Q3 . 2015
UAE Special Edition
UAE the land of endless possibilities
WELCOME
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS … PROVEN EXCELLENCE
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SAIH AL SIDIRA HIGHWAY
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ABU DHABI AIRPORT T1-T3 LANDSIDE ROAD NETWORK
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RTA HQ AND MULTI CAR STORY PARKING
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SHEIKH KHALIFA CENTRAL HOSPITAL
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WELCOME For any business to achieve success, it is imperative that it be built on a solid concrete foundation, a structured facility that houses its growing divisions, departments and units. However, in order for this facility to withstand the inevitable challenges, changes and diversities that arise throughout the years, it is vital that it be led by a number of pillars that guide its varied operations. At Consolidated Consultants Group (CC Group), we have and continue to base our past, present and future on three main pillars: Excellence, Innovation and Credibility, all of which lie at the core of everything we do. Blue Dimensions is a quarterly journal that is meticulously designed to offer you a glimpse into CC Group’s latest projects, news and updates, its team members’ professional accomplishments and success stories, in addition to current industry trends and developments from across the globe. Proudly created and published in-house, Blue Dimensions aims to serve as an informative, insightful and inspiring resource for progressive architecture and engineering pioneers around the world. Best regards, Said Abujaber -CEO
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What’s New CC Group Receives Appreciation & Recognition Certificate from Abu Dhabi International Airports Company Abu Dhabi, UAE CC Group has been granted an Appreciation & Recognition Certificate from Abu Dhabi International Airports Company, in acknowledgement of its active contribution to the completion of the T1-T3 Landside Road Network Modification Project. The Project - which falls under the Capacity Enhancement Program (CEP) 2012 - aims to meet increased traffic demand resulting from passenger & aircraft capacity growth at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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CC Group & SGBJ Cooperation Amman, Jordan Consolidated Consultants Group has recently signed an agreement with Société Générale de Banque - Jordanie (SGBJ). By virtue of the agreement, CC Group will be responsible for providing an economic feasibility study, preparing official tender documents & supervising an SGBJ project aimed at generating
one megawatt of electrical energy from solar photovoltaic energy via an electrical power wheeling system. The agreement was inked by Chief Executive Officer of CC Group Eng. Said Abujaber and General Manager of SGBJ Mr. Nadim Abaouat, in the presence of several representatives from both parties. “This agreement corresponds with
CC Group’s ongoing efforts to support green energy, as well as enhance the contribution of renewable energy to the national electrical energy mix. At CC Group, we are committed to harnessing our longstanding expertise to better serve this promising sector and play an active role in achieving sustainable overall development throughout Jordan,” commented Eng. Abujaber. In turn, Mr. Abaouat stated, “We at SGBJ place a special focus on issues that have a significant impact on the local energy sector as a whole. We are confident in CC Group’s unique ability to fully carry out its assigned responsibilities with regards to our electrical energy generation project, which we will be executing via a cutting-edge power wheeling system.” ENR Top 225 International Design Firms Amman, Jordan CC Group has been ranked by the Engineering News-Record (ENR)
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What’s New among the Top 225 International Design Firms for 2015. Granted for the third consecutive year, this global recognition serves as testament to our continued growth within existing markets, and reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence across all aspects of our operations. The ENR performs annual surveys and ranks firms engaged in general contracting, specialty contracting, engineering, architecture, planning and studies. The Top 225 International Design Firms rankings are based on design-specific export revenues generated from projects outside each firm’s respective home country.
Manager, Eng. Omar Amawi, has participated on behalf of the firm in the Jordanian Expatriates Conference, which was held under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II between 28 and 30 July, 2015, at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea. The Conference aimed to strengthen ties between Jordanian expatriates and their homeland by addressing the challenges they face, developing sustainable mechanisms for partnership, promoting economic development and providing improved levels of service.
Challenges - Jordan: A Distinctive Touristic Destination - Jordan: A Success Story: Royal Visions and Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Development As part of his involvement, Eng. Amawi participated in all four main sessions, as well as in four other specialized segments entitled Investment Opportunities; The Role of Jordanian Proficiencies in Transferring Knowledge; Jordanian Expatriates - Success, Challenges and Solutions; and a roundtable titled Mechanisms to Follow Up Conference Outcomes and Recommendations, in which he acted as a Committee Member.
CC Group Participates in ‘Jordanian Expatriates Conference’ Dead Sea, Jordan CC Group Participates in ‘Jordanian Expatriates Conference’ CC Group’s Kurdistan Region Area Manager, Eng.
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What’s New Financial Management; Client Relationships and Communications; Project Execution; Risk Management, Quality Management and Business Integrity Management; and Performance Management.
CC Group Engineers Successfully Complete FIDIC Webinar Training Dubai, UAE A host of distinguished CC Group engineers have successfully completed a Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) webinar training entitled: Introduction to the Young Professional Management Training Program 2015. The Program was organized as part of the FIDIC International Infrastructure Conference, which took place between 13 and 15 September, 2015, in Dubai, bringing together decision
in Dubai, bringing together decision makers from major worldwide
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consulting engineering firms, contractors, clients, governments and financial institutions operating within the global infrastructure development industry. Upon completion, the seven-month Program offered an optional exam based on the delivered materials and the FIDIC Guide to Practice, which CC Group Project Manager of Roads and Bridges Eng. Anan Halaseh and CC Group Senior Bridges Design Engineer Eng. Wedian Fakhouri opted to undergo. An official certificate was awarded to both on behalf of the FIDIC for successfully passing the test. The Program covered several topics including: Creating a Business Development; Organizing a Consulting Firm; Human Resources Management;
WAEDAT Launches Co-Funding Program in Partnership with AFKARMENA Amman, Jordan CC Group’s social responsibility initiative - Women Access to Entrepreneurship Development and Training (WAEDAT) - has launched a co-funding program in partnership with crowdfunding online platform, AFKARMENA. The program aims to help women in both urban and rural areas across Jordan and the region - overcome social norms, restrictions and challenges, as well as secure the funding required to launch, promote and grow their entrepreneurial projects. The program also offers related technical aid, in addition
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What’s New to networking opportunities with microfinance institutions and support service providers. This step is closely aligned with WAEDAT’s goal to empower women through specialized capacity building and training workshops to become active members within their respective communities and play a part in achieving sustainable social, economic and environmental development. WAEDAT was launched in 2004 under CC Group’s social responsibility platform, which is geared towards advancing local communities in which the firm operates. For more information, visit www.waedat.com
iSustain Award 2015 Concludes Annual Activities Amman, Jordan The Architecture and Engineering Business Council (AEBC) - which is chaired by Consolidated Consultants Group (CC Group) CEO Eng. Said Abujaber - has concluded the activities of its iSustain Award 2015. Further building on previous successes, this year’s cycle showcased 30 engineering and architectural design projects presented by students
the iSustain Award 2015 drew the involvement of a distinguished judging panel comprising a host of renowned local and international judges who carefully assessed the participating project entries. Held under the iSustain Initiative - which has garnered the support and sponsorship of CC Group for the third consecutive year - the iSustain Award aims to encourage engineering and architecture students to present creative, progressive and eco-friendly design solutions to the challenges facing the Kingdom’s built environment, with the ultimate goal of fostering innovation in the field of sustainable design.
from six public and private universities across Jordan. Organized annually at the Columbia University Middle East Research Center (CUMERC), www.group-cc.com
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CC GROUP Completes 30% of AED 1.7 Billion Saih Al Sidira Highway Project Awarded to CC Group by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Department of Transport (DoT), this AED 1.7 billion project intends to connect the city of Al Ain with the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) - one of the world›s largest greenfield port and industrial zone development projects providing infrastructure for the
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growing industrial and commercial sectors of the capital of Abu Dhabi. This will be achieved via a 120 kilometer world class highway that blazes a trail through the desert area of Seeh Al Sudaira. The highway - which serves as a link between the KPIZ and Al Ain International Airport - was officially
defined as a rural freeway and will offer full access control, in addition to optimum safety and efficiency levels regarding the movement of large traffic volumes at high speeds. As part of our role, CC Group is responsible for the full design of the new road, interchanges, bridges, underpasses, utilities, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and side-road improvements, as well as for widening the existing route, recommending street furniture, conducting safety audits and relocating all services in coordination with relevant authorities to obtain No Objection Certificates (NOC). Our scope of work also comprised checking the projected outcome of the STEAM model, carrying out Turning Movement Counts (TMC) to check on model-base year volumes, in addition to running sensitivity test and analyses.
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CC GROUP Completes T1-T3 Landside Road Network Modification Project for Abu Dhabi International Airport CC Group has concluded the T1-T3 Landside Road Network Modification Project, subsequently helping Abu Dhabi International Airport accommodate additional traffic demand generated by passenger and aircraft capacity growth following the completion of the Midfield Terminal. Implemented as part of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Capacity Enhancement Program (CEP) 2012, the Project aims to facilitate increased traffic resulting from the T3 Business Park and the relocation of the Arrivals Hall. Over the course of the Project, we were responsible for upgrading the existing road to a four-lane dual carriageway, and designed the roundabout intersections, storm water drainage network, street lighting, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and landscape works.
We also conducted a comprehensive field survey; performed, reviewed and updated the Traffic Impact Study (TIS); provided official tender documents; and coordinated with utility owners to obtain No Objection Certificates (NOC). Alternatively, we handled full project management and were tasked with reviewing and approving contractor shop drawings and material submittals; monitoring
the schedule and progress throughout all construction phases; reviewing and validating contractor claims; as well as recommended the issuance of variation orders.
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CC Group Oversees Construction of Medium and Small Court Houses in
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Proposed and funded by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), this project involves the construction of multiple medium and small-sized court house complexes across nine different locations throughout the vibrant capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Upon completion, every complex will consist of four buildings, one for each of the main courts: Civil Court, Personal Status Court, Inheritance Court and Criminal Court. For this project - which is currently underway - CC Group was tasked with full architectural, engineering and landscape design, site adaptations, traffic impact assessments and construction supervision. Executed under the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 - an ambitious
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development and diversification plan that impacts almost every sector of the national economy - the project is implemented in accordance with Estidama guidelines. An initiative of the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), Estidama arose from a need to properly plan, design, construct and operate sustainable developments, while taking into consideration the rich cultural traditions of the UAE and the harsh climatic nature of the Gulf region.
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CC Group Designs Multi-Storey Car Parking Building for Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Headquarter in Dubai The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai is currently in the process of constructing a multistorey car park building that would create ample parking space for its employees, whilst alleviating surrounding street traffic. Valued at AED 60 million, the project - which was awarded to CC Group in 2014 - comprises six storeys that can accommodate up to 900 vehicles across 25,000 square meters. Designed to feature an additional four storey expansion that will bring the total area to 45,000 square meters, the building will in the future include offices and two bridges connecting to the existing RTA headquarter. In addition to architectural engineering, building engineering and construction supervision, our CC Group teams designed all related
infrastructure networks. These encompass water and wastewater; surface and storm water drainage; and power, low current distribution and external lighting.
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U A E dimension CC Group Commences Detailed Design Phase for Sheikh Khalifa Central Hospital in Fujairah CC Group has commenced the detailed design phase for the Sheikh Khalifa Central Hospital, a comprehensive state-of-the-art medical facility located in the heart of the emirate of Fujairah. The 57,800 sqm campus comprises the hospital and disability rehabilitation center, with the hospital component featuring a Trauma and Accident Unit, Inpatient Wards and Outpatient Clinics. Awarded to CC Group by the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Presidential Affairs, we were responsible for developing the project’s architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, hydrological, landscape, road and information technology designs. The design concept of the Sheikh Khalifa Central Hospital was developed based on a linear public atrium linking all elements of the hospital and the disability rehabilitation center. In addition to the medical facilities, the premises encompasses a designated parking lot, mosque, outdoor garden and rehab center.
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