Rail rewarded with a triple certification by the world’s leading standard-setting bodiesQatar Rail’s commitment to world class standards in quality control, environmental sustain-ability and delivery, has been recognized by the international standard setting bodies with a triple certification.The company’s quality management system, occupational health and safety system and en-vironmental management system for its Program Delivery division, have all been confirmed as meeting ISO standards – confirmation that they meet global best practice.The ISO standards, (ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004) set rigorous requirements and targets for quality management systems, health and safety, and environ-mental management systems, respectively. Organisations which gain this level of certifica-tion have not only to demonstrate that they have the correct processes in place, but also that they can demonstrate that the processes are being followed. Commenting on this notable achievement, Eng. Saad Al Muhannadi, CEO of Qatar Rail, said: “We have always set out to follow world class standards in the way in which we deliver our projects, and this prestigious certification shows that we have succeeded. However, we re-gard this certification as merely a starting point and we will now look to maintain and build on these as we look to achieve continuous improvement”. He added: “From the very onset of our journey, we have shouldered great responsibility towards the State of Qatar and its people and have known that we need to achieve the highest standards of operation to meet this responsibility. These certifications are pleasing evidence that we are succeeding, but we have much to do to meet the challenges which remain.”Echoing Eng. Al Muhannadi, Eng. Daniel Leckel, Chief of Program Delivery division at Qatar Rail, added: “These certifications are the culmination of all the strategic planning, and hard work that we’ve employed into Qatar Rail’s projects. When excellent work is recognized and rewarded, it drives us to multiply our efforts and continuously raise the bar for our objectives and performance. As we enter advanced phases for our projects’ completion and launch, we will continue to strive in delivering quality and service excellence”.The ISO and OHSAS certifications ensure exhaustive and rigorous management system au-dits of the Qatar Rail Program Delivery Division by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). During a special certification ceremony, Mr. Mark Haskell, LR Country Manager from Lloyds handed the accreditation to Eng. Daniel Leckel, Chief of Program Delivery at Qatar Rail.LRQA is a world-leading, independent provider of Business Assurance services, including management system accreditation , validation, verification and a full range of training to international standards and schemes.

Recognition for Qatar Foundation at the World Architecture Festival Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) building has won an award at the World Architecture Festival (WAF), a prestigious global celebration of inspirational architecture, held last week in Singapore. The QF building, which is home to the Education City Mosque and the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS), a college of QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), won in the category of ‘Religion – Completed Buildings’, and was the only Islamic building to have been shortlisted. The building contains many symbolic and poetic references to Islam and its civilisation. The Mosque’s structure for example rests on five large columns representing the five pillars of Islam, with each featuring a verse drawn from the Holy Qur’an. The building reflects the Foundation’s commitment to originality and innovation, and the new accolade is testament to QF’s mission to promote Qatar around the world and to foster an engaged society appreciative of its Islamic and Arab heritage. The building is a reinterpretation of the traditional model of the madrasa found in old Islamic Cities, where both education and worship are combined in one premise. The college also represents one of many institutions contributing to the comprehensive educational cycle offered by QF that provides quality learning to students to unlock their potential and foster a progres-sive society. All winning projects in the different award categories were then shortlisted to take part in the selection for the World Building of the Year 2015, in which the QF building received high commendation from the Master Jury. The judges praised the QFIS building, designed by Mangera Yvars Architects (MYAA), as a project representing “a cultural breakthrough where client and architect have produced a remarkable building.” The building was nominated to the WAF Awards by QF’s Capital Proj-ects Directorate (CPD), with the support of the architects of the building Mangera Yvars Ar-chitects (MYAA). Speaking about the project, Ameena Ahmadi, Technical Director at Qatar Foundation Capital Projects Directorate said: “QFIS building is a true manifestation that the architecture of the Muslim world has its firm and timeless values, but the same can be interpreted through different models. The building is a continuous discovery of spatial qualities and pleasures, and a reminder to connect with one’s inner self and surrounding nature at the same time. Winning the award is recognition to the innovative potentials of spaces for learning and worship.” The QFIS building, officially opened in March 2015, was among 338 projects from 47 countries shortlisted in a range of categories. It was one of three projects in Qatar, and 10 throughout the GCC, to be shortlisted at the awards. The QFIS building is a complex structure that boasts natural light, a calm and neutral palette of whites, representing notions of serenity and purity. Water is used throughout the build-ing with four streams flowing through its exterior and interior. The building includes the latest amenities that take advantage of modern innovations

alongside a respect for envi-ronment, in addition to being an architectural masterpiece that exemplifies the beauty of Islam and its moderation. WAF is the world’s largest international architectural event and largest architec-tural awards programme and more than 2,000 architects from 60 countries attend the Festival. (QNA)

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Qatar Foundation delegates with architects Ada Yvars and Ali Mangera

Qatar Rail CEO Saad Al Muhannadi and Daniel Leckel, Chief of Program Delivery division at Qatar Rail, displaying the certification.

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sector and they would con-tinue to be so.He felt that this was the main reason why they had been so widely accepted even though there were many stakeholders. At the launch of the on-line portal for QCS 2014, he reassured the gather-ing present, in response to questions from participants about the status of its use in concrete, that research into issues like the use of “wadi gravel” was an ongo-ing thing. In fact, he said that certain specifications for its use might be issued before the QCS 2016 if results were available.He stressed that the social, economic and environmen-tal advantages of the district cooling system had made it one of the most important ones adopted by cities and new communities that were looking to promote healthy living and sustainable eco-nomic development.In a statement to the of-ficial Qatar News Agency (QNA), Dr Al Kuwari said that the ASTM’s selection of QCS 2014, to be available on its interactive database, was no accident as the Qa-

tari specifications deserved that, pointing out that the CEO of ASTM had stressed that Qatari standards were produced in a highly techni-cal and professional manner and were built on scientific research. For these reasons, the QCS 2014 was highly lauded by companies, experts and en-gineers inside and outside Qatar, he said, pointing to its quality for construction projects in terms of sustain-ability and permanence. Al Kuwari added that his vision was to increase the quality of the built environ-ment to ensure that the life span of construction proj-ects in Qatar would be ex-tended to 75 years instead of the current 25 to 30 years. “Qatar is witnessing an un-precedented construction boom and is investing bil-lions on these projects. We aim to extend the life span of these projects, especially roads, concrete and infra-structure projects to reach 100 years,” Al Kuwari add-ed, revealing that they had started contacts with inter-national universities, includ-ing British ones, to conduct joint scientific research to

Qatar seeks to prolong life span of its construction projectsDr Mohamed Bin Saif Al Kuwari, Assistant Under-secretary of the Ministry of Environment for Labo-ratories and Standardiza-tion, has called the Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) 2014 “a world-class achievement of which the country can be proud of”. The QCS standards were published in the Official Ga-zette in February this year and an online portal dedi-cated to them was launched at a one-day Qatar Construc-tion Specifications Confer-ence 2014, organized by the Ministry of Environment, in November.The portal, inaugurated by HE the Minister of Environ-ment Ahmed Bin Amer Al Humaidi, gives the construc-tion community access to QCS 2014 on the American Society for Testing and Ma-terials (ASTM) platform. The specifications are now accessible alongside those of the American society for all through the interactive database of ASTM. In an exclusive interview to the Construction Sites mag-azine, Dr Al Kuwari said that the QCS standards 2014 were the result of a collab-orative effort by the entire

QNA reported.The draft decision stipu-lates that provisions of regulations attached to this decision should be applied to manufacturing estab-lishments in the state; and that imported manufac-tured construction products should also comply with ap-proved standards and speci-fications.In September this year, the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology at the Ministry of Environ-ment had issued a hand-

book for procedures of issu-ing the Qatari Certificate of Conformity for construction products.The handbook included the procedures to be followed to issue the certificate, aimed at encouraging national in-vestment, as the activities of construction product fac-tories have a significant im-pact on the state’s economy. These factories include ready-mixed concrete and its products, asphalt, rebar factories, bricks, floor tiles and plastic pipe plants.

extend the durability of in-stallations in Qatar. Meanwhile, Qatar’s Cabinet has given its nod to a draft decision on regulations for awarding the “Qatari Certifi-cate of Conformity” for con-struction products in a bid to ensure the availability of quality building materials in the country. In this regard, the regular weekly meeting of the Coun-cil of Ministers approved a draft decision by the Minis-ter of Environment to amend Decision No 192 of 2013,

building ceiling. Several malls also suffered damage from the precipitation, such as Ezdan Mall; a section of the interior plaster ceiling collapsed and water could be seen pouring into the mall. The rapid response measures taken by the local authorities helped to avoid casualties. The high incidence of water leakage and seepage have brought into question the construction standards with regard to buildings; and their drainage systems as well as the apparent lack of rainwa-ter collecting solutions as an established standard. The rain started early in the morning and lasted for an hour in some places; while others received intermittent rainfall over several hours. The Qatar Meteorology De-partment had issued a state-ment earlier that week saying that Qatar would be experi-encing unstable weather, that might continue for several days. A day before the deluge the weather bureau issued a new warning about the exces-sive rain that would descend upon almost all parts of Qa-tar. All municipalities were

ready with the equipment to tackle the emergencies which could be caused. They deployed water-draining ma-chines and emergency teams . “Emergency teams are on the ground and they are giv-ing their 100 percent to ease the traffic movement on the roads.”The record breaking rainfall exposed some of the criti-cal construction flaws on the major infrastructure projects and cast a shadow on the adherence of lcontractors to construction standards. Sev-eral newly completed school buildings and multimillion dollar shopping malls showed evidence of poor construc-tion. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani has or-dered an investigation into the matter. It was announced that all concerned bodies and companies involved in the projects that were adversely affected by the rains, must be referred for investigation. If they are found culpable then they will be handed over to the Public Prosecution. The Government Communica-

Recent downpours reveal the challenges of construction standards in Qatar

Last month’s deluge in Doha caused ma-jor disruptions and brought Qatar to a

standstill for several hours. Qatar received more than a year’s worth of rain in a few hours which caused heavy flooding in most of the central residential areas and made many roads near impassible for commuters. The rain also prompted many school clo-sures and many major shop-ping malls closed their doors due to leakages.According to Qatar’s Metrol-ogy Department, the area around Hamad Interna-tional Airport saw the high-est amount of rainfall, with more than 80 millimeters within 24 hours, in compari-son to the Old Doha Airport area - 16.9mm, Abu Hamour - 31.8mm, Al Wakrah - 6.6mm of rainfall accumulation. Typi-cally Qatar sees around 50 millimeters of rain in whole year.The rain has also caused leaks in recently completed buildings, most notably the Hamad International Airport. The sudden rainfall caused several major leaks in the

until the end of the probe.”Meanwhile, the internation-al community has also ad-dressed the issue of climate change and the necessity to revise the regional and local construction standards. Dis-cussions about global warm-ing are ongoing at the COP-21 Conference that took place in Paris. Architects and engi-neers from around the world are not less interested in the consequences of global warming than ecologists. Ac-

cording to Jessy Puget, an Architect DPLG from France “The AEC industry standards should be reviewed on the international, regional and local level taking into con-sideration a climate change, Qatar isn’t an exception. The climate is changing quite quickly and some building standards have been estab-lished several decades ago are still used in construction, what can cause major flows of future buildings.”

tion Office advised that five companies had so far been identified. While parties re-sponsible for dereliction or negligence, whether govern-mental or private, will be held accountable, according to QNA. QNA also reported that said contractors have been banned from leaving the country as the investigation is carried out: “owners of com-panies, contractors and con-sulting engineers would be banned from traveling abroad

Architects and engineers from around the world are not less interested in the consequences of global warming than ecologists

Dr Mohamed Bin Saif Al Kuwari: Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment for Laboratories and Standardization.

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ering working in Qatar in the future. Unfortunately given that the New Immigration Law has only recently been published and given the lead time for implementation, this article cannot consider in any detail the effect the law may have on expatriates when this New Immigration Law comes into force. This article contains general statements in relation to the New Immigration Law and should not be construed in any way as legal advice. For-mal legal advice should be sought on a case by case basis when interpreting the provisions of the New Immi-gration Law.Observations• Timelines in the New

Immigration Law have been amended, in some cases materially. By way of example, the period within which an expa-triate employee should now be issued with his or her residence permit after entering Qatar has been extended from 7 to 30 days. 30 days is also the maximum period an expatriate employee can remain in Qatar without being obliged to obtain a residence permit.

• In relation to certain matters the New Immi-gration Law gives more clarity in relation to what is and what is not legally

permitted. For example whilst the New Immigra-tion Law makes it clear that it is not acceptable for an employer to retain an employee’s passport or travel document after it has been used to ap-ply for or renew a visa, such prohibition can be waived if the employee agrees in writing that the employer can retain it, but only until such time as the employee requests its return. In ad-dition in relation to clar-ity, the New Immigration Law states that a visa may not be issued with-out an executed employ-ment contract being in

Qatar’s New Immigration Lawplace; historically some visas have been issued without a contract having been executed.

• In addition to the indi-viduals who are exempt from the requirements of the Old Immigration Law, e.g. foreign leaders, diplomats, captains of sea vessels and aircraft pilots, etc. the New Immi-gration Law also exempts Gulf Cooperation Council nationals.

Matters of InterestExit PermitThe New Immigration Law obliges an employer to inform the Ministry 3 days prior to an employee exiting Qatar. Not-withstanding such obligation the law also states that, sub-ject to an employer approving such exit the employee will be able to exit Qatar immedi-ately. We cannot comment on how this obligation and ap-proval will be implemented in the context of or amend the current exit permit regime. In relation to exit permits the New Immigration Law also refers to an Expatriates Exit Permit Grievances Committee to which expatriates employ-ees will have recourse should an employer or the Ministry it-self refuse to issue the expa-triate employees with an exit permit when one has been requested.Letter of No ObjectionThe New Immigration Law provides that the transfer of an employee’s residency shall be at the discretion of the Ministry. The New Immi-gration Law, unlike the Old Immigration Law, does not refer to the requirement for the employee’s employer to approve the transfer, i.e. is-sue a letter of obligation, of-ten referred to as a NOC. The New Immigration Law states that a transfer may be ef-fected at the end of a definite employment term, i.e. a term which does not include a right for either party to give early notice to terminate, or after an employee has completed 5 years of employment with one employer if they have an indefinite employment term,

i.e. a term which does include the right for either party to give notice. Notwithstanding these transfer rights, the New Immigration Law provides that each will be subject to the employer’s rights should such transfer prejudice those rights. Again we cannot com-ment at this time as to how the employee’s and employ-er’s rights will each be as-sessed by the Ministry should a dispute arise. Registration of Birth Parents holding valid resi-dence permits now have 90 days from the date of birth of their children, or the child’s entry into Qatar, to apply for Qatar residency for that child. Under the Old Immigration Law the time period was 60 days. In addition, the time pe-riod for a child born outside Qatar to enter Qatar has been reduced to 6 months from 2 years. PenaltiesThe penalties contained in the New Immigration Law reflect those of the Old Immigration Law for the most part. For ex-ample, a breach of the provi-sions, amongst other things, relating to entering Qatar with the correct travel docu-ments, entering and exiting at the correct locations, com-plying with the terms of the visa which has been issued, can be punished by a fine not exceeding QAR50,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years. Repeat offenders may be subject to more severe penalties, including fines of up to QAR100,000. In addi-tion to these existing penal-ties, the New Immigration Law specifies some addition-al penalties, including, where an employer retains travel documents without permis-sion, QAR25,000, where an employer fails to inform the Ministry that an employee’s employment has been termi-nated within 14 days of such termination, QAR50,000, and where a hotel or other lodging facility does not comply with its notice obligations to the Ministry, for example, where notification is not provided when a visitor or resident

remains unaccounted for 48 hours or more, QAR20,000. The New Immigration Law re-tains the the ability of the Min-ister to instigate conciliation discussions with offenders to settle any breaches amicably and attaches a table setting out the payments associated with each offence. Where for whatever reason matters can-not be settled amicably final judgment will be issued and enforced. In addition the New Immigration Law introduces a discretion for the Minister to exempt or reduce the concili-ation amounts awarded to an offended person or entity on the grounds of public interest or for humanitarian reasons. Finally, in relation to penal-ties, the Minister or his dep-uty has the right to “blacklist” an offender until such time as the breaches are cured or the judgments satisfied. NOTE: Qatari laws (saved for those issued by the Qatar Fi-nancial Centre to regulate in-ternal business) are issued in Arabic and there are no offi-cial translations, therefore for the purposes of drafting this article we have used our own translations and interpreted the same in the context of Qatari regulations and cur-rent market practice.For further information on this issue or other legal matters please contact Emma Higham (emma.higham@clydeco.com) or Yasser Shabbir (yasser.shabbir@clydeco.com).

Law No.(21) of 2015 Regulat-ing the entry, exit and resi-dency of expatriates in Qatar (New Immigration Law) has recently been published in the Arabic press and reported in various English language publications. We understand that it will be published in the official Gazette next month. The New Immigration Law states that its provisions will take effect one year after such publication, i.e. towards the end of 2016. There is yet no fixed implementation date. The Minister of Interior (Minister) through the Minis-try of Interior (Ministry) and Immigration Department will be responsible for the imple-mentation and enforcement of the New Immigration Law.The New Immigration Law will repeal Law No.(4) of 2009 (Old Immigration Law) and the decisions and reso-lutions previously issued to implement it. However, until the Minister issues the new implementing decisions and regulations, the current de-cisions and resolutions will remain in force to the extent that they do not contradict the provisions of the New Im-migration Law. This article sets out some of the provisions introduced or amended by the New Immi-gration Law which may be of interest to expatriate employ-ees currently working in Qatar and those individuals consid-

Yasser is a UK qualified employ-ment lawyer in Clyde & Co’s MENA employment team, based in Qatar. Yasser specialises in advising both local and international clients in relation to all aspects of employ-ment and immigration law in Qa-tar (including the Qatar Financial Centre).

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Emma Higham is a legal director of the International Law Firm, Clyde & Co LLP, in Doha. Emma is a cor-porate commercial lawyer who has been based in Qatar for more than ten years. Emma incorporates her extensive knowledge of local law when advising both local and foreign clients on Qatar establish-ment and employment matters.

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Moving to more serious com-parisons, Khairy explained various elements of smart cit-ies, including infrastructure, utilities, intelligent transport systems, healthcare, build-ings and education.So, what is a “smart city”? Khairy defined it as a city per-forming well in six categories built on a smart combination of endowments and activities of self-decisive, independent and aware citizens. The six categories are Smart Economy, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment, Smart People, Smart Living and fi-nally Smart Management.And because a city is nothing without its residents and visi-tors, a smart society is a vital aspect of a smart city. “It’s all about social and human capi-tal,” She said. “Linked to this

is the development of resi-dents themselves, combined with the level of creativity and the quality of social interac-tion among people.”Moving to the concept of smart management, she said that as technology moved so fast it became more difficult for management to adapt. “New technology means staff training, equipment up-grades, etc. which translates to massive cost for compa-nies.” To explain why smart management is key to sus-tainable smart cities, Khairy exposed two pictures of an efficient railway in Sudan 30 years ago and compared it to a shockingly deserted railway there now, arguing that the absence of smart manage-ment was what made all the difference.

The way to smart managementShe then went on to com-pare two types of manage-ment: chess and checkers. “In checkers, all the pieces are uniform. They move in the same way and pieces are in-terchangeable,” she said.“While in chess, all pieces are different. Each of them moves in a different way and you can’t play if you don’t know how each piece moves. Most importantly, you won’t win if you don’t think care-fully about how you move the pieces.”

In management, the Check-ers way of play translates into a need-to-plan and co-ordi-nate employees’ movements, but everybody moves at the same pace, on parallel paths.In the Chess style of manage-ment, “great managers know and value the unique abilities and even the eccentricities of their employees, and they learn how best to integrate them into a coordinated plan

of attack.”So, what is the best approach to smart management? Khairy modified a motto of Spanish sculpture artist Edu-ardo Chillida from “whatever I know how to do, I’ve already done. Therefore I must always do what I do not know how to do”, to “whatever I know how to manage, I’ve already man-aged. Therefore I must always manage what I do not know how to manage”. She called this approach “Creative Man-agement”.

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organized by Bricsa Consult-ing, was attended by more than 80 delegates from Qatar and from other parts of the world. The conference’s focus was on rail infrastructure devel-opment, commuter rail and urban transportation & infra-structure which included met-ro rail and LRT projects.On the first day of the event Einas Khairy, a management expert, delivered a presenta-tion on smart city and smart management. Khairy started off by pointing to the in-creased usage of the word smart, whether to refer to smart-looking people, smart phones or even smart cars.

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and architect, to develop the 3S metal cladding system, launched its facade solution in France less than two years ago and with its success in Europe, it is now expanding to the GCC’s construction mar-ket including Qatar. Its key to success lies in mak-ing a facade design as simple

as a game where all pieces can be connected to each other allowing the ultimate customization of the building.Bacacier, a major actor in me-tallic cladding for buildings in France for 20 years, is the first manufacturer to propose a major alternative for the traditional metallic cladding in industrial and commercial areas. For 50 years, buildings in the industrial and commercial areas have been built with a magma of metal sheets hav-ing the same shapes. Every-thing looked the same. The loss of identity in city suburbs has been too obvious. For an architect, creating a unique building using the available products on the market of metallic cladding becomes an aesthetic and economic challenge. Ba-cacier has faced this chal-lenge while creating its new solution with Starck, a game where all pieces can be con-nected to each other, allowing the ultimate customization of the building.The way the industrial build-ings have lost their identity is only too evident. Can this be approached differently? Ac-cording to Starck, it is not just an engineering problem. “We need to look at every as-pect of this,” he says. “We did not want a luxury product or a limited range. We wanted to come up with

A game of facadesa standard with widespread appeal. So doing we have em-barked on a long-term indus-trial adventure. Three years later we are proud to unveil a new approach to metal clad-ding for buildings,” points out Starck. UNIQUE is the master-word of the concept. “With Bacacier, we imagined an indefinite construction game, a Mec-cano which will be an amaz-ing tool for architects,” says Starck.Basically, there are new stamped sections. Then a patented fixing system that allows to accessorize the building without re-drill and without losing its integrity and thermal performance. Finally, a set of accessories offer endless finishing possi-bilities.Aesthetic and practical, the offer of Bacacier By Starck meets the traditional installa-tion techniques and presents the most cost-saving solution to clad a metallic construc-tion and make it unique, giv-ing it a strong identity while being “reversible” without major intervention.“Without any additional drill-ing and thanks to our exclu-sive screw, it is possible to develop the facade whilst maintaining the integrity of the building: side rail, screw, cassette, a set of intercon-nectable elements has been added to the cladding that

becomes its frame,” says Ba-cacier.Even better, the customized identity of the facade can be easily changed and reversed. As the activity within your building changes, so its fa-cade adapts immediately due to a range of accessories that can be customized. Aesthetically or functionally, they help change the purpose of a building. The solution h is very simple to implement, according to Starck. All parts are designed to be fixed to existing attachment points. The fixtures can be reversed. They are just as

easy to attach as remove and renew.In France, in less than two years after its launch in the market, the 100th building equipped with the Bacacier By Starck solution has just been built.In 20 years, Bacacier has worked its way among the three first manufacturers of industrial and commercial building cladding in France. Today the group is spread over 20 operational sites in France. The Bacacier group is led by an ambitious vision: “Different industrial build-ing”.

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ening of oil prices, according to a study.The report for the third quarter of this year, prepared by DTZ Qatar, highlights the impact that the government’s revi-sions of its spending plans has had on the state’s real estate market in the past six months, particularly the commercial and prime residential markets. In the residential sector, the report finds an increase in va-cancies in the prime residential market due to recent redun-dancies in the oil and gas sec-tor. Despite these increases, rents in this sector have remained strong in second and third quarters, notes the report.“This is primarily due to an increase in population. The population of Qatar reached 2.37 million in May 2015, rep-resenting an increase of 9.2% since May 2014 due to steady job growth in non-hydrocarbon sectors such as finance, hotels, restaurants, and trade and transport,” the report says. “Declining oil and gas prices have resulted in a review of

the budgets in many govern-ment departments and in the oil and gas sector; however, the government has recently con-firmed that spending on infra-structural projects will proceed as planned,” Johnny Archer, As-sociate Director, Consultancy and Research, DTZ, states.“The key concern in the resi-dential sector is rental inflation where new supply of accommo-dation for the middle income families has struggled to meet the demand of an increasing population,” Archer says.“There has been an increase in vacancies in the prime residen-tial market in recent months; however, with non-hydrocarbon sectors experiencing double-digit growth, occupancy levels are likely to recover over the next six months.” Archer says the increased va-cancies won’t have an effect on rental prices in the short term. However, more incentives and more flexible leasing terms have been introduced to lure tenants to the prime residen-tial units. But he doesn’t rule out the possibility of rents com-ing down in case of prolonged vacancy. DTZ also sees room in the mar-ket for more affordable accom-

modation for middle-income families. “As the economy continues to grow, more of the low income group will come to the country, thus increasing the need for af-fordable housing,” Archer said.The need for affordable hous-ing has been recognized on the government level, but there have been no announcements of any major upcoming projects yet.Discussing whether the es-tablishment of metro stations will affect rental prices in sur-rounding areas, Archer says the metro will change the dynamics of these districts and more de-velopments are expected in the peripheral of the city close to metro stations. The commercial sector has wit-nessed a reduction of new of-fice acquisitions from the pub-lic sector. Typically, the public sector ac-counts for 60% of office leasing in Doha’s West Bay area. Most of the Q2 and Q3 activity has been limited to transac-tions of less than 250 square meters. There have been no commercial leases in excess of 3,000 square meters agreed in Q3, according to the report.Currently, the West Bay area

has 1.7 million square meters of purpose-built office space. This represents about 40% of the supply. “Whilst the residential market is showing signs of resilience during this period of govern-ment review, the commercial sector is likely to be challenging in the near term as landlords look to the private sector to fill the temporary void in govern-ment take up,” says Kenneth Corbin, Head of Commercial Agency, DTZ Qatar.“In our opinion, those landlords offering the most flexibility in lease terms will reap the great-est benefits. “Additionally, with an excess of 300,000 square meters of office space expected to be released to the market in the next 12 months in West Bay and Lusail, occupiers will be presented with an opportunity to improve the standard of their existing space and/or improve their current lease terms,” notes Corbin. In the hospitality market, DTZ expects occupancy levels to come under pressure due to the 4,000 new hotel rooms that will be available in the market from 2016. The supply of hotels will in-

crease further in the medium term as preparations for Qa-tar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 con-tinue. A total of 11 new hotels have opened in 2015, adding around 1,400 rooms to the sector. More than 1.3 million addition-al square meters of retail space in 12 new shopping malls is currently under development and may be handed over by 2019 according to DTZ Qatar’s report. This translates into a 220% increase on the current supply, which will have a major impact on the retail market. Currently there is a strong de-mand from retailers and high occupancy levels and there is an increase in rental levels of lease renewals at busier shop-

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solar protection or even genera-tion of electricity. One of the extremely impor-tant parameters of any facade, which is quite often taken for granted, is its acoustic design. Generally, there are two main aspects of facade’s acoustic performance which have to be considered in the design stages. The first one is rather obvious and quite familiar to majority of professionals. That is the isolation of exterior noise which depends on the facade’s composition and thickness/mass of the used elements, usually a combination of glaz-ing and certain lightweight ma-terials such as aluminium. As a rule of thumb, elements of higher mass yield higher sound insulation. Details pertaining to sound isolation of facade should always be requested from the manufacturer. These should be provided in a form of laboratory test report rel-evant to considered facade system, with results expressed as Sound Transmission Class (STC) or Sound Reduction Index (Rw). Higher STC and Rw indicate better sound insulation. Most common facade systems, with double glazing, achieve sound insulation levels of 30-40 deci-bels. The facade system should be selected based on the mi-cro-location of the building and

noise level survey carried out by a acoustic consultant. Thicker and heavier facades should be used in the vicinity of highways, busy intersections, airports, etc. where higher noise levels are expected. Selecting facade systems with-out knowledge on existing noise levels in the area, can lead to disappointment of the end-user and serious disturbance from outdoor noise sources. Second acoustic parameter, which is generally overseen in Qatar, is the impact of facade to the interior sound insulation, i.e. levels of privacy inside the building itself, especially where curtain wall systems are being used. This might sound odd, facades being considered as elements relevant for outdoor to indoor noise intrusion.However, a majority of com-plaints in hotels, offices and residential towers are directly linked to low privacy levels due to sound transfer through mul-lions which are an integral part of virtually any facade system. Being nothing more than a hol-low aluminium element, mul-lion easily leaks sound and significantly deteriorates sound insulation in two areas, which ultimately leads to poor levels of privacy. It is not uncommon that ho-tel rooms are vacant exactly

for these reasons, with guests leaving in fury just after a day spent in an acoustically unsat-isfactory room where conversa-tion can be easily overheard. Moreover, I’ve met a lot of CEOs who simply can’t use their offic-es and meeting rooms for any confidential meeting, unless adjacent offices are emptied. Mullion, as a hollow aluminium element, has a minimal sound insulating power compared to the partition, despite the qual-ity of partition installed. Very good partitioning systems with sound insulating power even up to 60 dB can easily fall to 40 dB due to the existence of a mullion. Clients get rather disappointed

investing in expensive high quality partitions which, ulti-mately, don’t perform as ex-pected due to sound leakage through the mullions. To successfully avoid these is-sues, sound insulation of the mullion has to be increased and closely match that of the main partition. This can be achieved in several ways, such as filling the mullions with sand, clad-ding them with metal plates, adding additional layers of gyp-sum boards to them, applying mass-loaded vinyl barriers, etc. An acoustic consultant should advise on the correct mullion treatment, based on site con-ditions. Throughout this pro-cess, co-ordination with other

disciplines is crucial as other properties of the facade, such as fire and thermal resistance should not be compromised. Moreover, interior designers will have the final word as acousti-cally-treated mullion should be in line with design intents for the entire space and should be integrated into the surrounding elements.In any case, an acoustic consul-tant should be engaged when-ever facade systems are being designed and selected. With valuable inputs pertain-ing to facade sound-insulating properties, significant retro-fit costs can be avoided in the ear-ly design stages and satisfac-tion of the end-user achieved.

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The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) opens its doors on 2nd November. Be-

fore it opened to the public the media were treated to an exclu-sive preview of the world-class exhibition and conference facil-ity. The 47,700m² site includes a state-of-the-art exhibition hall, modular wall system, high-tech meeting and conference rooms, an exquisite VIP hosting suite and a vast underground park-ing system. With the ongoing growth of the events industry in the region, DECC is the first purpose-built city-center venue of its kind in Qatar and is set to welcome new global events to the region. Located in West Bay, the epicenter of Qatar’s commercial district, the venue boasts five exhibition halls ranging between 5368m² to

7160m² with the capability to use the space in its entirety as one exhibition hall totaling 29,000m², thanks to a unique wall partition system. The im-pressive 18-meter high ceiling is the highest in the Middle East and is supported by a revolu-tionary cantilever roof meaning the whole space is pillar-free making it more versatile than many other standard exhibition halls. The venue is overseen by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and managed by a joint ven-ture between Fira Barcelona International and ELAN Group - and is set to host a number of hugely popular events including Energy World Qatar, the Qatar Motor Show and Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition. Accord-ing to Hamad Al Abdan, Direc-tor of Exhibitions at QTA, Qatar has witnessed a substantial

increase in activity in the busi-ness meeting and exhibition sector, averaging 150 events a year, with exhibitions experienc-ing an average of 35 percent growth each year for the past three years. “The opening of DECC is sure to act as a cata-lyst to the development of the business events sector, which we estimate attracts 70% of Qatar’s visitors. The addition of this valuable and unique venue is expected to solidify Qatar’s position in the GCC events market - estimated to be worth $1.3billion. “Our strategy to in-crease visitors to Qatar by 20% in the next five years places a strong emphasis on business events as a key driver towards achieving this goal. The wel-come addition of DECC to Qa-tar’s venue portfolio will sig-nificantly contribute to Qatar’s status as a globally competi-tive destination for business events.” Mr. Al Abdan said.The Doha Exhibition and Con-vention Center has a unique natural lighting system with over 330 ‘sun wells’ flooding the exhibition hall during the day. By night, the wells are up-lit with environmentally friendly LED lighting available in a vari-

ety of colors. Interior walls are given interest and texture with a mix of stunning oak-paneling, ornamental steel gauze and polished natural stone.Commenting on the unique fea-tures of the venue, Mr. Hamad Ali Abdulmalik, Executive Direc-tor – Building Projects in Lusail said; “DECC is a valuable addi-tion to the urban landscape in Doha. Through its state of the art facilities, the venue will host international events, contribut-ing to the growing status of Qa-tar as a destination”DECC is situated just a few min-utes away from the popular Cor-niche waterfront and many of Qatar’s finest hotels and tourist attractions. It contains a spa-cious glass-sided concourse, cafes, prayer rooms, a loading zone, storage, and a climate controlled car park in the base-ment able to accommodate up to 2815 cars and 200 spaces for taxis to collect visitors from inside the venue itself.Mr. Ricard Zapatero, General Manager of Fira Barcelona In-ternational commented; “With such a versatile and unique of-fering - thanks to its considered design, central location and modern technology - DECC can

cater for a wide range of clients and industries making it the perfect blank canvas for exist-ing and new clients.”As of 2015, Qatar’s calendar of events includes 50 annual

exhibitions, bringing visitors the latest in everything from medicine and education to real estate and handicrafts. DECC is expected to host its first event in November 2015.

Doha exhibition and convention center opens its doors to global businessDoha’s newest events space combines commerce and culture in the city center and hosted its first event on November 2nd

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Arabian Supply Center (ASC), exclusive distributors of LUKOIL Lubricants in the State of Qatar, held their first customer semi-nar on 18th November, at Oryx Rotana hotel in Doha. The event was attended by large number of B2B and B2C customers from all across Qatar. ASC is fast emerging as one of the leading suppliers of con-struction and industrial equip-ment, spare parts, tyres, batter-ies and lubricants in Qatar. In the 8 years since its establish-ment, ASC has risen to a posi-tion of market dominance and has doubled its business every year for the past four years.

LUKOIL is the world’s No. 2 lu-bricants company based in Rus-sia, and is one of the newest players to enter the GCC region. With a strong focus on its dis-tribution network, LUKOIL has chosen the leading businesses in Qatar, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as their distributors.ASC was represented by Mr. Hisham Hadid (ASC Chief Ex-ecutive Officer), supported by Mr. Praveen Hubli (Divisional Manager) and Mr. Nidal Elayan (Head of Sales-Lubricants). Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hadid stated that ASC is mak-ing major investments in infra-

structure, manpower and in acquiring world class brands to meet the growing demands of the Qatari market. ASC is also focusing on strengthening their after-sales support and in order to become the benchmark in the Qatari market. LUKOIL was represented by Mr. Joginder Singh Dahiya, Sales Di-rector (Automotive & Industrial Lubricants) for the region, and Mr. Asif. P.T. (Regional Sales Manager). LUKOIL produces ab assortment of lubricants in au-tomotive, industrial and marine segments. LUKOIL entry into the Qatari market was recently highlighted at Project Qatar last May. The event provided the opportunity to showcase a wide range of LUKOIL products and services at the heart of Qatar’s booming construction market and seize networking opportunities with major players across the entire Levant and Gulf regions.Press Release for Luk Sem-inar held on 18th November 2015Arabian supply center (ASC)

was established in 2008, to mainly cater to the needs of quality spare parts, accesso-ries and allied products for its group companies. ASC made a humble beginning by supply-ing top quality spare parts for European trucks and trailers. Shortly after that, exclusive dis-tributor rights were obtained for batteries and tyres. Starting 2012, ASC forayed into exclusive dealership to distrib-ute AKSA generators in Qatar. This was followed by sandvik rock breakers (Rammer and Bretec brands) in 2013 and in 2014, our flagship product Hi-tachi construction equipments were added to the ever grow-ing ASC portfolio. This success story has continued in 2015, as ASC is appointed as sole distrib-utor of LUK lubricants for Qatar. ASC has built its reputation on sound principles of qual-ity products at the right prices with great customer service. Our team of experts has an ex-tensive experience in this filed and are geared up to meet de-manding needs of our custom-

ers. With continued investment in people, processes and re-sources, ASC is well positioned as one of the leading suppliers of Construction, Industrial and transport equipments, spare parts and allied products in Qatari market and surrounding region. ASC offers following products & services;Construction Equipments:• Hitachi excavators, Mini

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The Qatar BIM User Day, orga-nized by HOCHTIEF ViCon Qatar in cooperation with the Qatar University’s College of Engi-neering and Teesside University (UK), is a user-directed event whose latest session was very well attended. It is described by participants as “an essential inside guide to BIM and how it works in the entire project” and an “open forum for industry to exchange information”. It has become an event that is much awaited on the BIM cal-endar. The focus of the Qatar BIM User Days include the four major components of Building

Information Modeling: process, technology, people and policy. This year during its fifth edi-tion, 15 speakers presented lo-cal and international expertise in the four core areas of BIM under the theme “BIM Imple-mentation and Management”. The event opened with the pre-sentation of a student at Qatar University, Nura Al Neama who spoke about her journey to BIM. “I am just a learner and after I came here I understood how BIM works,” Nura said, calling it “an awesome concept”.During the seminar, a key chal-lenge that had been indentified was that projects that used the BIM method were not costed

properly and because the pro-cess was not well understood, the project cost was underesti-mated. Senior BIM Project Manager Gunnar Godawa identified it as a “knowledge problem...”He emphasized that training was paramount for those work-ing with BIM. In addition to that, he stressed that implementation was often very difficult as people did not understand what you did.“Training is of utmost impor-tance, not only for managers but also for all the people on the ground; they need to under-stand what has to be done,” he said.

In an interview on the sidelines of the seminar, Construction Sites spoke to Godawa about the changing attitudes of cli-ents towards BIM. He was confident that attitudes towards BIM had changed and it was becoming more of a re-quirement from clients. We asked him: Besides being a requirement, do they actually see its benefits? “At this stage we have to see how we can work together. Nothing is very sure but it is a big step towards the industrial-ization of the construction in-dustry,” he answered. “There are so many legs in the project preparation of a con-struction project and there, BIM review really helps,” said Godawa. “A sentiment echoed across the design and planning sector is that the one industry that fails to keep pace with moderniza-tion is construction. It’s also the industry with the most individu-al works. “Every time your stakeholders change, every time you have an individual project, so you can-not standardize like in the car industry or any other industry, therefore they have it a little more different,” he said in de-fense of the slow technology adoption in the sector.Going to market earlier?

“Anything which takes the proj-ect to market earlier, helps in its execution,” explained Godawa. This was earlier emphasized by Siraj Rehman in his presenta-tion to the audience on the Su-preme Committee for Delivery and Legacy’s approach to BIM collaboration.

One of the most convincing ar-guments for BIM was put for-ward by Mohamed Mohsen Ab-delhamid, BIM Manager at the Engineering Consultants Group, in answer to a question on the difficulty of integrated planning: “If it’s impossible to plan then it’s impossible to do.”

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lines through the devel-opment of distribution network stations;

• Enable and encourage tri-generation of electric-ity, heat and cooling as the technology saves up to 75% of primary energy and natural gas. Such technology helps reduce CO² emissions in almost the same proportion;

• Promote the use of clean and renewable energy for power generation in district cooling systems such as planting Trifo-lia trees that produce biodiesel for use in the process of the tri-gener-ation;

• Urge district cooling companies to invest at least 20% of its con-sumption of electricity in solar energy. With the cost of generating elec-tricity through the use of solar power becoming cheaper than traditional methods, this can be realized through the cre-ation of solar fields away from residential areas;

• Improve the quality and quantity of the provision of TSE in order to use it more effectively in cool-ing stations;

• Urge government to clas-

sify buildings that use mostly clean energy for cooling and refrigeration and encourage them to continue using this ap-proach; also classify buildings which use less non-renewable energy;

• Create a more flexible legal framework to help development of the in-dustry and protects all parties, including end-user; and

• Encourage better co-ordination between the authorities concerned to find a practical frame-work for the implemen-tation of the infrastruc-ture, including the areas of district cooling.

District cooling is indeed the way ahead in meeting the steadily-increasing re-quirements for cooling in a region characterized by fast-rising urban centers under extremely hot temperatures, especially during summer, according to Deep Banerjee, Senior Conference Producer at Fleming Gulf. “While the implementation of district cooling systems is increasing, some challenges also need to be addressed. These include making such systems even more efficient in terms of energy and water

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for stronger links between the district cooling industry and the scientific commu-nity. This, they said, would facilitate the development of new ways of designing and adopting more sustainable and environment-friendly systems, including finding practical solutions to some technical problems being faced by the industry. The district cooling industry is under the threat of stag-nation with the high cost of the technology is now being passed on and shouldered mainly by the end-user. Ac-cordingly, industry experts attending the summit urged the adoption of ideas and solutions proposed by some researchers regarding the ef-ficient use of water and en-ergy in district cooling. These include end to the use of drinking water in district cooling because technology for the use of treated sewage effluent (TSE) is available now.Among the recommendations drafted by industry experts at the summit are:• Connection of natural

gas to central-cooling

TSE session by Dr Ghazi El Sherif, Environmental Expert of the Quality, Safety & Envi-ronment Department of the Public Works Authority (Ash-ghal) of Qatar; and another presentation on Sustainable power generation & district cooling projects by George Kenich, Guest Lecturer at Harvard University in the US.There were two panel ses-sions moderated by Nezar: one on the topic of “Which water? Treated sewage water or seawater for cooling?” And the other which was a wrap-

up district cooling panel on “Smart power generation & energy efficiency”. There were also presenta-tions from Roberto Bertelli, Sales Director of AB Italy on Modular Tri-generation for district cooling and from Dr Abdel Hakim Hassabou, Re-search Scientist, Solar En-ergy at the Qatar Energy & Energy Research Institute (QEERI), on “Geothermal Principles for District Cooling – Updates and Future Con-siderations”.

use,” he said.During the second and last day of the summit, in-depth discussions and presenta-tions on energy efficiency and environmental benefits of district cooling systems were conducted. These included a presenta-tion from the Qatar Green Building Council on Green Solutions for District Cool-ing; Water Conservation in District Cooling Plants by Vivek Apte, Regional Project Director of Johnson Controls Middle East; an exclusive

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Hamad Al Thani has extended his full support to the govern-ment’s development policies which enhance national in-vestments and the empower-ment of Qatari youth to take the country’s potential pri-vate sector to the next level. With the growth forecasts predicted to be slower in the GCC, IMF Managing Direc-tor Christine Lagarde, in the meanwhile, has stressed the need for Gulf countries to put prudent financial policies in place in addition to reducing current expenditure and any planned escalation. She has felt that public spending in mega projects is not advisable, according to a section of the local news. If Qatar adopts her recom-mendations, we will probably see more investment in down-stream manufacturing sec-tors as increased attention will be paid to service sectors like real estate and tourism. The construction sector has long been in the background. But in recent interviews with senior officials of formwork companies, it has been dis-covered that most of their new work is not in the hydro-carbon sector but increas-ingly in the construction field.

A leading formwork contrac-tor in the hydrocarbon sector says that they now have more contracts in the building sec-tor as the oil and gas boom slows down.Qatar Rail rolls on In a recent town hall style meeting, that is becoming a signature format for the Qatar Railways Company, its CEO highlighted the achieve-ments of the last 12 months and looked forward to the milestones to be delivered next year. On the Doha Metro, 61km of tunnels have been completed and 37 stations are under construction. The project has more than 27,000 workforce on site. Tunneling for the Lu-sail light rail system is 100% completed. Among next year’s more no-table milestones will be the completion of all the tunnel-ing on the metro, with over-all project completion hitting 50%. Full-scale mock ups of the new Doha Metro train and Lusail Tram are scheduled to arrive in Doha soon. Building on the milestones for 2015, the ambitious goals set for 2016 will focus on Qatar Rail’s continuous, timely and

A year of achievements for Qatar’s construction sectorThe construction sector in Qa-tar has been characterized by a growing maturity and stabi-lization this year. Many of the major infrastruc-ture projects are going full steam ahead and the sign of the progress is easily visible as one drives through Qatar, from the metro stations that are being built in Doha to public amenities in Al Khor and the amazing Lusail City and its surrounding areas. The Qatar Construction Speci-fication (QCS) standards took effect three months after they were published in the official gazette in February this year. An online portal dedicated to them was launched in No-vember. The year saw HochtiefVicon hosting its fifth BIM User Day at Qatar University with scores of professionals in at-tendance.In the wake of the dramatic drop in the oil prices, both HH the Emir and HE the Prime Minister have urged the pri-vate sector to take a more proactive role in the economy. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdul-lah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani has reaffirmed that Emir HH Sheikh Tamim Bin

Under this process, it has commissioned a “Business Efficiency Review” to evalu-ate its business plan, perfor-mance and delivery model, ensuring optimal “value for money” in its delivery timely, quality and cost effective pro-gram of work. In the short term, the Doha Metro is forecast to surpass a 50% completion rate over the next year, with all tunnel-ing completed and all MEP contracts awarded during the same period. Similarly, con-tracts the Doha Metro and

Lusail Light Rail Transit Oper-ator and Facility Management are expected to be awarded next year. A full-scale rolling stock mock-up for the Doha Metro and LRT will also be revealed. On a strategic level, the develop-ment of a long-term business model that will identify and map out key revenue streams for Qatar Rail is underway.Construction technologyOf all the multibillion dollar industries, construction argu-ably spends the least money and time on research and

cost-effective project comple-tion and advancement.Reaffirming its commitment to HH the Emir’s recent di-rectives on planning, co-or-dination and cost efficiency, resource optimization, ac-countability and standardiza-tion, Qatar Rail has begun im-plementing a comprehensive 2016 strategic business plan-ning process and balanced scorecard performance re-porting system to maximize program management effi-ciency and corporate perfor-mance.

Many of the major infrastructure projects are going full steam ahead

The bene�ts of BIMPhillip Bernstein, Vice President

of Industry Strategy andRelations at Autodesk, who is

a renowned BIM champion advises: “GCC now has a huge

opportunity, but avoid the mistakes that we have made

with construction in the Western world. We miss our

schedules. We goover budget. We put too much

carbon into the atmosphere.You have incredible

opportunityin Qatar, by using real

modern technologies to builda truly modern construction

industry.”

November 2012

Open Day focus in BIM application

BIM is a powerful, modern and e�cient

way of design, construction and management of

buildings and infrastructure development

April 2013 December 2014

BIM builds bridges in Doha with New networking group

Doha BIm Users start online networking

group for those involved in Building

Information Modelling (BIM)

Why now is the time for

BIM

BIM is not a panaceum

July 2013 July 2013 July 2013

Using Technology to

turn a Pro�t

July 2014

Bim Adoption by �rms surges

A rigorous BIM process implementation has the potential to deliver tremendous bene�ts to the owner/operators of national infrastructure projects like Qatar

Rail, from the design phase, through construction,

commissioning and ingoing operations,” says Callagan

Carpenter, Vice President, Global Services, Autodesk. Qatar’s

adoption of BIM demonstrates its commitment to the very best technology when it comes to implementing Qatar National

Vision 2030,” he adds.

December 2014

Qatar is making steady progress in BIM adoption

Qatar’s construction sector is set to continue its race to become one

of the foremost innovators of the modern age. With

Qatar’s ambitious plans and tight deadlines, Bim

comes as an e�cient solution for optimized

planning and execution of construction projects.

A record number of 263 delegates attended the 5th

Qatar BIM User Day held at Qatar

University organsied by

ViCon in conjunction with Qatar University

November 2015

10 reasons why you should be

practicing BIM in Qatar

Major government organizations have

established BIM standards for ongoing and future

projects to be followed by all involved stakeholders and all project partners.

Among them are Ashghal, Qatar Rail, Q22, Qatari

Diar, Qatar Foundation.

July 2013

May 2015

Don’t stop at BIM and start focusing

on data.“BIM is only the �rst step to

shift towards data models in our industry,” says Roberto

Molinos, founder and managing director of

Modelical. And that better, more conscious systems for

collaboration and communication must follow and their adoption is just a matter of leadership. Why?

Because the technology is a reality and it is here to stay.

April 2015

Key role for manufacturers and

suppliers in BIMBIM opens up a huge

opportunity for the product inclusion within the projects. It allows product suppliers and

manufacturers to supply detailed “virtual products” to

architects, engineers and speci�ers as easily as they

traditionally provided data or 2D CAD details with all the

consequent bene�ts of relationship building and

product loyality in speci�cation.

January 2015

“BIM is one of the most promising developments that allows the creation of one or more accurate

virtual digitally- constructed models of a building to support design, construction,

fabrication, and procurement activities

through which the building is realized”

(Chuck Eastman)

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resent the future of the global built environment industry. They provide a transparent and consistent approach for a project from initial architec-tural designs to facility man-agement years after comple-tion, which in turn will add confidence, and reduce risk in the property market world-wide.”Green building standardsUndersecretary Dr Mohamed Saif Al Kuwari has said that the Qatar Construction Speci-fications 2014 were and con-tinue to be a collaborative effort by the entire sector. His approach is inclusive one where professionals and poli-cy makers weigh in on the key challenges in the sector and write standards to address them. He feels that this is the main reason that the document is so widely accepted even though there are many stake-holders. At the launch of the online portal for QCS 2014, he reassured attendees that research into issues like the use of “wadi gravel” was on-going. This was in response to ques-tions about the status of its use in concrete. In fact, he said that the specifications for its use might be issued before the QCS 2016 if the results are available.At a recent forum on district cooling systems, advocates called for the standardization of the application of district cooling systems in a more comprehensive manner in order to meet the increasing

demands on cooling in the Middle East.It was pointed out that with-out the application of district cooling on a large scale, the region would be wasting a lot of energy in conventional cooling operations. District cooling could contrib-ute to improving the quality of life in many countries of the region. The forum stressed the social, economic and environmental advantages of district cooling systems make it one of the most im-portant one to be adopted by cities and new communities that are looking to promote healthy living and sustainable economic development.Legacy projectsAl Bayt Stadium - one of Qa-tar’s most important stadium construction sites are making rapid progress has reached an above grade stage of con-struction. The main contractor for the Al Khor FIFA 2022 semi-final venue mobilized its onsite op-erations earlier last month. The design is based on a traditional Qatari tent and is built on a hill, which is remi-niscent of how tents were erected by Qataris in times gone by. The construction supervision consultant is KEO Interna-tional Consultants. Enabling works at Al Wakrah Stadium were scheduled to conclude last month. Accord-ing to the Supreme Commit-tee for Delivery and Legacy, the pitch and stadium struc-ture are beginning to take on

development. With the rise of BIM, this is set to change. HochtiefVicon hosted a BIM User Day that probably had more attendees than the four previous ones added togeth-er! Alan Muse, Global Director of Built Environment Profes-sional Groups RICS was part of the Qatar BIM User Day to discuss international stan-dards, decision-making and BIM. The global construction mar-ket is expected to grow at a faster pace world GDP over the next decade. Most of this growth is expected in the Mid-dle East, with markets such as Qatar growing at an accel-erated pace. In order to capitalize on this growth, construction projects in the region must be deliv-ered on time and to budget. Muse believes improvement in the industry is likely to come in many ways but the most promising of those is new technologies such as BIM. RICS has played a key role in developing Interna-tional Property Measurement Standards (IPMS) to measure floor space in buildings, with the Dubai government being the first in the world to sign up to the new standard. Developing professional standards such as these al-lows a clear and consistent measurement tool which will enforce greater transparency both in the region and world-wide. “The complementary nature and practical application of IPMS and BIM technology rep-

working tools as BIM. This year’s Qatar Contrac-tor’s Forum and Awards 2015 brought together lead-ing industry professionals to discuss the challenges and share innovative solutions and suggest the strategies to overcome the challenges which could be an obstacle to timely delivery of major con-struction projects in Qatar. ASTAD CEO Ali Al Khalifa said: “The standard of contracts within the construction in-dustry needs to be improved. They are the key causes of de-lays, disputes and ultimately, higher and unforeseen costs. “At a time when the progres-sion of the nation’s infra-structure is a priority, we must make a concerted effort to ensure that all construc-tion-related contracts are ef-fective and agreeable to all parties”. Another major challenge highlighted by Sheikh Al Souk, Deputy General Man-ager, Construction Develop-ment Contracting and Trad-ing Qatar, is the difficulty in obtaining financial support from Qatari banks due to ever more restrictive regulations imposed by the central fi-nance authorities, a problem that has knock-on effects for the industry at large.“It is extremely difficult to ob-tain banking services from lo-cal banks because they have raised their requirements. This directly affects the prog-ress of work because lack of banking facilities negatively impacts on your cash flow,

meaning that you are less able to maintain the momen-tum of your projects’ through timely payments, material sourcing, etc,” says Sheikh Al Souk.The year 2015 became a year of BIM adoption among con-tractors and subcontractors.Industry professionals now realize the benefits of BIM and believe that that con-tractors and sub-contractors should start embracing BIM though investing into the de-velopment of BIM expertise to avoid losses at the earlier stages of BIM implementa-tion. Mark Rudman, former regional director, Faithful & Gould, believes that tools such as BIM need to be prop-erly integrated into the design process at the earliest oppor-tunity in order to secure the best results but he also be-lieves that this kind of exper-tise remains rare.“Technical expertise in the BIM market is limited, BIM can only be properly imple-mented if engaged at the on-set of design and this is still a rare option,” he notes.Clients still find it hard to re-alize the benefits of invest-ment in BIM as it is most ef-ficiently utilized from design, construction and asset man-agement. We are developing our BIM expertise and are now using it on several proj-ects that we hope will gener-ate interest in the market. On a larger scale, we are see-ing a trend emerge as govern-ment entities are now man-dating BIM.”

shape on the ground. The other stadium which is under renovation is the Khalifa Stadium which is be-ing renovated to increase the seating plan and comply with other FIFA requirements. For one of the leading light-ing experts with experience illuminating major stadiums across the world, the project at Khalifa International Sta-dium will be unique. “We were just recently award-ed the contract for state of the art LED pitch lighting for Khalifa International Sta-dium,” said George Brax of Dutch company Philips. “We have done this for Stam-ford Bridge Chelsea, PSV Eind-hoven, Amsterdam Arena, STVV Arena and some indoor multi-purpose halls (Lusail & Al Sadd Warm up Halls), but Khalifa Stadium is going to be by far the biggest. This is considered as the first World Cup stadium to be equipped with LED lighting, which is the future of lighting”, said Brax.New challenges Against the growth and prog-ress in construction field, contractors working in Qatar are coping with a number of challenges in order to accom-plish the project on time and within budget. Among the challenges of 2015 are such specific issues as quality/shortage of build-ing material, labor shortages, stricter financing conditions and delayed payment, rising competition which forces the need to significant improve-ments and adoption of new

The bene�ts of BIMPhillip Bernstein, Vice President

of Industry Strategy andRelations at Autodesk, who is

a renowned BIM champion advises: “GCC now has a huge

opportunity, but avoid the mistakes that we have made

with construction in the Western world. We miss our

schedules. We goover budget. We put too much

carbon into the atmosphere.You have incredible

opportunityin Qatar, by using real

modern technologies to builda truly modern construction

industry.”

November 2012

Open Day focus in BIM application

BIM is a powerful, modern and e�cient

way of design, construction and management of

buildings and infrastructure development

April 2013 December 2014

BIM builds bridges in Doha with New networking group

Doha BIm Users start online networking

group for those involved in Building

Information Modelling (BIM)

Why now is the time for

BIM

BIM is not a panaceum

July 2013 July 2013 July 2013

Using Technology to

turn a Pro�t

July 2014

Bim Adoption by �rms surges

A rigorous BIM process implementation has the potential to deliver tremendous bene�ts to the owner/operators of national infrastructure projects like Qatar

Rail, from the design phase, through construction,

commissioning and ingoing operations,” says Callagan

Carpenter, Vice President, Global Services, Autodesk. Qatar’s

adoption of BIM demonstrates its commitment to the very best technology when it comes to implementing Qatar National

Vision 2030,” he adds.

December 2014

Qatar is making steady progress in BIM adoption

Qatar’s construction sector is set to continue its race to become one

of the foremost innovators of the modern age. With

Qatar’s ambitious plans and tight deadlines, Bim

comes as an e�cient solution for optimized

planning and execution of construction projects.

A record number of 263 delegates attended the 5th

Qatar BIM User Day held at Qatar

University organsied by

ViCon in conjunction with Qatar University

November 2015

10 reasons why you should be

practicing BIM in Qatar

Major government organizations have

established BIM standards for ongoing and future

projects to be followed by all involved stakeholders and all project partners.

Among them are Ashghal, Qatar Rail, Q22, Qatari

Diar, Qatar Foundation.

July 2013

May 2015

Don’t stop at BIM and start focusing

on data.“BIM is only the �rst step to

shift towards data models in our industry,” says Roberto

Molinos, founder and managing director of

Modelical. And that better, more conscious systems for

collaboration and communication must follow and their adoption is just a matter of leadership. Why?

Because the technology is a reality and it is here to stay.

April 2015

Key role for manufacturers and

suppliers in BIMBIM opens up a huge

opportunity for the product inclusion within the projects. It allows product suppliers and

manufacturers to supply detailed “virtual products” to

architects, engineers and speci�ers as easily as they

traditionally provided data or 2D CAD details with all the

consequent bene�ts of relationship building and

product loyality in speci�cation.

January 2015

“BIM is one of the most promising developments that allows the creation of one or more accurate

virtual digitally- constructed models of a building to support design, construction,

fabrication, and procurement activities

through which the building is realized”

(Chuck Eastman)

revIew

SITESC O N S T R U C T I O N18

the Industrial Area plant and the Doha North new treat-ment plant. This technology is also being implemented at Al Thakira’s treatment plant to produce high-quality treated wastewater for use in non-restricted irrigation.”For the past 10 years, Ash-ghal’s production of high-quality treated sewage water has increased from 55 million cubic meters in 2005 to 103 million cubic meters in 2010. In 2014, the production of treated wastewater reached approximately 169 million cu-bic meters.“In addition to the use of treated wastewater in re-stricted and non-restricted irrigation and green spaces, the country is moving to ex-

pand its use for cooling and construction purposes,” Al Mawlawi saidKhaled Mohammad Al Emadi, Manager of Quality and Safe-ty Department at Ashghal, and Head of the GCC’s Treat-ed Wastewater Team, said the workshop came in line with the increasing need for the beneficial reuse of treated wastewater and the role it played in environment con-servation, expanding green spaces and food security. Al Emadi said that a number of countries were increasing their reuse of treated waste-water to achieve sustainabil-ity and to preserve national and environmental resources for future generations.“The objectives of the GCC’s treated wastewater team is to exchange expertise on tech-niques, raise the communi-ty’s cultural awareness, apply sustainability according to in-ternational standards, adopt the most economic ways of treatment and implement the use of alternative energy in operating treatment plants,” he added.During the workshop, the Quality and Safety Manage-ment Department of the Public Works Authority was honored for receiving the ISO9001 certificate for Qual-ity Management System, ISO14001 certificate for Envi-ronmental Management Sys-tem and OHSAS18001 for Oc-cupational Health and Safety Management System. The certificates were award-ed by Applus Velosi Qual-ity Management International LLC (VQMI), a leading compa-ny for management systems certification.Several workpapers were pre-

Workshop seeks to develop joint strategies on treated sewage waterThe Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has held a work-shop on the “Successful Experiences in Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in the GCC”.The workshop, aimed at de-veloping joint strategies in the GCC on treated sewage water, was co-organized by Ashghal together with the GCC General Secretariat and Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahra-maa).Ashghal President Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi, in his open-ing speech, stressed that the Public Works Authority, since its start in 2004, had man-aged the design, construction and operation processes of wastewater treatment plants not only to achieve environ-mental protection goals but also to increase the country’s water resources.“Ashghal has set design stan-dards for treated water pro-duced from main treatment plants,” he said.“The standards include mul-tiple processing stages to reach advanced tertiary treat-ment levels by means of mi-crofiltration membrane tech-nologies which have higher efficiency than sand filters,” he pointed out.“These have been implement-ed in various plants, namely the West Doha plant (Al Sail-iya), the South Doha plant,

number of major projects for the construction of sewage water treatment plants, which are expected to increase their capacity from 183 million cu-bic meters now to reach 366 million cubic meters over the next five years. The projects include the sew-age treatment plant project in

Al Thakhira, the fifth package of the expansion works for Doha West Sewage Treatment Plant project, the Doha North Sewage Treatment Plant proj-ect and the second package of the expansion works for Industrial Area Sewage Treat-ment Plant project. These are in addition to a ma-jor sewage treatment plant in southern Doha, which will have an operational capacity of 500,000 cubic meters per day and which will be con-structed as part of the Inner Doha Re-sewerage Implemen-tation Strategy (IDRIS).Ashghal is also working in co-ordination with the Standing Committee of Water Resourc-es to prepare and process the adoption of treated wastewa-ter as a primary resource for cooling projects while keep-ing the desalinated water as a secondary resource to be used in emergencies and in cases where treated waste-water is not available.

sented about the Tanker Law (Kuwait), the master plan for integrated drainage system in Qatar and balancing between desalinated water projects and treated sewage water ones.The quality of treated sewage water and various mecha-nisms that impact directly on it were discussed in a num-ber of workpapers. The role of laboratories in the quality of treated sewage water, the importance of data collec-tion, Ashghal’s regulations to monitor laboratories and the operational experience with the new upgrade of activated sludge were also reviewed by the papers.The issue of treated wastewa-ter marketing was addressed by a number of workpapers which looked at the uses of treated sewage water in the central cooling system, Ku-wait’s experience in using it for agriculture, experiences in treated wastewater re-use technologies and building special operational models, advanced wastewater treat-ment as well as a pilot study on treated water quality stan-dards for irrigation and salin-ity management in Qatar and the re-use of treated waste-water in the facilities of As-pire Zone.During the workshop’s clos-ing session, a survey on treat-ed wastewater was distribut-ed with the aim to engage the largest number of specialists from the GCC countries and have their opinions and com-ments. The survey also aimed at adopting some important points to be added to the fi-nal recommendations of the workshop.Ashghal is implementing a

Ashghal has set design standards for treated water produced from main treatment plants

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torate, and was a moderator for the conference. Ameena explained the overarching concept of the campus, say-ing: “When designing a build-ing for Education City, archi-tects are not working on a common building; we aim to deliver the highest quality to students. We believe that an educational environment is not your everyday space, it has to be something special that offers imaginative oppor-tunities for learning.”Ameena believes adaptability is an essential element in de-signing educational spaces, “We like to think of educa-tional spaces as places for informal learning. Learning does not just happen in the classroom. We take into con-sideration the spaces that surround the classroom.” Fatma Al-Sahlawi, a Qatari Ar-chitect who attended the con-ference, also discussed some of the unique concepts of the campus. “Education City is an architectural model, one that students can learn from,” Fatma explained. “The build-ings are designed to limit heat and sunshine, which is a climate-friendly and sustain-able approach. They depend on courtyards and openings

for cross ventilation. This is rare to find in the region.”According to Al-Sahlawi, archi-tecture stimulates learning when the space is specifically designed to encourage con-templation, creative thinking, and concentration through the amount of natural light provided and the visual lay-out of the structure. “It is im-portant for meeting spaces to motivate cross collaboration between students, it allows for a healthy environment

QATAR FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION CITY: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LEARNINGDoha, Qatar, 29 November 2015: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Com-munity Development (QF) recently hosted a two-day ar-chitecture conference, titled ‘Learning from Education City’. The event, which took place Hamad bin Khalifa Uni-versity’s (HBKU’s) Student Center, was designed to ad-dress the inspiration and creativity behind its flagship development. Education City is a tangible demonstration of QF’s dedi-cation to unlocking human potential. The campus aims to foster an environment con-ducive to learning and inspir-ing innovation, and, through it, QF is helping to transform Qatar into a knowledge-based economy, as per the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030).The event brought together a number of internationally renowned thinkers and archi-tects to examine Education City’s architecture and show-case some of its state-of-the-art projects. It also served as a platform to discuss and de-bate the development.Ameena Ahmadi is the Tech-nical Director at Qatar Foun-dation Capital Projects Direc-

and light’, while Kelly Hutzell, Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon Univer-sity in Qatar (CMUQ), gave a talk titled ‘Setting the Scene’, where she described Educa-tion City as a “Mecca of Archi-tecture.”The conference also featured a comprehensive tour of the Education City facilities. At-tendees were given the op-portunity to explore a number of the structures, like North-

western University in Qatar, Qatar National Library, and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, as well as speak to some of the architects in-volved in the projects. QF partnered with Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation to organise the conference, which was also offered as learning credits to students of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Middle East Chapter.

where students are not just obliged to go to class, but will also enjoy spending the day at school, in a well-designed library or outside courtyard for example.”The conference also brought together some of the archi-tects who worked on the structures within Education City. Ali Mangera, designer of the award-winning Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS), discussed his work and his use of ‘knowledge

Campus offers endless opportunities for the advancement of knowledge and research

A selection of guest speakers during a panel at Qatar Foundation’s inaugural ‘Learning from Education City’ conference.

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dealership agreement with construction equipment man-ufacturer Everdigm. Under the agreement, Jaidah Group is the sole dealer of

Everdigm machines in Qatar, reinforcing Jaidah Group’s position as one of the most trusted providers of construc-tion equipment and industrial products in Qatar.A launch event at Regency Halls, announcing the new dealership, was attended by Ayman Ahmed, Managing Di-rector of Jaidah Equipment; Patrick Cheong, Managing Director/Overseas Business Div of Everdigm; and Paul Go, General Manager, Overseas Business Concrete Pumps.Speaking at the launch event, Ahmed said: “Jaidah Group has a history of long-standing relationships with major in-ternational manufacturers,

Jaidah Heavy Equipment unveils exclusive dealership with Everdigm

making us perfectly suited for to satisfying the high de-mand for equipment related to Qatar’s construction boom driven by Qatar National Vi-sion 2030.“Our dealership agreement with Everdigm will reap rich returns for both parties and enhance our efforts to facili-tate further growth in Qatar’s construction industry”.During the past 21 years, Everdigm has been a name synonymous with urban de-velopment, a goal that Jaidah Group also shares through a combination of providing high-quality products with ex-cellent customer service. Cheong said that Jaidah had emerged as Qatar’s lead-ing provider of construction equipment and industrial products, making the group a perfect fit for Everdigm. “We are delighted with this new dealership, and we are looking forward to having a positive impact on the Qatar’s growth by delivering our high quality products,” he said.The dealership agreement, which both companies dub a “long-term strategic partner-ship”, leverages the comple-mentary strengths of both companies to provide high quality concrete pumps in Qatar.

Ahmed said: “At Jaidah Heavy Equipment, we see hard work and determination as key fac-tors for achieving excellence. Our division offers complete post-sales solutions for our customers’ convenience, in-cluding field service, after-sales maintenance contracts and an excellent availability of parts.”Jaidah Heavy Equipment divi-sion prides itself on providing up-to-date products, parts and services for transporta-tion, power generation and construction industries. Its renowned product range includes heavy machinery and forklifts from Komatsu, cranes from Link-belt, UD Trucks, Palfinger cranes, Al-

tec cranes, compressed air and lightning solutions from DossanInfracore (Ingersoll Rand), cleaning solutions from Tennant, Isuzu light and medium trucks, road ma-chines from Sakai, material handling from Still, and re-cently concrete pumps from Everdigm. About Jaidah Heavy Equip-mentEstablished over 30 years ago, Jaidah Heavy Equipment division provides up-to-date products, parts and service solutions, covering trans-portation, power generation, construction machinery and material handling equipment needs in numerous major projects around Qatar.

Jaidah Heavy Equipment divi-sion, a subsidiary of the long-established and influential conglomerate Jaidah Group, has announced an exclusive

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and Community Development (QF), recently hosted an event titled “Towards sustainable hotels in Qatar”. QGBC supports QF’s mission to foster a progressive so-ciety and seeks to support QNV2030 in creating a vi-brant and inclusive sustain-ability culture in the country. The event highlighted results of a comprehensive Indoor Environmental Quality Case Study conducted by QGBC’s Healthy Building Interest Group in collaboration with the Movenpick Hotel West Bay and a host of other part-ners.

The study focused on mea-suring numerous aspects of indoor environmental quality including acoustics, accessi-bility, furniture and material, housekeeping and indoor air quality. QGBC Director Al Shamari said the event “marks an-other milestone for QGBC in its journey towards raising awareness and creating a culture of sustainability in the built environment in Qatar”.“The outcome of the Healthy Buildings Interest Group’s collaboration with the Mov-enpick Hotel is a valuable ad-dition to the existing sustain-

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ability literature and research in Qatar,” he said.Ghada Sadek, General Man-ager of Movenpick Hotel West Bay, said: “We are delighted to bring together key mem-bers of Qatar’s hospitality in-dustry to discuss some of the trending sustainability issues in hotels. The study conduct-ed by QGBC’s members pres-ents us with a valued oppor-tunity to find innovative ways to address these issues in a sustainable manner.”Ghada Sadek added: “Mov-enpick is taking a leadership role in creating a culture of sustainability within the hos-pitality sector in Qatar. We are open to work with other partners to ensure these is-sues are dealt with in the fu-ture.” Results of the in-depth “QG-BC’s Indoor Environmental Quality Case Study for Hotels” will be made available by QGBC for research purposes in the near future.Commenting on the launch of the case study, Iñigo Satrúste-gui, Head of QGBC’s Healthy Buildings Interest Group and Managing Director of Quality Air Global in Qatar, said: “The case study is a ground-break-ing piece of research, which will prove highly useful for indoor air quality and sustain-

ability experts in Qatar. We would like to extend our spe-cial gratitude to the Moven-pick Hotel West Bay for allow-ing us to use their facilities to conduct this vital study.”Satrústegui added: “In the near future, we will use this case study as a benchmark to help other hotels, compa-nies and institutions improve indoor environmental quality for their buildings. QGBC wel-comes further collaborations to help improve standards of indoor environmental quality within the built environment in Qatar through launching research and case studies.” Launched in 2013 under

the umbrella of QGBC, the Healthy Buildings Interest Group aims to promote the establishment and dissemi-nation of best practices in healthy buildings design and indoor environmental quality assessments. Consisting of seasonal ex-perts from Qatar’s sustain-ability sector, the healthy buildings interest group aims to ensure that all future build-ings in Qatar are both healthy and green in accordance with the objectives outlined in QNV 2030. For more information about QGBC, log onto: www.qatarg-bc.org.

Sustainability plays a key role in the process of achieving Qatar National Vision’s (QNV 2030) objectives. Through the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030, Qatar has adopted a comprehen-sive approach to addressing sustainability in all aspects of the tourism industry, with a special focus on creating a sustainable hospitality sector in the country. In an effort to explore the progress, challenges and opportunities, Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Founda-tion for Education, Science

Engineer Meshal Al Shamari, Director of Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), delivering opening remarks at an event focused on sustainability in the hospitality industry.

Ghada Sadek, General Manager of Movenpick West Bay Hotel, briefs the audience about the sustainability initiatives at the Hotel.

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He further added, “We are also in total cooperation with The General Directorate of Civil Defense to ensure that all contractors operating on the Island comply with the set regulations for construc-tion in Qatar, and that they receive fire safety and other necessary clearances.”It is worth mentioning that The Pearl-Qatar facilities and common areas are equipped with the latest firefighting technology, particularly fire-fighting in water-bound envi-ronments like The Pearl-Qa-tar. Everything from working safely at dangerous heights, the safe use of machinery, wearing the correct personal protective equipment and clothing is strictly mandated and followed. Even the daily temperatures during sum-mer are monitored to ensure workers operate within the le-gal safety limits.But it’s not just the health and safety of the workers that is important. All health and safety issues relating to the residents are equally catered for through a highly-trained and experienced health and safety team using some of the most sophisticated tech-nology available to guarantee the safety and security of visi-tors and residents.And it’s not just on land, but

securing the 35-kilometer coastline of The Pearl-Qatar has equal priority. Here, high-tech and high-speed boats, state-of-the-art technology and navigation systems com-bine with the Qatari Coast-guard to provide the best re-sponse to sea searches, risk operations, and emergency cases.To ensure the upkeep of the Island’s high safety and maintenance standards, The Pearl-Qatar has two Opera-tion Command and Control Centers (OCCC) designed to control and monitor the en-tire Island and to work closely with the local Civil Defense authorities and The Pearl-Qa-tar’s fire station, inaugurated in May 2014.Highly advanced subsystems are also in place and are in-tegrated via an advanced telecommunication network. This includes a CCTV System spanning the whole Island with surveillance cameras to maintain the unparalleled security existing in the Island. There is also a Building Man-agement System (BMS) which controls and monitors all the lighting systems, elevators, cooling systems, emergency power systems, central bat-tery systems, and fire alarms.Disaster management re-quires global participation,

Leading developers in Qatar claim that complex safety solutions reduce risk

as some disasters are re-lated to global warming and climate change. For the di-rector general of Qatar Civil Defence, Staff Brig Abdullah Muhammed Al Suwaidi disas-ter reduction is a global con-cern. He added: “There are global warnings on the risks of climate change and the risks related to this change are increasing, which urges us to find out urgent solu-tions before it is too late. Ac-cording to the existing rates, there is an increase in emis-sions of gases contributing to high temperatures as well as the world is witnessing the ef-fects of climate change, start-ing from the raise of sea level and the melting of the ice and ending with the strange

weather patterns and there-fore, the sustainability is an important part in facing cli-mate change.”Internationally renowned speakers have also shared disaster management tech-niques for local authorities. Dr. Tricia Wachtendorf, as-sociate director of Disaster Research Centre, University of Delaware, gave a presenta-tion on the key methods and technics of evacuation.The concept of evacuation and its types and stages, el-ements required for the suc-cess of an evacuation plan, the importance of forming a working group for evacuation in institutions and facilities, and responsibilities and de-cision-making during evacua-

tion in case of disasters have been discussed during the presentation. Dr Wachtendorf stressed the importance of the availabil-ity of an instruction manual explaining the methods of evacuation, experiences and expected scenarios, pointing out that there was a relation-ship between the social sci-ences and crisis and disaster management. It was observed at the work-shop that some countries may seem to be far-removed from risks and disasters, but latent dangers may emerge any time. This calls for due attention to the science of disaster management and preparation of solutions in line with the potential risks.

This year’s Civil Defense Ex-hibition and Conference held on the 2nd of November has shown that Qatar possess-es all necessary solutions to meet disaster reduction goals. Exhibitors revealed the latest technologies to cope with disaster and to as-sure safety and reduce risk. Local developer United De-velopment Company (UDC) shared their experiences in the field. The company uses a complex approach to as-sure the safety of its devel-opments and only the latest technology solutions, in the field of safety and disaster management, particularly at the Company’s construction sites in The Pearl-Qatar.“The safety and protection of our residents, our infrastruc-ture, and our community is our priority,” UDC President and CEO Ibrahim Al-Othman said, speaking specifically about The Pearl-Qatar. “As a socially responsible corpo-rate citizen we are delighted to contribute to this important exhibition, which highlights the progress we have already made. The event allows us to network and meet with other individuals and organi-zations, and to discover new ways, methods and technolo-gies that will improve safety standards for everyone.”

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Integrated rail transport sys-tems have to be customer-driven solutions in a local and regional context. However, in a modern resource-conscious world, engineering solutions need to consider various as-pects of sustainability that can help reduce their long-term op-erational impact, according to Salah Nezar, Sustainability Di-rector at Qatar Project Manage-

ment (QPM). Nezar was speaking on the sidelines of the Qatar Transport Infrastructure conference held in Doha recently. QPM consults and works close-ly with leading Qatari infrastruc-ture developers and on-going projects and has significant lo-cal capabilities in the rail sec-tor. Nezar said during his presenta-

tion that water and energy con-servation, improved indoor en-vironmental quality, as well as fire and life safety, were some of the key sustainability issues QPM considered in infrastruc-ture projects. He said that stakeholders in the region overall that are in-volved in aspects of procure-ment, design, construction, and operation of rail systems must

commit to the vision of greater sustainability. This is applicable to many countries in the region where resource availability is limited and at a significant pre-mium. Set against a backdrop of highly energy intensive desalination processes that supply almost all of the region’s usable water and hydrocarbon-intensive pow-er generation, utilizing modern sustainability concepts can dra-matically contribute to the de-carbonization of the region and shift resource utilization over the long term. Energy efficiency can be achieved in many ways, in-cluding the use of day light for public terminals and pathways, while new advances in solar power technology can supple-ment mainline power sources. Much of this can also be ap-plied to ancillary infrastructure such as maintenance facilities and underground car parks. Tunnel lighting, ventilation and safety systems can also be designed to utilize minimal re-sources and deliver world-class results. During the construction pro-cess, a great deal of energy and water can be saved by just

using sophisticated monitoring systems and optimizing use, such as by recovering water during tunneling and Dewater-ing processes, with zero toler-ance for groundwater and soil contamination during and post construction. By recrafting human thermal comfort contours by increasing air movement within occupied zones and merging them with sustainable cutting-edge tech-nologies, significant reductions in energy consumption can be expected across a rail net-work’s various operational ele-ments, according to QPM. Today, it is possible to design complex systems using fluid dynamics models to ensure adequate thermal comfort with minimal resource utilization. Another factor to consider is the assessment of climate change vulnerability, which includes factors related to desertifica-tion, heat waves and extreme weather phenomena such as sand storms or flash rain storms. This is critical in ensur-ing the resilience of equipment and apparatus, serving critical rail systems that operate under extreme climatic conditions. Another important point high-

lighted by Nezar in his presenta-tion was the importance of us-ing a fully integrated approach between various construction packages to avoid costly mis-takes, omissions and uncoordi-nated design. The use of building information modeling (BIM) before embark-ing in the real world of construc-tion will help in providing opti-mal co-ordination. In short, Nezar said QPM’s approach to sustainability is based on intuitive planning to ensure future obstacles can be overcome, while also being able to scale capacity to meet grow-ing needs.

QPM highlights sustainabilityconcepts in rail systemsUtilizing modern sustainability concepts can dramatically contribute to the de-carbonization of the region and shift resource utilization over the long term

Salah Nezar: Sustainability Director at Qatar Project Management.

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said Ahmad. “In my role as project manag-er, I became responsible for the pipeline that transported products to the jetty, so in a way I was facilitating the ex-portation of Qatar’s national treasure to the world, which made me proud.”Seven years on from his ini-tial role at Qatar Shell, Ahmad has returned to Pearl GTL as the reliability manager, sup-ported by a team of six. In this role he is tasked with ensuring that the world’s largest GTL plant is running at optimal capacity. However, this formidable yet tremen-dous responsibility was only achieved after a remarkable journey within Qatar Shell.Ahmad advanced his career

after having been acknowl-edged for his performance as project engineer, which saw him rewarded with a second position as an assistant proj-ect director. “In this role I gained fantas-tic insight into what happens on the project director level and what it takes to bring the different pieces of the mega projects puzzle together,” he said. Ahmad then went on to join Qatar Shell’s Accelerated De-velopment Program, which saw him involved in the found-ing of the Qatar Projects Hub that now delivers small- and medium-sized projects worth up to $500 million (QR1.8 bil-lion) for Qatar Shell.“After the Pearl GTL execu-

Company with a vision for Qatarization

tion phase came to an end, I decided to peruse another stretch in my career and joined the, back then, new Al-Karaana project. This deci-sion saw me leave my comfort zone and relocate to the Shell headquarters in the Nether-lands,” said Ahmad. “There, I joined the pre-front end engineering design (FEED) activities through FEED tendering and FEED and Engineering Procure-ment Construction (EPC) ten-dering, in order to develop the full mega project’s cycle experience.” On the then Al Karaana project, which has since been halted following a decision arrived upon by both partners QP and Qatar Shell, Ahmad was a key player in the tendering evaluation team.

“Relocating to Shell’s head-quarters for four years and working on a new project was a great experience because it placed me in a completely new living and working envi-ronment, which taught me so much about myself,” he said. “On a professional note it was a real eye-opener to see how such a massive group such as Shell operates and is orga-nized,” he added.Ahmad was exposed to such insights after also having joined the business develop-ment team at the headquar-ters in the Netherlands. With about 300 Qataris within Qatar Shell, all holding techni-cal and commercial positions at all levels of the company, Ahmad is but one example of how Qatar Shell seeks to sup-

port the Human Development Pillar of the Qatar National Vi-sion 2030 through Qatariza-tion.“I am proud to be a part of Qatar Shell because it is an organization that recognizes talent and nurtures it through a tremendous support net-work,” said Ahmad. “I would not have developed as smoothly, both personally and professionally, the way I have, had it not been for the guidance and advice of both my various mentors and coaches.” “I am proud to be part of an organization that nurtures Qatari talent and supports its growth, while making real contributions to my country, because at Qatar Shell we im-pact Qatar together.”

The oil and gas sector re-mains at the core of Qatar’s economy, even as the state is undergoing rapid change during its transition towards a knowledge-based society. Therefore, for ambitious Qa-taris seeking to give back to their nation, Qatar Shell pro-vides an ideal platform to do so. Osama Ahmad joined Qatar Shell in 2008 as a project en-gineer at the Pearl Gas to Liq-uids (GTL) plant, the world’s largest GTL plant built in part-nership with Qatar Petroleum (QP).“I had a great sense of na-tional pride working on the Pearl GTL project because it felt like I was making a big contribution to my country,”

risk professional, with more than 25 years of international multi-disciplinary corporate and operational risk experi-ence.Tafawoq’s Director Bader Al Jaidah expressed his pride re-lating to Tafawoq’s success in attracting and training more than 450 project profession-als since its establishment in 2012. “With billions of Qatari riyals being invested in the develop-ment of new projects across Qatar, building risk manage-ment capability is vital to delivering timely, high-quality complex projects, which is central to Qatar’s rapid infra-structure development,” Al Jaidah said.“We, at Tafawoq, are mindful

of the challenges that Qatar’s project management profes-sionals encounter while man-aging high-risk investment projects, and our programs and series of workshops aim to address those challenges and brainstorm strategic so-lutions,” said Al Jaidah.During the interactive semi-nar, a case study was pre-sented to the participants who then worked in teams to develop risk assessment ma-trices, to be able to manage and report any risks early on in the project development phase. Many aspects such as stra-tegic, operational, financial, safety and health, legal and compliance risks were ad-dressed.Commenting on the seminar, Salibi said: “Effective risk management holds the key to developing an economy that is operationally sound and able to meet the challenges of building iconic projects that are complex and unique in nature.”He said that as an industry leader, ASTAD operated ac-cording to international best practices, especially in risk management. “Our team of global special-ists provides world-class port-folio and project risk services

Tafawoq holds risk management workshop for industry professionals

that enable effective deci-sion making and contingency planning,” he said. “We employ a simple but robust approach which in-cludes risk planning, risk identification, assessment, management, and reporting and quantitative risk analy-sis supporting more informed decisions in relation with the risk return equation.“I am proud to have the op-portunity to share our knowl-edge with Qatar’s project management professionals and provide first-hand con-ceptual and practical project risk management tools and techniques that will enable them to achieve their project objectives and add value in their business processes. “This will undoubtedly create a stronger risk management culture across projects and organizations in Qatar,” he added. According to Abdulaziz Dar-wish, Head of Project Engi-neering at Qatar Petroleum, the workshop provided “a unique opportunity” where individual project manage-ment professionals were able to gather with their peers and share their knowledge.”Risk management is funda-mental in my line of business. Risks affect every stage of

planning and implementa-tion, and the principles learnt in today’s workshop will help to build a strong national cul-ture of risk management,” he said. “The workshop, hosted by Ta-fawoq, facilitated a valuable opportunity for me to meet with my peers to discuss cur-rent industry concerns and in-novations that will contribute to our professional develop-ment, as we continue to work towards the progress and im-plementation of a risk frame-work that reflects the high standards depicted in the Qa-tar National Vision 2030.” Tafawoq, a partnership be-tween Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Shell and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, offers world-class

training for project profes-sionals through unique pro-grams to further develop the competencies of the thriving project management commu-nity in Qatar.Tafawoq’s curriculum is aligned with the Associa-tion for Project Management (APM), the largest profes-sional body in Europe with 500 corporate and 18,500 individual members.APM accredited Tafawoq’s “Essentials of Project Man-agement” course last year and since then 57 project pro-fessionals have passed and obtained the (APMA Level-D) certificate.For information about Tafa-woq and its programs please visit: www.Tafawoq.com

Tafawoq has hosted a risk management workshop for deci-sion-makers in Doha

“as part of its commitment to develop the competencies of project management profes-sionals to help deliver Qatar’s capital investment projects”. More than 50 project man-agement professionals from 16 major organizations such as Qatar Petroleum, Qatar-gas, RasGas, Oryx GTL and Qatar Foundation, attended the “Designing and Imple-menting Risk Management Capabilities – Practical Appli-cations” workshop. The session was delivered by Cyril Salibi, Corporate Risk Director at ASTAD Project Management, a seasoned

Osama Ahmad with his colleagues

Osama Ahmad: proud to be a part of Qatar Shell

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Turkish real estate leader meets investors in QatarTurkey-based Ulak Group Real Estate Conglomeration, one of the biggest companies providing service in the real estate sector, received an excellent response from inves-tors in Qatar during its four-day investment exhibition held in Doha from November 16. Among the participants of the exhibition were Glorest which provides services in Turkey in the fields of real estate project development, procurement and investment management under the motto of “Build, Sell, Manage!”; UPN International which manages the sale of real estate products procured from every corner of Turkey to Gulf countries, Asia and Europe with strong sales channels; and Ulak Group, on a launch and exhibition tour with the company Multikent, which carries out professional works with housing and facility management services.Ulak Group, which has a real estate product portfolio covering İstanbul, South Marma-ra, Black Sea, Aegean and Mediterranean regions, met its customers, offering them a variety of investment choices in land, finished housing, ongoing projects and com-mercial real estate products (malls, hotels, touristic facilities, etc). With branches located at five regions in Turkey, Ulak Group has product portfolio and projects in not only in the main cities but also throughout Turkey. Ulak Group, with a number of branches providing services throughout Turkey, pre-sented its projects and investment products located in areas such as İstanbul, Bursa, Tekirdağ, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova, Bolu, İzmir, Çanakkale, Balıkesir, Aydın, Kuşadası, Muğla, Bodrum, Antalya, Trabzon and Ordu at the event held at Sheraton Hotel in Doha from November 16 to19.Ulak Group held face-to-face meetings with investors in Qatar who would like to tap the opportunities in Turkey. The chairman of the Executive Board of Ulak Group says: “Turkey’s real estate sector has become a leading segment like textile and tourism, the pillars of the country.” According to a statement of Deloitte, a US-based assessment company, foreign de-mand for real estate in Turkey has increased. “This will considerably affect the devel-opment of our country in a positive way in the following period,” the chairman says. “Due to this reason we bring housing projects and real estate investment properties in Turkey to Qatar’s investors personally and facilitate their investment in Turkey.”Ulak Group has prepared special packages and benefits for their Qatari and GCC customers that include discounts and free air tickets to Turkey, local media reported in Doha.

QInvest and Pramerica acquire 16retail properties across GermanyQatar’s leading investment bank, QInvest, and Pramerica Real Estate Investors have acquired a portfolio of 16 retail properties located across Germany through a newly-formed joint venture. Pramerica Real Estate Investors, headquartered in the United States, is the real estate investment management and advisory business of Prudential Financial, Inc, and oper-ates as Prudential Real Estate Investors in the Americas, Korea and Japan.The acquisition includes 16 multi-tenant retail assets anchored by major grocery and home improvement retail outlets, comprising more than 140,000 square meters across Germany. Key tenants include the largest German retailers. Pramerica will act as the portfolio and asset manager for the properties. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.“The acquisition provides investors with access to long-term income returns through strong underlying leases with major German retailers in proven, diversified, regional markets,” said Sebastiano Ferrante, head of Germany for Pramerica. “We are pleased to partner with QInvest to capitalize on the attractive fundamentals of the German economy and the overall retail investment market.”“The transaction provides us with higher yielding exposure with value add upside se-cured by defensive assets in one of the more robust EU economies,” said Craig Cowie, head of real estate at QInvest. “We intend offering equity to our shareholders and clients as part of our ongoing initia-tive to offer value add returns to all stakeholders.”With this acquisition, Pramerica continues to execute on its strategy to capitalize on strong performance in the basic needs sector in Europe, including grocery and home improvement-anchored schemes. It now manages more than €700 million of German retail assets on behalf of its investors.QInvest’s real estate unit invests opportunistically in both junior financing and equity for assets in the US, Western Europe and the UK. The areas of focus are sector agnostic and include core, value add and greenfield developments.

Qatar tops list of global real estate investorsQatar was ranked among top 10 in terms of outflow into global direct real estate in a new study. Outflows from Qatar and the UAE into global direct real estate stood at $5.24 billion and $4.54 billion, respectively in the first half (H1) of 2015, ranking the Gulf countries in the fifth and seventh positions, according to the latest research from global property adviser CBRE Group.While recent activity was boosted by a few large sovereign wealth fund deals, the inves-tor base is growing and so is their investment strategy towards greater geographic and sector diversification, report said.Despite the low oil prices, Middle Eastern purchasers remain very active, collectively investing $11.5 billion outside their home markets in H1, 2015.Global commercial real estate (CRE) investment reached $407 billion in H1, the stron-gest first half of a year since 2007, and up 14% year-over-year, the research said.Although rapid growth has been maintained for several years, the rate of growth slowed in H1 and was vastly different at a regional and country level. The Americas experi-enced a growth of 31% year-over-year, while a strong dollar impacted activity in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and Asia Pacific (APAC). “Capital flows into real estate are well supported. Even ignoring rental value growth, real estate offers a ‘spread’ over bond rates of between 200 to 300 bps across global markets and capital will continue to be attracted to the sector,” said Iryna Pylypchuk, director, Global Research, CBRE.“The influx of new sources of capital targeting real estate as part of long-term liability-matching allocation strategies is helping to extend the investment cycle. At the same time, this pushes the ‘old capital’ into niche sectors, prompting expansion of the invest-ment universe,” Pylypchuk said.The world’s leading destinations, in terms of global capital flows, is a balanced mix of cities across all main regions - London was the most targeted city by cross-border inves-tors in H1, 2015, followed by New York and Paris. This contrasts with the top destinations for overall investment where the bias is strongly on the US. New York was the leading city overall, followed by London and Los Angeles.

Qatar Charity begins rainwater purification project in Gaza StripQatar Charity (QC) is carrying out a rainwater purification project in the Gaza Strip that will benefit schools and government buildings.The project, which is being carried out a cost of QR6,022,000, is funded through the Gulf Co-operation Council’s Program for the Reconstruction of Gaza Strip in co-opera-tion with Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah.QC is implementing the project in co-operation with Gaza Municipality. The initiative aims to make proper use of rainwater, which will be purified and stored in aquifers, and improve infrastructure by removing rainwater from public spaces and reduce the chances of damage, according to a statement.The project involves the purification of rainwater in 35 government schools in different parts of Gaza, according to Mohamed Abu Haloub, QC office director in Gaza. A system has been put in place to collect rainwater from buildings, schools, playgrounds and squares and use it in water wells located inside schools. Work is also is under way to boost the capacity of Friendship Garden by installing puri-fication systems.The project will help generate job opportunities in addition to reviving the private sector. This is one of the numerous initiatives undertaken by QC for improving infrastructure and reconstruction in Gaza Strip.

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By www.concrete.org.ukConcrete – December 2014 – Evolving Concrete – 6-7 May 2015 www.evolving-concrete.org

The European committee for the structural design of concrete structures has declared its inter-est in introducing service-life design into the next revision of Eurocode 2, where publication is anticipated in 2020. These provisions will be based on the fib Model Code for Service Life Design and the international Standard ISO 16204. These design procedures need performance input. So besides strength and consistence, the performance specified will be in terms of the resistance of concrete to the various forms of deterioration, such as the rate of carbonation for carbonation-induced corrosion and the chloride diffusion coefficient and ageing factor for chloride-induced corrosion. Tom Harrison of the University of Dundee reports. Transposing per-formance requirements to the more traditional way of specifying concrete by limiting values, – minimum cement content, maximum water:cement (w/c) ratio and strength – introduces large variability, which at best is very conservative for some sets of constituents and at worst is unsafe for some sets of constituents. Consequently, a logical way forward is to specify the re-quired performance directly. Once test methods and procedures are in place to achieve this ob-jective, it makes sense from the designer’s viewpoint to specify all concrete directly in terms of performance and not by the traditional limiting values. From another perspective, the concrete sector is under pressure to provide more sustainable concretes but this must not be at the price of insufficient durability. For example, some ‘green’ concretes have carbonation rates that are significantly higher than concretes used in the past yet they satisfy the current durability speci-fication requirements. If durability were to be specified by performance, the concrete producer could be instructed, or may be given the flexibility, to produce the more sustainable concrete and the client/designer would know that the required durability is being achieved. A small task group, comprising members from the European design, concrete and precast concrete indus-tries, has been working on these issues and its initial draft proposals were presented earlier this year to its parent committees. A workshop in Brussels was held in October 2014 to try to add more detail to the proposals and BSI nominated two UK experts to attend (the author also attended as a member of this task group).Concrete resistance classesAt the heart of the proposal is the concept of concrete resistance classes. These classes define the resistance of concrete measured under closely defined standard test conditions together with a margin to account for test uncertainty. Modelling work undertaken by the Technical University of Munich has shown that three classes for carbonation resistance and three classes of chloride resistance give sensible steps in per-formance that offer practical differential in concrete cover. It should be noted that implicit to this approach is that the performance determined in the laboratory under these short-term standard conditions is translated into the same comparative long-term durability behaviour. Fundamentally, it would be the producer that would determine by type testing parameters such as w/c ratio, cement content etc, for production and conformity control purposes, rather than the engineer. As with the current specification, special requirements such as low heat, E-value, creep strain would still be special design requirements.The revised Eurocode 2 will provide guidance on the relationship between intended working life, exposure classes, minimum cover and the concrete resistance classes. As the minimum level of reliability for structures is still a Nationally Determined Parameter (NDP), the choice of the appropriate concrete resistance class will be a NDP, with the hope that most CEN members will opt to select the recommended values given in Eurocode 2.The appropriate concrete resistance classes will be specified to the producer, together with the compressive strength class and consistence class. The concrete producer may satisfy the specified resistance class by either:• providing concrete with the proven performance based on type testing leading to a set of limiting values specific to the constituents used and then controlling the production to these limiting values in the normal way• supplying a concrete based on deemed-to-satisfy limiting values.In the ideal world, these deemed-to-satisfy limiting values should be determined at the Euro-pean level but given the range of constituent qualities found across Europe, it may be prudent to leave such limiting values to national provisions. Trying to explain the current national limit-ing values in a rational and technical way is impossible and there is a serious risk of the whole concept being rejected on the basis that any proposed European limiting values do not coincide with the current national values. It is sensible to get the performance concept established and running as a first step and for each CEN member to determine which limiting values satisfy the resistance classes. Over time, what does and does not meet the performance criteria will become clear and the limiting val-ues will get adjusted appropriately.Carbonation resistance classesThree carbonation resistance classes are being proposed (see Table 1). There is still an on-going debate over what to call these classes. The proposal to call them high, medium and low resistance was not liked as it is difficult to imagine any specifier wanting a concrete with ‘low resistance’. Currently the letters ‘RC’ are being used followed by a number that is the maximum carbonation depth in the standard test. Both the UK and France do not like using ‘RC’ as these letters are already being used for another purpose.The test method will be defined in EN 12390-10. At present this Standard is a draft for devel-opment called TS 12390-10 and it has already been agreed that the carbon dioxide level of the test will be raised from 350 to 400ppm to reflect typical atmospheric conditions. It is also agreed that the carbonation rate will be expressed as mm/√year. The minimum period of expo-sure to carbon dioxide in the test will be 140 days but longer periods will be permitted. A longer period of exposure tends to give lower or similar rates of carbonation, meaning it is safe to use the 140-day values. The minimum number of tests has still to be agreed. One proposal is to have at least three tests from different batches if a single concrete is being assessed or at least five tests if a family of concretes is being assessed. Whether the maximum rate of carbonation will stay as a single value for simplicity or be a function of √n has still to be discussed and agreed. The period of validity of these type tests has also still to be discussed and agreed. As a bench-mark, Agrément certificates are often valid for five years.info@greymatters.ws www.greymatters.ws

KnowCrete bySpecifying durability by performanceA preliminary view on the CEN proposals

Quality and sustainability key drivers of the GCC concrete sectorConcrete is the most widely used material in the local construction sector. As such it has a crucial role to play in the future success of sustain-ability of the local construc-tion sector. Concrete industry professionals are aware that the path towards the sustain-ability of the GCC construc-tion sector lies through sus-tainable concrete and to stay competitive in the market it is important to adopt sus-tainability practices. The 6th International Concrete Sus-tainability Conference (ICSC), Middle East’s leading con-crete event is dedicated to ex-ploring concrete sustainabil-ity, recent regulatory changes and upcoming trends of the local concrete industry – all that keeps concrete industry professionals abreast and competitive in the demand-ing GCC construction market. The ICSC was held on 24-25 November 2015 at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai. Orga-nized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), a U.S. based trade association and Grey Matters, , the conference is spon-sored by 11 companies and had resounding success among local government official, regional industry professionals, international thought leaders and industry experts. The event took place the first time in 2010 in Dubai and has been organized since then on a yearly basis. This year, the Dubai Municipality strategically endorsed the conference with reference to many projects and researchers that have been initiated with NRMCA and Grey Matters.Being a specialized conference designed to provide learning and networking opportuni-ties on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solu-tions for sustainable concrete manufacturing, design and construction, ICSC has also been reputed as a trend setting event. The conference included a panel discussion de-liberating local requirements of the Dubai Municipality for Green Concrete (circular 202 issued in January 2014); their implementation, exceptions, alternatives and concerns rising from different parties such as authorities, concrete producers, contractors and consultants. This year’s conference witnessed the first official announcement of the new sustainability initiative by the Dubai Municipality in partnership with NRMCA and Grey Matters: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).“EPDs allow manufacturers to accurately measure and report their environmental im-pacts using a scientific methodology called Life Cycle Assessment,” states Lionel Lemay, senior VP with NRMCA. “Using Life Cycle Assessment permits a company to lower the impacts of their products by measuring current impacts and then developing products that have lower impacts through continuous process and product improvements,” added Lemay.Local, regional and international speakers from seven countries shared the latest devel-opments related to sustainable initiatives, design, specifying, manufacturing and con-struction of concrete. Internationally recognized keynote speakers shared their works which hold tremendous impact on the global concrete industry. Experts presented on the latest developments related to testing, construction, maintenance, and research of con-crete as it relates to sustainable development. Keynotes included: Lionel Lemay, NRMCA (USA); Eng. Abdullah Rafia, Dubai Municipality (UAE); Manuel Lascarro, FIHP (Colombia); Wilko van der Meer, Doka Concremote (Netherlands); Dr. Morteza Zohrabi, WSP (Middle East); Sam Rafiki, Al Falah Ready Mix (UAE); Kileigh Shea, Walter P Moore (USA); Kirsten Ritchie, Gensler (USA); Dr. Anna Grichting Solder, Qatar University (Qatar); Stefan van Uffelen, Concrete Sustainability Council (Switzerland); Barry Mellor, Lytag (UK).“We are thrilled to have such a good response from the regional and local concrete in-dustry,” said Rabih Fakih, MD of Grey Matters.. “This year’s conference gathered the international and regional keynote speakers who shared their expertise in all areas of concrete industry. The commitment of Dubai Municipality towards Sustainable Construc-tion should be the drive for all other authorities in the region, We are glad to offer a net-working platform for the visionaries whose influence can be seen in projects throughout the world,” added Fakih.The ICSC 2015 had a very positive response from the attendants who are ready to con-tribute to Sustainable Concrete. The Graffiti Banner on the sidelines of the event that stated:” Being part of the 2015 ICSC, I commit to contribute to Sustainable Concrete.” had witnessed enormous success, covering all the space with the signatures from the local sustainability enthusiasts. All the delegates signed the banner has showed their commitment to sustainability. The conference delegates have also received a very gener-ous dose of positive attitude and humor during the lunch spiced with the Motivational Speaker Carol Talbot and other entertaining activities. The 6th International Concrete Sustainability Conference provides also learning and networking opportunities, where attendees are eligible to receive up to 10 professional development hours (PDH’s). During the conference, the second batch of NRMCA Certified Concrete Professionals Middle East (CCPfME) has also been awarded.

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SITESC O N S T R U C T I O N 27ashghaL updates

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a temporary closure of one lane each on the roads surrounding Al Hizm and Environment roundabouts and parts of the Al Khafji Street.The closure, which began on November 3, will last for the next six months. During this period, two lanes will remain open in all directions on the two roundabouts, while accesses to schools, residential and commercial institutes remain open. The works form part of phases two and three of the Al Khafji Street development project. Phase two includes converting the Environment Roundabout into a signal-controlled in-tersection and widening the Al Khafji Street from the Environment Roundabout to Al Sha-mal Bridge, and from the Environment Roundabout to phase one of the project (Jelaiha Intersection). There will be four lanes instead of three, in addition to developing and widening the Environment Street. Phase three, the final phase of the project, includes converting Al Hizm Roundabout to a signalized intersection and widening the Al Khafji Street from the Al Hizm Roundabout to become four lanes instead of three for a distance of 350 meters towards Al Jamia Sig-nals, and from Al Hizm Roundabout to connect it with phase one (Jelaiha Intersection) to become four lanes instead of three.Ashghal has installed road signs to advise motorists of the closure. The authority re-quests all road users to abide by the speed limits, and follow the road signs to ensure their safety.

Parts of Al-Khafji Street to be closed for development workNational Theater Intersection

to make a U-turn. This has significantly reduced traffic congestion at the Na-tional Theater Intersection.Ashghal’s Operations and Maintenance Department completed the intersection to traffic within a period not exceeding five weeks and ahead of schedule. The expansion works have also been completed and in-cluded the construction of an additional lane on the left side of Al Corniche Street, for a distance of 375m towards National Theater Intersec-tion. This enables vehicles to turn left towards Moham-med bin Thani Street by using three lanes instead of two. Works also included widening the road and making it three

lanes instead of two for a dis-tance of 475m for vehicles coming from Majlis Al Taawon Street and going right onto Mohammed bin Thani Street and right onto Al Corniche Street.An additional lane was also built on part of Mohammed bin Thani Street heading right towards Majlis Al Taawon Street, to become two lanes instead of one for a distance of 230m. This is in addition to the con-struction of a new lane on Mohammed bin Thani Street, from its intersection with Ma-jlis Al Taawon Street for a dis-tance of about 50m. Paving and beautification works are being finalized in co-ordination with the Doha Municipality.

New intersection eases traffic flow on the Corniche Street A newly-built signal-

controlled intersec-tion on the Corniche Street between the

Emiri Diwan and Qatar Na-tional Theatre has been opened for traffic. The Public Works Auhtority (Ashghal) announced that the new intersection had been established in accordance with the recommendations of the Traffic Congestions Com-mittee. The new intersection enables Corniche Street users coming from Al Diwan Intersection to-wards the National Theater In-tersection to either make left-hand turns onto Al Rumailah Street or U-turns to the other side of the street opposite of Al Corniche Street, without the need to continue until the

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ASHGHAL TENDERS AND AWARDED TENDERS

Tender No. Type Tender Title Participants Issuing Date Closing Date Category

PWA/GTC/139/14-15 GTC Supply of Services Framework

(AA-DOM/14-15/M/1610-2.05/G )Consultancy and Specialized

Services 4-Nov-15 5-Jan-16 Drainage

PWA/GTC/135/14-15 GTC

Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) for 22nd February Street

(AA/ ROM/2015/090/C1/G)

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture 21-Oct-15 5-Jan-16 Roads

PWA/GTC/138/14-15 GTC

Professional Consultancy Services for Shallow Groundwater Monitoring Phase II (C 761/1)

IA/14-15/D/016/ G

Consultancy and Specialized Services 4-Nov-15 29-Dec-15 Drainage

PWA/GTC/143/14-15 GTC

Off-site Storage of Ashghal Documents & Records Management Services for 4 Years

(GS/14-15/M/004/G)Qatari Companies Only 18-Nov-15 15-Dec-15 General

Services

MRPSC/051 /14-15 MRPSC

Post Contract Professional Consultancy Services for National Centre for Cancer and Research -

Enabling Works (BA/14-15/S/103/ST)

Consultancy and Specialized Services 7-Oct-15 14-Dec-15 Building

PWA/ITC/070/14-15 ITC 4 Years of Operation of PWA Stores (GS/14-15/U/001/I) Qatari Companies Only 18-Nov-15 13-Dec-15 General

Services

PWA/GTC/134/14-15 GTC

Emergency Reinstatement of Roads–Contract 2/2015

(AA/ROM/2015/040/C2/G)Qatari Companies Only 21-Oct-15 8-Dec-15 Roads

PWA/ITC/069/14-15 ITC Supply of Spare Parts for Different Brand of Diesel

Pumps (AA-DOM/14-15/M/1747/I )

Qatari Companies Only 4-Nov-15 6-Dec-15 Drainage

PWA/ITC/066/14-15 ITC

Pre Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Interceptor Sewer Extension to IDRIS in Qatar

South – C829 (IA/ 14-15/D/014/I)

Consultancy and Specialized Services 21-Oct-15 6-Dec-15 Consultancy

PWA/ITC/062/14-15 ITC

Pre Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Interceptor Sewer –Extension to IDRIS at Various

Location in Doha South-C824 (IA/14-15/D/021/I)

Consultancy and Specialized Services 14-Oct-15 6-Dec-15 Consultancy

,Drainage

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

General Conditions of Tenders- Full Documents for the Tender

can be obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Ac-count No. (0013-001813-052), Qatar National Bank together with a copy of the Company Registra-tion and a Company Authorization letter.

- Project document may be exam-ined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Floor, Al Corniche before purchas-ing from PWA.

- Each Tender must be accompa-nied 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 /2015-2016 Local Tenders Application retirement services on mobile project General Retirement and Social Authority 6/12/15 20000 Q.R TWO ENVELOPES 150

42 /2015-2016 Local Tenders Single Sign - On for Oracle products using Oracle Accecss Manager - OAM

General Retirement and Social Authority 6/12/15 65000 Q.R TWO ENVELOPES 150

45 /2015-2016 Local Tenders The application of systems security and infrastructure protec-tion and the third phase project Public Prosecution 6/12/15 60000 Q.R TWO ENVELOPES 150

47 /2015-2016 Local TendersThe provision of security guard services to the headquarters of News Agency Dafna area of the dam and for a period of one

year Milaldeh Qatar News Agency 13/12/2015 12000 Q.R TWO ENVELOPES 150

46 /2015-2016 Local Tenders Provide cleaner works the public prosecution and its acces-sories building For a period of one calendar year Public Prosecution 13/12/2015 30000 Q.R TWO ENVELOPES 150

515 /2015-2016 Central Tenders Investment & Asset Management Software System General Retirement and Social Authority 14/12/2015 600000 Q.R TWO ENVELOPES 300

48 /2015-2016 Local Tenders Supply and installation of partitions and dividers for offices In the nineteenth floor at the headquarters of the Authority Qatar Financial Markets Auhtority 20/12/2015 20000 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

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CALENDAREXHIBITIONS & EVENTSOF

events

2015-2016 1st Gulf Metrology Forum (GMF) and ExhibitionOrganizer: Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC)Event date (s): 14 – 15 Dec Venue: Hilton HotelLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +974 4485 8727 / 748 / 766 / 888Website: http://gmf.goic.org.qa/

Made In China 2015Organizer: Qatar ChamberEvent date (s): 14 – 16 Dec Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention CentreLocation: Doha, QatarWebsite: http://en.chinafairqatar.com/

Intersec 2016Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Middle East GmbHEvent date (s): 17 – 19 Jan 2016Venue: Halls 1 – 7, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1 – 3 and Saeed Arena Hall at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition CentreLocation: Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 38 94 550Fax: +971 4 35 85 511Email: Intersec@uae.messefrankfurt.com Website: www.intersecexpo.com

Gulf Industry FairOrganizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 9 – 11 Feb Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention CentreLocation: Manama, Bahrain

Email: info@hilalce.comWebsite: www.gulfindustryfair.com8th Annual Façade Design & Engineer-ing Middle East SummitOrganizer: IQPC Middle EastEvent Date (s): 21 – 23 Feb Venue: TBALocation: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4364 2975Email: enquiry@iqpc.aeWebsite: http://bit.ly/1RyFPSG

Arab Future Cities SummitOrganizer: Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLCEvent date (s): 11 – 12 April Venue: The Ritz CarltonLocation: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 4542135Fax: +971 4 4542136Email: info@expotrade-me.comWebsite: www.arabfuturecities.com

Smart Parking QatarOrganizer: Advanced Conferences & Meet-ings (ACM) Event date (s): 18 – 19 April Venue: TBCLocation: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001Fax: +971 4 361 4554Email: opportunities@acm-events.comWebsite: www.smartparkingqatar.com

Gulf BID 2015Organizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre

Location: Manama, BahrainEmail: info@hilalce.comWebsite: www.gulfbidexpo.comGulf Interiors ExhibitionsOrganizer: Hilal Conferences and ExhibitionsEvent Date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention CentreLocation: Manama, BahrainEmail: info@hilalce.comWebsite: www.gulfinteriorsexhibition.com

Gulf Property ShowOrganizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention CentreLocation: Manama, BahrainEmail: info@hilalce.comWebsite: http://gulfpropertyshow.net/index.php/en/

3rd Annual Lighting QatarOrganizer: Advanced Conferences & Meet-ings (ACM) Event date (s): 9 – 10 May Venue: TBCLocation: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001Fax: +971 4 361 4554Email: opportunities@acm-events.comWebsite: www.lightingtechqatar.com Project Qatar 2016Organizer: IFP Qatar LLCEvent date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC)Location: Doha, Qatar

Tel: +974 44329900Fax: +974 44432891Email: info@ifpqatar.comWebsite: http://www.projectqatar.com/

Heavy Max 2016Organizer: IFP Qatar LLCEvent date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC)Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900Fax: +974 44432891Email: info@ifpqatar.comWebsite: http://www.heavymaxqatar.com/

Qatar StoneTech 2016Organizer: IFP Qatar LLCEvent date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC)Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900Fax: +974 44432891Email: info@ifpqatar.comWebsite: http://www.qatarstone-tech.com/

2nd Annual Future BIM Implementation QatarOrganizer: Advanced Conferences & Meet-ings (ACM) Event date (s): 11 – 12 May Venue: TBCLocation: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001Fax: +971 4 361 4554Email: opportunities@acm-events.comWebsite: www.futurebimqatar.com

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Fire Rated stell Door & wood1-4 hrs Approval Q.C.D Supply & Installation

Fire Fighting System Supply & maintence

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SITESC O N S T R U C T I O N30 project focus

Project Title Client Main Contractor Value Range (QR) Million Project Status Type of Project

Twin Towers M/s. Commercial Development M/s. Arabtec 500-750 Piling & Shoring Hotel and Office Buildings

Audit Bureau Towers M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co. Not Appointed 400-600 Tender Stage Offices / Residential Towers

Al Waab Mall M/s. Qatar Industrial Services Man Enterprize, Qatar 300-400 Under Construction Mall

CBQ Boulevard CBQ HBK N/A Under Construction Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pear (project management) Qatar Islamic Bank AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana 1.2-1.4 bn Under Construction Residential Towers

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500 Basrec GCC/ALEC JV N/A Under Construction Retail Mall

Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company Yousuf Al Mahmoud Al Balagh Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L. N/A Under Construction Office Building - Tower

Office Tower (3B+G+22 Floors) Plot Com-50 at Lusail Marina Qatar Trading Agency Redco - Al Mana N/A Under Construction Office Building

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works) Alfardan Properties Co. CDC N/A Under Construction Hotel

Qatar Sidra Village Project Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC Sinohydro Group Limited N/A Under Construction Residential

CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21 CBQ Power Line Engineering - Qatar W.L.L. N/A Under Construction Residential Towers

Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors) Al Sarh Real Estate WLL CRC N/A Under Construction Residential

Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani REDCO – Al Mana N/A Under Construction Office Building

Holiday Inn at Business Park He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL N/A Under Construction Hotel

Al Baker Executive Towers Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker Construction and Reconstruc-tion Co. 675 Under Construction Office Building

Al Nour Tower Private Investor Orientals Enterprises N/A Under Construction Residential

Al Nasr Showroom Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani Construction and Reconstruc-tion Co. 85 Under Construction Commercial

Police Training Institute MOI Hassanesco Co. N/A Under Construction Mixed Use

Panasonic Showroom & Residential Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani Construction and Reconstruc-tion Co. 205 Under Construction Commercial / Residential

Al Sadd Hotel Tricon International Atlantic Contracting Co. 150 Under Construction Hotels

Al Hodaifi Group HQ Al Hodaifi Group Not appointed 30-40 Million Design stage Office Building

Al Eida Villa El Eida Not appointed 5-10 Million Design stage Villa

Blusail Furnished Apartment at Lusail (3B+G+10) H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani Not appointed N/A Under Design Residential Building

Doha Education Centre 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

Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City Real Estate Services Group N/A 600 Million Design Stage Hotel

Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC) N/A 400 Million Design Stage Mixed-Use

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group N/A 315 Million Construction Stage Office / Commercial

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry N/A 270 Million Design Stage Office

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City Barwa / Hilson Moran N/A 250 Million Design Stage Office

National Cyber Security Center Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International N/A 180 Million Design Stage Office

Police College Academy MOI WCT N/A Tender Stage Educational Complex

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5) PWA ITC/UCE 600 Under Construction Medical Centers

Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior MOI WCT N/A Under Construction Administrative and Office Building

MIC Business & Recreation Complex Alaqaria Arcon 169 Under Construction Mixed Use

Logistic City Qatar Navigation Ramco 450M Under Construction Warehouses

Headquarter of General Directorate of Borders, Passports & Travel Document Department Ministry of Interior Not Appointed N/A Design Stage Administrative and Office Bldg.

Construction of 56 Nos. New Schools (Stage 9B) PWA Al Huda/Al Sraiya/JTC 500 Under Construction Educational Building

Al Emadi Twin Towers IBA GROUP Not Appointed 400 Design Stage Commercial / Offices Towers

City Tower Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen Al-Huda 200-250 Under Construction Office Building

Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel FBA GROUP Not Appointed 200 Detail Stage Shopping Mall & Office Tower

IBA Hotel IBA GROUP Not Appointed 200 Under Construction Hotel

Construction of American Hospital in Lusail Alwataniya Holding Not Appointed Confidential Tender Stage Hospital

5 Star Hotel Mr.Ali Abdulla Q A Al Emadi Not Appointed 108 Million DC-2 Stage Hotel

Qatar National Bank Branches QNB Not Appointed 20 Million under construction Bank

Qatar Driving School Almal Holding Not Appointed 120 Million Permit Stage Driving Academy

Gulf Pearl Office Building Gulf Pearls Company Gulf Pearl 40 Million Design Stage Residential Building

Office Building in Energy City Mr. Abdulla Abdul Rehman Abdulla Haidar Not Appointed 38 Million DC-1 Stage Corporate Offices

A Jazeera Finance Headquarter-Fut out Al Jazeera Finance Living Interior 9 Million Under Construction fit out

Consultancy Services for Additional Floors Fit-out at Al Bida Tower Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Not Appointed Not Applicable Tender Stage fit out

ACES(Arab Center for Engineering Studies) ACES RAMCO Engineering 22 Million Tender Stage Industrial Building

C6 - LUSAIL REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 165,540,000.00 DESIGN STAGE MIXED USE BUILDING

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT INDS. AREA MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH NA 135,000,000.00 ON - GOING COMMERCIAL

C5 - LUSAIL RABBAN GROUP NA 126,319,000.00 DESIGN STAGE MIXED USE BUILDING

MIXED USE BUILDING (2B+G+8F)-C5 MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH NA 114,080,000.00 ON - GOING COMMERCIAL

C4 - LUSAIL REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 108,070,000.00 DESIGN STAGE HOTEL APARTMENTS

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 67,500,000.00 DESIGN STAGE COMMERCIAL

AL AHLI CLUB SH. AHMAD BIN HAMAD AL THANI NA 54,000,000.00 SERVICE DESIGN COMMERCIAL

FV9 AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 38,000,000.00 DESIGN STAGE OFFICE BUILDING

FOXHILLS - A30 FURSAN REAL STATE NA 32,627,000.00 DESIGN STAGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D49 REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 29,299,000.00 DESIGN STAGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D21 REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 27,472,000.00 DESIGN STAGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D04 REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 25,273,000.00 DESIGN STAGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - A13 REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 24,918,000.00 DESIGN STAGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D14 REGENCY REAL ESTATE NA 23,150,000.00 DESIGN STAGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

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