Blue dimensions journal Q2, 2015

Q2 . 2015

WELCOME

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS … PROVEN EXCELLENCE

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NEWS ISO 26000 CC GROUP & MK ASSOCIATES MOU CC GROUP TOASTMASTER CLUB NEWS

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SHEIKH KHALIFA CENTRAL HOSPITAL, FUJAIRAH UAE

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ABDELLATIF AL ISSA HQ

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HIGH QUALITY WATER USING ZERO ENERGY AT URBAN AREAS OF JORDAN

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WELCOME

WELCOME Diversity for growth and innovation Every successful business bases their success on a solid foundation, upon that they can erect a building containing all divisions, departments, sections, and units. For this building to contain itself it has to be built on pillars. At Consolidated Consultants Group we are proud to reveal that we have built our past, present, and future relying three main pillars: Excellence, Innovation, and Credibility.

Blue Dimensions is our quarterly journal proudly published in-house where you will be able to enjoy many ideas, topics, success stories, and news from Consolidated Consultants Group and the globe. We want to share our thoughts and ideas to you through this journal.

Best regards, Said Abujaber -CEO

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What’s New

Queen Alia International Airport Highway Amman, March 2015 Consolidated Consultants Group was appointed by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing to Evaluate and Upgrade Queen Alia International Airport Road.

As the largest airport in Jordan, Queen Alia International Airport primarily serves the kingdom’s

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capital, Amman. Therefore Queen Alia Road is one of the most vital existing highways . Its location and its connectivity to Queen Alia Airport has turned it into a high demand highway, in need of rehabilitation to satisfy the ever-growing needs of drivers.

Consolidated Consultants has allocated its highly equipped team of engineers along with its resources into making this design a successful and an efficient one.

The 100 Million USD project consisted of evaluating and upgrading the existing road by replacing the 4-lanedivided with steel guard rail with a six-lane-limited access highway divided with concrete barriers. It also includes the design of a 2-lane service road on both sides of the main highway taking into consideration the safety measures, and the proper connections between both roads using underpasses. The project required necessary studies like Feasibility Study, and Environmental Study as well.

JEA Architectural Board Amman, March 2015 Arch. Shadi Abdulsalam, Partner Architect/ Jafar Tukan Atelier, has been elected by the general assembly of architects in Jordan, as a member of the Architectural Board for the Jordan Engineers Association. The Architectural Board is the highest authority governing the practice of architecture in Jordan; and is responsible for regulating all issues pertaining the practice: registration, classification, certification, documentation of professional experiences as well as preservation of design copy rights. In addition to progressing the professional standing, the role of the Architectural Board requires activating and supporting research and the teaching of architecture. Furthermore its objectives entail the organization of conferences, architectural competitions and award programs, locally and regionally.

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What’s New Consolidated Consultants Group participates in the 40th Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group Mozambique, June 2015 Under the patronage of His Excellency Filipe Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique and attended by ministers and senior officials of the Government of Mozambique; Consolidated Consultants (CC) Group recently participated in the 40th Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique from 7-11 June 2015.

The meeting and its side events were attended by a large number of representatives of the public and private sectors in member countries, international and regional financing institutions, Islamic banks, the Federations of Contractors and Consultants from Islamic Countries,

national development banks and funds in Muslim countries, as well as the Ministers of Finance and Economic Affairs of the 56 IDB member countries.

Ahmed Al-Khatib, Director of Business Development at CC Group and Vice President of FCIC - Region 9, said: “This is the first time the meeting of the IDB Group takes place in the southernmost part of Africa, giving all the opportunity to discuss potential and future opportunities and collaboration in the Republic

of Mozambique and the neighboring countries”.

The President of the IDB Group, Dr Ahmad Mohamed Ali, stated that this year the meeting would coincide with the ICD’s 15th anniversary, whose General Assembly is expected to consider a proposal to double its authorized capital and its capital open for subscription. Since its inception, the ICD’s authorized capital has been USD 2 billion and the capital open for subscription USD 1 billion.

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What’s New

CC Group Showcases Works in Cityscape Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, April 2015 CC Group recently participated in Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the leading real estate exhibition and conference held in the United Arab Emirates in April.

The event brought together more than 130 regional and international investors, real estate developers, and governmental development entities, in addition to industry professionals and decision makers in the field across the private and public sectors.

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Throughout our participation in the exhibition, spanning 18,000 square meters, we gave a unique presentation about the most prominent projects it implemented in countries around the world, in addition to the premium and diverse engineering and consultancy services it offers to its clients. CC Group’s booth in the event hosted various prominences in the real estate and investment sectors.

Fahed Abujaber, our Executive Director for Building and Architecture, said: “Cityscape Abu Dhabi presented us with a central opportunity to network with investors and real estate developers from around the world.

Our participation in this large-scale networking event allowed us to not only showcase the advanced services we offer and projects we undertake at Consolidated Consultants Group, but also explore future cooperation opportunities with peers and experts in the field as well.”

Jafar Tukan Featured on Archnet Amman, April 2015 We are proud to announce that Archnet, a globally-accessible, intellectual resource, with focus on architecture, urban design and development in the Muslim world; has featured the late Jafar Tukan in its Collection of Architects Archives,

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What’s New presenting his biography and an assortment of his eminent work.

Archnet is a partnership between the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Aga Khan Documentation Center at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with an integral mission to present resources on material and visual cultures of Muslim societies.

With such a prestigious selection, Jafar Tukan joins a directory devoted to chief late architects of our period who have had a strong impact on contemporary architecture in the Islamic World, and includes Sinan, Hasan Fathy, Geoffrey Bawa, Mohamad Makiya, Sedad Hakki Eldem, and Michel Ecochard.

CC Group Trains Youth in SOS on Essential Life Skills Jordan, March 2015 Consolidated Consultants Group (CC Group), one of the sponsoring and founding entities of the Access to Entrepreneurship Development and Training Society – “Waedat” – recently hosted training workshops on necessary life skills for the youth of SOS villages.

Held in Amman, Aqaba and Irbid, the sessions included groups of 14-18 year olds and focused on a variety of youth-related topics, including identity, self-esteem, goalsetting, strengths and weaknesses, in addition to communication skills.

The workshops aimed to enhance the youth’s self-awareness and ability to deal with their surroundings.

Fahed Abujaber, our Executive Director for Building and Architecture at the Group, said: “We are always committed to supporting the underprivileged members of our local

community, including orphans, and equipping them with the skills they need to become active and positive community members.”

He added: “The workshops work hand-in-hand with other initiatives we implement as part of our sustainable strategy at CC Group, opening doors to further cooperation and partnerships with active local and international organizations in the field. Investing in children and youth alike will contribute tremendously to empowering this vital segment of the society and will support the social and economic development vision in Jordan as a whole.”

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CC Group Receives ISO26000 Certificate for Social Responsibility It is our pleasure to announce that our organization, Consolidated Consultants Group (CC Group), was among the pioneering and leading organizations to receive a distinguished honor on Thursday, March 26, for completing the Social Responsibility project with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), after working for four years to meet the standards of ISO 26000.

Fahed Abujaber, Executive Director for Building and Architecture at CC Group received the certificate, recognizing the company’s deep understanding of its role in serving and developing the community. Guided by the company’s commitment to dedicating first-rate engineering expertise and capabilities to actively contribute to sustainable development, the IMS and strategic planning team completed

the requirements of this certificate, developing a comprehensive strategy and business plan to identify the sustainable initiatives the Group can apply and plan.

Consolidated Consultants Group is a pioneering national & regional organization in the engineering sector with close connections to the community and its various sectors. The company believes in the importance of reinforcing the private sector’s role in developing the Jordanian society, and has therefore developed a clear framework, aligned with the highest standards, and a policy that translates social responsibility to on-ground practices.

The Group’s enrollment in the ISO 26000 program for social responsibility falls within this framework built on serving four main pillars: the

local community, students and the youth, in addition to partners, staff, clients, and the business sector.

Additionally, CC Group is one of the sponsoring and founding members for the Access to Entrepreneurship Development and Training Society – “Waedat” – to help underprivileged women and youth in establish small business enterprises through equipping them with the technical and administrative skills they need to ensure continuity of their projects.

Through this initiative, CC Group contributes to local community development and to efforts aiming to lessen the burden of unemployment.

At last, the Group views social responsibility as a cooperative effort that reflects its belonging to the community it operates in and promotes active citizenship. www.group-cc.com

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C O R P O R A T E dimension Thursday July 9, 2015, Amman: Consolidated Consultants (CC) Group and MK Associates announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which sets out the role of both organizations and how they will work together in the future to achieve their goals.

The signing ceremony was held at the CC Group’s headquarters in Amman. CC Group’s Chairman and CEO Eng. Said Abujaber signed the MOU on behalf of the company, while Chairman and CEO His Excellency Dr. Kamel Mahadin signed on behalf of MK Associates.

Consolidated Consultants (CC) Group began its operations in 1993 following a merger of various consulting and engineering firms working in the field since 1960. It has evolved since then into one of the leading multidiscipline firms in the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.

MK. Associates is a Professional Architecture and Landscape Architecture Firm that offers capabilities for resolving contemporary developmental and environmental problems.

Consolidated Consultants (CC) Group and MK Associates MOU

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one next time. It was a memorable event and I look forward to competing again next year.

TOASTMASTERS IFTAR

DTAC 2015 Competing in DTAC 2015 was a life changing experience. Being one of the youngest and least experienced competitors was a challenge, but I had the chance to learn from World Class speakers who are far more advanced than I am. The general atmosphere of the competition was astonishing; everything was well-organized and planned for. The competition itself was a bit difficult because there’s a huge amount of pressure and intimidation. I might not have won a trophy but I have certainly equipped myself with enough knowledge to win

Out of Consolidated Consultants Toastmasters Club’s vision and mission of creating a friendly atmosphere, and strong bonds between members and other employees, CCTM club held an iftar event hosted at Kan Zamaan.

The venue was the perfect place for the event. Ramadan’s spirit was filling the place and the food was simply amazing.

CCTM club’s events are never complete without a twist of fun. We got to play charades and other fun games on the terrace where good acting skills were explored!

Our agenda for year 2015/2016 will include a broad range of fun and social activities for the club members and company›s employees as well. www.group-cc.com

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Sheikh Khalifa Central Hospital, Fujairah UAE

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Sheikh Khalifa Hospital project mainly comprises the central hospital in the Emirate of Fujairah and the disability rehabilitation center in the east coast of the United Arab Emirates.

open end in the south. The campus buildings are organized along the spine. The hospital straddles the spine with patient bed towers on the east, the seaside of the spine, and the

The design concept of the hospital is inspired and themed by developing a linear public atrium linking all of the elements of the Hospital and the Disability Rehabilitation Center. The linear public atrium forms a spine traversing most of the length of the complex from a parking structure at the northern end of the site to an

diagnostic and treatment facilities to the west with bridges at all levels to link the services. The outpatient oriented programs; including the Rehab Center, have been grouped into a single building to create a structure with greater dynamic presence then the individual elements might have commanded. The form for the Rehab

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Center and outpatient facilities is an organic free flowing structure offering many opportunities to open the interior to views towards the sea, as well as protected gardens between the Rahab Center and the spine. The patient bed towers are sculpted to allow all patient rooms a sea view.

A mosque is incorporated into the campus, where it is not attached to the spine yet it is linked with the main public atrium by a formal plaza and garden. The mosque has been added to the site at the northern end of the spine in addition to prayer spaces that will be provided strategically within the hospital and outpatient areas.

Furthermore, the mosque will play a significant role to uplift spiritual moral of the hospital visitors especially in cases of desperation being the first facility facing the visitors from the parking approach.

D E S I G N dimension The spine is divided into three zones: The Treatment Zone, The Social Zone, and the Meditation Zone.

The hospital has been planned to accommodate growth from the initial 205 beds to an optimal number of 300 beds. As it is not likely to increase the number of beds without impacting other key services, such as surgery or emergency, the hospital has been planned to have parallel growth in the diagnostic and treatment block.

As for the existing structured parking is already designed to accommodate required cars for the future expansion.

The hospital has a Trauma and Accident Department (ER), Inpatient Wards, Intensive Care Units (ICU), Department of Maternity and Premature Delivery, Department of Burn Unit, Department of Surgical and Internal Medicine, Radiology Department, Laboratory and Blood Bank Department, Department of Anesthesiology and Recovery Department, Operations Theatre

Department, Cardiac Catheter Department, Endoscopy / Cystoscopy Department, Supporting Service Departments, and Outpatient Clinics.

The Emirate of Fujairah is unique among the rest of the Emirates, because it is located on the Gulf of Oman; outside the Strait of Hormuz.

The beaches of Fujairah extend on

about 90 Kilometers along the Gulf of Oman, which makes it a unique and important strategic location. The area of the Emirate of Fujairah is 1165 square Kilometers, equivalent to 1.5% of the total area of the country without the islands. The total population is around 125,700 habitants.

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Abdellatif Al Issa HQ Supervision Services Contract Signing Ceremony

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M A N A G E M E N T S E R V I C E S dimension CC KSA has recently signed the supervision services agreement with Abdel Latif Al Issa Group in Riyadh for the construction of the Groups’ Headquarter building.

The architectural concept and engineering design were conducted at CC Groups’ Amman office. The concept design reflects the modern corporate identity of the client, while the building will house the management operations of the vast variety of commercial and industrial businesses under the umbrella of Abdel Latif Al Issa Group.

As ambitious as its Profile, Abdel Latif Al Issia Group (ALIG) Headquarters is located iconically within the city of Riyadh, KSA. The site is situated on two plots with a combined area of 3,300 sqm on the edge of a main highway. The main design objective was to create a branded icon, one that reflects the contemporary identity of the corporation it harbors.

Externally the headquarters evolves as a landmark among the prevailing medium-rise context. Internally, a contemporary and interactive work environment is created; enhancing

quality of space and encouraging high performance. The distribution of program components followed the organizational structure of ALIG and responded to the different natures and levels of interaction required for each department.

A bold facade composition that is visually and physically enhancing was articulated. Formal openings that respond to the functional components are animated by modernized traditional patterns and variouslyscaled voids that interplay shade and light, solidity and transparency. To complement the exterior facade is an extended entry plaza of 20m, leading towards the main entry gate of the Headquarters. The landscape further extends to within the Headquarters through two double-volume internal gardens which augment each of the office floors and creates a pleasing and contemporary introverted working environment.»

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High Quality Water Using Zero Energy at Urban Areas of Jordan

By Dr. Adnan Al-Salihi & Eng. Awali Al-Nahhas Amman, Mar. 2015 – The 6th Jordanian International Civil Engineering Conference opened in Amman Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the scientific and vocational sectors.

Minister of Public Works and Housing Sami Halasah, who opened the conference on behalf of the prime minister, said that the conference is one of the most important and specialized scientific events and is in line with the policy to make Jordan a regional and international center for the exchange of expertise in the field of construction.

The conference will discuss 42 papers and scientific research projects from 16 Arab and foreign countries including Iraq, Libya, Palestine, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in addition to Qatar, Lebanon, Algeria and Iran.

Other countries whose projects will be discussed are Turkey, Malaysia, India,

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and Australia along with Canada, the United States and Switzerland. One of the paper was about the High Quality Water Using Zero Energy at Urban

Areas of Jordan which was presented

by Dr. Adnan Al-Salihi & Engineer Awali Nahhas form our Hydrological Analysis & Hydraulic Structures Division.

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Ajloun Jarash Zarqa Swaileh Wadi Es Sir Amman Airport Karak

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Rainfall Stations at Major Cities of Jordan

Water budget of Jordan is about one billion cubic meters with domestic water more than 40%. The quality of water is low in general due to the water shortage at all levels.

The drinking water as well is of bad quality and high in dissolve solids little less than 1000 ppm as reflect of water scarcity. The solution could be the reverse osmosis (RO) but it is required energy. The energy consumed is high at main cities of Jordan just for drinking water since household RO is very common at every house and office. The attractive solution can be rainwater harvesting using no energy out of houses roofs. The only extra infrastructure required is a storage tank, which must be feasible economically or otherwise will be wasting energy. Building large storage tank for no rainwater to be stored is

the waste. This practice is common as a result of wrong interpretation of rainfall measurements. Rainfall records of nine major cities in Jordan are investigated and average annual rainfall-runoff coefficients are developed to guide the sizing of the storage tanks. The selected rainfall stations are of average annual rainfall of as low as 40 mm per annum at Ma’an city up to 625 mm per annum at Ajloun city. The resulted average annual runoff coefficients are very low for Ma’an about 5% but high at Ajloun about 50%. Power equation is developed to estimate the runoff coefficient for paved roof out of the average annual rainfall with estimated error at ± 10%.

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JEA CUBE In May, 2015 Jordan Engineers Association has laid the cornerstone for their anticipated new headquarters; an essential component of the Associations City located on the major artery of Urdun Road. The new headquarters, branded as JEA Cube, embodies a renewed vision as a reflection and transformation of the Association’s vital role in the community it serves. As an entity that is responsible for the national and regional upgrade and progression of the profession of engineering; the architectural articulation of such an entity is equally contemporary, farsighted and inventive.

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The cornerstone ceremony was hosted

by JEA council headed by JEA President Eng. Abdullah Ebeidat. Eng, Ebeidat declared the project an advancement for the nation, JEA, as well as all professional associations. In his speech he urged the rest of the associations to commence development of their lands in order to complete and realize the vision of Association City. Furthermore he commended the efforts of Greater Amman Municipality, as well as the architectural and engineering teams in CC Group, responsible for the design and development of JEA Cube.

In his speech, architect Shadi Abdulsalam of CC Group proclaimed the ceremony a commemoration of the future, as it realizes a dream often envisaged by architects and engineers of the nation;

that is a modern institution, open for all, transparent and inviting. He paid homage to the mentors who passed on their dream, particularly our great architect Jafar Tukan, may his soul rest in peace.

JEA Cube resides on an uphill plot of approximately 10,897m2 land area. It will host the different administrations and offices of JEA as well as the public facilities and renowned training center.

It is part of the first phase of the development of JEA Headquarters, and is compactly designed on almost half the plot (6,000 m2). The remaining land is reserved for future expansion schemes.

The design of JEA Cube not only responds to a vital need to restructure the organizational hierarchies of JEA and cease the current state of dispersion among its buildings; but also to realize

the aspiration to renew, vitalize and create an interactive scene that appeals to Engineers of all specialties, groups and ages. JEA Cube will be identified as a destination for all engineers; a hub where they can communicate and interact on various levels, professionally, culturally and socially.

The name JEA Cube reflects the symbolic form of the engineered 36m-edged cube that composes the main vertical volume. The elevated cube enhances a visually iconic presence. Furthermore, it provides a flexible, adaptive and modular framework to host diverse working environments that are contemporary and interactive. To contrast the built volume of the cube, visually and functionally, an extended square presents a ceremonial plaza and celebrated entrance to the CUBE as it sculpts its mass to introduce the interactive space of a central atrium.

Additionally, the square transcends users through its courtyard to different levels, linking to the many public venues within JEA. Created is a reinvented, bold landmark.

One that responds to the cultural, social, economic and climatic needs and aspirations of its community and context.

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