In-house expertise helps Riyadh transform its city centre
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In-house expertise helps Riyadh transform its city centre Interview by John O’Hanlon Produced by Jordan Platten
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Strukton, as a member of the FAST consortium, has been awarded a contract by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to construct three of the six lines of a fully automatic, driverless metro system to be launched by the city of Riyadh
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stablished in 1921, Strukton provides cross-border solutions in the fields of rail infrastructure, civil infrastructure and technique & buildings markets. As a leading player in the global market for railway projects and comprehensive infrastructure projects Strukton focuses on transport systems in densely populated areas, opening up ports, airports and mining areas, and generating and distributing (sustainable) energy. Through almost a century of construction involvement, maintenance expertise and technological development the company has successfully adopted, created and connected past, modern and future best practises. Privatised in 2010, today the company boasts expertise in the fields of operational asset management, monitoring systems (POSS), rolling stock systems, signalling systems, energy solutions, training and certification, and highoutput equipment. “We aim to improve all aspects of mobility and accessibility on a permanent basis. Our extensive experience with the construction, project management and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure systems – covering railways, ports, roads and airports combined with our in-house technical specialisations helps us achieve this,” says Business Development Director, Chris Raijmakers. “We operate on an international basis and have long-term operations in the Netherlands
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FREYSSINET SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD. (FSA) was founded as a limited liability company in 1978 by H.E. the late Sheikh Kamal Adham. Since its inception, FSA has completed numerous turnkey projects in Saudi Arabia covering various fields and amounting to several Billions Saudi Riyals. The success of the company stems from a positive and dynamic approach, incorporating advanced technology and a natural aptitude for innovation and optimized solutions. This can be attributed to a highly qualified and dedicated team of technical and administrative staff, backed by extensive resources of proficient manpower and modern equipment. FSA is committed to providing its clients with the highest quality of services in the construction sector. It is our policy to develop and maintain client satisfaction. Today, FSA is considered as one of the leading general contracting and engineering companies in Saudi Arabia active in all aspects of the contracting business including value engineering, design optimization, project management and project execution.
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Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Italy and Australia. We are now expanding this network to the Middle East, the Far East and Latin America�. Riyadh Metro Project Strukton, as a member of the FAST Consortium of companies, was awarded a contract by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to construct three of the six lines of a completely automated and driverless metro system to be launched by the city of Riyadh. The total contract value amounts to $8 billion and Strukton’s share represents almost $1.2 billion, which will generate a yearly turnover in excess of $200 million for the company. This new metro will transform Riyadh, reducing traffic congestion, strengthening and driving the Saudi economy and improving living standards for citizens. The city currently has a population of 5.7 million, which is expected to increase to
Key Personnel Bert Hoekstra Managing Director Bert has over 35 years of experience in the international construction business. Graduated from Delft Technical University, Netherlands with a Master Degree in Civil Engineering he started at the Dutch Construction Company Ballast Nedam as a design Engineer and developed himself via the classical route of Field Engineer, Construction Manager and Project Manager into General Management functions. He joined HOCHTIEF in 2006 and moved to Strukton in 2014.
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8.3 million by 2030. The metro helps provide a solution to daily traffic problems: of 7.4 million daily commuters, only 2 percent currently use public transport. The FAST Consortium’s contract includes the design and construction of three lines, including 25 stations. The lines will host 62 kilometres of rail, of which 34 kilometres of track will be on viaducts, 20 kilometres will be underground, and 8.2 kilometres at ground level. In total, the six lines that make up the Riyadh Metro will span more than 176 kilometres, making it the largest metro project under development in the world at
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Al Bawani A general contractor in Saudi Arabia with over 27 years experience and backlog over US$ 1 billion diversified into Healthcare, Industrial, Residential, Education, Data Centers, Defense and Commercial buildings across the Kingdom.
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present. Completion of the project will be no mean feat and will require all of Strukton`s in-house experience and expertise to ensure it is executed successfully. The team Strukton selected for this major project has been involved in numerous tunnelling and civil works undertakings and has wide-ranging knowledge in the field of rail systems. They have been involved with the project from day one, working on the design and construction of all three lines. “We are very pleased to have been selected by the city of
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At present Al Hajry Overseas has offered their extensive Welding & Steel fixing Services in Riyadh Metro Project. We have been given the Welding & Fixing job on the Steel reinforcement Rebar cages of different lengths up to 32 meters and sizes up to 2.5 meters diameter with zero error and 100% accuracy and efficiency. We are appreciated and rewarded for our excellent services which were on time and as per commitment. With our level of performance now we have stepped in multiple section lines with our full range of Welding Solutions starting from consultancy to project execution and inspection services as well. Al Hajry Overseas Welding Solutions Division is specialized in engineering and consulting services for the welding industry in the Kingdome. Our Staff and laboratories offer skilled and qualified Welding Engineers, Welding Inspectors and welders with a knowledge base that covers all aspects of the welding processes, weld verifications and compliance with customer standards and international standards as well. The AHO Welding Division is distributed in four segments of services as mentioned below which are operated by professional staff at their full capacity. 1. Welding Projects and Consultancy Section. The ultimate goal for the welding division is to identify customer needs & targets in their welding related projects and to become one stop solution provider for all the range of products and services. We can start from the consultancy level of Welding Procedures specifications (WPS), Welding Procedure specifications data sheets (WPDS), and Prequalification record reports (PQR), then the execution by professional engineers and welders as per standards and finally relative needed inspection services upon the completion of the projects. 2. Welding Manpower Resources Section. We have very qualified and skilled welding teams which include Welding Engineers & Supervisors, Welding inspectors, Expert Welders and Grinders, meeting international standard for quality
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and safety while perform at their jobs. Welding Teams are certified by third party Inspection companies and are ready to meet any challenges in any position of welding. Our staff is available on a short or long terms basis and is on-call for emergency situations. 3. Equipment Section. Equipment Section offer products such as Welding & Cutting Machines, Accessories and Consumables. You can choose from the range of Welding machine from ARC (Inverter, Rectifier, and Engine Driven Welder), TIG, MIG/MAG, Welding Automated, Column & Boom and Orbital Welding System. Our Cutting Machines with Plasma, Oxyfuel, combined Plasma & Oxyfuel, Automated Cutting and Pipe Beveling Machines. This machines will give your required needs and ensure high performance, low cost, more productivity, more efficient and more success in welding and cutting. 4. Inspection Services Section. We provide professional Inspection services that reduces the risk exposure of our Customers in functions that are critical to their success. i. NDT & DT Services ii. Third Party Inspection Services iii. Radiographic Inspection iv. Ultrasonic Inspection v. Calibration services Our mission is to offer the best in engineering services to the welding community with zero errors and 100% on-time delivery; to stay abreast of technological advances; to recognize our employees as our most important asset; and above all, to always act with integrity. Al-Hajry Overseas (AHO) was founded in 1973, with a vision to provide facilities management services, Over the years, AHO diversified into Real Estate, Manpower Consultancy, ICT Systems Installation & Maintenance, Electromechanical Contracting, Steel Jobs & Welding Solutions and many more, partnering with the top companies in their respective markets.
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Riyadh to support this major project and to help make public transport an attractive and safe option,” says Strukton’s CEO Bert Hoekstra, who has taken upon himself the role of project manager for this strategic contract. “Having extensive expertise in both the rail and civil construction world, Strukton is the ideal partner for such integrated projects”. ADA announced in July 2013 the winners of the three turnkey contracts for the construction of the six lines of the driverless metro network. The official start of the project was in October 2013 and design work began immediately, with earth being broken on the construction site in
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the first quarter of 2014. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018. The total 85 stations will all be air-conditioned, and the trains will offer first class, family class and single class carriages. The city hopes it will transform the way people move around, reducing the sheer volume of traffic on the roads and the ubiquitous congestion.
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public transport system to enhance their quality of life, according to Ibrahim Bin Muhammad Al Sultan, President of ADA and Member of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh. “The Riyadh Public Transport Project will be a major driver of employment and economic development,” he says. “It will also help to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. This is the biggest infrastructure project to be undertaken in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is a cornerstone of the bold future we envision for our city.” Considering Strukton’s impressive resumé, inhouse expertise and ambitious growth strategy, it is an ideal partner of choice to deliver such
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“Our experienced team has been involved in numerous tunnel projects, civil works and has broad knowledge in the field of rail systems. We are very pleased to have been selected by the city of Riyadh to support this major project to make public transport an attractive option” - Business Development Director, Chris Raijmakers
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a transformational project. “Our mission is to contribute to the quality and safety of rail transport, road infrastructure and technical systems and buildings. We do so by making use of our integrated know-how and experience in the field of technology, civil engineering and cross-border solutions for rail infrastructure, rolling stock, mobility and information systems,”
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says Raijmakers. “Our vision is an attractive, safe and reliable rail system. Our operational asset management approach helps to prove, demonstrate and realise the reliability of the rail system. This approach will help position the Riyadh Public Transport Project correctly for mass uptake, future growth, and city-wide transformation,” he concludes. w w w. s t r u k t o n . c o m
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