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Project Qatar 2015 concludes successfully as the leading construction event of the year

Over the course of four days, 4 – 7 May, Project Qatar 2015, the 12th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition, transformed the Qatar National Exhibition Centre into an international construction and trade hub, allowing 2000+ companies and brands to spread over 41,500 sq/m of exhibition space. Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Project Qatar 2015 attracted 1130 exhibitors from 40 countries, showcasing their products and services across 21 pavilions, thus showing the persistent growth of the exhibition. Over the coming years, the construction sector will remain central to Qatar’s economy, as less than half of the country’s GDP is derived from hydrocarbons. Industry professionals worldwide have recognized the range of opportunities available across the Gulf, and Project Qatar remains committed to provide the knowledge and technology enabling innovation and development. The conclusion of this 12th edition is the onset of further projects and major opportunities. Hundreds of pre-arranged Business to Business (B2B) meetings between leading companies and visitors took place during the exhibition. Apart from enabling professionals to share best practices, and explore state-of-the-art technology, the meetings translated into business deals. Integral to this success was the enhancement of Project Qatar’s B2B matchmaking platform, which demonstrates the importance of the continuous innovation that Project Qatar stands for. George Ayache, General Manager at IFP Qatar LLC, stated: “Project Qatar 2015 has welcomed thousands of professionals from around the world. Once again, we provided insight into the latest technology, informed about important industry trends through our educational and trade-related features, especially the new PQ workshop series that included 8 successful workshops, and enabled visitors and exhibitors to strengthen their professional networks. The number of deals discussed during our many B2B meetings is evidence of the value Project Qatar generates.” Among the highlights of the show this year were the new Project Qatar Workshop Series, the PQ Site Tours and the PQ Business Intelligence Series. The show also included the yearly “Heavy Max 2015,” the 12th International Exhibition for Heavy Machinery, and “Qatar Stone Tech 2015,” the 4th International Stone and Stone Technology Show. Innovation has not only come to be an outcome of Project Qatar, but is also integral to the exhibition itself. This year, IFP Qatar LLC introduced the Project Qatar Workshop Series, in collaboration with the Qatar Chamber of Commerce, to advance understanding of commercial and educational aspects in the construction industry. Focused on trending technology and themes fundamental to sector, the series addressed topics as diverse as manufacturing investment opportunities in Qatar, heat management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It also hosted a several governmental and semi-governmental bodies, including Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) and British Standards Institution Group Middle East WLL, among others. Given the breadth of Project Qatar, these workshops were widely visited, enabling delegates to enhance their expertise in specific fields.

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Tadmur Holding intensifies business leadership

Tadmur Holding, one of Qatar’s most trusted and successful business conglomerates, has undertaken a strategic rebranding exercise in order to maximize long term growth opportunities as well as face new challenges brought about by a highly globalized and tech-savvy business environment. In line with the company’s vision of evolving into a leading industrial group in Qatar recognized for its quality, reliability and trustworthiness, the entire rebranding process, which was announced at a press conference, is also aimed at effectively and efficiently implementing its mission of being a reliable partner to its customers, a valuable asset to its stakeholders, an employer that recognizes and further develops the talent of its employees and a driving force behind the industrial and commercial development of Qatar. “In the advent of new and sophisticated technologies and business processes, new opportunities for business expansion and growth have clearly emerged,” said Mr Nasser Mohamed Hatab Al-Kaabi, Chairman of Tadmur Holding. “Such scenario has likewise presented new challenges that need to be addressed through well calculated and strategic courses of action. “It is therefore for these reasons that we have decided to act boldly and swiftly, and keep pace with the changing times through a rebranding exercise that is aimed to further enhance our product and service delivery to customers, expanding our positive contribution to the community, advancing our status as a preferred employer, and significantly contributing to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030,” he added. Among Tadmur Holding’s market-leading subsidiaries include Tadmur Contracting, Arabian Supplies, Takyeef Electromechanical, Tadmur Logistics, Tadmur Trading, Roots Energy & Engineering Services, Tadmur Roofs & Pools, OCS Qatar and Norwood Qatar. “Since 1985, Tadmur’s integrity, credibility and reliability have been proven through the continued market leadership of the Group and the truly remarkable growth of our individual subsidiaries,” said Mr. Dafer Mustafa Hallawa, Chief Executive Officer, Tadmur Holding. “Over the last 30 years, our professional corporate structure has resulted in seamless operations and consistently successful business performance. This has enabled us to be always a step ahead of our competitors, specifically with regard to being responsive to the needs of customers at all times, assisting in the development of the community and society, supporting the career development of our hard working, loyal and dedicated staff, and contributing to the sustainable economic development aspirations of Qatar. “Accordingly, this rebranding exercise is beyond merely changing a logo or name,” he added. “It is and will be reflective of the direction and path that we have committed ourselves to take for the benefit of everyone and for the attainment of our business goals and objectives.” Since 1985, Tadmur has substantially increased its scope of operations in construction and other areas in the State of Qatar, targeting complex and technically challenging projects. Through the combination of a high degree of professionalism and industrial knowledge, together with its sensitivity to clients’ specifications and requirements, Tadmur Holding and its subsidiaries have maintained the trust and confidence of its clients.

Msheireb Properties and Meeza partner for smart city solutions

Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, has entered into a partnership agreement with Meeza, Qatar’s leading IT solutions and services provider. The agreement will provide Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable developer, with a system integrator service. The deal, signed between Msheireb Properties Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Hassan Al Mehshadi and Meeza Chief Executive Officer Ghada P El-Rassi, is “a strategic step encompassing a wide range agreements to create an integrator environment with the best smart cities solutions at Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD)”, according to a statement. Meeza will provide MDD with all information technology and integrator systems for all design, operation and maintenance processes. Al Mehshadi said the partnership would enable Msheireb Properties to achieve all specifications of a smart city as information communication technology (ICT) would provide the competitive edge required to create a modern urban community in Doha within the context of Arab culture and traditions. “The MSI will enable Msheireb Properties to provide integrated services, information systems and applications that will connect consumers, retail, and the wider business community while monitoring an exhaustive range of information analytics to provide an intelligent, mobile and secure environment at MDD,” said Al Mehshadi. “This means citizens, residents and guests in Qatar will have the opportunity to experience technology second to none when visiting the world’s first downtown urban regeneration project. “The undertaking of a project of this magnitude requires a specialised skill set, considerable financial investment, industry experience, strong partnerships, talented individuals, and innovative ideas to bring it to life. “We are delighted to have partnered with Meeza for this critical component of MDD that will truly differentiate it, raising the bar of excellence for similar smart city regeneration projects across the region. “We look forward to many more milestones such as this as we continue to be open to new partnerships that will add value to the wider community, delivering cultural, societal, environmental and knowledge wealth to the people of Qatar - for the future of Qatar,” said Al Mehshadi. El-Rassi said that the partnership between the two organizations marked the start of a new era in the development of smart cities across the region and beyond. “It brings about local domain technology knowledge coupled with leading multi-national partnerships under the umbrella of a Qatari governance framework,” she said. “The level of sophistication and the vast number of services to be rendered at the residential, commercial and administrative levels form a matrix of interdependencies that will be served best by our unique position as an IT Services Provider and a Systems Integrator. “We are truly delighted to partner with MDD on this landmark achievement which will leave a longstanding impression on the regional and global scale,” she added. Msheireb Downtown Doha aims to regenerate and preserve the historical downtown of Doha. A QR20 billion development, it will revive the old commercial heart of the city through a new architectural language that is based on community living, across a 31-hectare (76 acre) site. The Msheireb project will blend traditional Qatari heritage and aesthetics with modern technology, and focus on sustainability and harmony with the environment.

Dubai meeting looks at green sector financing

In cooperation with the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the Minister of Environment and Water in Dubai, and under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, the Ministry organized the 6th edition of the Green Economy Annual Conference under the theme ‘National Round-table on Financing & Investing in Green Economy Projects’ on May 25, 2015. The conference provides a platform for participants to exchange experiences and expertise on the financing of green sectors such as petrochemicals, green technology industries and energy-intensive resources such as aluminum, cement and others. In addition, it will review the UAE’s efforts to transform the national economy through the presentation on the case of establishing green economy in the UAE. The conference featured five dialogue sessions on the financial sector’s evolution in accordance with the process of transitioning to a green economy. The event had sessions on sustainable financing with a discussion on the state of the UAE’s green economy, on financing low carbon emission opportunities, as well as on the leadership of financing the greening of industries. During these sessions there was a review of global trends, concepts, tools, and principles related to sustainable financing, and best practices adopted by the financial sector and regional leaders. All discussions were linked to the UAE’s green economy approach, and reviewed opportunities for financing the reduction of carbon projects with a particular eye towards renewable energy and energy efficiency. Source: GoDubai

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Sport infrastructure takes center stage at region’s largest stadium summit

eaders in sporting infrastructure development and management from across the globe gathered in Doha last month at the World Stadium Congress to kick-off discussions on best practice in design, delivery, operation and management of world class sporting infrastructure. The event hosted engineering and construction, venue operations and management as well as service providers in the field of sport architecture behind some of the world’s most inspired sporting venues. Notable speakers include Mr. Fahad Al Jahrami, Director Design and Construction

Management of ASTAD; Vodafone’s Tony Guerion, Head of Machine-to-Machine, Southern Europe and the Middle East; Tariq Al-Abdulla, Venue Manager at Aspire Zone Logistics; Paul Hyett, Principal at HKS Architects; Thomas Perslund, CEO at Friends Arena; Sander van Stiphout, Director of Amsterdam ArenA International; and Peter Wearne, General Manager of Facilities for the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The lead sponsor, Ooredoo, spearheaded a discussion on building stadium ICT infrastructure from the ground up to leverage the best of technology to enable futurecentric smart stadia. A range

of other topics were discussed by leading solution providers including Saint-Gobain, GigaTera and Commscope, where they showcased leading edge technologies and solutions that drive smarter, connect and more sustainable venues. World-renowned architects including Mark Fenwick, Founder and Partner of RFA Fenwick Iribarren Architects; Markus Pfisterer, Director at gmp Architekten; AECOM’s J Parrish and Zaha Hadid Architects’ Jim Heverin participated in an inspiring discussion devoted to leadership in sport architecture, where they debated the future of the profession. CEO of Friends Arena, Thomas Perslund, and Maqbul Dudhia of Dubai Sports City debated driving venue growth through effective marketing, operation and revenue management strategies, with a focus on maintaining a multi-purpose venue 365 days a year while maintaining venue quality and experience. Tomorrow John Harnden of the Cricket World Cup 2015 will provide the keynote address on the delivery of mega events. The first day produced a variety of in-depth discussions and presentations regarding the creation of a community icon, the changing role of sports architecture as well as developing a successful business operating model for stadia.

Industry leaders discuss future of Qatar’s urban landscape

ASTAD showcases its premier services at Cityscape Qatar Cityscape Qatar, an annual event with its focus on real estate developments in the local market, was held at the Doha Exhibition Center from May 11 to 13. The event attracted some of the key stakeholders in reshaping Qatar’s urban landscape, along with a variety of regional investors. One of the most notable participants present was ASTAD, Qatar’s leading project management consultancy. ASTAD showcased its premier services and capabilities along with some of the most iconic projects in their portfolio which was one of the highlights of the event. “We’re delighted to be a part of an event of this magnitude,” said ASTAD CEO Ali Al Khalifa. “It was a great opportunity to share our contribution on some of the most complex infrastructural projects, along with ASTAD’s approach in servicing our clients’ needs and realizing their vision,” he said. Topics of critical importance were tackled by panel discussions at the forum. The most among them was the discussion on Realizing Qatar’s National Vision through Key Projects. The panel addressed some of the challenges that are a part of everyday operations in the project management industry. At the forum, Al Khalifa provided insight into AS-

TAD’s views and best practice solutions for resource optimization, attracting and retaining skilled professionals and the development of Qatari human capital, drawing upon the company’s experience in managing large-scale developments that are essential to the Qatar National Vision 2030. Elaborating further, Al Khalifa said: “We must continue to deliver innovative, groundbreaking and market leading building projects, by securing the greatest professionals from the construction sector to work on a portfolio essential to our sustainable development. “And, in our endeavors to deliver Qatar’s key national projects, we must be aware of our resources and use them wisely in order to deliver an infrastructure unrivalled across the region.” Al Khalifa also discussed the importance of sustainability, emphasizing that operating with minimum environmental impact as well as managing

resources wisely is one of the pillars of sustainable development. ASTAD’s recognitions and awards such as the 4-star GSAS rating for the Lusail Sports Arena, the LEED Platinum Status for Male and Female Student Housing at Education City, and Construction Week 2014’s Sustainability Initiative of the Year for their Smart Solar Grid project demonstrated that the company truly led by example. ASTAD has undergone rapid growth in a short period of time, accumulating experience across sectors, including commercial, residential, cultural, education, healthcare, museums, hospitality, sports and leisure, mixed use, infrastructure and transport, and public buildings. Some of the most noteworthy projects ASTAD is currently involved in are National Museum of Qatar, Qatar Economic Zones, tThe Qatar Foundation Health and Wellness Precinct and the New Doha Tennis Stadium at Khalifa Tennis Complex.

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Defects Liability and Claims under Qatar Law Defects Liability The extent to which a contractor or sub-contractor is liable for defects, both in workmanship and materials, is fundamental. Traditionally, the approach to defects has caused some issues partly due to the forms of contract that are widely used for local projects. For example, the standard construction contracts published by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) in 1987 (“FIDIC 1987”) for use on international projects simply provided, prior to 1999, that materials and workmanship should be of: “...the respective kinds described in the Contract and in accordance with the Engineer’s instructions”. This formula has been lifted from British domestic standard form contracts and deposited into construction contracts in the Middle East. However, in Britain, the expression is supported by comprehensive regulation of liability for materials and workmanship upon which standard form contracts rely. Crucially, that regulation includes the dependable implied warranties that materials shall be fit for their intended purpose, shall be of satisfactory quality and that the works will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner. Aside from defects in design and workmanship which affect structural stability and safety and attract a decennial liability under local law (Articles 711-715 of Law No. 22 of 2004 (the “Civil Code” refer) contains provisions which deal with defects in materials and in the performance of the Works. The main relevant provisions are as follows: Article 684: “1. If a contractor is required to provide work materials, in whole or in part, such materials must comply with the agreed specifications and, if there is not agreement or specifications, the materials must be sufficient for the intended purpose. 2. A contractor will be answerable for any defects present in the materials, in accordance with the provisions relating to warranty against any defect in a thing sold.” Article 686: “1. If, during the performance of the work, any defects occur or appear in the materials that have

been provided by the employer or there are other factors that are likely to hinder performance of the work under favourable conditions, the contractor must immediately notify the employer of that fact. 2. If the contractor neglects to notify him, he will be responsible for the consequences of his negligence.” Article 688: “1. If, during the course of the work, it transpires that the contractor is performing it in a defective way or in breach of the contract, the employer may give him notice to rectify the manner of his performance within a reasonable period of time, which he will specify for him, and, if such period expired without the contractor having referred to the proper or agreed manner, the employer may seek rescission of the contract or obtain authority from the court to execute the obligation at the contractor’s expense, if the nature of the work allows for that. 2. Rescission of the contract may be sought without the need for notice or specification of a term, if it is not possible to rectify the defect or breach. 3. In all instances, the judge may reject the application for rescission, if the defect in the manner of the performance is not likely to reduce significantly, the value of the work or its suitability for the intended use, without prejudice to the right to compensation, if he so requires.” Article 694: “1. An employer may refrain from taking delivery, if any defect or breach of the agreed conditions, in respect of the work is such that it renders it unsuitable for the intended purpose. 2. If any defect or breach is as serious as this, the employer may only seek such reduction in the amounts due to the contractor as is consistent with the significance of the defect or breach or compel the contractor to rectify the situation within such reasonable period of time as he will specify for him, if such rectification is possible

and is not costly. 3. In all cases, the contractor may rectify the situation within a reasonable period, if such rectification is possible and does not cause the employer to incur expensive losses.” Article 695: “An employer may not invoke such rights as have been established by the preceding article, if he is the cause of the defect, whether by issuing instructions that are at odds with the view of the contractor or by any other means” Article 696: “1. When the work is delivered in practice or in accordance with the law, the contractor’s liability for any apparent defect or breach of the conditions of the contract in respect thereof will be extinguished. 2. If any defect or breach is concealed and the employer then discovers it after taking delivery, he must take action to notify the contractor of it, while having regard to trade custom, otherwise he will be deemed to have accepted the works.” Types of materials, their performance requirements and quality of workmanship may be defined in the contract documents and standard specifications (such as QCS) and building regulations. Without the principle of implied warranties, defects liability issues will be resolved by reference to the wide variety of applicable provisions in force. Add to this, the freedom of local courts to decide each case without being bound by previous decisions and the extent of defects liability pursuant to pre-1999 FIDIC standard form contracts, the approach adopted to defects is far from certain. In 1999, FIDIC published “new” standard Conditions of Contract for construction in which the formulation of the materials and workmanship obligations was modified. A Contactor, in the unamended 1999 version is now obliged to “remedy any defects in the works” and to execute the works “in the manner (if any) specified in the Contract” and “in accordance with recognised good practice”. Significantly, this new wording represented a move towards an express definition of the basis of a contractor’s liability for

materials and workmanship. Despite this positive development, the amended wording still leaves the parties to guess at some important issues such as the extent of a contractor’s liability for defective materials or the extent of a contractor’s liability for the suitability of materials selected by others. Further, the obligation to remedy any defects, which is given no express limits, other than “a reasonable period” could to be taken to create an open-ended liability for a Contractor. However, Article 696 indicates that liability for “apparent” defects is extinguished on delivery of compliant works. The approach in respect of latent defects is less clear. Defects Claims The FIDIC 1987 at GC-8.1 provides: “The Contractor shall, with due care and diligence, design (to the extent provided for by the Contract), execute and complete the Works and remedy any defects therein in accordance with the provisions of the Contract….” In relation to claims for defects, there are therefore two principal considerations: (1) the relevant provisions of the Contract; and (2) whether the Contractor exercised due care and diligence in executing the works in accordance with those provisions. In relation to alleged design defects, it is a matter of construction of the Contract, whether the Contractor has to achieve the standards in the performance specification or (only) execute the design of the works with due care and diligence with the aim of achieving the specified standards of performance. GC-8.1 of FIDIC 1987 requires due care and diligence: this is analogous to the common law concept of “reasonable skill and care” rather than an absolute obligation, and so the Contractor’s obligation will be similar to that of a professional designer. In practice, this will mean identifying the cause of the design defect; what the Contractor has done wrong; and what he ought to have done in designing the works with due care and diligence. Construction contracts frequently contain a clause that obliges a Contractor to make good defects, or repair or maintain his works for a certain period after completion, commonly referred to as the “defects liability period”. FIDIC 1987 at GC-49.2 imposes an obligation on the Contrac-

tor to complete outstanding work and remedy “defects, shrinkages or other faults” which the Engineer instructs the Contractor to execute during the Defects Liability Period (as defined in the Appendix to Tender) or within 14 days of its expiration. Pursuant to GC-49.3, he must do so at his own cost if in the Engineer’s opinion the work because: (1) the use of materials, plant or workmanship is not in accordance with the Contract; or (2) there is a design fault (where the Contractor is responsible for design). If the Contractor fails to do so, pursuant to GC49.4, the Employer is entitled to employ others to do so and recover the cost from the Contractor. As performance security for these obligations, the Employer usually retains retention money from the contract price until the end of the period, which is not released until the Engineer issues a certificate evidencing his satisfaction that the works are contractually compliant. Such provisions provide additional rights to the Employer relating to defects. If an Employer makes a claim under these provisions, the same approach to presenting and evidencing the defects claim as set out above should be adopted. In principle, the measure of damages (usually where there has been substantial completion of the works) is the amount that the work is worth less by reason of the defects and omissions, and is usually calculated by the cost of making them good. The Contractor may be liable for cost of reinstatement unless this is disproportionate to the benefit to be obtained by the intended result. In the alternative, the proper measure of damages may be the difference in value between the work as it is and as it ought to have been (rather than the reinstatement cost) in circumstances where the defect is not capable of remedy or the Contractor has no intention of rebuilding or it would be otherwise unreasonable to award the Employer reinstatement costs. Above all, the Employer must prove the extent of the loss he has suffered, irrespective of whether he has paid for the repairs out of his own pocket or whether the funds have come from elsewhere. Evidencing the remedial works will entail adducing factual evidence as to what has been done and the cost and expert evidence as what

Laura Warren Laura Warren is a partner of the International Law firm, Clyde & Co LLP, in Doha. Laura has a wide ranging contentious and non contentious construction practice involving projects in Qatar as well as in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt and Tunisia Laura is Co-ordinator for the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar.

should be done and the cost. Such costs may include: labour; materials; supervision; design; overheads (if not included elsewhere); and taxes. The Contractor’s challenge in defending a defects claim is in interrogating the Employer’s ability to prove his case. Is there really a defect or is it simply something that the Employer does not like or a minor variation in quality? How strong is the factual/ documentary/ expert evidence of defects? Is there a breach of Contractor obligations and has the Employer evidenced that breach? Could the defect have other causes which are not the Contractor’s responsibility? Are the remedial works reasonable and appropriate, or are there better alternatives? Can the costs of rectification works be challenged on grounds of inclusion of double recovery or unnecessary items? To conclude, it is clear from the foregoing that there is significant scope for vagaries in contract interpretation relating to the nature and extent of a Contractor’s liability for defects. Much will turn upon the terms of the Contract as applied to the facts and circumstances of the case. Added to this is the application of Qatar law to the issue of defects, and the ability of the courts to decide each case on a case by case basis. Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Laura Warren, Partner of Clyde & Co LLP at laura.warren@clydeco.com

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The Mall of Qatar is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of this year. Ahmad Al Naser, Managing Director, Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE), one of the major contractors of the Mall of Qatar, has expressed delight at the pace of progress on the project “which is well on its way to meeting its Q4 2015 launch date”. Al Naser said: “Our project planning and execution, in coordination with the main contractors and clients, has allowed us to deliver MEP works for over four million square feet of built up area that will house 500 shops, 80 F&B outlets as well as the world’s largest IMAX screen. “Its prominent location next to the upcoming FIFA World cup stadium, as well as a dedicated Doha Metro station makes it a significant showcase of our EPC strengths, particularly in the MEP sector. “We are also working rapidly on the District Cooling Plant at Lusail City awarded last year, which will complement our district cooling capabilities. In addition, we are particularly proud of our MEP works for the Doha Land development, which also includes its high performance district cooling plant.” Al Naser said that DSE was looking forward to partner with

Drake & Scull Rail to offer its MEP technology for the rail and urban transport sector that is rapidly gaining traction in Qatar. “With a healthy backlog and a portfolio of prestigious projects, we are in a strategic position to

proactively contribute towards the development of vital infrastructure essential to position the country as the region’s economic and tourist hub,” he added. Qatar has been an important

market for Drake & Scull, with its history of consistent profitability enabling DSI to register its highest ever projects backlog at Dh14.4 billion. DSI Qatar has an impressive line up of ongoing domestic

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projects which include a QR304 million contract for a mixed-use real estate development project in Doha, a QR180 million residential project, a QR400 million MEP deal for Qatar Mall, and a

QR109 million District Cooling Plant at Lusail City. The company has also been associated with several prestigious projects, including the Four Seasons Hotel, the Qtel Tower and the Doha Land project.

Mall managers speak out at Retail Intelligence Panel at Cityscape Qatar

Malls of Qatar: addressing challenges of oversupply Qatar is continuing its upward trajectory by successfully diversifying its economy in order to sustain its growth even during sharp drops in oil prices, says Khaldoun Tabari, CEO and Vice chairman for Drake & Scull International. According to Qatar’s Ministry of Development, Planning and Statistics, the country’s economy is expected to expand 7.7%

in 2015 with little impact from falling oil prices on the country’s finances. The mood at the recent Cityscape Qatar exhibition underlined this sense of optimism. The number of mega projects coming up in Qatar is astounding and retail projects form a huge chunk of them. One of the largest retail projects, if not the largest in the Middle East, is near

completion. During a panel discussion that followed a presentation by Phil McArthur, Managing Director of McArthur + Company, participants tempered the optimism with a healthy dose of realism. According to Mohamed Galal, of Tasweeq Shopping Malls, all mall operators and owners face the challenge of being “innovative”. From aquaria to

kids’ activity zones to 12D cinemas – malls constantly strive to bring the most exciting entertainments to its customers. Speaking at the Retail Intelligence Panel Discussion on the second day of the 2015 Cityscape Real Estate Summit at the Doha Exhibition Centre, Mall of Qatar General Manager Rony Mourani touched on oversupply and the need to select the right location when planning projects. He explained how Mall of Qatar studied the market to identify what was lacking in the state’s retail landscape. Creating a super-regional mall like Mall of Qatar, due to open in the first quarter of 2016, presented both challenges and opportunities for today and the future, Mourani said. “There is no such thing as shopping for the majority of shoppers, it’s the excitement of going somewhere on the weekend or evenings where everything is under one roof, including a ‘fun factor’. “To provide this, live entertainment is going to be our main attraction and makes us different from all other malls. “We’re planning major entertainment concepts, including

a Cirque-style resident performing troupe interspersed with well-known international acts and shows from all over the world on a daily basis on the Oasis rotating stage lift– the first professional stage of its kind in a mall in the world,” he said. Another “first” for Qatar would be the world’s largest IMAX 3D laser projection system in the Mall’s 19 screen cinema complex complete with six VIP screens offering in-theatre-dining. Mourani said: “We wanted to cater for clientele from every sector - value, mid-market and luxury markets - so there is something to appeal to everyone. It became very important that we had at least 25% of first-time brands for Qatar and that 30% of the Mall would offer F&B and family entertainment.”He said it was all about the visitor’s entire experience from easy access to ample parking, mall-wide entertainment to a wide range of dining options as well as high quality new international brands presenting new designs not seen before for the Mall to create an exciting fresh destination. Ezdan Mall CEO Gharaffa,

Malik Qaisar Awan gave some insight into the practical challenges of opening a mall on time; and then once it was open, what they need to do to keep the tenants happy and the shoppers engaged. He pointed out that malls were not in the real estate business and if shoppers were not happy then sales would be down and then automatically rentals and revenue would follow. It was in the interest of the mall to make sure that the footfall remained constant and that there was always something to interest visitors; whether it was F&B, retail or family entertainment, he said. Phil McArthur, Managing Director of McArthur + Company, shopping centre leasing specialists for the Mall, said: “Consumers want more from their mall experience than simply shopping. Featuring daily professional entertainment troupes is a unique and innovative idea that is bound to make the mall visit lively and stimulating. This is something that’s missing in Qatar.” He said: The Mall of Qatar has identified this key element that will distinguish it from other malls.”

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AESG, a leading consultancy in the Middle East, has expanded its portfolio of services with the establishment of a commissioning division to provide independent services that are in line with LEED and Estidama requirements for both new and existing developments. These services will help increase safety and reduce capital and operational expenses while improving building efficiency by 5-10%. AESG Director Saeed Al Abbar said: “Over the past few years, projects in the region have grown in terms of scale and technical complexity.” Describing commissioning as “the most critical aspect of the development cycle, ensuring that a building is handed over to operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with how the owner intended”, he said: “Proper commissioning is not just a testing and verification process but must start early in the project and continue until a comprehensive handover to the operations and maintenance team is achieved. “Furthermore, it is necessary to look beyond simply commissioning individual systems as complex buildings of today require very careful integration of numerous interdependent systems.”

With a team of qualified and experienced engineers and technicians, AESG offers thirdparty commissioning verification and commissioning management services throughout a project’s life-cycle, from predesign through to retro commissioning. The firm’s services include Commissioning Authority (CxA), Commissioning Management, LEED & Estidama Commissioning (ICA), Re Commissioning (RCx) and Specialist Testing (HEPA Filter, IAQ, Room Integrity). Gary Williams, who has joined AESG as Director of Commissioning, will oversee the Com-

missioning Consultancy and Commissioning Management services. A fellow of the CSA and member of BCA, Gary brings with him 30 years of industry experience, 20 of which relate to commissioning projects in the Middle East. “I am extremely excited about this opportunity. In the past 12 months, AESG has seen tremendous growth both in terms of revenues and staff,” said Williams. “By offering commissioning services to our clients we continue to round out our portfolio and establish ourselves as a leading consultant in the re-

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low-energy consumption, sustainability, etc. For the first time ever, stadia will be more than just mere sports arenas; they will represent a young nations’ spirit in their recognizable designs, embodying cultural heritage in the form of a traditional tent, a diamond, and even a dhow. Besides their striking appearances, designs, structural integrity and revolutionary cooling techniques, one of the key aspects of every stadium, often well hidden and wrought in the design itself, are the acoustics. Generally, two factors have to be considered in the acoustic design of a stadium: interior acoustics of the sports arena itself and noise pollution within the surrounding area. The best stadia in the world

are known for the atmosphere generated within. It is of the utmost importance to give the audience a feeling that they are contributing to their team’s performance, which is achieved by the correct acoustic design and suitable enclosure of the stadium. And the secret is not in the advanced sound systems; it is in the pure unplugged ambient of the venue itself. When the match starts, it is just the voices of the fan that create the atmosphere. There is no other structure that can provide such a sense of being part of an event. Even in the world’s best concert halls you are purely an observer, not part of the orchestra. Omitting this aspect from the overall design of a stadium and depriving those beautiful buildings of that ground-shaking experience that football is all about, would be a shame. Apart from creating a pleasurable event within the stadium, acoustic impact of peak events towards the neighboring areas shouldn’t be disregarded. There are numerous potential sources of noise associated with sports venues. Besides the obvious cheering of the fans, one has to consider public announcements, side events being held within or

outside the stadium, increased traffic flow, concerts, shows, noise of dedicated stadium cooling systems, etc. All of these sources of noise can present substantial nuisance to the public living in the vicinity of the stadium, unless addressed during the design stage. Strategies that can be considered in order to reduce noise impact to the surroundings are a favourable choice of location, correct orientation of the stadium and main entrances, traffic and parking regulation, suitable enclosure of stadium stands, etc. All of these considerations are addressed by Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), which is a building certification system used in the region, in order to create a sustainable built environment while minimizing ecological impact. The latter assessment system evaluates the impact of construction and apart from reducing its carbon footprint, water and energy consumption, favours the use of local materials, assuring that the level of noise produced by stadia affecting nearby buildings and surrounding environment is minimized. Being well aware of the importance of sustainability and green practices in the construction, Qatar has mandated high

GSAS ratings for all its new stadiums, assuring that nothing but world-class facilities shall be delivered. Nowadays, the acoustic designs of stadia are done with the highend software. These powerful applications, compatible with CAD and BIM programs, enable creation of highly-accurate 3D stadium models, facilitating estimation of both interior noise levels and noise propagation to the surroundings. Once an accurate 3D stadium model is created, it is easy to test acoustic output of various design concepts as well as to integrate both audio-visual and public address systems to investigate their coverage and quality. These powerful tools enable fast and meticulous investigation of different scenarios, events, traffic flows and design concepts; all in order to find the most appropriate set-up. Perhaps the most useful feature is its convenient graphical output of results, displaying noise contours, enabling straightforward communication between various professions and ultimately integration of acoustic design into the overall project design. In such a way, although invisible and wrought in the design itself, a stadium with a care-

Maro Puljizevic Maro Puljizevic is the Senior Acoustic Engineer at Al Mana & Associates, responsible for managing the Acoustic Team. During 8 years of his professional practice, Maro worked in Civil Engineering Institute of Croatia as the Head of the Building Acoustics Laboratory and for Norman, Disney & Young (NDY) as an Acoustic Consultant in both New Zealand and Australia. He graduated at Civil Engineering University of Zagreb (Croatia) and holds Master of Civil Engineering degree. As an Acoustic Engineer, focused on building, architectural, environmental and HVAC acoustics; Maro took part in numerous landmark projects such as Burj Qatar, Hamad International Airport and Perth Children Hospital. Maro is actively involved in Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) interest groups, raising awareness of acoustics as an important factor of Indoor Environmental Quality.

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ales of construction equipment by the world’s 50 largest manufacturers grew just 2.6% to $186 billion in 2012, according to KHL Group’s Yellow Table survey. Although this was a record for the industry, it reflected a low growth rate. But for Qatar the outlook remains rosier. For Qatar, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy is tasked with the timely completion of a number of iconic venues, including stadiums, hotels and transport infrastructure, in preparation for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup. Qatar 2022. And this is just the start of a $250 billion investment in infrastructure for the small oil rich Gulf state.The Yellow Table, a report published by KHL, which is a ranking of the world’s 50 largest construction equipment manufacturers, saw relatively few changes at the top of the table, with the industry’s long-standing number one and number two, US-based Caterpillar and Japan’s Komatsu, continuing to hold the positions they have had for well over a decade. Sany remained China’s largest

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In 1945, Joseph Cyril Bamford created the very first JCB product – a tipping trailer. Today, JCB is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of earthmoving, agricultural and materials handling equipment. JCB is proud to be appointed a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty the Queen as manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment. JC Lord Bamford Excavators describe themselves as a company where “each machine is a product of hard work and attention to detail”. In an interview with the Construction Sites magazine, Steve Ryder, Regional Manager Middle East, his colleague, Chris Britt, District Manager, the Middle East region, and the Qatar Sales Manager, Hashim El-Gendi, of the Heavy Equipment Division at Mannai in Doha. They all spoke passionately and in detail about their products. Steve Ryder sees the JCB partnership with Mannai as a good fit. “JCB is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction machinery and Mannai is one of the most eminent companies in Qatar, with a very strong focus on developing JCB, and its retail distribution in Qatar,” according to Mr. Ryder. Mr. Ryder added that Mannai had established JCB as the market leader for construction equipment in Qatar. The company’s focus this year would be on building further on the success of its products and on developing our other product ranges. Heavy load equipment, like tractors and excavators would be an area that JCB would want to develop in the coming period, said Mr. Ryder. Last year Mannai became a market leader with its 20 tonne class excavators, one of the larger earthmoving machines. “We are now growing our retail outlets into the heavier excavator market,” Mr. Ryder said. Although JCB specialized in the large and very large excavator market they were also looking to enter the smaller machine market. “We are also looking at the small excavator end of the market. It is a small market, a much smaller segment than for our larger machines but Mannai will help us develop that market here in Qatar.” Mr. Ryder said that they did face competition from other market players but they continued to differentiate themselves by adding value to their products through after-sales service, maintenance and spare part supply. Mannai keeps a huge inventory of parts and supplies here in Doha, assured Mr. Ryder. JCB also have a parts centre in Jebel Ali, Dubai. He said that Mannai/JCB offered a quick turnaround on their service requests and said that JCB products could not be faulted on quality. He added that some brands could compete with them on quality but not many. They also had fully trained service technicians and, through their “Livelink” service available on most of the JCB machines, could check and fix a machine before the client themselves knew about it. As part of their service innovation, almost every machine sold is manufactured with a telematic responder that would notify the supplier when something goes wrong with the machine. A service representative is alerted and arrangements are made to repair or replace the faulty part. Notifications are also sent for routine maintenance activities to ensure on time servicing. Mr. Ryder was confident that all JCB clients were brand loyal as well as “service loyal”. He said that they not only sold their clients a product but the assurance of a full service guarantee. As regards health and safety, Chris Britt said that they offered full service support to their clients and even training them to be able to service and maintain their equipment themselves as they understood some of the maintenance was done “in house”. Mr. Hashim El Gendi, the Sales Manager, said that safety training is offered as a standard with all equipment sold. This includes elements like a familiarization course to how to change the oil and filters and what needs to be checked to ensure the vehicles remain in top condition. The operators of the vehicles are also shown how to run and start and stop the machines. All JCB machines have built-in safety features. This includes a safety belt mechanism where the vehicle will not start unless the safety is engaged.

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Heavy Max 2015 gathers leading industry players

The consumption value of construction vehicles in Qatar is expected to reach $37.9 billion this year Qatar is witnessing a new wave of a construction boom with a staggering number of megascale projects to be built as part of the challenging yet ambitious plans set by the country. It is estimated that Qatar will spend $200 billion in the next decade on infrastructure and construction. Consequently, the demand for heavy duty equipment and machinery has skyrocketed in Qatar, with hundreds of large-scale projects requiring all types of machinery. The projects range from roads and bridges to a new sea port, a railway system and a metro network with its large-scale underground works that require special equipment which weren’t used in Qatar before. Recent reports estimate the global construction equipment market to hit $145.5 billion this year, with a steady increase of heavy equipment and machinery sales across the GCC and the consumption value of construction vehicles reaching $ 37.9 billion in Qatar. Heavy Max 2015, the 12th International Exhibition for Heavy Machinery, was held this year as a concurrent event with the Project Qatar Exhibition to support the development and infrastructure boom across Qa-

tar and the GCC region and to give opportunities for the main industry players to exhibit the latest technologies in heavy machinery and to come up with solutions for the busy construction industry. “Amid a dynamic economy and expanding market, Project Qatar 2015 nurtures the rapid development of Qatar’s booming construction sector, being among the best attended exhibitions in the GCC for more than a decade,” project director Rawad Sleem said. Sleem pointed out that the number of companies investing in Qatar had soared as interest in the construction market rose due to the preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the Qatar National Vision 2030, and Heavy Max 2015 aimed to support the country’s ongoing infrastructure developments. “The 12th International Exhibition for Heavy Machinery has been a leading international exhibition that aimed to meet the needs of large construction projects in terms of heavy equipment, vehicles, machinery and cranes,” he said. Heavy Max attracted a large number of manufacturers and suppliers from the world’s leading brands, showcased the lat-

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Qatar’s construction boom revolves on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with new stadiums being the focal point of both local and international interest. Stadia will be the focus of all television transmissions and their images will travel around the world leaving an everlasting impression of Qatar. Ultimately, it is all about the publicity and the Qatar 2022 Local Organising Committee (LOC) is well aware of that. Therefore, it is not by accident that the world’s most renowned architects have been engaged on the stadium projects. Every once in a while new stadium designs are being unveiled, all of them being iconic and superseding each other in their breathtaking beauty, unprecedented structural design, low-energy consumption, sustainability, etc. For the first time ever, stadia will be more than just mere sports arenas; they will represent a young nations’ spirit in their recognizable designs, embodying cultural heritage in the form of a traditional tent, a diamond, and even a dhow. Besides their striking appearances, designs, structural integrity and revolutionary cooling techniques, one of the key aspects of every stadium, often well hidden and wrought in the design itself, are the acoustics. Generally, two factors have to be considered in the acoustic design of a stadium: interior acoustics of the sports arena itself and noise pollution within the surrounding area. The best stadia in the world are known for the atmosphere generated within. It is of the utmost importance to give the audience a feeling that they are contributing to their team’s performance, which is achieved by the correct acoustic design and suitable enclosure of the stadium. And the secret is not in the advanced sound systems; it is in the pure unplugged ambient of the venue itself. When the match starts, it is just the voices of the fan that create the atmosphere. There is no other structure that can provide such a sense of be-

ing part of an event. Even in the world’s best concert halls you are purely an observer, not part of the orchestra. Omitting this aspect from the overall design of a stadium and depriving those beautiful buildings of that ground-shaking experience that football is all about, would be a shame. Apart from creating a pleasurable event within the stadium, acoustic impact of peak events towards the neighboring areas shouldn’t be disregarded. There are numerous potential sources of noise associated with sports venues. Besides the obvious cheering of the fans, one has to consider public announcements, side events being held within or outside the stadium, increased traffic flow, concerts, shows, noise of dedicated stadium cooling systems, etc. All of these sources of noise can present substantial nuisance to the public living in the vicinity of the stadium, unless addressed during the design stage. Strategies that can be considered in order to reduce noise impact to the surroundings are a favourable choice of location, correct orientation of the stadium and main entrances,

traffic and parking regulation, suitable enclosure of stadium stands, etc. All of these considerations are addressed by Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), which is a building certification system used in the region, in order to create a sustainable built environment while minimizing ecological impact. The latter assessment system evaluates the impact of construction and apart from reducing its carbon footprint, water and energy consumption, favours the use of local materials, assuring that the level of noise produced by stadia affecting nearby buildings and surrounding environment is minimized. Being well aware of the importance of sustainability and green practices in the construction, Qatar has mandated high GSAS ratings for all its new stadiums, assuring that nothing but world-class facilities shall be delivered. Nowadays, the acoustic designs of stadia are done with the highend software. These powerful applications, compatible with CAD and BIM programs, enable creation of highly-accurate 3D stadium models, facilitating estimation of both interior noise

levels and noise propagation to the surroundings. Once an accurate 3D stadium model is created, it is easy to test acoustic output of various design concepts as well as to integrate both audio-visual and public address systems to investigate their coverage and quality. These powerful tools enable

fast and meticulous investigation of different scenarios, events, traffic flows and design concepts; all in order to find the most appropriate set-up. Perhaps the most useful feature is its convenient graphical output of results, displaying noise contours, enabling straightforward communication between various professions

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and ultimately integration of acoustic design into the overall project design. In such a way, although invisible and wrought in the design itself, a stadium with a carefully planned acoustic design will provide an unforgettable experience both to viewers and players of matches being held there.

SAK Trading and Contracting gets top award from International body SAK Trading & Contracting Company has simultaneously received three international accreditations in management, quality, and safety from independent certification body, TÜV InterCert. SAK Holding Group chairman Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah al-Thani received the PAS 99, ISO 9001:2008, and OHSAS 18001:2007 from TÜV InterCert commissioner regional director Lamis Marqaha at a ceremony held at the Ezdan Hotel. Sheikh Thani described the certification as “an achievement that will solidify SAK Holding Group and its affiliates’ presence in the real estate market as a leading organisation that adheres to the highest standards of performance, professionalism, and productive integration.” He said, “Sustainable development is very important; it will tie-up the group’s operations, management systems, and mechanisms to international standards.” Over the past months, SAK Trading & Contracting Company succeeded in appraising the mechanisms and systems installed in all its departments, which confirms that its management systems live up to international standards. SAK Holding Group CEO Hesham al-Sahtari said the group will continue to adopt sustainable development to offer its partners and customers “the best and finest services, high professionalism, and commitment to the establishment and development of real estate projects that adhere to safety and environment standards.” “Endeavours exerted by SAK Holding Group to earn these international certificate stems from its strategy that is committed to international standards of diverse disciplines, which strengthens its ability to confront and manage risks according to the highest professional standards,” said SAK Holding Group deputy CEO Abdul Rahman al-Najjar. He added, “We are proud to receive these international certifications, which put us in the ranks of the very few companies in Qatar and the region whose systems and services are at par with global levels. It affirms that we are able to keep up with the rapid developments in the business world, especially in the construction and real estate development sector.” According to Marqaha, compliance by large corporations must be among its strategic and top priorities in light of the developments in the fields of construction, trading, and business. “SAK is one of the very first companies in the region to receive this level of international accreditation,” Marqaha said.

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he Public Works Authority Ashghal has opened the roads around the new Qatar National Museum for traffic. The roads provide a direct link between the Corniche intersection and Ras Abu Abboud Street. The works are being undertaken as part of the Qatar National Museum Peripheral Roads project, which falls under Ashghal’s Local Roads and Drainage programme. The QR79 million project includes redesigning and constructing of roads surrounding the museum and converting them from one lane to two lanes in each direction, as well as providing specific entrances and exists to facilitate visitors’ access from and to the museum and the commercial

and residential places nearby. There will be new street lighting, car parking, pedestrian crossings and cycle paths as part of the upgrading. Project work covers infrastructure development for the museum area, such as the construction of an advanced wastewater system that provides sustainable solutions to sewage and storm water drainage, in addition to the construction of irrigation systems and general utilities services, including electrical lines, drinking water, telecommunications lines and intelligent transportation systems. Landscaping for the parks and streets surrounding the museum is also among the project’s scope of work. “This project comes as part of Ashghal’s efforts and vital

role in contributing to the development of roads and infrastructure of the tourism and cultural facilities in Qatar,” a release said. “This comes in preparation to accommodate the increasing numbers of visitors and residents which are expected to double in the coming years, especially with the Qatar National Vision 2030 which focuses on enhancing the cultural dimension of the country, such as the Qatar National Museum,” it added. The work comes ahead of the tentative 2016 opening of the museum which is located near the junction of the Corniche and Ras Abou Aboud Street. The new museum is expected to be one of the most important tourist destinations in the region.

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Project Qatar 2015: Another strong and successful year for the 12th International Construction, Technology and Building Materials Exhibition

As Qatar looks to support the growth of local businesses and to invest in its own companies, the exhibition has allowed all companies - local and foreign - to come together under one roof and enter a thriving construction market in Qatar that is ripe with opportunities and demand for innovative products, services and solutions. Jubaili Bros showcases its latest power solutions at Project Qatar

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British Aluminium showcases unique products at Project Qatar

Oriental Trading (Atlas Copco) Oriental Trading unveils its latest and most essential products

As part of “Al Alfia Holding (QIS)”, Oriental Trading Company (OTC) can make the Group’s engineering, fabrication and maintenance services available to its customers to supplement their requirements. In this way OTC is able to empower its customers with quality, synergy, reliability, efficiency and value. “This year, we used Project Qatar to strengthen our presence in the market, meet our existing and potential clients and showcase our range of products,” says Victor George, Sales Manager of the Road Construction Division at OTC. “This year we have also presented drum cutters as an economic solution when conventional excavation methods are insufficient and percussion systems are inadequate to achieve desired results – and we got good feedback from the clients during these several exhibition days, states George. Qatar attracts construction industry professionals and building material manufacturers from all over the world and this year is no exception. A renowned door manufacturer from Ukraine brought to Qatar its bespoke quality doors and also a belief that “the door is a gateway to one’s image”. More than 10 years in the market boasting its powerful production facilities (one of the largest in Eastern Europe) and high quality standards – are factors that have made BRAMA Company the leading interior door producer in Europe. What does it mean for the clients?

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A leading supplier of power solutions, Jubaili serves customers throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It has around 1500 international employees, deployed in 23 branches located in Lebanon, UAE, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Ghana, Qatar and Uganda. The company has over 35 years of experience in the power generation field and has become one of the most trusted names in the power sector. “Project Qatar is an excellent platform to meet face to face with the clients and to know about the needs of the market,” said Mr. Mahmoud Soussi, the branch manager of the company. Jubaili Bros offers Marapco & JET generators powered by Perkins engine and Leroy Somer Alternator. It is worth mentioning that the company is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for Perkins. Khalifa Steel and Emirates Steel participate in Project Qatar

Qatari Sources strengthen its position in the local market

Brama Doors taps local Qatari market

“An impressive choice of different products, interesting design, safety and durability together with reasonable pricing and efficient marketing policy”, says Yaroslav Medenets, Export Manager at Brama Doors. Thousands of our clients have already benefited by choosing BRAMA – doors that perfectly fits our clients’ interior solutions,” he added. During Project Qatar the company unveiled the key factors that made Brama Doors so successful in Europe.

LUCE Ataliotis Lighting under spotlight at Project Qatar Established in 1993 in Cyprus, LUCE lighting has been operating continuously, under the name N.K. Lighting Ltd. LUCE Ataliotis has ambitious plans to offer its world-class lighting solutions to Qatar, as a member of the Chip International Group of Companies. Presenting some of the world’s leading manufacturers, the company has built a reputation of high quality, consistency and after sale support for all key market segments, satisfying the very diversified needs of lighting designers, architects, building contractors, government institutions, corporate clients and individual home owners. ‘We are now operating in a market that is beyond technology, where aspects such as cultural and sentimental effects are crucial’, notes Lefteris Ataliotis, Managing Director at LUCE Ataliotis. LUCE Ataliotis approaches each and every project, regardless of its size, with care and passion; always looking at how the “Light Effects” can be maximized to bring value to each detail of the structural design.

British Aluminium is a progressive modern company that was established in Qatar in response to market demands for an aluminium fire resistant glazing product in the region. The company specializes in the fabrication and installation of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, according to Josh Astin, the company’s Sales Director. “Project Qatar 2015 presented us with a great opportunity to introduce our full range of European products to the Qatar market. We want to make the highest quality products easily available in Qatar,” says Astin. Along with our standard window, door and curtain systems we also have brought a range of brand new technologically advanced European thermally broken products to the Gulf than can be used for extra sound and heat insulation. British Aluminium has been approved by the Qatar Civil Defense Department. In addition to aluminium fire resistant systems the company also manufacturers other unique technologically advanced aluminium products that can be used for superior sound and temperature control.

Qatari Sources strengthen its position in the local market

Mr. Mohammed Al Alfari, Emirates Steel VP of Marketing says: “This was an excellent venue to showcase our expertise in steel and enhance our access to the lucrative Qatari and GCC market”. Emirates Steel participated in the Project Qatar Exhibition for the 6th consecutive year. They showcased their steel products range including rebar, wire rod and heavy sections and introduced Khalifa Steel Industries, an exclusive distributor of Emirates Steel in Qatar to show its commitment to the Qatar market. Having established a strong base and the necessary infrastructure for future development, Khalifa Steel Industries WLL has qualified for an exclusive distributorship of Emirates Steel in Qatar. With the added support of a steel processing plant for manufacturing welded reinforcement wire mesh, deformed wire rod in coils and also cut and bend facility in the New Industrial Area as well as large warehousing capacities, the company is capable of tackling the most challenging tasks. Khalifa Steel Industries is also the biggest single manufacturer of welded reinforcement wire mesh in the State of Qatar. “We have a proven record in setting new trends and introducing alternative solutions. We are delighted by the interest of the visitors in the product range that we offer to construction industry, putting the focus on local manufacturing,” says Mr. Murad Taymashkanov, Managing Director Khalifa Steel Industries.

Qatari Sources prides itself in being the main local supplier of Sectional Water Tanks in Qatar with more than 35 years of experience in the business. “Our vision for the business was established by a set of experienced and highly skilled businessmen combined through different field backgrounds, said Eng. Mohamad Abdul Rahman, Company’s Executive Manager on its the success story. Qatari Sources has used Project Qatar this year to introduce and showcase Pipeco Water Tank. It can provide a water storage solution for a variety of applications ranging from 1m³ to 5400m³ and can contain upto 1.2 million gallons of water. This GRP/ FRP Sectional Water Tank is a hot dipped galvanized steel sectional water tank and the range also includes pressed stainless steel sectional water tanks. The product complies to the ISO 9001:2000 standard, and has been accredited since 2003. Qatari Sources also showcased their full range of offering as Steel Drums, IBCs, HDPE Drums of different sizes of high grades and standards. All their products are available locally that can be delivered directly to the site!

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AL SRAIYA celebrates 40 years of innovation at Project Qatar

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‘Adhering to sustainable construction with ACICO’.

The Acico stand at Project Qatar 2015 was a great success and the company used the opportunity at Project Qatar to raise awareness about green building materials and solutions that were available and have already been used on several projects in Qatar. Aerated Concrete Industries Company (ACICO) was established since two decades, with its plants located across the GCC region in Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Heavy duty, light weight building units of reinforced and non-reinforced concrete are manufactured with the most advanced autoclaves using basic raw materials such as quartz sand, cement, and lime. “The ACICO building system is a construction method based on load bearing walls using autoclaved aerated concrete products such as blocks, slabs, lintels, and pre-fabricated walls, explains Mr. Munther Naji, Sales Manager at ACICO.

Morden Construction and Supplies is continually being driven towards providing building excellence, meeting completion deadlines and operating within budget while ensuring that all current health and safety regulations are observed and adhered to. In order to comply with the latest regulations, contractors have to ensure that accidents on site are prevented. “The most common cause of injury or death on any construction site is falling, so our role is to provide the contractors with the equipment that would prevent the workers from falling,” says

Al Sraiya Holding Group was established in 1975 to cater to the infrastructural development needs of Qatar through an assorted range of services provided to the construction industry. The year 2015 marks a new milestone for Al Sraiya Holding Group: 40 years of successful innovation. “We strongly believe in the continuous growth of Qatar, especially now, with its large number of mega projects,” according to Mr. Nasser Rashid Sraiya Al Kaabi, the Chairman of Al Sraiya Holding Group. Be it engineering consultancy, civil construction, readymix, concrete blocks, interlock tiles, electrical products, landscaping or water management, Al Sraiya Group provides a one-stop shop for all your construction and other corporate needs. Moreover, its joint ventures with multinational companies in the fields of consultancy, oil and gas, food processing, landscaping and water management further consolidate Al Sraiya Group as a major player in the Qatari economy.

”Focusing on Environmental, Architectural and Building Acoustics, alongside Noise and Vibration Control, we provide acoustic consultancy services throughout all the project stages, assuring cost-effective and reliable acoustic solutions,” says Eng. Maro Puljizevic, Acoustics Section Manager at Al Mana and Associates. Al Mana and Associates’ expertise extends into all of the specialist field areas; from architectural acoustics of buildings, interior room acoustics, environmental noise surveys and assessment, building services noise control to various acoustic tests. The company prides itself on creating a pleasant ambience that each facility user can definitely enjoy; such as the Hilton Double Tree Hotel, the Westin Hotel, Hamad International Airport, Aspire Academy, Al Jazeera Arabic Channel Building and many more. Triple Decoration Materials is a Chinese company that has executed several projects in Qatar and is already well-known for the manufacturing of the local façade design or “Masharabiya”. Specialists in customized metal ceilings and cladding, the company is known globally as a professional designer and manufacturer of aluminum ceiling and cladding. It has its own production team with 20 years’ experience in the field, as well as a design and engineering team with multi-national

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Eng. Ahmed Watany, General Manager at Morden Construction and Supplies. “We stock a large range of Ladder Safety Gates for traditional Tube Fitting and System Scaffold. Our Ladder Safety Hatch is an ideal method of preventing falls and falling objects through the ladder access point on working platforms, ” points out Eng. Watany.

Working at extreme heights remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities for construction workers. Workers must be supplied with the correct equipment for working at these extreme heights. Marina Platforms was established in 1984 and has since become the leading company for the design and manufacture of lifting equipment in the industry. The lifting equipment Marina Platform offers is compliant with the latest safety standards as per Qatar’s requirements and the product is ISO 9001/2008, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certified. “We offer a wide range of lifting equipment the most suitable for each construction site designed to help maintain the safest worksites possible, ” says George Adel Eskander, Business Development Manager at Marina Platforms.

Marina Platforms Taking safety to new heights with Marina Platforms

The demand for professional hygiene solutions and cleaning services has significantly increased in Qatar as a direct result of booming construction industry and the country’s focus to meet international standards. Oriented towards affordable and comprehensive cleaning solutions, Qatar Intercare has earned a reputation of a being a market leader in the business of providing innovative and professional hygiene solutions. Being established in the market since 1999 with a humble start of two employees, Qatar Intercare has grown phenomenally today, both in status and rank, establishing the quality standards and educating the market on the importance of expert cleaning services in Qatar. “Setting rigid standards of quality with a flexible product line and services, we aim at bringing the highest standards of quality to Qatar’s market,” says Dhruv Nanda, Deputy General Manager at Qatar Intercare. With a promise of “Service with Integrity”, Qatar Intercare continues to fulfill its commitment of providing state-of-the-art and modern day solutions to meet the needs of all its customers. Specialised products and hi-tech dispensing systems ensure that the company adheres to its mission of introducing innovative systems and effective cleaning solutions to its clients. Today Qatar Intercare offers a gamut of general and specialized services towards hygiene, cleaning and sanitation. The intelligent and effective product range offered by Qatar Intercare produces brilliant results upon use, while meeting the rising hygiene demands of present day living.

project experience. Triple has gained its reputation through the execution of high-quality products doubled with professional and excellent services in design and engineering. As an international manufacturer for tectonic material, Triple products and services are distributed globally. “Our product range covers almost all kinds of exterior coatings for all correlative metal material. Our products can be found in hotels, commercial buildings, museums, shopping malls,” pointed out Stanley Wang, Business Development Manager at Triple.

Ener-Tech Services has used Project Qatar this year to exhibit a wide range of innovative, industrial grade products for welding machines, welding consumables, and welding accessories. All products are suitable for various applications and the products are also considered to be eco-friendly. “The welding products we present today are in line with the latest welding technologies and conform to relevant international standards, ” says Ameer Mathar, Branch Manager at EnerTech Services. Established in Qatar since 2009, the company is recognized today as a credible and trusted name for the supply of construction materials, electrical and pipe fitting, safety items to its customers in Qatar.

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New stretch of Dukhan Highway opens

A new stretch of road on the Dukhan Highway is open to traffic from the direction of Dukhan towards Doha. Traffic which was previously diverted to the service road south of Dukhan Road has now been redirected to the newly-completed 1.5km stretch. The newly-completed section on the main Dukhan Road will improve traffic flow by providing four lanes in each direction. The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, says it has completed around 67% of the construction work on the Dukhan Highway Central project which is due to be completed in 2016. Ashghal says it is “focused on seeing commuters benefit from the use of any completed sections in its projects which is why it is directly redirecting the traffic flow to the original road the moment a new stretch is completed”. This, Ashghal adds, “makes it possible to benefit from the use of newly-completed sections rather than waiting for the whole project to be completed which might take up to two years for projects such as the Dukhan Highway Central”. This project includes construction of a new expressway starting from west of existing Al Wajba Intersection and ends one kilometer east of Al Shahaniyah town. It also comprises a 15km dual carriageway with four lanes in each direction with hard shoulders and grade separated interchanges. The Dukhan Highway Central Project will improve traffic between Dukhan and central Doha. It will provide additional lanes in each direction. Grade-separated interchanges that will segregate highway traffic from local traffic form part of the project. There will be a two-lane cycle track to reduce the reliance on vehicles for local traffic.

ACTS unveils new software for construction industry

ACTS Online Concrete Pouring & Quality Control System eliminates manual data entry, reduces delays and transposition errors

Advanced Construction and Technology Services (ACTS), a consulting organization in the field of construction materials and geotechnical engineering, has developed a sophisticated software application seen to make a big impact on the construction industry. Since its establishment in 1996, ACTS has been a pioneer in achieving technological advancements in the materials and geo-engineering fields, all of which are critical to meeting evolving demands of the burgeoning construction industry. With concrete as the primary foundation of aggressive infrastructure developments, ACTS took the initiative to develop the “ACTS Online Concrete Pouring & Quality Control System”, a web-based application for construction materials testing. The company has dedicated a team of researchers, software engineers, electronics and communication engineers, and mechatronic engineers for the development of the digital application, said to be the most innovative solution today in the field of concrete. The ACTS Online Concrete Pouring & Quality Control System is a breakthrough quality control program designed to track, evaluate and capture data for construction materials testing. Compared

to the old conventional way of data gathering, this application tracks, analyses and captures field-related work in real time, eliminating the need for paper-based recording and data transposition, therefore reducing the risk of human error. In addition, the results are made available online for easy reference and reports are auto-generated. Being the first to use such technology in the world, ACTS is implementing the software to a number of Middle East’s megaprojects where it has secured testing contracts, including King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Riyadh Metro Project, and Kingdom Tower, the world’s first kilometre-high skyscraper currently under construction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ACTS has also used the testing software for B11 Residences and Waterfront City, both located in Lebanon. ACTS Chairman Khaled Awad said: “ACTS has been incredibly responsive and attentive to the needs of times. The region has been in the midst of unprecedented infrastructure development and in light of the continuing transformation with complex megaprojects being built, the most important thing is reliability to achieve these critical milestones. “We continue to look for opportunities to

innovate and so we move to this level of cutting-edge technology, the kind of computerbased testing that delivers fast, accurate and precise data and improves turnaround times for engineering and construction projects.” The Online Concrete Pouring & Quality Control System boasts three technological advancements: Operations Features, Concrete Quality Control Features and Advanced and Automated Features. Operations Features has Web-Based Site Progress Monitoring, Concrete Truck Online Monitoring System, Pump Allocation and Online Monitoring System, GPS Vehicle Tracking System, Temperature Tracking System – Vehicles, and Mobile Concrete Laboratory (MCL). Included in the Concrete Quality Control Features are Site Tests (Fresh Concrete Tests and Online Results and Advanced Shotcrete Online Application), Laboratory Tests (Laboratory Tests and Online Results and Laboratory Management System), and Advanced Control Center and Technical Support. Under Advanced & Automated Features are Automated Slump Test Application, Virtual VSI Application, Advanced Rheology Application, and Advanced Thermo Crones Application.

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Opportunities from Alternative Cementitious Materials By James K. Hicks, Michael A. Caldarone, and Eric Bescher Concrete International, April 2015 Continued… Activated slag cements An activated slag cement concrete is one in which the binder phase is made of ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS), water, and an activator that triggers the chemical reactions involving dissolution of slag cement and polymerization of calcium-silicate and aluminum-silicate phases that serve as the binder. Although slag cement can self-activate, external activators are needed to enhance reaction rates and form stronger products. Sufficient alkali content is also necessary for the development of significant strength. Because slag cement is deficient in alkalis, these have to be supplied externally. Alkali-activated slag cement displays very good strength and durability, and it exhibits a variety of other potentially valuable characteristics, such as fire resistance and resistance to damage associated with contact with waste water. Calcium aluminate cements Calcium aluminate cements (CACs) are a special class of cement containing primarily aluminates and calcium. Small amounts of ferrite and silica are also typically present. CACs were developed in the early 1900s to resist sulfate attack. CACs are inherently rapid hardening and can be rapid setting. The setting time is adjustable with appropriate chemical admixtures. These cements are often used in repairs, rehabilitation, and construction of concrete flatwork (for example, sidewalks and overlays). The rapid hardening properties, resistance to sulfate attack, and abrasion resistance (as well as being a material that does not promote alkali-aggregate reaction) make these cements desirable in a wide range of special applications. The manufacturing process for CACs generates significantly less CO2 than portland cement production—roughly on the order of 50%. However, slightly more grinding energy is required than for portland cement due to the increased strength of the clinker. Several building collapses in the 1970s were attributed to CAC conversion, a process in which metastable phases of the CAC hydration products convert to more stable hydration products with smaller crystalline structure. Conversion results in an increase in the porosity of the overall matrix, and the strength decreases by as much as 50%. Many structural codes subsequently banned the use of this material. Since this time, intensive research has provided a greater understanding of CAC chemistry and behavior, allowing the development of concrete mixtures with reduced conversion rates. Calcium sulfoaluminate cements Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cements are a type of rapid-setting or shrinkage-compensating cement that first came to prominence in the 1970s. They are receiving increasing examination from the cement industry and researchers as a lower-energy, lower-CO2 alternative to portland cement. Such cements contain as a primary phase ye’elimite—(CaO)4 (Al2O3 )3SO3 or C4A3S in cement chemistry notation—which was used by Alexander Klein in the 1960s as an expansive additive to portland cement and is sometimes called Klein’s compound or salt. These cements are defined within the CaO–Al2O3–SiO2–Fe2O3–SO3 compositional system. To date, studies on the durability of CSA cements have been promising. In addition to their beneficial setting and shrinkage properties, long-term strength and durability have been shown to exceed those properties for portland cement. These cements have seen widespread and highvolume use as bridge decks, airport runways, and pavement patching materials, where rapid setting is required. Significant environmental advantages are associated with CSA cements. Less limestone is required in the production of the calcium sulfoaluminate clinker needed for CSA, so its production generates less CO2 per unit of raw material than portland cement. The calcining of the raw materials for clinker formation also occurs at temperatures of 1160 to 1200°C (2120 to 2190°F), much lower than those used for firing portland cement clinker (1450°C [2640°F]). Magnesia cements Magnesia cements are a range of cements based on magnesium oxide (MgO) as the key reactive ingredient. The first type of magnesia cement—magnesium oxychloride—was developed by Stanislas Sorel in 1867 and is now referred to as Sorel or magnesite. With varying levels of success, a variety of other magnesia cements have been developed based on permutations of MgO as the binding phase. Magnesium oxysulfate cements have similar properties to magnesium oxychloride cements. Poor weathering resistance is the main drawback for this type of cement. Magnesium phosphate cements are characterized by very high early strength and rapid setting— properties that make these cements useful as a rapid patching mortar. Unlike magnesium oxychloride and oxysulfate cements, magnesium phosphate cements have good resistance to water and freezing-and-thawing cycles. A major drawback, however, is the cost of the cement (due to the high cost of phosphate), which limits applications to niche areas. CO2-cured cement CO2-cured cement is composed primarily of low-lime calcium silicate phases such as wollastonite/pseudowollastonite (CaO·SiO2) and rankinite (3CaO·2SiO2) in contrast to the high-lime alite (3CaO·SiO2), belite (2CaO·SiO2), tricalcium aluminate (3CaO·Al2O3), tetracalcium aluminum ferrite (4CaO·Al2O·Fe2O3), and gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O) phases present in portland cement. CO2cured cement is made from the same raw materials as portland cement and existing portland cement plants can be used without modification for its manufacture. However, the clinker of CO2cured cement is produced at a temperature of about 1200°C (2190°F)—about 250°C (450°F) lower than the temperature used in portland cement clinker manufacturing—reducing CO2 emissions by about 30%. Concrete products comprising CO2-cured cement are manufactured using the same basic mixing and forming processes as those comprising portland cement. However, while mixing water is used, CO2-cured cement is not a hydraulic cement because setting and hardening develop from reactions between the calcium silicates in the cement and CO2 that’s supplied during the mixing of the concrete. These reactions form calcite (CaCO3) and silica (SiO2), respectively, allowing concrete products to sequester up to 300 kg of CO2 per tonne (600 lb of CO2 per ton) of CO2-cured cement. The reduced emissions during manufacturing of the cement and the sequestration of CO2 during curing of the concrete reduces the carbon footprint of CO2-cured cement by up to 70% relative to portland cement. info@greymatters.ws www.greymatters.ws

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Q-Fasteners brings German Quality to Project Qatar

Q-Fasteners opened its doors in 2009 to cater to a rapid growing construction industry in Qatar and has acquired a reputation of being focused on quality assurance and consistency in product selections. “This year at Project Qatar we have presented our partnership with German manufacturer AS Scholer + Bolte GMBH, a leading global supplier of stud welding technology and refractory anchoring systems, ” said Ehab Wahdan, Managing Director at Q-Fasteners. “The current situation is such that many companies in Qa-

tar are aware of the need for quality materials, ” points out Wahdan. The brand AS Scholer + Bolte GMBH is synonymous with quality and reliability. The company supplies everything from single sourcewelding studs to stud welding units and systems, as well as necessary accessories. Thus guaranteeing a perfect quality of stud welded joints. Scholer +Bolte stud welding technology is already being successfully applied in many of the country’s iconic projects such as the National Museum of Qatar.

HVAC - Plumbing & Drainage - Fire Fighting - Electrical & ELV - Energy Centers - Street Lighting - Maintenance - Facility Management Established in 1974, TRAGS Engineering is recognized as the leading Grade-1 MEP Services, District Cooling and Facility Management Contractor in the State of Qatar. The scope of activities covers all aspects of building services including design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of multi-service installations. In addition, the company offers 24/7 Facility Management Services to government buildings, corporations, educational, healthcare, industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

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TRAGS Electrical Engineering & Air Conditioning Co. W.L.L Jaidah Tower Ist Floor, Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmed Street P.O. Box 470, Doha – Qatar Tel +974 44 41 42 11, Fax + 974 44 41 33 06 tragseng@tragsengineering.com

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